U.Change in Progression Policy

Individual Advising sessions are offered on an as-needed basis and may be initiated by the student or the Advisor.

PhD Student Advising

PhD students are assigned an academic advisor who is their potential dissertation chairperson. GEP to PhD students will be assigned an advisor from the PhD program and will meet with them at least once each semester throughout the student’s entire program of study.

As student research interests may change, a student may request a change of advisor by contacting the Director of the PhD Program. It is the joint responsibility of the academic advisor and PhD student to design an individualized program of study that meets the learning and research needs of the student. Students are advised to contact their advisor to set up a meeting schedule.

PhD Advising process When students are taking PhD coursework, students are required to meet with their academic advisor at least once each semester during the first year of study, at least twice each semester in year 2. During the dissertation phase of study, the meeting schedule is individualized based on the needs of the student.

Change in Progression Policy Approved by AS&A on 5/26/22 | Approved by Faculty Assembly on 6/9/22

To request a change in progression (i.e., changing status from full-time to part-time, or vice versa; leave of absence) a student must submit a written request to the Track Coordinator and/or Program Director requesting the change, and a proposed revised program of study. Written confirmation from the Track Coordinator and/or Program Director is required. In the event of a Leave of Absence, please also refer to the LOA policy.

Exceptions: GEP Students: • Must be full-time during the GEP year. GEP students who have not passed the NCLEX-RN exam by December 31 of the post-GEP year are required to take a Leave of Absence, and thus change progression. DNP Students: • The DNP 1 Year is the only time a DNP student may be part-time. • This does not apply to Post-Master’s DNP students. Post-Graduate Certificate Students: • Psychiatric/Mental Health PGC students may only change from full to part-time. Once admitted part-time students must remain as such throughout the duration of their program. • Acute Care & Primary Care PGC Programs are full-time only; no part-time option is available.

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