Upon completion of programs, the School of Nursing holds graduation ceremonies in May for baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degree nursing students, who also may participate in the University's general commencement activities. Only those students having completed all the requirements for graduation are permitted to walk in the School of Nursing's ceremony. No exceptions are made. The Minority Student Nursing Association provides specific support to ethnic and gender minority students in the School of Nursing. Social and professional activities are planned throughout the year.
Students are also active in service projects to the community.
Association of Nursing Students ANS is the student nurse's professional organization as the American Nurses' Association is the graduate's professional organization. It operates on a local, regional, state and national level. On the local and region level, programs are provided during the year on various subjects of interest to the student nurse. There are also opportunities to participate in community health projects that provide a service to the community, as well as a chance for nursing students to utilize and gain knowledge and skills. In addition, ANS encourages student nurses to become involved in legislative activities concerning health care, nursing education, and nursing practice.