Academic Advisement for graduate students in the Byrdine F Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions is done by the faculty within the School.
All candidates for the MS, PhD or DPT degrees or post-master’s certificates in Nursing must file a formal application for graduation with the University’s Graduation Office at least two semesters in advance of the expected semester of graduation. Deadlines are published on the GSU Website: www.gsu.edu/es/graduation.html. The Graduation Office will inform the School when the application is filed. The School of Nursing and Health Professions will conduct an audit and inform the student of any remaining requirements. A degree will be awarded only to a student who meets the university academic and residence requirements as well as the standards of performance and academic requirements for the MS, PhD or DPT degrees or post-master’s certificate in Nursing.
All credits, including transfer credits, presented for the Master of Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy degree must have been earned within six calendar years of the date of the degree. For the Doctor of Philosophy degree credits, including transfer credits must be earned within seven years of the date of the degree. A student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in order to receive a master's degree in the School of Nursing and Health Professions. A student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in order to receive a Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
Please note that licensing boards or agencies for program-related occupations may deny, suspend or revoke a license if an applicant has a criminal history or licensee is convicted, pleads guilty or nolo contendre to a felony or other crime. Students should consult the licensing board corresponding to their intended occupations for more details. Successful completion of a program of study in the School of Nursing and Health Professions does not guarantee licensure, certification, or employment in the relevant occupation.