A central location for resources to support your student journey through the School of Nursing, from your first day of class through graduation.
Student Resources, Handbooks and Policy Guidelines
- School of Nursing Graduate Student Handbook
- School of Nursing Peer Guide
- Comp Exam Handbook
- Academic Misconduct
- UCSF Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline
- Data and Photographic Consent
- Accommodations / Support Services Acknowledgement Form
- Overview of University Policies for Students
- Commencement Ceremony Resources
- Application Instructions for BRN Certification: Nurse Practitioner and/or Midwifery; Clinical Nurse Specialist; Public Health Nurse
- UCSF Health Personnel Dress Standards
Please review the UCSF Health Employee Dress Standards (Policy 4.03.04) and the accompanying FAQs document for important details about the established standards of dress and personal appearance for employees, volunteers and others who represent UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, and to provide guidelines for specific departmental dress and personal appearance standards. All UCSF Health personnel, including faculty, staff and trainees, must maintain an overall appearance that will demonstrate respect for others and maintain professional dignity and standards in the eyes of patients, physicians, co-workers and visitors.
Suggestions to the School of Nursing Dean
Students are welcome to share questions, comments, concerns or suggestions with School of Nursing Dean Carol Dawson-Rose through the Dean's portal. Information may be provided anonymously or you may choose to self-identify by including your name. Access the portal.
Program Webpages for Current Master of Science and Post-Master's Students
Courses and Class Schedules
Enrollment Resources
- Campus Course Catalog (all schools)
- Campus Course Catalog, Nursing
- Schedule of Classes
Note : Courses may be foundunder: ANTHROP, BIOSTAT, MEDICINE, NURSING, NUTRITION, SOCIOLOGY, etc.
Class Schedules
- 2024-25 MS Core Curriculum Overview (posted July 1, 2024)
- 2024-25 PhD Foundation Course Schedule (posted Jan. 15, 2025)
- 2024-25 BSN Entry to DNP Curriculum Overview (posted July 1, 2024)
- 2024-25 Post-Master's DNP Curriculum Overview (posted July 1, 2024)
- Fall Quarter 2024 Class Schedule (posted Oct. 2, 2024)
- Winter Quarter 2025 Class Schedule (posted Dec. 13, 2024)
- Spring Quarter 2025 Class Schedule (posted March 11, 2025)
- Summer Quarter 2025 Class Schedule (posted May 28, 2025)
Clinical Placements
InPlace is the School of Nursing’s new clinical placement management system that allows you to see your clinical placement information, track your progress and check for tasks that you need to complete. Please review this instruction sheet to learn how to access InPlace from your computer or mobile device. Questions may be directed to the Office of Clinical Placements.
Campus and School Resources
The School of Nursing is committed to the holistic care and development of our students. Visit our school and campus resources page to learn about services to help new and continuing students thrive during their time at UCSF.
Common Forms and Petitions
Enrolled UCSF nursing students may use this web page to obtain commonly-used petitions and forms. Review each form carefully to be sure you meet and comply with the requirements. Please note, study list changes and Leave of Absence/Withdrawall/Readmission petitions are now submitted online via the Student Portal.
School of Nursing Forms
- Change of Address Form:
chg -address.pdf - Change of Faculty Adviser Form:
chg -adviser.pdf - Change of MS Specialty Area Form:
chg -specialty.pdf - Credit by Examination Form: credit-by-exam.pdf
- Independent Study N248/N249 Reporting Form: study-list-report.pdf
- Thesis Plan Petition Form: Access the new petition form on the UCSF student portal
- Course Waiver Form
- Master's Degree Preparedness Petition
- Master's Student Graduation Checklist*
- Doctoral Student Graduation Checklist*
*Students preparing to graduate are encouraged to visit the Grad Hub CLE.
Graduate Division Forms
Academic Achievement Counselor
Phoenix Lawson and Sharzad Mozaffar are the academic achievement counselors at the School of Nursing. They provide individualized services to students who need support with academic difficulties or balancing personal issues with school. Their services are open to all students, including but not limited to those who are low income, first generation, and others who may have been underserved by the education system. Contact Phoenix Lawson or Sharzad Mozaffar to schedule a time to meet.
Writing Coordinator
Julie Kaiser is the writing coordinator at the UCSF School of Nursing. Kaiser provides support to students in developing their academic and professional writing skills. This includes individual writing consultations, workshops on scientific and professional writing, and resources to help students navigate graduate-level writing expectations. Her goal is to help students strengthen their clarity, organization and confidence in their writing. Contact her to schedule a time to meet.
Anti-Discrimination Policy
The University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. The University also prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities.
Source: University of California, Anti-Discrimination Policy
