PSYCHIATRIC 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.
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Program planning
The academic advisor for your program has prepared information specific to the Psychiatirc Nursing diploma for you to use to manage your courses and workload.
Taking the program courses as they are scheduled within the program of study promotes content integration and optimal learning outcomes. However, for purposes of managing program workload you have the option to complete one or more of the required non-nursing courses outside the program, for example:
From Year 1, Term 1:
- HLSC 120: Human Anatomy
- HLSC 126: Human Physiology I
- PSYC 104: Introductory Psychology
From Year 1, Term 2:
- ENGL 102: Analysis and Argument
- HLSC 124: Microbiology for Health Professionals
- HLSC 128: Human Physiology II
- PSYC 105: Individual and Social Behaviour
In order to maintain full-time status throughout the program you should exercise caution with the number of courses you complete outside the program schedule. Full time status is required for consideration for the Dean’s List, First Class Standing and most scholarships and awards. Thus, you may want to choose one or two courses from each term to take outside the schedule, rather than take all from the one term of study.
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.
If you have taken post-secondary courses previously, some of those credits may qualify for transfer to this program.
Transfer credit assessment
The process for assessing transfer credit varies depending on where you took your courses. In all cases, your first step is to apply to the program. Transfer credit will only be assessed after you have been accepted.
Learn more about transfer credit assessment
Placement of your transfer credit
After your transfer credit has been evaluated and if you have questions about the assessment of the courses, book an appointment with an advisor. They can help you understand how the credits work towards your degree requirements.
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 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.
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.