Academic
Information
Academic Status
Matriculated students will be provided a copy of an academic
transcript at the completion of each semester. Academic status is
determined by the total credit hours attempted, semester and
cumulative grade point averages (CGPA) and number of credit hours
completed.
A student's grade point average (GPA) is determined by dividing
the quality points earned by the total credit hours attempted. The
GPA and CGPA are carried out two places beyond the whole number. No
rounding of numbers is permitted.
Grade Point Average
|
GPA =
|
Quality Points Earned in Semester
Credit Hours Taken in the Semester |
| CGPA = |
Total Quality Points Earned
Credit Hours Taken While
Matriculated at ESON |
When computing a student's GPA, required college courses,
regardless of sequence, are calculated with those taken at the Ellis
School of Nursing.
Grading System
Students will be evaluated according to the following grading
system for Ellis School of Nursing:
|
Grade |
Numerical Equivalent |
Quality Points |
| A |
93-100 |
4.00 |
| A- |
90-92.9 |
3.67 |
| B+ |
86-89.9 |
3.33 |
| B |
83-85.9 |
3.00 |
| B- |
90-82.9 |
2.67 |
| C+ |
78-79.9 |
2.33 |
| C |
75-77.9 |
2.00 |
| F |
Below
75.00 |
0.00 |
The following grades are assigned by the course instructor and
are not counted in determining the GPA.
- I = Incomplete
- W = Withdrawal
A nursing course is comprised of classroom and clinical
experiences. To pass a nursing course with a clinical component, the
student must achieve a minimum grade of 75 in theory and a
satisfactory clinical evaluation. Clinical competency is evaluated
on a satisfactory / unsatisfactory basis. All clinical objectives or
behaviors must be satisfactorily met by the end of each nursing
course; unmet clinical objectives or behaviors will result in
clinical or course failure.
Successful course completion is defined as receiving a grade of C
(75.0) or above in all required courses. Final course grades are not
rounded up. For example, a percentage grade of 74.9 will not be
rounded up to "pass" the course. All students who attain a CGPA of
3.5 or greater will graduate with honors.
Graduation Requirements
An Associate in Science degree in Nursing will be awarded
upon:
- successful completion of all required courses; and
- achievement of CGPA of at least 2.00.
In order to participate in graduation exercises, receive the
diploma, school pin and academic transcripts, all obligations,
including financial responsibilities, must be met.
Incomplete Courses
Course requirements are expected to be met within the time limits
established for the semester. An instructor may grant a student an
extension by submitting a grade of I (Incomplete) for that student.
However, course requirements must be completed prior to the first
day of the next semester. This applies to nursing courses as well as
college curriculum courses. If the course is not completed in the
specified time, the I becomes a grade of F and is so computed. In
the event the final grade results in an insufficient GPA or CGPA,
the schools policy on dismissal will apply.