Registrar's Rx
Required Reading
The Registrar’s Rx is published once a semester and is required reading for all students.
Graduating?
Planning to graduate in the upcoming term?
ALL students expecting to receive their degree (including BSN-DNP students receiving their MSN) must apply to graduate using the Student Information System (SIS). The School of Nursing’s deadline to apply to graduate for the fall semester is Wednesday, October 1. The Nursing School's Registrar’s Office will individually check each graduating student’s record to confirm that degree requirements have been met.
If you fail to apply to graduate on time, please email the School of Nursing Registrar.
Even if the Expected Graduation Date is listed in SIS for a future term, students are not prevented from submitting an application. An audit will ultimately determine if a student is eligible to be put forward for degree conferral.
When applying for graduation in SIS, be sure to validate that the Primary Name and Diploma Address listed are correct. This is the name that will be listed on the diploma and the address to which it will be shipped. Name changes must be made with the Office of the University Registrar (UREG) using a SIS Primary Name Update.
Students that have completed all coursework prior to their graduation term need to be enrolled in Affiliated Status to receive their degree. Additional information can be found on the School of Nursing Affiliated Status Request Form itself.
Note: Students cannot graduate with a missing grade or a grade of Incomplete.
Enrollment Instructions
Advising Spring 2026
- The schedule of classes will be available on October 10.
- Advising begins October 20.
Spring 2026 Enrollment
- Shopping Cart opens on October 17.
- Returning graduate student enrollment begins October 28 (priority is 10/27).
- Returning undergraduate student enrollment begins November 3.
- Individual enrollment dates and times may vary by student. These will be listed in SIS.
- No enrollment on November 4 due to Election Day.
- Open enrollment for graduate students begins November 24.
- Open enrollment for undergraduate students begins November 24.
JTerm 2026 Enrollment
- The schedule of classes will be available on October 10.
- Shopping Cart opens on October 17.
- Returning graduate student enrollment begins November 10.
- Returning 3rd/4th year undergraduate student enrollment begins November 11.
- Returning 1st/2nd year undergraduate student enrollment begins November 12.
Additional information about using SIS for enrollment-related functions is available to students on the SIS Help pages.
Holds
Advising Holds
All Nursing students will see that they have an “Advising Hold” listed in the SIS. Only the advisor can remove the hold, which means all students need to meet with their advisor prior to enrolling. Graduate students are all required to have an updated and complete SIS Planner as well before the hold can be removed. Students' advisors are listed in SIS.
Please note, the advising holds do not impact Summer registration.
Other Holds
The SIS Dashboard will display all current Holds (also listed under the "My Information" menu). If there are other holds listed in SIS, click on “details” to see why the Hold has been placed and what must be done to remove the hold. Students cannot register for classes until all holds have been removed. Please do not contact the School of Nursing Registrar’s office concerning any hold other than those coming from the School of Nursing, as only the department responsible for placing a hold can remove it. Typically, for a Student Health hold please call (434) 924-1525 and for a Student Accounts hold please call (434) 982-6000. Do not contact the School of Nursing Dean for Dean of Nursing holds.
Full-time vs. Part-time - Graduate Students
Part-Time/Full-Time Status – Full time status is 12 credit hours (fall & spring). SIS is quite restrictive about course enrollment based on status, so it is important for us to keep your status correct. Therefore, if you are currently a full-time student and wish to change to part-time, or vice-versa, you must complete an Enrollment Status Change Request Form and have it signed by your advisor and your Program Coordinator. Failure to do so could make it much more difficult to register for the appropriate classes and your bill could be incorrect.
The University's full-time minimum is 12 credits and part-time minimum for some financial aid types is 6 credits. Students who must meet the corresponding full-time or part-time status must enroll in elective(s) when the required coursework for the semester is below the minimum thresholds.
Students can view their full-time or part-time status in SIS by clicking on “Enrollment Dates”, which falls under the “Enrollment” heading on the side bar. Select the applicable term and look under “Term Enrollment Limits”. If the maximum credit limit is less than 12.0, students are part-time for the term; more than 12.0 equates to full-time.
Note: PhD students are governed by GSAS guidelines, which may be different from School of Nursing guidelines.
Spring 2026 Graduate Electives
Please note that non-nursing electives may require instructor permission to enroll. Please check with your advisor if you have questions about whether an elective will count for your particular program.
GNUR 5010: Introduction to Telehealth – 3 credits
Online
This course explores telehealth technologies and application to nursing practice. Focus is placed on translating telehealth technologies into practice through learning and utilizing real time video conferencing, home monitoring technologies, and store and forward technologies. Credentialing, reimbursement, regulatory, and policy issues related to implementation are emphasized.
GNUR 5230: Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care – 3 credits
This seminar introduces students to the ethical and legal issues undergirding today's major healthcare issues. Students will engage US case law, ethical theories and public policy to grapple with the impact these issues have on current and future provision of health care.This seminar introduces students to the ethical and legal issues undergirding today's major healthcare issues. Students will engage US case law, ethical theories and public policy to grapple with the impact these issues have on current and future provision of health care.
GNUR 5390: Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System - 3 credits
This course is designed to provide an overview of (1) how health care is financed, organized, and delivered in the U.S., as well as (2) the major policy challenges created by the system's organization, or lack thereof. In drawing from a variety of perspectives-including political science, economics and history-the course surveys the key stakeholders: those who pay for, provide and receive care.
GNUR 5559: Opinion Writing for Nurses - 3 credits (For RN-BSN, MSN, and DNP students)
Online
To learn how to write, edit, pitch, and submit concise professional opinions, perspectives, and personal narratives based on one’s nursing expertise and experience.
GNUR 8559: Technology & Aging - 3 credits (For PhD students)
This graduate-level course examines the evolving relationship between technology and aging, exploring how technological innovations influence the health, independence, and social well-being of older adults.
GNUR 8559: Global Health Nursing - 3 credits (For DNP students)
This course explores global health from a broad perspective, highlighting factors that shape health and illness worldwide. Students will examine environmental, demographic, socioeconomic, and cultural influences on disease distribution, health behaviors, and disparities. Topics include infectious diseases, nutrition, migration, health systems, and health diplomacy, with focus on prevention, potential solutions, and decolonizing global health.
EDHS 5230: Women, Work, and Wellness
Online
Have you wondered what the world of work looks like for women? Is it just about equal pay or could there be deeper, systemic dynamics and systems in place than we realize? And what about "having it all" or a work-life balance? Explore what women experience(d) in the workplace in the past, present, and future. Specific attention will be given to career development and wellness models related to women and gender using a growth-oriented perspective.
EDIS 5000: The Exceptional Learner
Online
Introduction to the study of exceptional children and adults. Extends principles of learning and intellectual, socio-cultural, emotional, and physical development to persons with disabilities. Includes gifted, autism, TBI, dyslexia, ADHD and other medical conditions; historical, ethical, and legal aspects; application of federal/state regulatory requirements; identification, education, and evaluation of students with disabilities.
Additional electives for APRN Students offered Spring 2026
Some courses may require instructor permission.
Batten School
LPPL 7025: Values-Based Leadership (3 credits)
Course shapes public leaders to recognize & respond to competing value propositions & implement value objectives in specific public context. Course goes beyond concrete incentive systems & aims to shape decisions, behavior, & expectations through social norms & organizational culture. Leaders in the public arena must appreciate competing value propositions & articulate & advocate for principles & standards of behavior.
LPPL 7055: Strategies and Processes of Negotiation (3 credits)
This course examines the art and science of negotiation. The science of negotiation involves learning to recognize the structure of a conflict situation and knowing what techniques tend to be most effective given that structure. Because there is no substitute for negotiating experience, this class will rely heavily on role-playing exercises and analyses designed to help students develop their own styles and learning the art of negotiation.
LPPA 7110: Economics of Public Policy II (3 credits)
Prepares students to apply economic analysis to public policy problems. Topics include externalities, industry regulation, and policy problems of allocating resources over time. Examples will show a broad range of substantive applications to domestic and international policymaking.
LPPL 7410: Psychology for Leadership (3 credits)
Leading in the public context requires an understanding of one's own & others' thoughts, feelings, & motivations; & tools for working toward mutually valued outcomes. Course uses behavioral science to develop this understanding & build a toolkit. Through exercises, lectures, discussion, readings, & projects, students will learn general behavioral principles that they can leverage to work toward valued communal goals within public institutions.
LPPP 6250: Introduction to Policy Analysis (3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to develop the student's ability to define and solve public problems. Subsidiary objectives of the course are to help the student to integrate the analytical, political, and leadership skills they have learned in their other MPP courses and improve their ability to work in teams; and hone their written and oral presentation skills. Prerequisites: Graduate student in public policy.
LPPP 6350: Politics of Public Policy (3 credits)
In this course students will learn how to create change in the public policy arena by understanding political actors, their interests, and the institutions they inhabit. Students will learn how issues move through the policy process, at which points they are most amenable to influence, and how to create and use professional work products to influence them.
LPPL 7055: Strategies and Processes of Negotiation (3 credits)
This course examines the art and science of negotiation. The science of negotiation involves learning to recognize the structure of a conflict situation and knowing what techniques tend to be most effective given that structure. Because there is no substitute for negotiating experience, this class will rely heavily on role-playing exercises and analyses designed to help students develop their own styles and learning the art of negotiation.
School of Continuing & Professional Studies (SCPS) courses listing for Spring 2026 not yet available.
Master List - Electives for APRN Students
Please note, some electives are not offered in each semester. Some courses may require instructor permission.
Batten: Public Policy
LPPL 5035: Leading and Managing Diverse Teams (3 credits)
LPPA 6100: Economics of Public Policy I (3 credits)
LPPL 7025: Values-Based Leadership (3 credits)
LPPL 7055: Strategies and Processes of Negotiation (3 credits)
LPPA 7110: Economics of Public Policy II (3 credits)
LPPL 7410: Psychology for Leadership (3 credits)
Batten: Public Leadership
LPPL 5025: Wise Interventions: Social Psychology and Public Policy (3 credits)
LPPL 5035: Leading and Managing Diverse Teams (3 credits)
LPPS 5360: Imaging Equitable Policy (3 credits)
LPPL 6050: Leadership in the Public Arena (3 credits)
LPPP 6250: Introduction to Policy Analysis (3 credits)
LPPP 6350: Politics of Public Policy (3 credits)
LPPP 6450: Data for Public Leaders (3 credits)
LPPS 6710: Congress 101: Leadership Strategies (3 credits)
LPPS 6715: Leadership in US Foreign Policymaking (3 credits)
LPPS 6765: Federal and State Budgeting (3 credits)
LPPL 7055: Strategies and Processes of Negotiation (3 credits)
LPPL 7260: Values and Bias in Public Policy (3 credits)
SCPS: Project Management
PSLP 5300: Foundations of Leadership
PSLP 5330: Communication & Team Development
PSPM 5005: Quality Management
PSPM 5015: Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management
SCPS: Leadership
PC 5010: Procurement Policy and Practices
PSLP 5310: Strategic Leadership
PSPA 5020: Public Organization Management
PSPA 5030: Public Budgeting and Financial Management
PSPA 5040: Ethics
PSPM 5030: Introduction to Project Management
PSPM 5230: Project Management Leadership and Managing the Project Team
PSPM 5290: Principles and Practices of Agile Project Management
SCPS: Health Systems Management
PSHM 5010: Healthcare Management: Applying Concepts to Practice
PSHM 5080: Legal & Ethical Decision-Making in Healthcare
PSHM 5600: Service Excellence in Healthcare: Quality Improvement & Customer Service
PSHM 5650: American Healthcare: Challenges & Opportunities
PSHM 5750: Organizational Behavior & Leadership in Healthcare
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Nursing Elective Offerings
NUIP 3004 Practicing Wisdom and Resilience – 2 credits
This course explores the science of the brain/body connection offering experiential opportunities through direct meditative practices. Class time includes didactic learning, interactive dialogue, and engagement in mindfulness practices. We will develop self-assessment, self-care strategies and resilience practices, within the larger context of wisdom.
NUIP 3230: Spanish for Health Care Providers - 3 credits
This introductory seminar facilitates the student's mastery of their Spanish language ability as applied to health care settings and encounters. It provides an introduction to the vocabulary and cultural relevancy of terms that are relevant to students planning to work in the healthcare professions to better serve Spanish-speaking patients and their families.
NUIP 4004 Strategies for Prehospital Emergency Care – credits are awarded after completion of part two of the course sequence
The content of the course will focus on prehospital emergency care. Students will learn to assess the sick or injured individual as well as develop & implement a plan of care to stabilize & transport the individual to an emergency facility. Upon successful completion of NUIP 4004, 4006, & state req., the student will be eligible to test for cert. as an EMT by the Commonwealth of VA, Dept of Health, Office of EMS. Part I of a two-part-course.
Prerequisite: Current CPR Certification
NUIP 4430: Statistics for Healthcare – 3 credits
This course is an introduction to data analysis for nursing and healthcare-related research. Course emphasis is on practical application and understanding how the research question drives the choice of particular statistical procedures. Descriptive and univariate inferential statistics will be covered. Students will learn how to create and manage simple databases in SPSS, interpret SPSS outputs, and draw statistical conclusions.
NURS 1010: First Year Seminar: Pathways to Success – 1 credit
This course is designed to assist first year nursing students in their transition to academic and college life and to ensure all students can thrive in college regardless of their backgrounds.
We will discuss and explore academics, diversity, goal setting, lifestyle choices, healthy behaviors, responsibility and commitment in personal actions, community service, and leadership.
NURS 3003: Nursing Leadership in Action – 3 credits
Online
This course provides nursing students opportunities to develop leadership and management skills through participation in a variety of programs and activities. Students learn how to work in cooperative relationships with peers, faculty, students in other disciplines, community service organizations, and the public in a service learning environment. Membership in National Student Nurses Association and Student Nurses Association of Virginia is a requirement. Instructor permission.
NURS 3005: Perioperative Nursing – 1-2 credits
This course serves to introduce students to the role of the professional nurse in the perioperative specialty area. The course begins with an overview of the history of perioperative nursing and the role of the professional nurse on the interdisciplinary team. The course explores the challenges of perioperative nursing, including safety issues, advocacy, and legal and ethical issues. The importance of continuity of care throughout the perioperative experience is a major theme in both the classroom and clinical content. The clinical focus is on understanding basic principles of asepsis, safety, and applying pathophysiology and pharmacology to specific patient care experiences. Student interested in taking this course should complete the following form:
https://forms.gle/XNk1sNnhiCN59Jyv9
Prerequisite: Completion of Pharmacology and pathophysiology courses.
NURS 4006: Practicum in Leadership Development – 2 credits
The Independent Practicum in Clinical Leadership Development gives the student an opportunity to apply leadership theory and practices in the clinical setting through mentoring and coaching third year traditional and first-year second degree students during their assigned clinical rotations. Specific emphasis is given to developing basic teaching and precepting skills, serving as clinical resource, demonstrating performance of basic skills, and providing other with peer review and performance feedback. Instructor permission.
GNUR 5010 Introduction to Telehealth – 3 credits
Online
This course explores telehealth technologies and application to nursing practice. Focus is placed on translating telehealth technologies into practice through learning and utilizing real time video conferencing, home monitoring technologies, and store and forward technologies. Credentialing, reimbursement, regulatory, and policy issues related to implementation are emphasized.
GNUR 5110 Historical Foundations of Health Disparities in the US - 3 credits
This course incorporates topics of local and national issues regarding America's historical problem with race, science, white privilege, and health care. The course surveys medical and scientific constructions of ideas about race, and it pulls threads from history (slavery, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and Civil Rights eras) into the present by engaging in conversations with books and articles written by a diverse group of authors.
GNUR 5240 Ethics and Clinical Practice – 3 credits
Designed to enhance the student's ability to describe & analyze ethical concepts foundational to nursing practice; use a variety of ethical decision-making frameworks to analyze ethical dilemmas in practice; & play a leadership role in promoting ethical health care delivery. Emphasizes the unique ethical perspectives of nursing in the complex healthcare arena. Students will be challenged to examine individual & professional values.
This course counts as a social science/history or the humanities/fine arts area requirement for BSN students.
GNUR 5390: Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System - 3 credits
This course is designed to provide an overview of (1) how health care is financed, organized, and delivered in the U.S., as well as (2) the major policy challenges created by the system's organization, or lack thereof. In drawing from a variety of perspectives-including political science, economics and history-the course surveys the key stakeholders: those who pay for, provide and receive care.
This course can be counted toward the social science/history area requirement for traditional BSN students.
Planners - Graduate Students
SIS Planners must be populated for all terms in the program and be up to date before Advisors will lift the Advising Hold.
Planners are a Board of Nursing requirement and are crucial elements to the course scheduling process from term-to-term.
Note: Students need to update their Planner whenever a revision to the standard Plan of Study (POS) is made.
Use SIS to register for the courses listed below. General education or elective courses should complete your full-time enrollment.
To be certain that courses you're enrolled in do satisfy the expected requirement, refer to the Academic Requirements report in SIS after placing the courses in the Planner or Shopping Cart.
BSN Required Spring Courses
Second Years
- NUCO 2440: Principles & Application of Case-Based Learning* (2 credits)
- NUIP 3420: Pathophysiology I (3 credits)
- NUIP 2430: Pharmacology I (3 credits)
- NUIP 2311: REAL 1* (2 credits)
- General Education/Area Requirement Electives, as needed to be full-time (at least 2 credits)
NUCO 2440 and NUIP 2311 assignments are made by the Program Manager. A list of clinical and REAL I section assignments will be sent to your UVA email as soon as they are available. Students will be enrolled in these two courses by the Registrar after assignments are made. Please keep an eye on your email for assistance in working through any SIS holds or time conflicts.
Third Years
- NUCO 3310: Pediatrics* OR NUCO 3610: Maternal/Child* (4 credits)
- NUCO 4210: Community* OR NUCO 4310 Mental Health* (4 credits)
- NUIP 3311: REAL II (3 credits)
- General Education/Area Requirement Elective, as needed to be full-time (at least 1 credit)
Clinical assignments are made by the Program Manager. A list of clinical assignments will be sent to your UVA email as soon as they are available. For clinical courses marked with an "*", students will be enrolled by the Registrar. Please keep an eye on your email for assistance in working through any SIS holds or time conflicts.
Fourth Years
- NUCO 4056: Health Policy^ (3 credits)
- NUCO 4710: Team Based Care Synthesis^ (3 credits)
- NUCO 4720: Synthesis Practicum* (3 credits)
- NUCO 4730: Professional Nursing Practice Synthesis (3 credits)
Clinical assignments are made by the Program Manager. A list of clinical assignments will be sent to your UVA email as soon as they are available. For clinical courses marked with an "*", students will be enrolled by the Registrar. Please keep an eye on your email for assistance in working through any SIS holds or time conflicts. For courses marked with a "^," please enroll in the correct section based off your assigned practicum rotation. For example, if you are assigned to 1st rotation practicum, you will enroll in section 002.
Use SIS to register for the courses listed below. General education or elective courses should complete your full-time enrollment.
For clinical courses marked with an "*", students should enroll themselves and select section 100 for the clinical component. Once assignments are finalized, you will be moved to your assigned sections.
For labs marked with an "**", students will be sent a Sign-Up Genius link to request their preferred lab section. Once assignments are finalized, the Program Manager will release assignments. Students should enroll themselves in their assigned lab section.
Spring Courses
ABSN Year 1
- NUCO 3610: Maternal/Child* (4 credits)
- NUIP 3420: Pathophysiology II (3 credits)
- NUIP 3430: Pharmacology II (3 credits)
- NUIP 3311: REAL II (3 credits)
Clinical assignments are made by the Program Manager. A list of clinical assignments will be sent to your UVA email as soon as they are available. For clinical courses marked with an "*", students will be enrolled by the Registrar. Please keep an eye on your email for assistance in working through any SIS holds or time conflicts. For NUIP 3311, please enroll in the section for ABSN students.
ABSN Year 2
- NUCO 4056: Health Policy^ (3 credits)
- NUCO 4710: Team Based Care Synthesis^ (3 credits)
- NUCO 4720: Synthesis Practicum* (3 credits)
- NUCO 4730: Professional Nursing Practice Synthesis (3 credits)
Clinical assignments are made by the Program Manager. A list of clinical assignments will be sent to your UVA email as soon as they are available. For clinical courses marked with an "*", students will be enrolled by the Registrar. Please keep an eye on your email for assistance in working through any SIS holds or time conflicts. For courses marked with a "^," please enroll in the correct section based off your assigned practicum rotation. For example, if you are assigned to 1st rotation practicum, you will enroll in section 002.
RN-to-BSN Required Courses
Spring Courses:
Students will enroll themselves in the courses listed below. It is important that you select the course section that matches your site location. Section 1 = Charlottesville, Section 2 = Richmond, and Section 3 = Northern Virginia
1st Year RN to BSNs:
- NUIP 4420: Basic Research Concepts in the Health Disciplines (4 credits)
- NUCO 4450: Population & Public Health Nursing Perspectives (3 credits)
In person class dates: 1/20/2026, 2/17/2026, 3/10/2026, 4/21/2026
2nd Year RN to BSNs:
- NUCO 4440: Trends & Issues in Clinical Nursing Practice (3 credits)
- University Elective, at least 3 credits
In person class dates: 1/27/2026, 2/24/2026, 3/24/2026, 4/28/2026
CNL Required Courses
Clinical assignments are made by the Program Manager. A list of clinical assignments will be sent to your UVA email as soon as they are available. For clinical courses marked with an "*", students will be enrolled by the Registrar. Please keep an eye on your email for assistance in working through any SIS holds or time conflicts.
For Spring Semester
Year 1 CNL Students enroll in:
- GCNL 5130: Nursing Care of Adults with Common Health Problems* (3 credits)
- GCNL 5170: Nursing Care of Persons with Complex Health Problems* (3 credits)
- GCNL 5230: Theory for Research & Nursing Practice (1 credit)
- GNUR 5260: Care Environment Management I & Leading Teams (3 credits)
- GNUR 6010: Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
Year 2 CNL Students enroll in:
- GCNL 5250: CNL in the Health Care System (3 credits)
- GCNL 5991: CNL Role Immersion & Capstone* (5 credits)
- GNUR 6052: Epidemiology & World Health (3 credits)
- GNUR 6056: Health Policy (3 credits)
Post-BSN RN-CNL Required Courses
Attention: An asterisk (*) next to a course means that this course requires the SON to enroll you. Whitney Pippin, the BSN and CNL Program Manager, will do this for you.
For the Summer Semester
Year 2 post-BSN RN-CNL Students enroll in:
- GNUR 6060: Culture and Health ( 2 credits) (or summer year 1 with program lead's approval)
For the Fall Semester
Year 1 post-BSN RN-CNL Students enroll in:
- GNUR 6054: Research & Biostats (4 credits)
- GNUR 6010: Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
- GNUR 6056: Health Policy (3 credits)
Year 2 post-BSN RN-CNL Students enroll in:
- GCNL 5240: Leadership Seminar (3 credits)
- GNUR 5270: Care Environment Management II (3 credits)
- GNUR 6058: Nursing, Ethics, and the Larger Healthcare Arena (3 credits)
Post-ADN RN-CNL Required Courses
Attention: An asterisk (*) next to a course means that this course requires the SON to enroll you. Whitney Pippin, the BSN and CNL Program Manager, will do this for you.
For the Summer Semester
Year 1 post-ADN RN-CNL Students enroll in:
- NUIP 4200: Pathophysiology* (4 credits)
- GNUR 6060: Culture and Health (2 credits) (or summer year 2)
Year 2 post-ADN RN-CNL Students enroll in:
- GCNL 5150: Community Health*+ (3 credits) (+If course was completed during ADN program, 3 credits of Graduate Nursing electives must be completed in Fall Year 1. Please consult with your advisor.)
For the Fall Semester
Year 1 post-ADN RN-CNL Students enroll in:
- GNUR 6054: Research & Biostats (4 credits)
- GNUR 6056: Health Policy (3 credits)
- Graduate Elective (if Community Health was completed during ADN program) (3 credits)
Year 2 post-ADN RN-CNL Students enroll in:
- GCNL 5240: Leadership Seminar (3 credits)
- GNUR 5270: Care Environment Management II (3 credits)
- GNUR 6058: Nursing, Ethics, and the Larger Healthcare Arena (3 credits)
MSN Course Information
SIS Planners must be reviewed and updated as needed each semester. The planner must be updated before advisors can lift the Advising Hold in SIS.
Please reference your planner and the Graduate Plans of Study for enrollment.
Fall 2025 In-Person Class Dates for FIRST Year APRN's: UPDATED AS OF MARCH 2025
August 26 (ONLINE (Zoom) SYNCHRONOUS), September 2 (IN PERSON), September 16, October 28, November 25, and December 9
Fall 2025 In-Person Class Dates for SECOND AND THIRD Year APRN's:
September 2, September 23, October 21, November 18, and December 2
Spring 2026 In-Person Class Dates: UPDATED AS OF AUGUST 2025
January 13, January 27, March 10, March 31, and April 21
Simulation dates: April 20 and April 22
* Final exam date: April 28 *
*Practicum courses meeting dates to be determined
Summer 2026 In-Person Class Dates:
May 19, June 9, June 30, July 28
* Final exam dates: August 4 and 7 *
Fall 2025 In-Person Class Dates for FIRST Year APRN's: UPDATED AS OF MARCH 2025
August 26 (ONLINE (Zoom) SYNCHRONOUS), September 2 (IN PERSON), September 16, October 28, November 25, and December 9
Fall 2025 In-Person Class Dates for SECOND AND THIRD Year APRN's:
September 2, September 23, October 21, November 18, and December 2
Spring 2026 In-Person Class Dates All APRN's: UPDATED AS OF AUGUST 19, 2025
January 13, January 27, March 10, March 31 and April 21
Simulation dates: April 20 and April 22
* Final exam date: April 28 *
*Practicum courses meeting dates to be determined
Summer 2026 In-Person Class Dates:
May 19, June 9, June 30, July 28
* Final exam dates: August 4 and 7 *
Link to Plans of Study:
You will find BSN-DNP standard track POS's, BSN-DNP accelerated track POS's, and Post-Master's DNP POS's.
https://community.nursing.virginia.edu/students/academic-resources/curriculum/
Health Sciences Library:
https://guides.hsl.virginia.edu/SON
PhD Required Courses
For the Spring Semester:
Year 1 PhD students enroll in:
- GNUR 8110: Quantitative Research Methods
- GNUR 8120: Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
- GNUR 8140: Statistical Methods for Health Care Research II
- GNUR 8230: Historical Inquiry in Nursing
Year 2 PhD students enroll in:
- Cognates and electives
For the Fall Semester:
Year 1 PhD Students Enroll In:
- GNUR 8000: Seminar in Nursing Science
- GNUR 8130: Statistical Methods for Health Care Research I
- GNUR 8210: Scientific Progress in Nursing
- GNUR 8220: Philosophy of Science and Development of Nursing Knowledge
- GNUR 8435: Scholarship in Research Ethics
Year 2 PhD Students Enroll In:
- GNUR 8410 Grant Writing Seminar
- Cognates and Electives
Variable Semesters
- GNUR 8435: Scholarship in Research Ethics OR (BIMS 7100)
- BIMS 7100: Research Ethics OR (PHSE 7650)
- GNUR 9110: Research Practicum (4 credits minimum)
- GNUR 9890: Dissertation Seminar (enroll post-comprehensive exam)
- GNUR 9999: Dissertation Research (enroll post-dissertation proposal approval)
- Cognates and Electives
GSAS Dissertation and Graduation Requirements
Please refer to the GSAS website for important information related to Dissertation approval and Graduation.
Important Dates
Apply to Graduate:
- Fall Semester - by October 1st
- Spring Semester - by February 1st
- Summer Semester - by July 1st
All degree requirements (except grades) are expected to be completed by the following deadlines:
- Fall Semester - November 30th
- Spring Semester - April 30th
- Summer Semester - July 31st
Contacts
School of Nursing Registrar
Annamarie Black
CMN 1025
son-registrar@virginia.edu
BSN and CNL Academic Programs Manager
Whitney Pippin
CMN 2017
wmp5w@virginia.edu
APRN and PhD Academic Programs Manager
Devan Cooper
CMN 2016
ded6v@virginia.edu
Checklist
Checklist
- All students graduating in December must apply to graduate in SIS.
- Graduate students must be sure the Planner is up to date in SIS.
- Meet with your Advisor.
- Make sure all Holds are cleared.
- Enroll in Summer and Fall courses in SIS at the assigned date and time.