The process you follow to change your schedule is dependent on when you decide to make the change.

COURSE ADD/DROP: Students are permitted to add and drop courses in weeks 7-8 of a term during the initial registration period and during the add/drop period, which takes place the 9th week of a term through the Monday of week 2 in the following term. Once you have submitted your initial schedule in Self-Service, any course changes during the registration and the add/drop period must be completed by using the Course Add & Drop Form. Changing your schedule during the add/drop period will not result in the courses showing on your FNU official transcript. Please consult the FNU Catalog for further information concerning schedule changes.

COURSE WITHDRAWAL: Students wishing to leave a course beyond the add/drop period must request an official withdrawal from the course. Withdrawing from a course can have serious academic and financial implications, so it is important to consult the FNU Catalog and discuss your intentions with your course coordinator, academic advisor, and financial aid counselor BEFORE withdrawing. To withdraw from a course, you must complete a Course Withdrawal Form and submit it as instructed in advance of the published deadline (the 56th day of the term). Please note that if you are registered for only one course, withdrawal from that course constitutes withdrawal from the university.

Candidates must submit the FNU Application for Graduation to initiate the graduation process. The application to graduate should not be submitted until all of the following have been met:

1. Complete all required courses for the program of study.

2. Confirm receipt of final grades for all required courses by checking your unofficial transcript in Self Service. Incomplete (I) and In-Progress (IP) grades are temporary marks, not final grades. A student is not eligible to graduate until the I or IP grade is resolved.

3. Reconcile all financial balances on the student billing account.

4. MSN and PGC Students ONLY: Submit all end of clinical paperwork including the signed Declaration of Safety (DOS) from the primary preceptor, the final Stage 4 MDAT from the RCF, and the completed End of Clinical Record.

Students will receive an email from the Registrar once the degree or certificate is conferred. 

Additional details about graduating from FNU can be found on the Graduation portal page.

Additional details about the annual Commencement Ceremony can be found on the Commencement portal page. 

MSN and PGC students are eligible to request a track change between specialities within the same degree. For example, an MSN student who was admitted the university in the FNP curriculum may have a need or desire to stop pursuing the FNP curriculum and instead complete the degree requirements of WHNP, CNEP or PMHNP.  Details about the Track Change policy can be found in the FNU Catalog. 

Please note, this policy is for changes within the same degree program. It is not possible to change degrees without a new application for admission to the university. For example, someone admitted to the DNP program cannot "change tracks" to complete a Certificate in the FNP, CNEP, PMHNP, or WHNP program. 

Below are the steps to initiate a change in your specialty track:

1. Discuss possible change of track with your Academic Advisor.

2. Request interviews with the current and prospective Department Chair to discuss and explain the reasons for requesting a track change between departments.

a. Students must have the approval of both Department Chairs in order to proceed with the change of track between departments. Students changing tracks within a single department only need approval from their current Department Chair.

3. Complete the Status Change Form and remit payment of the administrative fee.

4. Your Academic Advisor will adjust the degree audit and consult with the appropriate Department Chair as needed.

To request an official name change, please complete a Status Change Form. You will need to upload legal documentation of the name change or a form of government-issued identification (passport, driver's license, etc.) showing your name has been changed when you submit the Status Change Form. Any questions should be directed to the Registrar's Office, registrar@frontier.edu.

Students in good standing are eligible to take up to two terms away from their studies every 365 days by requesting an academic hiatus (AH). To discuss this option, you should first speak to your advisor. You will then submit a Status Change Form prior to the start of a term to begin the hiatus, and a second Status Change Form to return from hiatus once you are ready to start your studies again.

There are provisions for requesting an emergency academic hiatus (EAH) once a term has begun, but "serious and compelling" circumstances must apply and documentation of the circumstances must be provided. Students wishing to begin a hiatus after a term has begun should initiate a conversation with your advisor as soon as possible. Please see the FNU Catalog for further information concerning the AH and EAH.

It is very important to remain in contact with FNU during your hiatus period, as you may receive time-sensitive information and/or requests from your advisor, RCF, credentialing coordinator, and others from the university. It is also important to maintain contact with your preceptor(s) so that any changes in your clinical situation can be addressed.

Use the Transfer Course Policy for courses completed at a university that is not FNU to count in the current FNU Program of Study. 

The detailed policy for Course Transfer can be found in the FNU Catalog under the Evaluation of Previous Academic Work section. It is important to note that FNU allows a maximum of ten (10) approved credits for transfer and students will pay a fee for each course reviewed for transfer credit. Courses for transfer must be graduate-level and meet comparable course objectives, essentials, and competencies as the FNU course. The listing of specific courses eligible for credit can be found in the Course Transfer Policy in the FNU Catalog. Please note, that clinical and DNP project courses are not eligible for transfer credit. Any student planning to transfer graduate-level courses should submit all course transfer forms and course syllabus to the Registrar at registrar@frontier.edu three weeks prior to attending Bound orientation.

PROCEDURE: 

1. Review the Course Transfer Policy and FNU Course Descriptions in the FNU Catalog and the FNU syllabi on the FNU Portal. 
2. Submit the Course Transfer Form and accompanying descriptions or syllabi from previous coursework. 
3. Submit payment for each course to the FNU Bursar.  Courses will not be reviewed for transfer until all fees are paid. Click here for details on remitting payment.  
4. The Program Director or Department Chair will review the syllabi and determine if the course content and objectives qualify for transfer.
5. Students will receive an individualized Program of Study (POS) once transfer decisions have been made.

If you have questions about the Course Transfer Policy, please contact the FNU Registrar, registrar@frontier.edu.

If you have questions about how a transferred course will affect your academic program of study, please contact your Academic Advisor.

Use the POS Adjustment Policy for courses completed at FNU in a previous FNU program to count in the current FNU Program of Study. 

The detailed policy for Program of Study Adjustments can be found in the FNU Catalog under the Evaluation of Previous Academic Work section. Any student planning to request a Program of Study adjustment should submit the form to the Registrar at registrar@frontier.edu three weeks prior to attending Bound orientation. A POS Adjustment is only conducted for coursework previously completed at Frontier Nursing University. 

PROCEDURE: 

1. Review the Course Descriptions in the FNU Catalog and the FNU syllabi on the FNU Portal prior to applying for a POS adjustment.
2. Notes any course(s) in your current POS similar in content and credit hours to previously completed FNU coursework.
3. Contact your Academic Advisor to submit a Program of Study Adjustment form to initiate the review.
4. The Department Chair or Program Director reviews the submitted materials and confers with the student if needed. The Department Chair or Program Director will notify the student, Registrar, and Academic Advisor of the decision.

If you have questions about the POS Adjustment process, please contact the FNU Registrar, registrar@frontier.edu. 

If you have questions about how a POS Adjustment will effect your academic program of study, please contact your Academic Advisor.

Incomplete grades may be approved for didactic courses if you have completed a majority of the course work and still have the ability to pass the course, as determined by the syllabus and course coordinator.  Students may request an Incomplete grade by completing the Petition for Incomplete Grade Form and following the instructions listed at the top of the form.  The deadline for requesting an Incomplete grade in a didactic course is the last day of the term.

Please consult the FNU Catalog for further information.

In-Progress grades may be approved for clinical courses if you are unable to complete all the required clinical hours or experiences within the dates of the term. If you think you may need an IP grade in your clinical course(s), please consult with your RCF. The deadline for receiving an IP grade is the last day of the term.

Please consult the FNU Catalog for further information.

To request a Letter of Good standing for a clinical rotation, please contact your Clinical Credentialing Coordinator. If you need a Letter of Good Standing for a reason other than a clinical rotation, please send an e-mail to registrar@frontier.edu.

Your final grades can be found in Self Service under “Unofficial Transcript”. Please note, it may take up to a week for final grades to post at the end of the term.

To initiate the withdrawal process, students should complete a Status Change Form. Although the decision to withdraw or not is entirely up to you, your Department Chair or Program Director will contact you to help you explore alternative options that might allow you to address your needs and still remain in the program.

Once the final decision has been made, the status change form will be forwarded by the Department Chair or Program Director to other members of the university staff for final processing. Please consult the FNU Catalog for further information concerning withdrawal and re-application policies. Students may withdraw from FNU at any time during the year.

Please note, it is not sufficient to email your course faculty or advisor of your desire to withdraw from FNU. The Status Change Form must be submitted in order for the withdrawal to be processed. 

The process you follow to change your schedule is dependent on when you decide to make the change.

COURSE WITHDRAWAL: Please reference this video for further information. Students wishing to leave a course beyond the add/drop period must request an official withdrawal from the course. Withdrawing from a course can have serious academic and financial implications, so it is important to consult the FNU Catalog and discuss your intentions with your course coordinator, academic advisor, and financial aid counselor BEFORE withdrawing. To withdraw from a course, you must complete a Course Withdrawal Form and submit it as instructed in advance of the published deadline (the 56th day of the term). Please note that if you are registered for only one course, withdrawal from that course constitutes withdrawal from the university.

COURSE ADD/DROP: Students are permitted to add and drop courses through the Monday of week 2 in a given term. Any course changes during the add/drop period must be requested by using the Course Add & Drop Form. Changing your schedule during the add/drop period will not result in the courses showing on your FNU official transcript. Please consult the FNU Catalog for further information concerning schedule changes.