RHCHP General Information
Mission and Values
Within the Jesuit, Catholic tradition of Regis University, the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions is an interprofessional college embracing the following mission and values:
Mission
Our mission is to advance the ideals of social justice and the health of our global community through innovative teaching and learning, and exceptional practice and scholarship.
Values
We commit ourselves to:
- Prioritize student-centered learning, emphasizing the care and education of the whole person.
- Nurture respect for human diversity and inclusion.
- Use evidence as the basis for education and practice.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior and values-based practice in health care.
- Provide practice and service opportunities that are transformative.
- Develop leaders who are mindful of the social determinants of health, promoting health equity and increased access to health care, with the intention of transforming the future of health delivery systems to advance the welfare of our global community.
Governing Catalog
Students are bound by the degree requirements listed in the University Catalog at the time of matriculation.
Application for Graduation
For additional information on Commencement and Graduation, refer to the General Information section of this Catalog and/or www.regis.edu.
Communication
To facilitate communication at Regis University, all students, faculty, and staff of the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions are required to have a RegisNet e-mail account. Messages from the University, College, and individual schools/departments will only be sent to Regis University e-mail addresses.
Appeals of Disputed Course Grades
Grade appeals involving an issue of academic integrity are handled by the Academic Integrity Board of Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions. The policy and procedure is delineated in the Division of Counseling and Family Therapy, Division of Health Services Education, Loretto Heights School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy and School of Physical Therapy student handbooks.
The following procedure is to be followed if students wish to protest a grade received in a course when progression is not affected.
- All grade appeals must be initiated within four weeks after the official term end date following receipt of the grade that is being challenged.
- The student first contacts the instructor and reviews the issues. If the grade remains in dispute the student should follow step 3.
- The student contacts the appropriate department/ program director/chair and, in writing, protests the disputed grade. The department director/chair then follows the following procedures:
- Both the student and the instructor submit written statements explaining the issue to the appropriate department director/chair. The department/program director/chair reviews all the documentation submitted to determine the validity of the challenge. The department/ program director/chair contacts the student and instructor to schedule an appointment, if necessary. The department/ program director/chair may choose to seek additional information from other sources, if indicated by the circumstances. The department/ program director/chair makes a decision about the disputed grade and conveys that decision in writing to the student and instructor. If either party wishes to contest the department director’s/chair’s decision, the dissatisfied party may appeal the decision within two weeks of receipt of the decision or solution.
Note: If the instructor of record is the department director/chair, a designee will be appointed. - If the student’s academic program is offered through the School of Nursing, Pharmacy, or Physical Therapy, the appeal is made to the appropriate school dean. If the academic program is offered through Counseling and Family Therapy or Health Services Education, the appeal is made to the division director. All other appeals are made to the Academic Dean of RHCHP. The appropriate dean or division director reviews the proceedings to date, obtains any new information deemed necessary, and makes the final determination. The appropriate dean or division director notifies all parties in writing of the final decision. The decision of the school dean or division director is final.
The following procedure is to be followed if students wish to protest a grade received in a course when that grade prevents the student from progressing in the program.
- The student must contact the instructor regarding posting of a grade that affects progression within seven business days of the official term end date to review the issues. If the grade remains in dispute the student should follow step 2.
- Within two business days of talking with the instructor, the student must initiate the formal appeal of the disputed grade by contacting the appropriate department director/chair and, in writing, protesting the disputed grade. The department director/chair then follows the following procedure:
- The department director/chair arranges for a committee of three faculty members to review the case. The student and the instructor each appoint one of the three committee members. The third committee member is chosen by the other two committee members. The department director/chair participates as an ex officio member of the committee. The committee reviews evidence in any manner the committee deems equitable. (Usually a written statement from each party that the other party can review and respond to in writing is submitted.) Oral presentations to the committee are sometimes useful. Care should be taken lest either of the parties be intimidated through oral procedure. Note: The size of the committee may vary slightly based on an individual school’s approach to the process. In all cases, the student will have the opportunity to select a committee member to participate.
- If the student’s academic program is offered through a school, the committee, with the concurrence of the department director/chair, recommends a solution to the school dean, who notifies the student and the instructor of the decision in writing. The decision of the School Dean is final.
Note: Students should refer to their specific Student Handbook for further guidelines.
Disciplinary Expulsion
All Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions students are bound by the provisions of the Regis University Student Handbook, the Regis University Catalog, and the appropriate RHCHP school or departmental handbook, including, but not limited to, the Standards of Conduct and general University policies and regulations. Copies of the Regis University Student Handbook may be obtained in the Office of Student Life located in the Student Center or accessed online at www.regis.edu.
Procedures for reviewing violations of the University’s Standards of Conduct are outlined in the Regis University Student Handbook. Incidents of unsafe behavior or unprofessional conduct in a clinical or academic setting are also grounds for disciplinary action, including, but not limited to suspension or expulsion from the program, as set forth below. The academic dean of the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions shall have sole discretion for determining which procedure shall be used and for determining which provisions apply in individual cases. The Provost makes the final decision regarding academic expulsion.
Examples of unprofessional conduct or unsafe behavior include but are not limited to:
- A pattern of unsafe clinical performance.
- Inadequate development of professional behaviors.
- Any action of omission or commission that results in serious injury or harm to another.
- Disrespectful, abusive or dishonest interaction with patients, families, staff, faculty or peers.
- Violation of a client’s right to confidentiality.
- Performance of a criminal act.
- Abuse of drugs or illegal use or possession of controlled substances.
- Failure of a for-cause or random drug screen and/or failure to comply with a request for a for-cause or random drug screen.
- Failure to follow the policies and procedures of the clinical agency.
- Manipulation, alteration, removal or destruction of other student/faculty/University/clinical faculty/staff materials and/or equipment.
- Unauthorized use of Regis University or clinical agency equipment inclusive of computer accounts, records, and files.
- Violations of the professional standards of conduct and ethics of the profession the student is preparing to enter.
- Other prohibited conduct as defined by Regis University, the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions and the school, department, or program.
- Other conduct or behavior that is unprofessional or unsafe as determined by the discretion of the School or Department.
The faculty member and/or responsible supervisor making the initial judgment that a situation of unsafe behavior or unprofessional conduct in a clinical or academic setting exists shall inform the student of the charges against him/her and notify the appropriate school dean (Nursing, Pharmacy, or Physical Therapy) or division associate dean (Counseling and Family Therapy or Health Services Education) or designee. If in the judgment of the faculty member and/or responsible supervisor the nature of the conduct or behavior warrants, the student may be suspended from the classroom or clinical area until the review process has been completed.
Following a preliminary review of the evidence available in a case, the appropriate school dean/division director or designee shall schedule a hearing with the student to review the charges. If the student fails to appear at the hearing and the failure of appearance is not excused by the school dean/division director, the charges shall be deemed to be unchallenged and the student shall be deemed to have waived the right to a hearing. In such cases the school dean/division director may proceed to apply such sanctions as the school dean/division director deems appropriate.
At the hearing, the school dean/division director or designee shall:
- Provide the student with copies of all written reports regarding the circumstances and facts of the case. The student shall have an opportunity to give his/her reactions to the reports and to offer any additional information relevant to resolving the case.
- Interview involved parties, including the student, about the facts of the case. The student shall have the right to hear any testimony related to the case that may adversely affect him/her and to question persons giving such testimony.
- Allow the student to present witnesses on his/her own behalf and to be accompanied by one advisor who is not a party to the case. Such advisors must be members of the Regis University faculty or full-time staff.
Following the hearing and consultations deemed necessary with program faculty or committees, the school dean/division director or designee shall make a determination of the facts of the case and sanctions if appropriate. Sanction options include, but are not limited to, expulsion or suspension from the program, probation, warnings, or failure of a course.
Notification of the results of the review by the school dean/division director or designee shall be provided in writing by regular mail to the student’s last known address as identified in the records of the University and to the academic dean of the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.
The student shall have three working days from receipt of the letter to appeal the decision of the school dean/division director to the academic dean. Notification of the results of the review by the academic dean shall be provided in writing by mail to the student with a copy to the school dean, division director or designee. The decision of the academic dean is final.
Academic Standing and Penalties
Definitions
Academic probation is an official sanction that is applied when a student falls below the minimum acceptable cumulative grade point average for the program. Academic probation may also be applied for violations of the academic integrity policy. Academic suspension is an official sanction that is applied when a student on academic probation fails to achieve the required minimum acceptable cumulative grade point average or other conditions established under their probation. Academic suspension may also be applied for violations of the Academic Integrity Policy.
Undergraduate Students
Good Standing
Students at Regis University must maintain at least a 2.000 (“C”) cumulative grade point average to be in good academic standing. The cumulative grade point average is computed by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of semester hours attempted. A grade of “C-” or higher is required for upper division courses in the major or minor area to be counted as work toward the major or minor. A grade of “C-” or higher is required by some schools or departments for lower division major courses to be counted as work toward the major or minor.
Note: Undergraduate programs in the Loretto Heights School of Nursing require a grade of “C” (2.000) or higher in all nursing courses. The Health Services Education undergraduate programs require a grade of at least a “C” in all HIM and HCA courses and a cumulative GPA for progression at a 2.00.
A grade of “D” in other courses indicates an academic deficiency; however, those course hours may apply toward graduation.
Academic Warning
Undergraduate students in the Traditional Nursing Program whose semester grade point average falls below a 2.000 but whose cumulative grade point average remains above a 2.000 are placed on academic warning. Although academic warning indicates an academic deficiency, it is not as severe as academic probation and is not indicated on the student’s permanent academic record (transcript).
Academic Probation
Students with a cumulative grade point average below a 2.00 are placed on academic probation. During the next semester of enrollment, the College expects students to raise their cumulative grade point average to a minimum of 2.000. In some instances, the academic advisor, in consultation with the department director or chair, establishes additional conditions that students must meet within a specified period of time. Failure to raise the cumulative grade point average or meet any of the specified conditions may result in suspension. Academic probation is recorded on the student’s permanent academic record (transcript).
Occasionally a student’s Regis University cumulative grade point average is so low that it is almost mathematically impossible for the student to raise it to a 2.000 in one semester. In that situation, the department director or chair may enter into an agreement with the student to permit the student to earn a provisional grade point average for the semester. This agreed upon grade point average is set within a range that is a fair and reasonable expectation for the student in question. If the provisional grade point average is earned for the semester, but the student’s cumulative grade point average remains below a 2.000, the student may be awarded the status of Probation Continued. If the agreed upon grade point average is not achieved, the student may be suspended.
In the case of academic probation due to violation of the Academic Integrity Policy, refer to the school or department student handbook.
Academic Suspension
Undergraduate students in the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions who have been placed on academic probation and do not achieve cumulative grade point average of 2.000 (2.5 for some programs in RHCHP) or meet those conditions established during their probation are, under ordinary circumstances, suspended. This renders students ineligible to return to Regis University for a period of 12 months.
Students who are notified of academic suspension for the previous term and who are currently in attendance in a Regis University class may complete that class. Any additional registrations will be dropped.
After one year, students may reapply for admission by submitting to the appropriate program:
- a letter requesting readmission, explaining the causes of the earlier academic difficulties and describing how the student has overcome those difficulties; and
- an official transcript showing at least 12 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) of acceptable academic coursework completed at another regionally accredited college or university.
In the case of academic suspension due to violation of the Academic Integrity Policy, refer to the school or department student handbook.
Graduate Students
Master's Programs and Doctor of Nursing Practice
Academic Probation
Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.000 to graduate. If a student’s grade point average falls below 3.000 in the program, the student is placed on academic probation. Students placed on academic probation have one semester to raise their grade point average to a 3.000. In the case of academic probation due to violation of the Academic Integrity Policy, refer to the school or department student handbook.
Academic Suspension and Dismissal: Master’s Students
Students who fail to raise the cumulative grade point average to 3.000 are suspended. In addition, students who receive a grade of “C” in two courses at the 600 level are subject to academic review and may be suspended from the program. Suspension may be appealed to the department director, assistant dean, or school dean. Students who are notified of academic suspension for the previous term and who are currently in attendance in a Regis University class may complete that class. Masters students earning a letter grade of C- or below (course failure) are eligible to repeat the course for a minimum letter grade of “C” to maintain eligibility to progress in the graduate program pending program director approval.
Master’s students in Leadership who receive two course failures (C- or lower) as initial grades in any course will be dismissed from the program.
Nurse practitioner students (NNP, FNP, and PMHNP) who receive two course failures (C- or lower) as initial grades in any course will be dismissed from the program.
See the Division of Counseling and Family Therapy for minimum grade requirements for that Division.
Academic Suspension and Dismissal: Doctor of Nursing Practice Students
Students who fail to raise the cumulative grade point average to 3.000 are suspended. In addition, students who receive a grade of “B- or below” in two courses at the 700 level are subject to academic review and may be suspended or dismissed from the program. Suspension may be appealed to the department director or school dean. Students who are notified of academic suspension for the previous term and who are currently in attendance in a Regis University class may complete that class. Students earning a letter grade of B- or below are eligible to repeat the course for a minimum letter grade of “B” to maintain eligibility to progress in the graduate program pending program director or assistant dean approval.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Students are notified of a change in academic status in writing from the program director, but failure to provide or receive the notice does not invalidate the action taken.
Academic Probation
When the cumulative grade point average of a student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program falls below 3.00, the student is placed on academic probation. A student is allowed a maximum of two probation semesters during the length of the program. The School of Physical Therapy’s expectation is that the student will make every effort to raise their cumulative GPA to 3.00 in the first probationary semester in order to return to good academic standing. If it is not possible for a student on probation to raise their cumulative GPA to a 3.00 within two semesters, the student will be suspended from the program (see section on Academic Suspension). A student on academic probation is not allowed to participate in clinical education experiences. Academic Probation is noted on the permanent academic record (transcript).
In the case of academic probation due to violation of the Academic Integrity Policy, refer to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Handbook.
Academic Suspension
A student is suspended from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program if they fail to complete necessary remediation to a satisfactory level in the subsequent semester of receiving a “C” or “C-.” A student who receives a grade lower than a “C-” in a course is suspended from the program. In addition, if a student’s cumulative grade point average is less than 3.000 for more than two semesters, they are suspended from the program. A student who fails a clinical experience will be reviewed for suspension from the program. Academic suspension renders the student ineligible to participate in the School’s academic activities including academic coursework, clinical coursework, and project coursework for the remaining sequence of course offerings with the student’s respective class. The student may apply for consideration of readmission to the program for the following academic year. Academic Suspension is noted on the permanent academic record (transcript).
In the case of academic suspension due to violation of the Academic Integrity Policy, refer to the school Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Handbook.
Academic Dismissal
Academic dismissal is action taken by the program that renders a student ineligible to return to Regis University for any program of study. For this action to be taken, the student must have been suspended for academic reasons, been readmitted to the DPT program on academic probation, and subsequently failed to achieve the required cumulative GPA of 3.00. Academic dismissal is recorded on the permanent academic record (transcript).
Appeal Procedure: Academic Suspension/Dismissal
Upon being notified in writing of suspension or dismissal, students who wish to appeal the decision should do the following:
- Write a letter of appeal to the Program Director within thirty (30) working days of the date on the letter of notification. This letter of appeal should include:
- The student’s assessment of how the academic problems came about.
- A description of any extenuating circumstances that affected the student’s academic record.
- A clear plan to address the student’s academic deficiencies.
- The student may submit supporting statements from their advisor, other faculty members, or external medical providers with letter of appeal by the designated deadline to the Student Affairs Committee. The Committee reviews the materials provided by the student and makes a recommendation on the appeal to the Program Director. The Program Director makes a final decision and notifies the student in writing of the decision regarding the student’s appeal.
Final Appeal Procedure – Suspension/Dismissal
All decisions by the Program Director regarding a student’s suspension or dismissal may be appealed in writing to the School Dean. The appeal should be submitted to the School Dean within 5 business days of notification by the Program Director. The School Dean may require a personal interview with the student before a decision is reached. The decision of the School Dean is final.
Petition for Readmission of Academic Suspension/Dismissal
A student who wishes to petition for consideration of readmission to the program following a suspension must complete the following process.
- The student must meet with the Program Director, and the program student success coach to discuss and formulate a guidance plan to address academic and behavioral needs during the period of suspension. In addition, the student may be requested to meet with course coordinators to assist with providing academic guidance in this process.
- The student will complete a letter to formally petition for readmission. This letter, detailing the student’s actions and outlining plans that were completed to correct the previous academic difficulties must be submitted to the Program Director at least two months prior to the beginning of the semester for which the student is requesting readmission.
Final Appeal Procedure – Suspension/Dismissal
All decisions by the Program Director regarding a student’s suspension or dismissal may be appealed in writing to the School Dean. The appeal should be submitted to the School Dean within 5 business days of notification by the Program Director. The School Dean may require a personal interview with the student before a decision is reached. The decision of the School Dean is final.
Petition for Readmission of Academic Suspension/Dismissal
A student who wishes to petition for consideration of readmission to the program following a suspension must complete the following process.
- The student must meet with the Program Director, and the program student success coach to discuss and formulate a guidance plan to address academic and behavioral needs during the period of suspension. In addition, the student may be requested to meet with course coordinators to assist with providing academic guidance in this process.
- The student will complete a letter to formally petition for readmission. This letter, detailing the student’s actions and outlining plans that were completed to correct the previous academic difficulties must be submitted to the Program Director at least two months prior to the beginning of the semester for which the student is requesting readmission.
Doctor of Pharmacy
Policies related to Academic Probation and Academic Suspension for students enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy program are available to pharmacy students in the School of Pharmacy Supplemental Student Handbook.
Undergraduate and Graduate
Academic Dismissal
Academic dismissal is action taken by the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions that renders a student ineligible to return to the College for any program of study. Academic dismissal may be imposed for serious violations of academic integrity or failure to meet the conditions of a prior academic suspension. In the case of a serious violation of academic integrity, a student may be dismissed following a first offense. In the case of academic dismissal for grade point average, a student must have been suspended for low cumulative grade point average, been readmitted to the program on academic probation, and subsequently failed to achieve the required cumulative grade point average. Academic dismissal is recorded on the permanent academic record (transcript).
Academic Suspension/Dismissal Appeal Procedure
Upon being notified in writing of suspension or dismissal due to a low grade point average, students who wish to appeal the decision should do the following:
- Write a letter of appeal to the school dean/division director of the appropriate school/division within deadline stated on the letter of notification. This letter of appeal should include:
- The student’s honest and straight-forward assessment of how the academic problems came about.
- Why the student failed to achieve the required grade point average. Were there, for example, any extenuating circumstances beyond the student’s control?
- Why the student should not be suspended from the program or dismissed from the University.
- Some indication that the student is ready to continue serious academic work.
- The names of the student’s advisor or faculty members from whom supporting statements may be solicited by the student.
- Collect supporting statements from advisor, faculty members, or external medical provider as appropriate who are willing to support the appeal and submit these statements with letter of appeal by the designated deadline.
The school dean/division director is interested in any pertinent information that has genuine bearing on the matter. The focus is on why the student failed to reach his/her academic goals and why the student should be allowed to continue studies at Regis University.
The school dean/division director reviews all materials submitted by the student and, if appropriate, forwards them to the designated faculty committee within the program. The school dean/ division director notifies the student in writing of the final decision regarding the student’s appeal.
In the case of academic suspension or academic dismissal due to violations of academic integrity, appeals are handled by the Academic Integrity Board for the Rueckert-Hartman College of Health Professions. The specific policy and procedure for appeals of sanctions related to academic integrity are delineated in the school/ departmental handbooks within the Academic Integrity Policy.
Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions Expenses
The tuition, fees and other charges described are good-faith projections for the academic year. They are, however, subject to change from one academic term to the next as deemed necessary by the University in order to meet its financial commitments and to fulfill its role and mission.
Information regarding payment of charges is located under the “Tuition, Fees, Room and Board Charges” heading in the General Information section of this Catalog.
Charges for the 2023 - 2024 Academic Year
Charges are per semester, unless otherwise noted
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science in Foundations of Pharmacy
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Full-time Tuition | $20,995 |
| Part-time Tuition (per semester hour) | $1,400 |
| Tuition (per semester hour – fourth year) | $1,400 |
| Overload (per semester hour over 18 hours, in addition to the full time rate) | $1,400 |
| Summer Session (per semester hour) | $529 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Orientation Fee (one-time fee for new students) | $350 |
| Wellness Fee (fall and spring semester, applies to students with six or more credit hours per semester) | $210 |
| Course Material Fee (per semester hour)1 | $35 |
| Student Activity Fee (applies to students with six or more credit hours per semester) | $225 |
| General Fee (applies to students with six or more credit hours per semester) | $260 |
| Technology Fee (applies to students with six or more credit hours per semester) | $300 |
| Study Abroad Processing Fee | $35 |
| Study Abroad Program Fee | $1,000-$7,500 |
| Late Clearance Fee (fall and spring semester) | $300 |
| Late Clearance Fee (summer semester) | $100 |
| Returned Check Fee (per return) | $20 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
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Opt-Out available.
Additional specific course fees, memberships, and exam fees may exist that are not listed.
Bachelor of Science Degree in HCA
Traditional
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per semester) | $20,995 |
| Part-time Tuition (per semester hour) | $1,400 |
| Overload (per semester hour over 18 hours, in addition to the full time rate) | $1,400 |
| Summer Session (per semester hour) | $529 |
| Orientation Fee (one-time fee for new students) | $350 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (applies to students with six or more credit hours per semester) | $210 |
| General Fee (applies to students with six or more credit hours per semester) | $260 |
| Technology Fee (applies to student with six or more credit hours per semester) | $300 |
| Course Material Fee (per semester hour)1 | $35 |
| Student Activity Fee (applies to students with six or more credit hours per semester) | $225 |
| Study Abroad Processing Fee | $35 |
| Study Abroad Program Fee | $1,000-$7,500 |
| Late Clearance Fee (fall and spring semester) | $300 |
| Late Clearance Fee (summer semester) | $100 |
| Returned Check Fee (per return) | $20 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
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Opt-Out available.
Non Traditional
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per semester hour) | $594 |
| General Fee (per semester hour) | $61 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses) | $45 |
| Course Material Fee (per semester hour)1 | $35 |
| Technology Fee | $20 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
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Opt-Out available.
Additional specific course fees, memberships, and exam fees may exist that are not listed.
Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Full-time Tuition | $20,995 |
| Part-time Tuition | $1,400 |
| Overload (per semester hour over 18 hours, in addition to the full time rate) | $1,400 |
| Summer Session | $529 |
| Orientation Fee (one time fee for new students) | $350 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (fall and spring semester, applies to students with six or more credit hours per semester) | $210 |
| General Fee (applies to students with six or more credit hours per semester) | $260 |
| Technology Fee (applies to student with six or more credit hours per semester) | $300 |
| Course Material Fee (per semester hour)1 | $35 |
| Student Activity Fee (applies to students with six or more credit hours per semester) | $225 |
| Laboratory Fee (per year) | $200 |
| Late Clearance Fee (fall and spring semester) | $300 |
| Late Clearance Fee (summer semester) | $100 |
| Returned Check Fee (per return) | $20 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
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Opt-Out available.
Additional specific course fees, memberships, and exam fees may exist that are not listed.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
Traditional Nursing Program
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Full-time Tuition | $21,495 |
| Part-time Tuition (per semester hour) | $1,433 |
| Overload (per semester hour over 18 hours, in addition to the full time rate) | $1,433 |
| Summer Session (per semester hour) | $529 |
| Summer Nursing Externship (per semester hour) | $529 |
| Application Fee | $0 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (fall and spring semester, applies to students with six or more credit hours per semester) | $210 |
| Student Activity Fee (applies to students with six or more credit hours per semester) | $225 |
| General Fee (applies to students with six or more credit hours per semester) | $260 |
| Technology Fee (applies to students with six or more credit hours per semester) | $300 |
| Nursing Laboratory Fee (per year) | $200 |
| Kaplan Fee (one time) | $600 |
| Late Clearance Fee (fall and spring semester) | $300 |
| Late Clearance Fee (summer semester) | $100 |
| Returned check fee (per return) | $20 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
Additional specific course fees may exist that are not listed.
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Determined by the Student Executive Board; subject to change. Applications to the Traditional Nursing program are submitted using the centralized NursingCAS system (https://www.nursingcas.org).
Accelerated Nursing Program – January Cohort
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per semester hour) | $955 |
| General Fee (per semester hour) | $35 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses) | $45 |
| Technology Fee (per semester hour) | $20 |
| Nursing Laboratory Fee (charged twice in program) | $200 |
| Kaplan Fee (one time) | $600 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
Accelerated Nursing Program – May Cohort
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per semester hour) | $944 |
| General Fee (per semester hour) | $35 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses) | $45 |
| Technology fee (per semester hour) | $20 |
| Nursing Laboratory Fee (charged twice in program) | $200 |
| Kaplan Fee (one time) | $600 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
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Applications to the Traditional Nursing program are submitted using the centralized NursingCAS system (https://www.nursingcas.org).
CHOICE Nursing Program
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per semester hour) | $891 |
| General Fee (per semester hour) | $61 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses) | $45 |
| Technology Fee (per semester hour) | $20 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Nursing Laboratory Fee (charged twice in program) | $200 |
| Kaplan Fee (one time) | $600 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
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Applications to the Traditional Nursing program are submitted using the centralized NursingCAS system (https://www.nursingcas.org).
RN-BSN Program
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per semester hour) | $621 |
| General Fee (per semester hour) | $61 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses) | $45 |
| Technology Fee (per semester hour) | $20 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
RN to MS Nursing Program
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Level Course Tuition (per semester hour) | $621 |
| Master’s Level Course Tuition (per semester hour) | $785 |
| General Fee (per Bachelor's semester hour) | $61 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses) | $45 |
| Technology Fee (per semester hour) | $20 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
Loretto Heights School of Nursing Other Fees
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Clinical Make-up Fee (per day) | $500 |
| Skills Lab Make-up Fee | $150 |
| SIM Lab Make-up Fee | $150 |
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Counseling
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per semester hour) | $806 |
| General Fee (per semester hour) | $70 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses) | $45 |
| Course Material Fee (per semester hours)1 | $35 |
| Technology Fee (per semester hour) | $20 |
| Practicum Fee (one time) | $500 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
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Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per semester hour) | $803 |
| General Fee (per semester hour) | $70 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses) | $45 |
| Course Material Fee (per semester hour)1 | $35 |
| Technology Fee (per semester hour) | $20 |
| Practicum Fee (one time) | $500 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
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Master of Science Degree in Health Services Administration
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per semester hour) | $759 |
| General Fee (per semester hour) | $70 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses) | $45 |
| Course Material Fee (per semester hour)1 | $35 |
| Technology Fee (per semester hour) | $20 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
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Health Care Quality and Patient Safety Certificate
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per semester hour) | $759 |
| General Fee (per semester hour) | $70 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses) | $45 |
| Course Material Fee (per semester hour)1 | $35 |
| Technology Fee (per Semester hour) | $20 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
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Health Care Business Management Certificate
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per semester hour) | $759 |
| General Fee (per semester hour) | $70 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses) | $45 |
| Course Material Fee (per semester hour)1 | $35 |
| Technology Fee (per semester hour) | $20 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
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Master of Science Degree in Nursing
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Leadership Tuition (per semester hour) | $785 |
| Practitioner Tuition (per semester hour) | $965 |
| General Fee (per semester hour) | $70 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses) | $45 |
| Technology Fee (per semester hour) | $20 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Skills Lab Make up Fee (per hour) | $50 |
| SIM Lab Make up Fee | $65 |
| Procedures Make-up Lab Fee | $300 |
| Laboratory Fee (Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner (one-time only) | $300 |
| Fitzgerald Health Education (Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner only) | $531.05 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
Applications to the Nurse Practitioner programs are submitted using the centralized NursingCAS system (https://www.nursingcas.org).
Doctor of Nursing Practice
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per semester hour) | $1,018 |
| General Fee (per semester hour) | $70 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses) | $45 |
| Technology Fee (per semester hour) | $20 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
Doctor of Pharmacy
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per semester hour) | $1,161 |
| General Fee (per credit hour) | $35 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses) | $45 |
| Course Material Fee (per semester hour)1 | $35 |
| Student Activity Fee (applies to students with one or more credit hours per semester) | $25 |
| Technology Fee (per semester hour) | $20 |
| Application Fee | $02 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
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Applications to the Doctor of Pharmacy program are submitted using the centralized PharmCAS system (www.pharmcas.org).
Doctor of Physical Therapy
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per semester hour) | $1,011 |
| General Fee (per semester hour) | $35 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses) | $45 |
| Course Material Fee (per semester hour)1 | $35 |
| Student Activity Fee (applies to students with one or more credit hours per semester) | $25 |
| Technology Fee (per semester hour) | $20 |
| Application Fee | $02 |
| Exxat Clinical Education Software Fee (one-time fee) | $200 |
| Laboratory Fee (for the first two-years of the program) | $400 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
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Applications to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program are submitted using the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service system (www.PTCAS.org).
Residency in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Online Course Tuition (per semester hour) | $928 |
| General Fee (per semester hour) | $70 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses) | $45 |
| Course Material Fee (per semester hour)1 | $35 |
| Technology Fee (per semester hour) | $20 |
| Residency Course Fee | $325 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
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Fellowship Program in Physical Therapy
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Online Course Tuition (per semester hour) | $690 |
| General Fee (per semester hour) | $70 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses) | $45 |
| Course Material Fee (per semester hour)1 | $35 |
| Technology Fee (per semester hour) | $20 |
| Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Technology Fee (for first two years of program) | $325 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |
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Academic Information Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate Core Studies
Unless otherwise indicated in this section, policies included in the General Information section of this Catalog apply to the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.
The Liberal Arts Core requirements vary somewhat among the three major academic units of the University. In undergraduate programs offered by Regis College, the School for Professional Advancement, and the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions, some of the Core requirements may be met by courses considered prerequisites for a specific major. The Core requirements for students in undergraduate programs offered by the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions are as follows.
| Code | Title | SHs |
|---|---|---|
| Core Studies Requirements | ||
| English Composition | 3.00 | |
| Literature/Humanities/Oral and Written Communication | 6.00 | |
| Natural Science/Mathematics/Computer Science | 12.00 | |
| Philosophy (one course in Health Care Ethics required) | 6.00 | |
| Religious Studies | 6.00 | |
| Social Science/Economics/Business | 12.00 | |
| Total SHs | 45 | |
Undergraduate General Degree Requirements
In addition to completion of the Core studies, major, minor (if required) and elective areas, each undergraduate degree candidate must also satisfy each of the following requirements:
- Completion of 120 semester hours of academic coursework
- No course in which the candidate has received less than a “C-” grade is acceptable for credit in major or minor areas. The Loretto Heights School of Nursing Undergraduate Programs requires a grade of “C” (2.000) or higher for all nursing courses. Students in the Health Care Administration program must maintain a grade point average of a 2.500.
- A minimum of 30 graded semester hours must be taken at Regis University. This does not include credits earned through Prior Learning Assessment (portfolio or exams).
- Once a student enrolls at Regis University, all upper division coursework in the major must be completed at Regis.
Course Load
HCA: The normal academic load should not exceed nine semester hours per eight week academic period or a total of 18 semester hours per semester.
Loretto Heights School of Nursing: The average course load per semester is 12-17 semester hours for Traditional Nursing Program students; 19-23 semester hours for Accelerated Nursing Program students; 8-12 semester hours for CHOICE Nursing Program students and 7-12 semester hours per semester for RN-BSN Completion Program students. Undergraduate students take on clinical course at a time. Students should carefully note the course load requirements for the Dean’s list as these may vary from the average course load per semester.
School of Physical Therapy: The average course load per semester is 15-18 semester hours for the BS in Health and Exercise Science, but can range from 12-18 semester hours.
Course Overload
HCA: The normal academic load should not exceed nine semester hours per eight week academic period or 18 semester hours per semester. Ordinarily, only students with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.000 and no grades of Incomplete are eligible to apply for an overload. Students wishing to exceed this maximum academic load must submit a formal written request for overload to the division director at least one week prior to the beginning of the eight week academic period.
Loretto Heights School of Nursing: Ordinarily, only students with a 3.000 minimum cumulative grade point average and no grades of Incomplete are allowed to carry an overload. Permission to carry more than the maximum course load must come from the program director or designee. A written request for overload should be submitted at least one week prior to the beginning of the semester. A student may not be enrolled in more than one clinical course at a time.
School of Physical Therapy: Ordinarily, only students with a 3.000 minimum cumulative grade point average and no grades of Incomplete are allowed to carry an overload. Permission to carry more than the maximum course load must come from the program director or designee. A written request for overload should be submitted at least one week prior to the beginning of the semester.
Credit for Prior Learning Assessment
Students who have work experience as an adult may be eligible for undergraduate credit through Prior Learning Assessment. Regis University uses learningcounts.org to assess prior learning by portfolio. Students may obtain additional information from portfolio@regis.edu.
The Loretto Heights School of Nursing does not grant credit through Prior Learning Assessment. Students in the RN-BSN Program receive credit for prior learning in accordance with the Colorado Articulation Model or may be eligible for the block transfer. Examinations are also available for RN students to challenge selected lower division courses. Details can be found under the Bachelor of Science in Nursing subheading for the RN-BSN Program.
Registration
Traditional Nursing and Health and Exercise Science Programs: Registration for the Traditional Nursing and the Health and Exercise programs follow the same policies described for Regis College undergraduate students.
All other programs: Registration can be completed by phone, online using the Ranger Portal, or in person through the Office of the Registrar. Registration phone numbers: 303-458-4126. The Ranger Portal requires use of the student’s RegisNET account and is accessed from the Regis University homepage at www.regis.edu.
Registration for online nursing courses must be completed prior to the first day of class.
Add/Drop
Health Services Education
The add/drop for Health Services Education students may be completed by phone, online via the Ranger Portal, or in-person (Office of the Registrar.) The add/drop period for all courses extends through the first week of class for dropping courses. Students are not allowed to add courses after the first day of class without permission from the division chair or the Associate Dean of RHCHP.
Loretto Heights School of Nursing
Students in nursing programs may complete add/drop by phone or in person through the Office of the Regsistrar or through the Ranger Portal during the first week of class.
School of Physical Therapy
Health and Exercise Science: Students in the Health and Exercise program follow the same add/drop policies as those identified in the Regis College Undergraduate Program section of this Catalog.
Doctor of Physical Therapy: DPT students follow the add/drop policy dates published by the Office of the Registrar for semester-long courses with the exception of semester III (summer semester of the first year), in which the add/drop date for DPT students is two weeks later than the date published by the Office of the Registrar . Requests to drop one or more course(s) requires the signature of the Program Director. Students who drop a course must understand that this jeopardizes their ability to progress in the program. Dropping a course will require updating the student’s degree plan.
Auditing a Course
Health Services Education
Auditing is permitted only with the approval of the Associate Dean of RHCHP.
Loretto Heights School of Nursing
Auditing is permitted with prior approval of the appropriate program director.
School of Physical Therapy
Auditing is only permitted with prior approval of the appropriate program director.
Dean's List
Undergraduate Traditional, CHOICE and Accelerated Programs in Nursing
Traditional, CHOICE and Accelerated Nursing Program students who carry a semester load of 15 or more graded hours and who earn a minimum grade point average of 3.700 are placed on the Dean’s List. Students who are required during the semester to take a Pass/No Pass course--and who carry 12 or more graded hours with 3.700 semester grade point average and who earn a grade of Pass on the course--are eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List. Students who are not required during the semester to take a Pass/No Pass course but request the Pass/No Pass grading option are eligible if they earn a grade of Pass in the course and earn a minimum of 15 letter-graded semester hours. Students who earn a No Pass grade or an Incomplete grade are ineligible for the Dean’s List.
The Dean’s List is posted for Traditional students fall and spring semesters and for CHOICE and Accelerated students fall, spring, and summer semesters.
RN-BSN, RN to MS Nursing, and Health Care Administration Undergraduate Programs
Students in the RN-BSN Program, the BSN component of the RN to MS Nursing Program, and the Health Care Administration undergraduate programs (classroom-based and online) who carry a semester load of 12 or more graded hours and who earn a minimum grade point average of 3.800 are placed on the Dean’s List. Students who are required during the semester to take a Pass/No Pass course--and who carry 12 or more graded hours with a 3.800 semester grade point average and who earn a grade of Pass on the course are eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List. Students who are not required during the semester to take a Pass/No Pass course but request a Pass/No Pass grading option are eligible if they earn a grade of Pass in the course and earn a minimum of 15 letter-graded semester hours. Students who earn a grade of “No Pass” or “Incomplete” are ineligible for the Dean’s List.
Health and Exercise Science Program
Health and Exercise Science Program students who carry a semester load of 15 or more graded hours and who earn a minimum grade point average of 3.700 are placed on the Dean’s List. Students who are required during the semester to take a Pass/No Pass course--and who carry 12 or more graded hours with 3.700 semester grade point average and who earn a grade of Pass on the course--are eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List. Students who are not required during the semester to take a Pass/No Pass course but request the Pass/No Pass grading option are eligible if they earn a grade of Pass in the course and earn a minimum of 15 letter-graded semester hours. Students who earn a No Pass grade or an Incomplete grade are ineligible for the Dean’s List. The Dean’s List is posted for students fall and spring semesters.