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Nursing Program following Dismissal

This policy is effective October 4, 2016.

A pre-licensure student who has been academically dismissed after entering the core nursing courses may be considered for re-entry through the Academic Appeals process. If the appeal is successful or an academic exception is approved, the student will be readmitted to an active status only if space is available. In addition, the student must meet the following conditions:

  1. Successfully audit all previously completed courses in which at least a Level 2 score on the ATI Content Mastery Proctored Assessment was not achieved. A level 2 on the ATI Content Mastery Proctored Assessment must be achieved in each audited course. A maximum of one attempt is allowed to successfully complete an audited course. A maximum of two courses can be audited per term.
  2. Complete all requirements as outlined within the agreed upon Academic Action Plan.

Tuition costs for auditing courses and associated ATI Content Mastery Proctored Assessment fees will be waived for those students who complete the entire semester.  Students who withdraw from the University (or begin an LOA) before completing the semester will be subject to a pro-rata portion of tuition and fees for courses scheduled for the semester at the time of withdrawal. The student is required to meet all attendance and participation requirements in audited courses.  Completion of regular course assignments or examinations is not required, with the exception of ATI Content Mastery Proctored Assessments. Following completion of the requirements as noted above, the student will be allowed to progress in the program. Students who do not complete all of the requirements as outlined in this policy will be dismissed from the program. 

Following successful audit as outlined above, previously completed nursing coursework may need to be repeated due to program requirements for clinical currency. The student must reenter following all current application/programmatic requirements.  Reentry students must earn the minimum grade required in each course and meet all program/course requirements or the reentry student will be dismissed from the program without opportunity for appeal.


Eligibility for Reentry - LVN/LPN

A student who has been academically dismissed from West Coast University may apply for reentry to the University if they:

    1. enter an approved LVN/LPN program within 6 months of dismissal from WCU BSN program,
    2. graduate from an approved LVN/LPN program with a 3.0 GPA within the past year of seeking reentry,  
    3. successfully passed the NCLEX-PN, and 
    4. meet all admissions requirements.


The applicant must be in good standing with the University with the exception of previous Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) or GPA requirements. If any other “good standing” issues exist, the individual will be admitted on probationary status.  If a student in probationary status is not in “good standing” after completing their first-semester of coursework, they will be dismissed from the University.   If an applicant was previously dismissed from West Coast University for any conduct violations, he/she will not be admitted to the program.  Please refer to the “Good Standing” policy for specific information on the terms of this policy.

If the applicant successfully reenters, the University will waive the general education and pre-requisite recency requirements. The student will continue on the BSN track (rather than LVN/LPN - BSN track) at the point where dismissed.  However, if the applicant seeks reentry (enrolls) a year or more after completion of his/her LVN/LPN program, this policy will not apply.  

An individual who is readmitted by this clause will not be considered for dismissal due to previous course failures. Any failures that occur after the student has re-entered the program will be subject to the university dismissal policy.