Student 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
Suggestions to the School of Nursing Dean
Students are welcome to share questions, comments, concerns or suggestions with School of Nursing Dean Catherine Gilliss through the Dean's portal. Information may be provided anonymously or you may choose to self-identify by including your name. Access the portal.
COVID-19 Guidance and Resources
Students can find guidance, FAQs and more resources from the School of Nursing to help support them during the COVID-19 pandemic on our student portal (MyAccess sign-in required).
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. InPlace will be implemented in phases to the following Master of Science Program specialties:
- Oct. 12, 2020 — Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Midwifery
- Jan. 4, 2021 — Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Advanced Public Health Nursing
- March 29, 2021 — Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
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.
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
- Request for Thesis Plan Approval Form: RequestThesisPlanApproval.pdf
- Course Waiver Form
- Masters Degree Preparedness Petition
- Masters Student Graduation Checklist
- Doctoral Student Graduation Checklist
Graduate Division Forms
Courses and Course Scheduling
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. - Scheduling Help: •
cls -sched.pdf
Class Schedules
- MS Core Curriculum Overview
- Primary Care Core Courses
- Spring 2022 Class Schedule (posted March 29, 2022)
- Winter 2022 Class Schedule (posted Dec. 16, 2021)
- Fall Quarter 2021 Class Schedule (updated Oct. 11, 2021)
- PhD Foundation Course Schedule
Campus Resources
The School of Nursing is committed to the academic development of our students. Below are some School and Campus resources and services to help new and continuing students navigate their time at UCSF.
Important Campus Offices/Services
UCSF Campus Website
Campus Student Information
Library
Student Disability Services (SDS)—UCSF is committed to ensuring access to graduate education for all students. Early communication with the relevant administrators is critical to
Learning Technologies (CIT, CLE)
Teaching + Learning Center
Student Academic Affairs
Student Success at UCSF
Office of Diversity and Outreach
International Students and Scholars Office: International (non-USA) students may be required to complete specific pre-enrollment tasks, and then other continuing requirements after beginning their coursework. Therefore, after receiving their notice of UCSF admission, new international students should immediately contact the International Students and Scholars Office.
Undocumented Student Support Services
Graduate Division
Financial Aid Office
Student Health and Counseling Services
Information Technology (IT)
Career Center Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD)
Student Inside Guide
Student Life
Housing Services at UCSF (offers on-campus student housing and off-campus lodging resources)
"Synapse" Student Newspaper
Learning Resource Services
Student Disability Services
Access UCSF (Campus Buildings Accessibility Guide)
Campus Police
Campus Life Services(CLS)
Dept. of Nursing, UCSF Medical Center
Continuing Education
AAEOD - Equal Opportunity / Diversity / Affirmative Action Office
LGBT Center (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender)
Women's Health Resource Center
Principles of Community for UCSF
HIPAA (Privacy) information/training/education
UCSF Foundation (Supporting the Work of the School of Nursing)
UCSF Registrar
Student Organizations
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
Alpha Eta Chapter at UCSF
Associated Students of the School of Nursing (ASSN)
Graduate and Professional Students Association (GPSA)
Registered Campus Organizations (RCOs)
UCSF Information Resources
Campus Events Calendar
UCSF Directory Search
UCSF News