Academic Policies & Resources
Handbooks
Handbooks clarify general policies related to attendance, personal conduct, severe weather procedures, degree requirements, and more.
Graduate students are responsible for reading and following the University of Cincinnati's Graduate Student Academic Policies, found in the graduate-student handbook.
College Handbook
One of these requirements mandates that students maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average to be eligible for graduation. Students who do not meet this standard will be placed on academic probation. You are responsible for knowing if/when you are eligible for academic probation or dismissal.
All "I" grades for required nursing courses must be removed in order to progress to the next sequential course. An "I" grade in any sequential nursing course in any term must be removed by the end of the second week of the next term in order for the student to continue enrollment in the next nursing course in the sequence according to prerequisites as stated in the University Course Descriptions. Graduation will not be permitted if a student has a grade of "I" on the transcript. Course work must be completed or the "I" grade will automatically convert to an "F" one calendar year after the initial grade was given.
Prerequisites for required nursing courses are to be met in order to progress. Any student enrolled in a nursing course for which prerequisites have not been met will be subject to administrative withdrawal from the course.
If a student does not successfully complete a nursing course, the student may repeat the course once. If a student is unsuccessful in the course on the second time, the student may be eligible for dismissal. Please note that repeating a course does NOT result in grade replacement; there is no grade replacement at the graduate level at UC, so your original course and grade will remain on your academic record and be calculated into your graduate cumulative GPA.
Please refer to the appropriate sections in the handbook regarding clinical code of conduct, and unsafe/unprofessional practice, and expectations of all students in the clinical setting. All students are expected to adhere to the American Nurses' Association (ANA) Code of Conduct for nurses, along with adhering to UC's Student Code of Conduct.
UC Graduate Handbook
UC provides guidelines on the following:
*Guidelines do not apply to students in graduate certificate programs.
Academic Resources
Advising Syllabus
The purpose of the advising syllabus is to provide an outline of the expectations and responsibilities of all parties involved in the advising relationship. Academic advising is a collaborative experience. This partnership with members of our team, including faculty advisors, academic advisors, and clinical site coordinators, requires participation and involvement of all team members and the student as it is built over the student’s entire educational experience at the university. Both the student and the advisor have clear responsibilities for ensuring the advising partnership is successful.
UC Libraries
Become familiar with the resources available to you at the library, along with our academic writing standards.
For more information, contact Lynn Warner, UC Library liaison for the college, at warnerlc@ucmail.uc.edu or 513-558-3849.
Accessibility Resources
The Accessibility Resource Office offers a comprehensive array of resources catering to the needs of the UC Bearcat community, focusing on accessibility and equal access to education. Resources that are available through Accessibility Resources includes: academic and clinical accommodations, college to career transitions through the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, housing accommodations, emotional support animals, CART, ASL Interpretation services, and digital access services.
The University of Cincinnati utilizes an embedded resource model where an assigned Accessibility Resource Liaison is available to College of Nursing students. UC Nursing's embedded Accessibility Resource Liaison is Claire McMahon. Claire holds a bachelor of science in psychology and a master of arts in clinical counseling from Xavier University and is currently working on her PhD in counselor education & supervision at the University of Cincinnati.
She provides advocacy and direct accommodation support for students enrolled in the College of Nursing and the College of Allied Health, as well as for faculty at both colleges.
If you like to register to receive academic or clinical accommodations, please complete the New Student Registration, or email Claire directly with any questions or concerns.
To learn more about registration, student resources, and staff contacts, visit the Accessibility Resources website.