RN to BSN Success & Resource Toolkit

New Students Start Here

Please make sure to complete each step below 

• Set up your Student Information System, unique name, and University of Michigan-Flint umich e-mail address
  • If you haven’t already done this, you should have received Set Up Your Uniqname and Account from ITS. 
  • All communication from the University of Michigan-Flint will go to your umich email address. 
• Book an academic advising appointment to create your course plan
  • We strongly recommend you meet with an advisor to create a personalized course plan.
    • This plan will map out the courses you still need to complete 
    • Any of the RN-BSN advisors can. You are not assigned an advisor. 
    • You can book an appointment on our website. 
      • There are three advisors to choose from: Tiffany, Brooke, or Jennifer
      • Please pick the advisor who has the date and time that works best for you.
• Become familiar with your My Degree Plan (course plan)
  • Your My Degree Plan is saved in your SIS account under My Degree Plan.
    • The WORKSHEET tab is the first to show up, you want to go to the PLANS area. 
    • To view your plan:
      • Click the three gray lines in the right-hand corner of the screen.
      • Under FEATURES (click the word FEATURES if on a phone/tablet), you will see “PLANS.”
      • Click the PLANS button.
      • Under the PLAN LIST area, there should be a blue clickable link.
      • Click the title of your plan. 
• Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid
  • Visit UM-Flint Office of Financial Aid for important information at FAFSA. 
  • Even if you do not plan to use federal financial aid, many scholarships require that you complete a FAFSA. 
  • Your FAFSA is normally received by our financial aid department in at least one to two weeks, so please complete it as soon as possible. 
• Register for Classes based on the plan you created with your advisor.
• Book a phone appointment with our financial aid department
  • We highly recommend that you book a phone appointment with our financial aid department to make sure we have everything to award you any grants, loans, or scholarships you may be eligible for. 
• Order your books
  • Students are responsible for ordering their books. 
  • Information about required books can be found here on MyUM-Flint Shop For Textbooks
  • You may order your books from the source of your choice (Chegg, Amazon, etc.).  
• View your Bill
  • You can view any charges due in your Student Account Center and make payments. 
  • If you want to set up a payment plan or have questions about your bill, please contact our Cashiers/Student Accounts Billings & Payments
• Become familiar with Canvas before classes start
  • Classes do not show up in Canvas until the first day of class after 8 a.m. 
  • Canvas provides 24/7 support for all UM-Flint instructors and students.

Bills/Cashiers/Payment Plans

How do I access my bill?

View your statements

1. If you are a student, open a browser and go to Student Account Center. Enter your uniqname and password and click Login
   • If you are an authorized user, open a browser and go to Authorized User Student Account Center. Click on Authorized User and enter your email address and password. Click Login
2. Click on the My Account tab at the top
3. Select Statements
4. Click View for the statement that you need. Make sure that your browser’s pop up blocker is disabled for this website.

For information on payment plans, payment options, and due dates, contact the cashier’s office.

Canceling/Dropping Courses

• To drop courses before the start of a semester: 
  • If the first day of the course has not yet started, you may drop the courses by logging in to your account at my.umflint.edu/sis and using the “Drop” function on your enrollment page. 
  • There are no fees or tuition charged if you drop before the first day of class.  
• To drop on or up to 10 days from the start of your course (staying enrolled in at least one other course in the term): 
  • You may drop the course(s) by logging in to your account at my.umflint.edu/sis and using the “Drop” function on your enrollment page.
  • Please refer to the UM-Flint Academic Calendar for the drop deadline. 
  • If you stay enrolled in at least one other course in the same semester, you will not be charged tuition or fees. 
• To drop after 10 days from the start of your course (staying enrolled in at least one other course in the term):
  • You may be able to drop in your my.umflint.edu/sis account depending on how far it is into the semester. 
  • Otherwise, you may need to petition to drop a single course and for the percentage of tuition that will be charged. 
  • Please refer to the UM-Flint Academic Calendar for the exact dates.  
  • If you stay enrolled in at least one other course in the same semester/part of term, you will not be charged fees, but you will be charged partial tuition. 
• To withdraw on or up to 10 days from the start of your course (dropping all courses in a term): 
  • You may drop the course(s) by logging in to your account at my.umflint.edu/sis and using the “Drop” function on your enrollment page. 
  • Please refer to the UM-Flint Academic Calendar for the drop deadline. 
  • If you withdraw from all courses in the term before the tenth day, you will be charged a fee, but you will not be charged tuition. 
• To withdraw after 10 days from the start of your course (dropping all courses in a term):
  • You may be able to withdraw from your my.umflint.edu/sis account depending on how far it is into the semester. 
  • Otherwise, you may need to petition to withdraw from the term. 
  • Please refer to the UM-Flint Academic Calendar for the exact dates and for the percentage of tuition that will be charged.  
  • If you withdraw from all courses in a term, you will be charged fees and you will be charged partial tuition. 
• To petition for a refund of fees or tuition:
  • Fee appeals are used to request exceptions to the existing refund policy under extenuating circumstances. 
  • The deadline for submitting a fee appeal is 90 days after the end of the semester. 
  • Information and Fee Appeal Form (Print only form) may be obtained from Cashiers/Student Accounts. Course(s) that are being appealed must be officially dropped or withdrawn before the Fee Appeal will be reviewed.
• How to contact the Registrar’s Office:
  • Office of the Registrar website
  • Email: [email protected]

Certificates

Advance your nursing career with comprehensive educational opportunities at the University of Michigan-Flint’s School of Nursing. UM-Flint offers online undergraduate nursing certificate programs to enhance your resume and earning potential, enabling you to balance education with personal and professional commitments.

Undergrad Nursing certificates Virtual Open House Presentation

Complio 

Complio must be completed before the first day of class in NUR 414 or NUR 424. There may be additional fees associated with Complio or its requirements. It takes time to gather and upload this information. Make sure you have started this process at least a semester in advance. 

Here is a step-by-step video on creating a new account in Complio

Create a new account for undergraduate student

1. Go to UM-Flint Complio 
2. Click on: NEW USERS – Create an Account (located in the middle of the page).
3. Fill in all required fields.  Use your umich.edu email address as the primary email.
4. Create a username and password.  Save
   • You may be required to log in to your email to confirm your account. 
   • Press “GET STARTED” after you verify your email. 

Create and Order

1. Select Program:  Click on the drop-down arrow and select School of Nursing.
2. Select Class:  Click on the drop-down arrow and select Undergraduate.
3. Select Student Type:  Click on the drop-down arrow and select New.
4. Click on Load Packages.
5. Immunization Package(s): Click University of Michigan-Flint Tracking Package for 36 months.
   • The fee is $36.00.
6. Do you have a current 10 Panel Drug Screen?
   • YES- do NOT select the 10 Panel Drug Screen
   • NO- check the box next to the 10 Panel Drug Screen
     • The cost is $40.
7. Do you have a current Background Check (see link for what the background check must include)?
   • YES- do NOT select the Background Check
   • NO- check the box next to the Background Check
     • The cost is $37.
8. Click Next
9. Please make sure your personal information is correct before you proceed. Once your order is submitted, personal information cannot be revised.
10. Read through the Terms of Use and Disclosure Forms.
    • Click “I Agree”
    • Sign in the Box
    • Click Next
11. Verify your information is correct.
12. Proceed to the payment screen.

Questions on Complio?  Email [email protected] or call 800-200-0853

Contact Information

Early Assurance Admission into DNP with MSN

Admitted students in the RN to BSN are eligible for early review by the School of Nursing Graduate Admissions Committee and potential Early Assurance Admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program with a Master of Science in Nursing.

Experiential Learning

NUR 414 – Synthesis of Population Health Nursing for RNs and NUR 424 – Nursing Leadership and Management Experiential Learning for RNs include Experiential Learning projects. These projects consist of 16-hour (414) and 24-hour (NUR 424)  EL in which you will complete hours in your community. NUR 414 has 16 hours that are completed “face-to-face” in the community setting. Some of the “face-to-face” components include portions of the Community Assessment assignment (e.g., windshield survey, key informant interviews), an environmental assessment of an individual’s home, and a teaching session to a group associated with an agency/organization.

Please try to avoid ACEMAP-type sites. ACEMAP sites are any sites associated with a hospital system or health care system, such as Beaumont, Spectrum, Trinity Health, McLaren, etc.  

Below are some suggested (non-ACEMAP) sites for NUR 414- Community: Fire department, local library, preschool/Daycare, elementary/middle/high schools, pregnancy resource center, homeless shelter, food bank, health department, senior centers, assisted living facilities. Here is a potential script for NUR 414 that you can use when asking a site to allow you to complete your EL hours at their facility. You must be logged into Google with your UMICH email address to access this script. 

Below are some suggested (non-ACEMAP) sites for NUR 424- Leadership: Academic settings such as colleges or universities, Long-term-care facilities or nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, physician offices or outpatient clinics not associated with a hospital system, and jails. Here is a potential script for NUR 424 that you can use when asking a site to allow you to complete your EL hours at their facility.

Understand that if you choose an ACEMAP site, there are paperwork deadlines that are due three to six months before class begins. Please try to avoid any sites associated with a hospital system or health care system.

Please keep in mind that you must follow the rules/onboarding policy of the facility that will be your EL site. Check with your preceptor/facility to determine the requirement(s), if any, that you must meet to complete a student project in that facility. All requirements of the facility must be met before your class start date. For example, some may require you to wear an ID badge or complete an onboarding process before completing EL hours in the facility.  

Before the beginning of the semester in which you plan to take either NUR 414 or NUR 424, you must complete a Required NUR 414 or NUR 424 Google Form that indicates where you are going to be living during these courses. This will help the faculty to make sure we have sites in your area. We suggest watching this 5-minute video that goes over this form and EL sites. You will also need to make sure your Complio account is fully completed before the first day of 414/424. 

The NUR 414 and NUR 424 project includes a component of direct engagement to impact patient outcomes.  From the University of Michigan-Flint’s point of view, an affiliation agreement (AA)/contract with the facility where the approved project will be completed is not necessary. However, if the agency/facility will not allow the NUR 414 and NUR 424 project without an AA/contract, the RN to BSN student must complete the required AA/Contract request form. 

Please be aware that affiliation agreement finalization time can vary from several weeks to several months. We recommend verifying whether an affiliation agreement is required at your planned EL facility, a minimum of six months before the semester you plan to take NUR 414 and NUR 424. 

Students must complete the following requirements before beginning NUR 414 and NUR 424:  

• Possess a valid RN License with no restrictions. 
• Successful completion of Complio and all the requirements. 
• Required NUR 414 or NUR 424 Google Form (watch UMICH emails for the link)
• Complete any EL facility requirements (examples may include training, photo ID badge, etc.).  
• Initiate and ensure completion of an affiliation agreement with the EL agency as indicated. 
• All other prerequisite courses contribute to the knowledge base needed to ensure your success in NUR 414 and NUR 424. Make sure to work closely with your advisor to ensure that you have completed all prerequisite courses.

Requirements and deadlines may change. Please contact an RN to BSN advisor, Tiffany or Brooke, or the School of Nursing at 810-762-3420 with questions for the most up-to-date info regarding NUR 414 and 424. 

Financial Aid

We highly recommend that you complete the visit UM-Flint Office of Financial Aid. Even if you do not plan to use federal financial aid, many scholarships require that you complete a FAFSA.

We highly recommend that you book a phone appointment with our financial aid department before the first day of class to make sure we have everything we need to award you any grants, loans, or scholarships you are eligible for.

Graduation and Getting Your Diploma

You must apply for graduation in the semester before your very last semester. Make sure to apply before the deadlines. Ensure you have met all graduation requirements by checking your My Degree Plan or speaking with an advisor. The application link and application deadline are posted on the Graduation page along with other important information about the degree conferral process. The university will review your graduation application after the semester. If your degree is conferred, you should expect to receive your diploma in the mail approximately six weeks after the semester concludes. Please review the Graduation page for detailed information on the deadlines and the graduation application process. 

Note that graduation and commencement are two separate processes. Graduation is the process by which you request to have your degree awarded. Commencement is the ceremony that occurs after your program. A commencement ceremony is held at the end of each fall and winter semester. Whether or not to participate in the commencement ceremony is a student’s choice.  

If you have any questions about the graduation ceremony, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 810-762-3344, [email protected].

Helpful Hints

Important Information for UM-Flint Nursing Students

• Class Drops for Non-Payment: UM-Flint does not drop students from classes due to missed tuition payments. However, missing a payment deadline may result in a late fee.
• Course Format Options: All 100–300 level Nursing and Nursing Support courses are offered in both 14-week and 7-week formats. Pay close attention to course dates when registering to select your preferred schedule.
• Semester Start Dates:
  • Fall Semester: Late August or late October
  • Winter Semester: Early January or late February
  • Summer Semester: Early May or late June
• Time Commitment Expectations:
  • For a 14-week course, plan for approximately 3 hours per week per credit hour.
  • For a 7-week course, plan for approximately 6 hours per week per credit hour.
  Examples:
  • 6 credits over 14 weeks = ~18 hours/week
  • 6 credits over 7 weeks = ~36 hours/week
  This time includes reading, writing, research, and class participation.
• Waitlist Process:
  • You are responsible for monitoring the status of any waitlisted course through the Last Day to Add deadline.
  • No email notifications are sent when a seat opens.
  • If a spot becomes available, you have 48 hours to register before it moves to the next person on the waitlist.
  • Check your UMICH email daily if you are on a waitlist.
  • A step-by-step guide on how to waitlist a course:
    • How to Waitlist a Full Course
      • In SIS, click the “Add” button next to the course you want.
      • The course will appear in the Summary section in the bottom right corner.
      • In the Action column, use the drop-down menu to select “Waitlisted.”
      • Click “Submit” in the bottom right corner to confirm.
      • You are now added to the waitlist.
    • Important: Check your UMICH email regularly. If a seat becomes available, you’ll have 48 hours to register before the opportunity moves to the next student.
• Canvas Access: Courses will appear in Canvas on the first day of class after 8 a.m.
• Graduation Requirements – University Rules:
  1. Residency Rule: You must complete at least 30 credits at UM-Flint to earn a degree.
  2. Credit Hour Rule: You must complete a minimum of 120 total college credits (including transfer credits and UM-Flint credits) to graduate.
  These requirements will be built into your My Degree Plan, which you must create with your advisor before registering for any courses.
• Start Date Policy: If you do not enroll during the term you were admitted for, you must update your start date.
  Contact Tiffany or Brooke to make this change. UM-Flint offers six start dates per year: early and late fall, early and late winter, early and late summer.
• Admission Validity: Your application is valid for one year from the term of admission.
• Out-of-State Students: If you move to another state, check with the School of Nursing before continuing. Some states do not allow us to support Experiential Learning hours.
• Experiential Learning:
  • Courses NUR 414 and NUR 424 require EL hours, which must be completed in your local community.
  • Contact Tiffany or Brooke to confirm if EL hours are permitted in your state.

Helpful Links

Nursing License and Up to 30 Transfer Credits

Upon admission, advisors will look up your nursing license in the MI LARA system. If you have your license at the time of admission, we will enter your license into our system. Once you have completed your prerequisites, you can register for your 400-level classes. This will also award you up to 30 transfer credits to your transfer transcripts. 

If you currently hold a nursing license outside the state of Michigan, please email your advisor a copy so we can add it to our system.
If the name you were admitted under is different than what is in the MI LARA system, please email your advisor a copy of your nursing license. 

If you have yet to take your NCLEX upon admission or need to renew your license, no worries. You can still take nursing foundation courses and your general education courses with the University until you have a valid nursing license. You only need to pass your NCLEX before starting 400-level courses. Once you pass your NCLEX, please email your advisor a copy of your license as soon as it is available. Then we will add it to the database so you can register for 400-level courses and get up to 30 transfer credits based on how many you need to graduate.

Orientation

You’re welcome to sign up and visit our beautiful campus to explore the many opportunities we offer. Attending an in-person orientation is not required, but it is encouraged. To register, visit the Transfer Student Orientation page. You can also sign up for the online orientation through your SIS account under the “New Student Menu.” Once registered, it will be emailed to you.

Placement Exams

Placement exams may automatically appear in your Canvas account, but they are not always required. RN to BSN students often transfer in the necessary prerequisite courses, making these exams unnecessary. Before taking any placement test, check with your advisor to confirm whether it’s needed. We recommend bringing this up during your course planning appointment.

Register for Classes

• How to search for a class and register
• How to waitlist for a course
• How to drop a course
• How to view your registration information

Required Grades for Courses in the RN-to-BSN Program 

You must earn a grade of “C” (73%) or better in your Nursing (NUR/NSC) courses to meet the requirements for your program. For your General Education courses completed at UM-Flint, a passing grade of “D-” or above is acceptable. If you transfer to a general education course in, the grade must be a C or above.

Scholarships

Multiple scholarships are available. Visit our scholarship websites to find those you qualify for, and contact the department listed in the scholarship description if you do.

Support Services, Writing Center and Tutoring

There are many services available to you as an online student to assist you in your program. For example: 

Online Tutoring 

• As part of the University of Michigan-Flint, students have access to Online tutoring services and Supplemental Instructionservices. 
• For more information about tutoring services, please visit our website. 
• To book a phone/virtual appointment:
  • Book an Appointment with the Tutoring Center here

Online Writing Center

• University of Michigan-Flint students have access to the Online Writing Center.
• For more information about writing services, please visit Marian E. Wright Writing Center 
• To book an appointment with the writing center:
  • Book a phone or virtual appointment with the Writing Center here

APA Format and Library Resources 

• You should be ready to use the American Psychological Association format before you begin classes. There are many resources available to help you learn and use APA at the Career Services.

Disability and Accessibility Support Services

• Visit our website Disability and Accessibility Support Services

Counseling And Psychological Services

Support for a mental health crisis is available to all students. Access to mental health crisis support 24/7

Counseling and Psychological Services provides free mental health and wellness services to UM-Flint students to help them maximize their overall mental and emotional well-being. CAPS counselors can assist students with addressing a wide variety of mental wellness concerns, including relationship issues, family conflict, stress management, adjustment issues, and more in a safe and confidential space. CAPS can provide the following services:

• Initial consultations to determine mental health needs and treatment options
• Short-term, solution-focused individual, couples, and group counseling*
• Mental health-focused workshops and presentations request
• Support groups*
• Referrals to campus and community resources
• Consultations for faculty, staff, and students who are concerned about another student’s mental well-being
• Access to mental health crisis support 24/7
• Access to wellness activities and online tools to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms

*Please contact the CAPS Office at 810-762-3456 to inquire about current group offerings.

Student Success Coordinator

At the UM-Flint School of Nursing, we have a student success coordinator. To request help from the coordinator, fill out the Student Success Coordination Intake Form. 

Taking Classes at your Local Community College and the MTA Stamp

You may take courses at a local community college.  All students are encouraged to get the MTA stamp from their local community college. The MTA stamp will waive all general education requirements.  You should speak with Tiffany or Brooke to see if an MTA stamp or finishing out your general education requirements at the University of Michigan-Flint would be better. 

You can look up how your classes will transfer. 

When you have completed a course at another institution, your official transcripts should be sent from the institution directly to the UM-Flint. Transcripts issued to the student will not be accepted. Please have your  official transcripts sent to: 

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
303 E Kearsley Street
245 University Pavilion
Flint, MI 48502-1950

Transcripts may be sent electronically to: [email protected]

Textbooks

Information about required books can be found here on MyUM-Flint Shop For Textbooks

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are subject to change every fall term for a year. You can view the current Tuition and Fees on our website. There is a registration fee each semester you take classes and a one-time orientation fee. You may also have fees associated with creating a Complio account if you do not already have an account. There are no specific course fees. 

Discount for Senior Citizens

Persons 62 years of age or older at the time of registration have the privilege of enrolling in any university course or program for which they are properly qualified, on payment of a fee equal to 50%  of the announced fee for such course or program, exclusive of laboratory fees and other special charges. It is the responsibility of the senior citizen to notify Student Accounts when they qualify for the discount and to ask how the program works. The university reserves the right to determine, in each case, the appropriateness of the election.

Withdraw, Drop, and Refund Guidelines

If you add a course(s), the tuition and fees associated with the course(s) will be added to your student account. You can view your account activity by term in the Student Account Center. When referencing the Academic Calendar, you need to be mindful of the class or classes you are taking as well as the Part of Term for each course. The Academic Calendar now has multiple pages based on the various parts of term offered for that semester.

Dropping Course(s)

• If you drop a course or withdraw (drop all courses), there may be a monetary adjustment to your student account. 
• Please refer to the Academic Calendar for specific dates and times that will help determine what your monetary adjustment may be to your student account.
• Students who drop courses after the add/drop deadline will receive a “W” grade for each course dropped.
• If you are receiving financial aid, you will need to check with the Office of Financial Aid to see if they will be making any adjustments to your aid as a result of dropping or withdrawing.

Withdrawal

• Students who wish to withdraw from the university (i.e., drop all courses) must do so by the final drop deadline. 
• Courses affected by a withdrawal will receive “W” grades. 
• Non-attendance of courses does not result in an automatic withdrawal.
• If you withdraw (drop all courses), there may be a monetary adjustment to your student account. 
• Please refer to the Academic Calendar for specific dates and times that will help determine what your monetary adjustment may be to your student account. 
• If you are receiving financial aid, you will need to check with the Office of Financial Aid to see if they will be making any adjustments to your aid as a result of withdrawing.

Fee Appeal

• Fee appeals are used to request exceptions to the existing refund policy under extenuating circumstances. 
• The deadline for submitting a fee appeal is 90 days after the end of the semester. 

Information and fee appeal forms may be obtained from Cashiers/Student Accounts. Course(s) that are being appealed must be officially dropped or withdrawn before the Fee Appeal will be reviewed.