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MSN Entry Level Program Graduation Requirements Students will be considered candidates for a Masters of Science in Nursing degree provided he/she:
  • has completed all course requirements with a minimum grade for each course as outlined in the student handbook (an overall GPA of 3.0)
  • received approval for and have filed their completed senior project in the MSN-E Program Office
  • has complied with all the legal and financial requirements of the University as stated in the University Catalog
  • demonstrated no serious deficiencies in ethical, professional, or personal conduct as outlined in Standards of Professional Conduct
  • has obtained an RN license

All students must attend in person and participate in the Commencement program at which time the degree is conferred, unless the President of Western University of Health Sciences has granted special permission to waive this requirement. If the President grants special permission to be excused from graduation, the graduate may be required to present himself or herself to the Provost or appropriate Dean at a later date in order to take the required oath (if relevant) to receive his or her diploma.

All graduates must agree to sit for the national certification examination within six months of graduation.

Last Updated:10/31/2007