During the program, students complete a fixed series of milestones, examinations, and papers. Some milestones will be submitted for the SoN internally while others will be submitted to the Graduate School (through GSSP). Some milestones have specific time deadlines while others allow for some flexibility. The following sections seek to explain each milestone step to students regardless of whether they are attending full-time or part-time.

Doctor of Philosophy Coursework & Credits

The following requirements are in place for students admitted to the PhD in Nursing Fall 2021 and later.  If you are unsure of which Graduate Nursing Foundation grouping you fall under please contact Alicia George ([email protected]) and Karen McCray ([email protected]).

The University requires an annual review of PhD student progress to promote timely progression through the graduate program. It ensures that students are aware of program expectations and receive clear feedback regarding their progress in meeting those expectations. The Doctoral Degree: Performance Standards and Progress policy details the requirement.