Advancement of each NEAP student to the next higher level or semester occurs at per semester intervals, upon faculty members’ verification of the student’s successful completion of each semester’s course requirements. In order to progress unencumbered to the next higher level or semester, the student must meet the following conditions:
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- All l coursework must result in a minimum earned grade of “B” (80% or above).
- Students will be dismissed from the program and referred to the MTSA Progressions Committee for failing any course.
- Failing is defined as any course grade below 80%.
- Students who are placed on any type of probation, other than grade-related, greater than one (1) time will be dismissed from the program.
- Students have the right to appeal decisions of the Progressions Committee by following the MTSA Post-graduate appeal process.
- Each student is carefully evaluated for academic achievement on a regular and continuing basis. Academic grades are published per semester on the academic transcript.
- Students shall be advised with their NAEP Program Administrator/Advisor concerning their academic progress at least each semester.
- Each student will have access to their unofficial MTSA Transcript at any time, via the student portal, reflecting academic progress, with current and cumulative GPAs.
- Students must keep a current RN license and APN/APRN (as applicable) license for the state in which they reside on file with MTSA during the entire program.
- During NAP Council meetings, general observations about NAEP students are discussed. Recommendations by the committee are given to the Program Administrator.
- The Progressions Committee makes the final decision of official action based on student's performance.
- The student will be offered the opportunity to discuss his performance with the Progressions Committee, prior to any decision.