Baccalaureate Programs
Traditional Program and R.N. to B.S. in Nursing Program
The time limit for completion of degree requirements is seven years. Two additional semesters, one semester at a time, may be added with the permission of Rutgers School of Nursing.
Second-Degree Program
The time limit for completion of degree requirements for the full-time program is two years or six semesters. Additional time to complete the degree may be added with the permission of the Entry to Baccalaureate Nursing Division Administration/Committee.
Graduate Programs
Graduate students are expected to be continuously registered every semester (fall, spring, summer) from the date of matriculation. The time limit for completion of degree requirements:
- B.S. to M.S.N. degree must be completed within five years
- M.S.N. to D.N.P. degree must be completed within five years
- B.S. to D.N.P. degree must be completed within six years
- Post-Master's certificate programs must be completed within 4 years.
Additional time to complete the degree may be added with the permission of the Advanced Nursing Programs Committee.
The Ph.D. in nursing degree must be completed within eight years.