BACHELOR of SCIENCE in NURSING
ADVISING & SUPPORT
Academic advisors work with you to understand your needs and help you make good decisions that lead to academic success. Meet with us online or face-to-face to get answers to your questions.
Are you preparing to apply OR considering a change in your studies? The Academic Advising Centre is your first stop.
Have you been offered admission and accepted your seat in a program OR are you a current program student? Academic advisors in your faculty or school provide support to you throughout your program.
Contact an academic advisor
Program planning
To plan your degree you will need to refer to the academic calendar for the year you are admitted to the program.
Taking courses as scheduled within the program of study promotes content integration and optimal learning outcomes. Therefore, most courses must be taken in sequence and are prerequisites for progression through the terms.
Some of the core courses, elective and options may be taken in advance or in spring or summer terms. However, the number of courses taken outside the program schedule may affect full time status, which is required for academic recognition, most scholarships and awards, and student loans.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
You must ensure you meet the course prerequisite and co-requisite requirements before enrolling in courses. Requisites are listed with each course description in the Academic Calendar. You must achieve a minimum grade of C- in order to use a course for credit in the degree.
Step-by-step process
The getting started guide will help you understand course descriptions, prerequisites and other common vocabulary and processes you need as you select and enrol in your courses.
myStudentSystem
You will enrol yourself in courses using myStudentSystem. To learn how, check out the guide.
It is very important to keep to keep track of your progress in the degree and to monitor your academic standing.
GPA and academic standing
The academic standing of all students is evaluated at the end of each term. You must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 to be considered in Good Academic Standing. Students whose GPA falls below 2.0 may either be placed on Academic Probation or be Required to Withdraw.
You have six years from the first day of the term of acceptance to complete all Bachelor of Science in Nursing program requirements.
Graduation requirements
To graduate you must complete all requirements and adhere to the regulations of the degree and MacEwan University. Consult the academic calendar for the year you were admitted to the program. The following requirements and regulations apply:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program of Study
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Regulations
- Institutional Graduation Regulations
To receive your credential, you must apply to graduate by the deadline. You can find the application to graduate and deadlines in myStudentSystem.
Academic support services
Get extra help when you need it. Whatever you choose to study, we have the learning spaces and academic supports you need to succeed.
Additional advising
Advisors are available to support you at different stages of your university experience.
Learning
Depending on your academic needs, these areas provide consultation, sessions and information related to course content.
Technology and online learning
Is technology causing you problems? Are you struggling to figure out how to access or fully participate in your online courses? Help is close at hand.
Equity, diversity, inclusion
A supportive environment contributes to success in the classroom. These offices are committed to supporting an equitable, diverse and inclusive campus experience for all students.
For help accessing student records, using MyStudentSystem, and learning about tuition and fees, visit the Office of the University Registrar.