To qualify for graduation with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) degree, students must:
- Satisfactorily complete all required coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.
- Satisfactorily complete all required coursework and practicum experiences with a "B-" or higher, or "Pass" (on a "Pass/Fail" Grading Scale).
- Successfully complete, at minimum, at total of 1000 post-bachelor’s practicum hours. At least 600 of those hours must be successfully completed in the D.N.P. program.
- Receive a favorable recommendation for doctoral degree conferral from the Academic Review Committee and the College of Health Sciences (CHS) Student Promotion and Graduation Committee.
- Receive a favorable recommendation for a doctoral degree conferral from the University Faculty Senate.
- Settle all financial accounts with the institution.
- Complete all graduation clearance requirements as instructed by the Office of the Registrar.