Course Catalog

Student Handbook

Student Registration

NEW STUDENTS
Along with the acceptance letter, each new student receives a request for tuition deposit and a signature sheet to reserve their place in a clinical class.  Upon receipt of the tuition deposit and the signature sheet, each student will receive registration materials by mail in the weeks prior to the beginning semester. All tuition and fees are due at Orientation.

ENROLLED STUDENTS
Students enrolled in the College of Nursing may pre-register for the following semester in May (for fall courses), March (for summer courses) and November (for spring courses) on the dates established for registration. The following procedure as written below will be followed:

1. The students will complete a registration form and turn it into the Student Affairs Office.
2. Students will be placed, tentatively, in their classes.  Final registration will take place after all prerequisites have been checked.  If a student has a "TI" grade in a course that is a prerequisite to a course in which they wish to enroll in the next term, the "TI" must be changed to a passing grade before the registration may be completed.  If a passing grade is not attained before final registration ends, the student will not be permitted to attend the next course. 
3. Schedules and bills for fall will be mailed to students with spring grade reports.  Schedules and bills for spring will be mailed with fall grade reports.  Summer schedules and bills will be placed in student mail boxes ten days after the registration deadline.
4. The registration fees are paid prior to or on the established registration date for the next semester. There will be an added charge for late payments.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
All financial responsibilities must be settled prior to each academic semester. A student's registration is not final, nor is enrollment in a course complete until all tuition and fees have been paid in full. Students who qualify to use college-based financial aid must contact the College Financial Aid Office before registering to complete the proper procedure to receive credit toward payment of their tuition and fees.

Regardless of financial assistance, the student's account remains the responsibility of the student. All grades and transcripts will be withheld until any outstanding financial obligation is paid in full. Registration for the next term may be withheld until final payment is made. If a student or alumnus fails to pay any outstanding balance, their account may be turned over for collection. In case of collection, the student or alumnus will be responsible for the original amount owed, any interest, and any fee, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees incurred during the collection process. If such restrictions occur, students have the right to discuss their restrictions with the appropriate member of the College administration.

PAYMENT OPTIONS
Students may use the following options for payment of outstanding balances:
1. Cash,
2. Check,
3. Discover, MasterCard or Visa credit cards, or
4. Payment schedule (see the Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs for details).

Interest will be charged at the rate of 1% per month on any outstanding balance at the end of each month. If a student fails to make a scheduled payment, there will be a $10 late charge (separate from the interest charges).

TUITION & FEES
Application Fee - A non-refundable fee of $50.00 is to be submitted with the application.

Registration Fee - $200.00 (non-refundable, non-transferable, semester specific). Payment due upon student’s provisional acceptance to hold a place in class. This fee is deducted from the first semester’s tuition.

Tuition - Full-time students (12-18 credits/semester): $8,085/semester;
Part-time students (11 credits or less/semester): $506/credit hour.

(as of Fall 2006)

Graduation Fee - $150.00

Computer Fee - $50.00/student each semester.

Professional Liability Insurance - $16.00/year

Skill Lab Starter Kit - $35.00 (for students enrolled in N305)

Penalty for Returned Checks - $25 will be charged on all checks returned to the College of Nursing for non-payment.

All fees are subject to change without notice.