Introduction

Welcome to the graduate program at the College of Nursing. For over one hundred years, the University of Iowa has held a leadership position in nursing education, producing the expert clinicians, educators, executives, and scientists who have shaped the nursing profession throughout the nation as well as the State of Iowa. Deans, faculty, and staff are pleased that you have chosen to continue your education at Iowa and are eager to help facilitate your time with us as a student.

This handbook is designed to acquaint students with various aspects of the graduate program in nursing at the University of Iowa. It provides a statement of general and specific policies, procedures, and standards related to graduate education in the College of Nursing. Students should be aware that they also are subject to the policies and standards established by the Graduate College, which is set forth in the Manual of Rules and Regulations of the Graduate College.

Insofar as is reasonably possible, Graduate College regulations are not repeated in this handbook.

Content in this handbook is meant to serve as guidelines for graduate students. From time to time, policies or requirements will change during the academic year; these policies will be communicated to all graduate students via their UI e-mail.

All Graduate Students are responsible for knowing the policies and procedures in this Handbook.