About the School of Nursing

Mission

Philosophy

Disability Statement and Technical Standards

UNIVERSITY CALENDARS

• Academic & Registrar Calendars (via University Registrar)
• SON Course Schedules
• SON Important Dates

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

• Baccalaureate Program (see Baccalaureate Program page in Degree section)
  
  
  • Academic Policies - The Academic Policies are designed to be minimal standards for the rights and responsibilities of students and faculty and are to be used as such throughout the Undergraduate Program.
    • Academic Counseling
    • Academic Performance and Progression
    • Alternate Programs of Study
    • Appropriate Classroom Behavior
    • Assistive Devices
    • Attendance
    • Final Examination Policy
    • Grade Appeals
    • Grading
    • Honor System of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Honors Program
    • Policy on Dismissal
    • Process for Addressing Course-Related Issues
    • Program Evaluation and Student Assessment
    • Student Code of Conduct
    • Student Employment
    • Student Participation in Extra-curricular Professional Meetings
    • Transfer/Placement Credit for Professional Nursing Courses
    • Withdrawal and Readmission to the University and School of Nursing
• Graduate Programs
  
  
  • Master's Program
    • Purpose of Master's Program
    • Terminal Objectives
    • MSN Curriculum Requirements
      • Curricula for Advanced Practice Areas
      • Guidelines for Master's Paper/Thesis
      • Comprehensive Examination Guidelines
      • "Paper Trail" of Documentation MSN Requirements for Graduation
    • Postmaster's Curriculum Requirements
      • Curricula for Advanced Practice Area
    • Clinical Placements
      • Role of Students
      • Role of the Faculty/Advisor
      • Responsibilities of the Course Coordinator
      • Responsibilities of the Coordinator of an Advanced Practice Area
      • Responsibilities of the Clinical Placement Coordinator
        
        
  • Doctoral and Postdoctoral Programs
    • Overview of Doctoral and Postdoctoral Programs
    • Terminal Objectives
    • Length of Program
    • Curriculum Requirements
    • Minor/Secondary Area of Study
    • Research Competencies for Doctoral Students
    • Dissertation Policies and Procedures
    • Pre- And Post-Doctoral Training Grants
    • "Paper Trail" of Documentation PhD Requirements for Graduation
    • Post-Doctoral Fellow Evaluation Policy
      
      
  • Academic Policies
    • Academic Actions & Consequences in Master's Program
      • Dropping Courses
      • Formal Leave of Absence
      • Formal Withdrawal Or Medical Leave Of Absence
      • Readmission Process
      • Grade Appeal/Grade Change
    • Academic Advising Faculty/Advisor
      • Assignment of an Advisor
      • Requesting a Change in Advisor
      • Special Circumstances for Advisors & Doctoral Students
      • Developing a Plan of Study
      • Signing Up for Classes
    • Academic Eligibility Regulations
    • Academic Performance & Progression in Master's Program
      • Requirements for Graduation
      • Prerequisites
      • Student Evaluation Procedures
      • Academic or Clinical Difficulties
      • Progression Review Process
      • Reinstatement Process
      • Other Reasons for Dismissal
      • Appeals
    • Academic Policies in the Doctoral Program
    • Application for Graduation
    • Assistive Devices
    • Course-load Requirements for Graduate Students
    • Course Policies in Master's Courses
      • Class Attendance
      • Attendance at Regular Exams or Tests
      • Attendance at Clinical Experiences
      • Appropriate Classroom Behavior
      • Final Examinations
    • Doctoral Student Progression, Readmission and Reinstatement
      • Progression
      • Readmission
      • Reinstatement
      • Appeals
    • Degree Time Limits for Graduate Students
    • Extension of Time Limit for Graduate Students
    • Grade Appeal
    • Graduate Grading
      • Grading in the Master's Program
    • Honor System of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Inter-Institutional Registration
    • Leave of Absence for Graduate Students
    • North Carolina Residency
    • Process for Addressing Course and Faculty Related Issues
    • Program Evaluation
      • Teaching And Course Evaluation
    • Readmission
    • Registration
    • Request to Change Advance Practice Area or Request for Dual Advance Practice Area
    • Research and Teaching Assistant Positions for Graduate Students
    • Research Competencies for Doctoral Students
    • Special Registration Regulations
      • Adding Courses
      • Dropping Courses
      • Registration for Three Hours of Thesis/Mater's Paper/Dissertation
      • Taking Undergraduate Courses (Graduate Students)
      • Teaching and Research Assistant Recipients
      • Withdrawing from The University
    • Student Data Storage
    • Student Employment
    • Student Participation in Extra-curricular Professional Meetings
    • Transfer of Course Credit

CLINICAL REGULATIONS AND COMPLIANCE POLICIES

• Student Code of Conduct

• Criminal History Database Check

• Health and Safety Compliance Program Policy
  • Overview of Health and Safety Compliance Program Policy
  • The Student's Responsibilities
  • School of Nursing's Role
  • Requirements
    • CPR Certification Requirements
  • Compliance Program Requirements by Academic Program
    
    
• Infectious/Communicable Disease Policy
  
  
• Miscellaneous Regulations/Policies
  • Clinical Placements
  • Inclement Weather
  • Professional Attire
    • Undergraduate
    • Graduate
  • Travel Regulations
    • Undergraduate
    • Graduate

• Institutional Review Board Process
  • Human Subjects Approval
  • Institutional Approval
  • Scientific Integrity

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES AND RESOURCES

• Student Support Services
  
  
  • General Resources - School of Nursing
    • Office of Academic Affairs
    • Office of Admissions and Student Services
      • Communications with Students
        • Bulletin Boards
        • Electronic Mail
        • Mailboxes
      • Building Access
      • Lockers
      • Study Carrels & Keys
      • Telephones
    • Information and Technology Support
    • Office of Multicultural Affairs
      
      
  • General Resources - University
    • Career Services
    • Center for Healthy Student Behaviors
    • Counseling and Psychological Services
    • Disability Services
    • Health Services
    • Information and Instructional Technology
    • International Center
    • IT Response Center (ITRC)
    • Learning Skills Center
    • Learning Disability Services
    • Legal Services
    • Libraries
      • Walter R. Davis Library
      • Health Sciences Library
      • Robert B. House Undergraduate Library
    • Parking and Public Safety
    • Scholarships and Student Aid
    • Writing Center
      
      
  • Undergraduate Resources
    • Johnston Center for Undergraduate Excellence *
    • Office of Undergraduate Research *
    • SON Undergraduate Program Web Site *
    • Undergraduate Bulletin *
      
      
  • Graduate Resources
    • Biobehavioral Laboratory
    • Graduate Record *
    • Graduate School
    • Research Support Center
    • SON Graduate Program Web Site (Gradplace) *
• Student Organizations and Activities
  
  • General (All Nursing Students)
    • Alumni Association
    • Association of Nursing Students
    • Commencement Ceremonies
    • Dean's Student Advisory Council
    • Minority Student Nursing Association
    • Sigma Theta Tau International
    • Student Health Action Coalition
  • Undergraduate
    • Class Boards: Undergraduate Student Governance
    • Course Management Teams
    • Transition-to-Career Program
  • Graduate
    • Alpha Epsilon Lambda
    • Graduate Student Action Body

UNIVERSITY POLICIES

• Alcoholic Beverages Policy *
• Campus Network and Computing *
• Classified Research *
• Honor System of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill *
• Emergency Evaluation and Action Committee Policy and Procedures *
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act *
• Firearms and Other Weapons *
• Illegal Drugs *
• Non-Discrimination *
• Personal Use Policy and Procedures on Ethics in Research *
• Protection for Reporting Improper Government Activities *
• Racial Harassment Policy and Procedures *
• Sexual Assault Response Plan Manual *
• Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures *
• Smoking Ban *