The Catholic University of America

SON Specific Deadline Dates

The SON adheres to the CUA Academic Calendar which indicates the University imposed deadlines for activities related to registration and progression. The SON also has specific internal deadlines which may occur in advance of the official University deadlines. The SON deadlines are mandatory and cannot be waived.

Date

Activity

Level of Study/Program

Upon Admission (graduate students)/Semester Preceding Start of Clinical Coursework (Undergraduate Students)

Initial Health Form and CPR Certification due to Office of the Dean. Undergraduate Health Forms should also be submitted to the CUA Student Health Office.

Undergraduate (BSN) & Graduate (MSN & DNP)

Upon Admission (graduate students)/Semester Preceding Start of Clinical Coursework (Undergraduate Students)

Background Check certification due to Office of the Dean

Undergraduate Program (Second semester of Sophomore year)

In event of change of health status

Report changes in health status in writing to Office of Dean

Undergraduate (BSN) & Graduate (MSN & DNP)

September 8

Annual Updates of Health Forms, and CPR certification due to Office of the Dean

Undergraduate (BSN) & Graduate (MSN & DNP)

September 8

Current Proof of RN licensure due to Office of the Dean

Graduate (MSN & DNP)

Thursday, September 11

Comprehensive Exam questions posted on SON website

Graduate (MSN/PhD/DNP)

Thursday, October 23 & Friday, October 24

Comprehensive Exams (9am-1 pm) (Donley Center)

Graduate (MSN)

Thursday, October 23 & Friday, October 24

Comprehensive Exams (9 am-3:30 pm with 30 minutes for lunch) (Donley Center)

Graduate PhD & DNP

Friday November 14

Oral Dissertation Defense requests and/or required documentation submitted to the SON Associate Dean, Graduate Program. Requests filed after this date will be automatically scheduled for the Spring 2009 semester

PhD/DNP

December 5, 2009

Pre-registration with the SON to ensure placement in clinical settings; students who register after this date will be placed on a waiting list and will not be guaranteed clinical placements

Undergraduate (BSN)

Thursday, February 12

Comprehensive Exam questions posted on SON website

Graduate (MSN/PhD/DNP)

Thursday, March 26 & Friday, March 27

Comprehensive Exams (9am-1 pm) (Donley Center)

Graduate (MSN)

Thursday, March 26 & Friday, March 27

Comprehensive Exams (9 am-3:30 pm) (Donley Center)

Graduate PhD & DNP

Friday April 3

Oral Dissertation Defense requests and/or required documentation submitted after this date will be automatically scheduled for the Fall 2009 semester

PhD/DNP

Friday, May 1

Pre-registration with the SON to ensure placement in clinical settings; students who register after this date will be placed on a waiting list and will not be guaranteed clinical placements