GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
All candidates for degrees from Helene Fuld College of Nursing must meet the following requirements:
All candidates for degrees from Helene Fuld College of Nursing must meet the following requirements:
AWARDING OF DEGREES
Commencement and the official awarding of degrees takes place semi-annually
in Fall and Spring. However, students may complete requirements for
graduation at the conclusion of any quarter and will receive their degrees
following completion.
Graduates at the commencement exercises wear academic attire. The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees presents the degrees.
Graduates at the commencement exercises wear academic attire. The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees presents the degrees.
AWARDS
GRADUATION WITH DISTINCTION recognizes students who
have a cumulative GPA of B+ (3.5) or higher at completion of the program.
Students will be publicly acknowledged at graduation.
The SUZANNE I. ULLMAN AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE is given at graduation to the student who achieves the highest academic average. ACADEMIC HONORS awards are presented to the students who attain second and third place.
The SUZANNE I. ULLMAN AWARD FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE is given at graduation to students who achieve Clinical Recognition in each of the four clinical nursing courses. CLINICAL HONORS awards are presented to the students who achieve Clinical Recognition in any three of the four clinical nursing courses.
The AYISHA BABWAH AWARD is given to a member of the April graduating class who is exceptionally helpful and supportive of fellow students.
The RUTH BROWN ACADEMIC INCENTIVE AWARD is given to a junior student who demonstrates both academic potential and financial need.
The STEPHEN C. FRAUENTHAL AWARD is given to a graduating student in recognition of outstanding leadership.
The SUSIE GITTENS MEMORIAL AWARD was established by the family and students of Marie Gittens (class of October 1990) in memory of Susie Gittens and is awarded annually to a graduating student in the fall quarter who best demonstrates a knowledge of nursing and shares in the practice of nursing in a caring and humanitarian way.
The MARGUERITE HAGGERTY MEMORIAL AWARD is given to a graduating student for excellence in Medical-Surgical Nursing.
The MARCIA LEVINSON-SOLOMON MEMORIAL AWARD is given to a member of the November class who is exceptionally compassionate in caring for patients.
The DR. JOSEPH L. TAIT – HARLEM COMMONWEALTH COUNCIL AWARD is given to a graduating student for excellence in the liberal arts and science courses in support of nursing.
The CAROL A. THOMPSON MEMORIAL AWARD is given to a graduating student in recognition of perseverance in pursuing a nursing career.
The SUZANNE I. ULLMAN AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE is given at graduation to the student who achieves the highest academic average. ACADEMIC HONORS awards are presented to the students who attain second and third place.
The SUZANNE I. ULLMAN AWARD FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE is given at graduation to students who achieve Clinical Recognition in each of the four clinical nursing courses. CLINICAL HONORS awards are presented to the students who achieve Clinical Recognition in any three of the four clinical nursing courses.
The AYISHA BABWAH AWARD is given to a member of the April graduating class who is exceptionally helpful and supportive of fellow students.
The RUTH BROWN ACADEMIC INCENTIVE AWARD is given to a junior student who demonstrates both academic potential and financial need.
The STEPHEN C. FRAUENTHAL AWARD is given to a graduating student in recognition of outstanding leadership.
The SUSIE GITTENS MEMORIAL AWARD was established by the family and students of Marie Gittens (class of October 1990) in memory of Susie Gittens and is awarded annually to a graduating student in the fall quarter who best demonstrates a knowledge of nursing and shares in the practice of nursing in a caring and humanitarian way.
The MARGUERITE HAGGERTY MEMORIAL AWARD is given to a graduating student for excellence in Medical-Surgical Nursing.
The MARCIA LEVINSON-SOLOMON MEMORIAL AWARD is given to a member of the November class who is exceptionally compassionate in caring for patients.
The DR. JOSEPH L. TAIT – HARLEM COMMONWEALTH COUNCIL AWARD is given to a graduating student for excellence in the liberal arts and science courses in support of nursing.
The CAROL A. THOMPSON MEMORIAL AWARD is given to a graduating student in recognition of perseverance in pursuing a nursing career.
GRADUATION IN ABSENTIA
Students who are not able to attend the graduation exercises should
inform the President in writing, explaining the reason. The degree will
then be mailed to the student within a reasonable period of time. No
part of the graduation fee will be refunded.
THE GRADUATES OF HELENE FULD COLLEGE OF NURSING
Most Helene Fuld College of Nursing students come from the metropolitan
New York City area, and remain in this area to work after obtaining
their licenses in New York State. The College, however, numbers among
its graduates, nurses from New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Delaware,
Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Indiana, Minnesota,
Utah, Tennessee, California and Florida.
Graduates of the College are generally accepted for examination in the
state of their choice. The majority, however, prefer to remain in New
York State for the examination before seeking licensure elsewhere.
Graduates report employment in a variety of healthcare settings, which
include medical-surgical, obstetrical, emergency, psychiatric, geriatric,
pediatric, and ambulatory and home care clinical areas. Supervisory
ratings of graduates are generally strongly positive.
GRADUATION RATES
The Student-Right-To-Know Act requires all colleges to report graduation
rates as defined by the U.S. Department of Education. These rates are
based on the percentage of students who enter the College full-time
(fall quarter only), who have never attended any other college. The
definition of graduation is that students graduate from the program
within 150% of the normal time for graduation.
At Helene Fuld, 150% of normal time for graduation is one and a half
years. Approximately 4% of students of Helene Fuld are full-time and
have never attended another college. The graduation rate of this limited
number of students is:
* total number only of first-time, full-time students admitted
| Year Admitted | % Graduated |
|---|---|
| 2001 (11)* | 73% |
| 2002 (16)* | 100% |
| 2003 (11)* | 82% |
| 2004 (11)* | 36% |
* total number only of first-time, full-time students admitted
COMPLETION RATES
Completion rates are based on the total numbers of students who graduated
from the program, and include both full- and part-time and transfer
students who were admitted in both the fall and spring quarters.
Approximately 96% of students have attended other colleges before enrolling at Helene Fuld College of Nursing. Completion rates for all students are:
Students have three years in which to complete the program.
Approximately 96% of students have attended other colleges before enrolling at Helene Fuld College of Nursing. Completion rates for all students are:
| Year Admitted | % Graduated |
|---|---|
| 2001 (11)* | 74% |
| 2002 (16)* | 72% |
| 2003 (11)* | 71% |
| 2004 (11)* | 66% |
Students have three years in which to complete the program.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Upon graduating, Helene Fuld students become members of the Alumni Association.
The main purposes of the Association are to promote the professional
interests of the alumni by creating opportunities for them to network,
to encourage participation in professional nursing organizations, to
provide feedback and generate ideas that will help to improve the College
experience for current/incoming students, and to stimulate interest
and garner support for the College. The Association plans alumni reunions,
participates in open houses, and assists with fund raising activities.
For more information, contact the Director of External Affairs at 212-616-7278 or Michelle.Hernandez@helenefuld.edu.
For more information, contact the Director of External Affairs at 212-616-7278 or Michelle.Hernandez@helenefuld.edu.
BACCALAUREATE ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS
The College has articulation agreements with the following baccalaureate
nursing programs: College of Mount St. Vincent, Riverdale, NY; College
of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY; Dominican College of Blauvelt, Blauvelt,
NY; Herbert H. Lehman College, Bronx, NY; Long Island University, C.W.
Post Campus, Brookville, NY; Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn, NY; Mercy
College, Dobbs Ferry, NY; New York University, NYC; Pace University,
NYC and Pleasantville, NY; and SUNY Institute of Technology, Utica,
NY