Student Services
At The Belanger School of Nursing, Student Services is dedicated to supporting your academic journey, professional growth, and personal well-being from admission through graduation. Nursing education is both rewarding and rigorous; our comprehensive support structure ensures you have access to the resources, guidance, and accommodations needed to succeed.
Core Areas of Student Support
Academic Guidance & Learning Resources
- Faculty Advising: Support from nursing faculty to assist with degree progression, clinical preparation, and academic coursework.
- Educational & Library Services: Direct access to the Ellis Medical Library, providing specialized nursing databases, journals, and personalized assistance from full-time library staff.
- Technology & LMS Support: Guidance and onboarding for essential learning platforms (including Canvas LMS, ATI Testing, and CoreCampus SIS).
Onboarding & Enrollment Support
- Orientation & Onboarding: Structured prep courses and mandatory kickoff orientation sessions to transition accepted students smoothly into the nursing curriculum.
- Financial Aid & Scholarships: Dedicated assistance with FAFSA processing, federal loans/grants, institutional scholarships (such as the Auer Scholarship), and external regional grants.
- Student Well-Being & Accessibility
- Disability Services & Accommodations: Confidential consultation and tailored accommodation coordination (via designated Accommodations Coordinators) in alignment with Section 504 and ADA guidelines, alongside referral connections to ACCES-VR.
- Health & Safety: Campus safety policies, security information, and health compliance standards designed to maintain a safe learning and clinical environment across Ellis Medicine facilities.