Policies & Procedures
Undergraduate Policies
Academic Probation
Sudents enrolled in the Indiana University School of Nursing BSN Program will be placed on academic probation when any of the following conditions exist:
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The cumulative GPA falls below “C” (2.0)
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The semester GPA falls below “C” (2.0)
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A grade below “C” (2.0) has been received in a required didactic course, or a grade of “F” has been earned in a required practicum/clinical course-this includes required general education courses, as well as nursing major courses.
A Failing grade may be given for the following: failure to meet course objectives; academic dishonesty, misconduct, or personal misconduct as defined by Indiana University; unsafe clinical behavior: including (but not limited to) HIPAA violations, breaking agency policies, breaking course rules related to clinical behavior.
Students who are on Academic Probation shall:
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Meet with the Director of Diversity and Enrichment at IUPUI or the appropriate Academic Advisor or designee on the Bloomington and Columbus campuses at least three times per semester to plan for academic success;
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Complete a required plan for tutoring/remediation during the time period in which he/she is on probation. This plan is completed with the Director of Diversity and Enrichment at IUPUI, or the appropriate Academic Advisor or designee on the Bloomington and Columbus campuses. Students on academic probation will not be released to register for the next semester until these conditions have been fully met.
Academic Probation will be removed and a student returned to “good standing” when all of the following conditions exist:
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The cumulative GPA returns to “C” (2.0) or higher.
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The semester GPA is “C” (2.0) or higher.
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A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) has been received in the required didactic courses completed, and a grade of “S” has been earned in the required practicum/clinical courses completed. All other specific conditions, if required, have been met.
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The student has secured a permanent placement in a new cohort.
Note: Students who have been dismissed and reinstated will remain on academic probation throughout the remainder of the program. For more details, please reference IUSON policy H_07 found in the IUSON Box site for policy https://iu.box.com/iuson-policies.
Last updated March 2016