Graduation Requirements

To qualify for graduation with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), students must:

  1. Satisfactory complete all professional coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) 3.0.
  2. Satisfactorily complete all didactic and practicum courses with a "B-" (or higher) or "Pass" (on a 
  3. "Pass/Fail" Grading Scale).
  4. Satisfactorily complete the required minimum number of quarter-credit hours (45) in the curriculum.
  5. Receive a favorable recommendation for Master’s degree conferral from the Academic Review Committee and the College of Health Sciences (CHS) Student Promotion and Graduation Committee.
  6. Receive a favorable recommendation for a Master’s degree conferral from the University Faculty Senate.
  7. Settle all financial accounts with the institution.
  8. Complete all graduation clearance requirements as instructed by the Office of the Registrar.