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Academic Progression Criteria for All Nursing Students

Nursing students are responsible for meeting all Nursing Program requirements as stated in the Molloy College Catalog. The progression requirements noted below apply at various points in the program.

  • Student must have an overall 2.5 cumulative index prior to beginning NUR 2090, NUR 2290, NUR 2390 and NUR 2260 LPN. An overall 2.3 cumulative index is required prior to beginning NUR 3290 and associated courses.
  • Grades of "C+" or better are required in all science courses. The same science course may be repeated one time only. Failure on the re-take of the science will result in a dismissal from the Nursing Program. Nursing students that withdraw from a science course with less than the required C+ (77) grade will be given a WF.
  • Grade of C+ or better are required in all nursing courses.
  • The same nursing course may be repeated one time only. Failure on the re-take will result in dismissal from the nursing program.
  • Students may withdraw from the same nursing course no more than once. The student must complete the course, to earn a grade, when re-taking.
  • Failure of a third nursing course will result in dismissal from the nursing program.
  • Failure of two clinical courses (see listed clinical courses) will result in dismissal from the nursing program.
  • The School of Nursing reserves the right to review and modify this failure policy.
  • Students may register for courses during the Summer on an "as available" basis. Criteria for Summer attendance are:
    • Overall GPA of 3.2, including the Spring semester.
    • No failed nursing courses throughout program.
    • Students, who withdraw during the Spring semester with either a "W", "WA" or "WF", will not be eligible to register for Summer nursing courses.
    • Students, who do not pass their nursing course(s) during the Spring semester, will not be permitted to take that course (or courses) during the Summer.
    • NUR 3490/NUR 3590 are available in the Summer for dual degree students ONLY. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.3. Students must also meet ALL other progression and grade criteria.
  • Intersession Courses:
    • Students may register for nursing courses during intersession with an earned minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher and no prior course failures or withdrawals.
  • For Dual Degree/Second Degree students only in Summer:
    • Overall GPA of 3.3, including Spring semester, is required to take NUR 3490 and/or NUR 3590 in Summer.
    • For Molloy Alumni, the semester GPA is utilized to determine if required (3.3) GPA has been obtained.
    • All other Summer criteria listed above apply to Dual Degree/Second Degree students.
  • Acceleration in the nursing program occurs in semester one. For students that have completed BIO 1200, BIO 1210, BIO 2450 and CHE 1120 along with psychology and sociology.
  • Students are expected to participate in all School of Nursing required testing/ learning activities. These computer-provided activities include but are not limited to those associated with a specific course as well as additional modules as deemed necessary by either faculty or the School of Nursing. Additionally, students are required to attend the NCLEX review course given immediately after completing the program. Students commit themselves to make every serious attempt needed to schedule and take the NCLEX licensure exam as soon after completing the review course as is possible.