Time for Completing Program

  • Full-time and par-t time students in the ABSN program must complete all course work within five (5) years after matriculation.
  • Part-time, post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice students must complete all course work within five (5) years after matriculation.
  • Students enrolled in the Certificate of Advanced Studies program must complete all course work within three (3) years after matriculation.
  • Master’s students must complete all course work within five (5) years after matriculation.
  • Students who do not complete the program within these time limits will be dismissed from the program. Students can submit a written petition to the Dean to extend the time for completion of the program.
Program Time for Completing the Program
ABSN (Full time and part time students) 5 years after matriculation
Masters 5 years after matriculation
Certificate of Advanced Study
3 years after matriculation
Doctor of Nursing Practice 5 years after matriculation