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
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 Core Curriculum Overview (posted July 1, 2024)
- 2024-25 BSN Entry to DNP Curriculum Overview (posted July 1, 2024)
- 2024-25 Post-Master's DNP Curriculum Overview (posted July 1, 2024)
- Summer Quarter 2024 Class Schedule (posted June 26, 2024)
- Fall Quarter 2024 Class Schedule (posted Oct. 2, 2024)
- Winter Quarter 2025 Class Schedule (posted Dec. 13, 2024)
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
Michael Sano, the Academic Achievement Counselor at the School of Nursing, provides individualized services to students who need support with academic difficulties or balancing personal issues with school. His services are open to all students, prioritizing those who are underrepresented, low income, first generation, and others who may have been underserved by the education system. Contact Michael Sano to schedule a time to meet
