Graduation Requirements

It is mandatory for all graduates to have a professional photo taken or submitted. There is no cost to the student if the photo is taken by the vendor chosen by the College. If a photo is submitted, there may be costs incurred. This photo is used at the commencement ceremony and is also included in a collage of graduates.

MSN

A Master of Science in Nursing degree is awarded to a student who has completed the program of study and:

  • Achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Completed all courses with a grade of B or higher.
  • Participated in the Student Assessment requirements.
  • Successfully completed the Scholarly Project.
  • Successfully completed the ePortfolio.
  • Submitted Intent to Graduate Form (available on the College web site).
  • Completed the above within five years from start in the Graduate Nursing Program .

DNP

A Doctor of Nursing Practice degree is awarded to a student who has completed the program of study and:

  • Achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Completed all courses with a grade of B or higher.
  • Participated in the Student Assessment requirements.
  • Successfully completed the DNP Project.
  • Successfully completed the DNP Program Matrix 
  • Successfully completed a minimum of 1000 practicum hours.
  • Submitted Intent to Graduate Form (available on the College web site).
  • Completed the above within eight (8) years of first registration following admission to the DNP program.