Academic Catalog

Additional Academic Standards

For Students Enrolled Prior to January 2017

In addition to GPA and maximum timeframe, Chamberlain has established additional academic standards that are assessed after every session. Failure to meet these standards will also result in dismissal from Chamberlain.

Undergraduate Degree Program

  • A grade of an “F” in any two clinical nursing courses.
  • A grade of an “F” in any three nursing courses (clinical, practicum and/or non-clinical).
  • Two or more unsuccessful attempts (“W,” “WP,” “WF” or “F”) in a repeated nursing course.
  • Two or more unsuccessful attempts in a repeated science1 (“D,” “W,” “WP,” “WF” or “F”)2.
1

Does not apply to science elective courses.

2

Prior to September 2017, a "D" was considered an unsuccessful science grade.

Graduate Degree Program

  • Two or more unsuccessful attempts (“W,” “WP,” “WF” or “F”) in a repeated nursing course.
  • Failure to achieve a grade of “B” or higher in NR-500 Foundational Concepts and Applications or NR-500NP Foundational Concepts and Advanced Practice Roles (RN-BSN to MSN option only). The student may still be eligible to complete the RN to BSN option.

For Students Enrolled January 2017 and After1,2

In addition to GPA and maximum timeframe, Chamberlain has established additional academic standards that are assessed weekly in the MPAS degree program and after every session for all other programs. Failure to meet these standards will also result in dismissal from Chamberlain.

1

For coursework completed in September 2020 or after, the grade for a repeated course will have an "E" for exclude beside it.  If successfully passed, the original grade will not be counted in additional academic standing.

2

For students who enrolled at the Columbus campus location prior to November 2024, all failures will continue to count towards additional academic standing requirements.

Undergraduate Degree Program

  • Two unsuccessful attempts (“WF”1 or “F”) in any combination of nursing courses.
  • Three unsuccessful attempts in any combination of science2 (“D,” “WF” or “F”) or nursing (“WF” or “F”) courses.3
1

Prior to November 2024, WF grades were considered unsuccessful.

2

Does not apply to science elective courses.

3

Prior to September 2017, a "D" was considered an unsuccessful science grade.

Graduate Degree Program – Nursing

  • Two unsuccessful attempts (“WF” or “F”) in any combination of nursing courses.
  • Failure to achieve a grade of “B” or higher in NR-581 Foundational Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice1 (RN-BSN to MSN option only). The student may still be eligible to complete the RN to BSN option.
1

NR-504 Leadership and Nursing Practice: Role Development/NR-510 Leadership and Role of the APN for RN-BSN to MSN option students prior to March 2018 and NR-500 Foundational Concepts and Applications for RN-BSN to MSN option to students prior to January 2024. 

Graduate Degree Program – Health Professions

  • Two unsuccessful attempts (“WF” or “F”) in any combination of courses1
1

Prior to November 2024, WF grades were considered unsuccessful.

Graduate Degree Program – Physician Assistant Studies

  • One unsuccessful attempt ("WF" or "F") in any course.

Academic Warning

Academic warning results when a student fails to maintain satisfactory academic progress. While on academic and financial aid warning status, students may continue to take courses at Chamberlain and remain eligible to receive Title IV HEA program funds.

A student may be placed on academic warning only once while enrolled in any Chamberlain program or program option within the same degree level. Failure to meet satisfactory academic progress in any subsequent semester will result in dismissal from Chamberlain. A student may be provisionally accepted and placed on academic warning.

Appeal of Academic Dismissal

A student who has been dismissed for failing to meet standards of academic progress may appeal the action by completing an Appeal for Reinstatement form, which is available through your academic support advisor. A student may not be enrolled in courses during the appeal process. If the appeal is denied, the student cannot resume studies or re-apply. If the appeal is approved, the student will be reinstated and placed on financial aid probation. A student must meet satisfactory academic progress by the end of that semester, unless otherwise stated in the academic plan. Progress of the plan will be evaluated after the next enrolled semester. Students who re-enroll after the approval of an appeal may be required to complete additional requirements as specified by an academic officer of Chamberlain and adhere to the re-entry requirements prior to resumption or readmission (see Re-Entry Requirements section).1 Students who have additional requirements will be placed on a registration hold and will be restricted from enrolling in future sessions until those requirements have been met. For more information on the appeal process, please see the Student Handbook. If the student is meeting the requirements of the academic plan, the student is eligible to receive Title IV aid. Failure to meet the conditions of the plan or satisfactory academic progress will result in a second dismissal and the student is no longer eligible for Title IV HEA program funds or veterans benefits. Reinstated students who interrupted their academic studies for six consecutive sessions or more must also request readmission.

1

Effective for applicants/students starting or resuming studies for the September 2020 and beyond session in applicable nursing and/or science or science elective courses.