Deferment requests may be submitted by newly admitted College of Nursing students who are unable to begin in their original admission term. Due to clinical site capacity and availability, an approved deferment may result in a different start term. Deferrals are granted for up to one year and will be approved only once per student, per program.
Students who have already started their program, are not eligible for deferment and must contact their Academic Advisor at con-osaa@arizona.edu to discuss a Leave of Absence.
Deferments are granted only in limited circumstances, including:
- Health/Medical
- Military Service
- Visa/Relocation Complications
- Religious Mission
- Financial Challenge
Deferrals automatically will not be granted for the following circumstances:
- Failed Compliance Items
- BSN students who do not earn a B or higher in prerequisites and will attend another Advanced Standing Conference
- MS-MEPN students who do not earn a C or higher in prerequisites and will need to reapply to the program
Deferral Process for BSN & BSN-IH
Students wishing to request a deferment must complete the Deferral Request Form.
Current University of Arizona students will only need the deferment approval from the College of Nursing.
Transfer students will need to get their deferral both approved by the College of Nursing and also Undergraduate Admissions. Please reach out seperately to the submit a request.
Deferral Process for MEPN, DNP & PhD
Individuals who wish to request a deferment, must complete the Deferral Request Form.
Please note: Approval of a deferment from the College of Nursing does not guarantee a deferral from the University of Arizona Graduate College. If your deferral is approved with the College of Nursing, please also reach out to the Graduate College seperately to submit a request.
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Approved by APS on 5.10.2021