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ATS Institute of Technology
www.atsinstitute.edu
School Catalog and Handbook
Chicago
Summer 2021 – Summer 2022
Date Published: 3/18/2021
Certified as true and correct in content and policy.
25 East Washington, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone 312-300-0980 x3125
Fax 312-277-2500FOREWORD
WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL!
You have taken the first big step in building a bright future for yourself.
ATS Institute of Technology wants to be the school that helps you achieve your professional goals. Our school
understands the needs of mature students, and we are sensitive to the obligations you have at home or work. To
help you fit classes into your already busy life, we have designed a convenient schedule that includes day, evening,
and weekend classes. We are always open to suggestions and available to answer your questions.
Our system of professional education is proven by many generations of graduates to achieve the highest levels of
learning. Our teaching methods provide for a dynamic exchange of information among faculty members and
administrators, ensuring ongoing enrichment of the curriculum.
We offer to our students’ specific knowledge and critical professional skills desired by today’s employers. Our
educational program is routinely updated to reflect the rapidly changing information and current and future needs of
the job market.
WE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH A BRIGHTER FUTURE! COME, AND EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH US!
iiTable of Contents
General Information 1
Ownership 1
Accreditation, Approvals and Authorizations 1
About ATS 1
History 1
Mission Statement 2
Vision and Goals 2
Core Values 2
Strategic Initiatives and Goals 2
The Facility and Instructional Equipment 2
Admissions Policies 2
Admission and Registration 2
High School Requirements 3
Entrance Exam 3
Course Placement 4
Background Checks and Convictions 4
Readmission Policy 4
Program Completion / No Exit Exam 5
Americans with Disabilities Act 5
Students Seeking Reasonable Accommodations 5
Equal Opportunity Statement 6
Academic Policies and Procedures 6
Acceptance of Credits on Transfer 6
Advanced Placement and Experiential Learning 6
Academic Evaluation for Veteran Students 7
Graduation Requirements 7
Transferability of Credits and Credentials Earned at Our Institution 7
Course Grading and Quality Points 7
Repeating Courses 8
Cause for Academic Termination 8
Clinical Grades 8
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 8
Academic Information 11
Academic Definitions 11
Class Times 12
Sequence of Courses 12
Progression 12
Course Delivery 12
Add/Drop Period 12
iii | P a g eAttendance Policy 12
Policy on Severe Weather 12
Class Attendance 13
Class Tardy 13
Nursing Skills Lab and Clinical Attendance 13
Clinical and Nursing Skills Lab Tardis 13
Exam Make-Up 13
Course Withdrawal 14
Program Withdrawal 14
Exit Interview Requirements 14
Leave of Absence 14
Student Maternity Policy 14
Maternity Leave 14
Academic Monitoring Program Due to Course Failure 15
Academic Monitoring Program During a Semester: 15
ATI Policy: Comprehensive Exit Examination 15
Student Services 15
Orientation 15
Student Academic Affair Services 16
Tutoring 16
Licensure Exam Preparation 16
Career Services 16
Veterans Services 16
Health Services 16
Student Resources 17
Parking and Transportation 17
Student Housing 17
Childcare / Children on Campus 17
Student Portal 17
Other Student Services 17
Honors and Awards 17
Student Policies 18
Official Communication with Students 18
Transcript Request 18
Smoking, Gum, Eating and Drinking 18
Discipline Policy 18
Standards of Professional Conduct 18
Behavioral Violations 19
3 Step Violations “Write-Up” Policy 19
Violations of the Code of Required Conduct 19
Corrective Action 20
iv | P a g eComputer and Internet Use Policies 20
Social Media – Acceptable Use 22
Printing Policy 22
Statement of Liability 22
Identity Verification and Privacy Protection 22
Student Account Creation 22
School Notification 22
Equal Standards 23
Wireless Access 23
Administrative Policies 23
Student Grievance and Appeal Procedure 23
For Grade Appeals 23
Timeline 24
For Non-Grade Appeals 24
School Incidents 24
Annual Security Report / Clery Act / Campus Security 24
Emergency Preparedness 24
CDC Universal Precautions to Decrease Transmission of Disease 24
Violation or Suspected Violations of Federal Copyright Law 25
Academic Freedom 25
Academic Honesty and Integrity 25
Academic Fraud 25
Compromised Test Policy 26
Title IX Compliance 26
Sexual Crimes and Prevention 26
Student/Employee Fraternization 26
Privacy of Student Records 26
Directory Information 27
Precedence Statement 28
Chemical Substance Policy 28
Drug Testing Guidelines 28
Drugs and Alcohol 29
Program Costs & Financial Aid 29
Financial and Financial Aid Services 29
Consumer Information 29
Student Financial Aid Sources 29
Withdrawal 30
Exit Counseling 30
Veteran Student Benefits 30
Student Loan Repayment 30
Scholarships 31
v|PageThe Presidential Scholarship 31
The Process 31
Presidential Scholarship Deferment (Leave of Absence) 31
Career Advancement Scholarship 31
Nursing Scholarship 31
Payment Periods 31
Financial Procedures and Policies 31
Payment Requirements 31
Minimum Payment Requirements 31
Payment Options 32
Tuition Installment Payment Plan 32
Third-Party Billing Agreements 32
Financial Suspension 32
Financial Holds 32
Processing of Refunds 32
Admissions Deferment 32
Cancellation 33
Refund Policy 33
Refunds 33
Return of Title IV Funds R2T4 34
Post-withdrawal disbursement (PWD) 35
Practical Nursing Program 36
Philosophy and Organizing Theme of the Practical Nursing Education Program 36
Organizing Theme of the Nursing Program 36
Student Identification 37
Professional Dress Code 37
Uniforms 37
Student Code of Conduct While Providing Nursing Care 37
Disciplinary Process of Student Misconduct While Providing Nursing Care 39
Corrective Action 39
NCLEX-PN Exam Eligibility 39
Practical Nursing Program Information 39
Program Description 39
Program Outcomes 39
Career Information 40
Program of Study for Practical Nursing 40
Course Descriptions for Practical Nursing Curriculum 40
Appendices 43
Appendix A: Academic Calendar Fall 2020 - Summer 2022* 43
Appendix B: Faculty and Administration 45
Appendix C: Tuition and Fees 47
vi | P a g eAppendix F: Documentation for Clinical 52
Appendix G: Exit Examination Score Determination 53
Appendix H: Local and National Community Resources 54
Catalog Addendum 58
** This catalog includes an addendum
vii | P a g eGeneral Information Classes:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The primary role of ATS Institute of Technology as Sat 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (if classes scheduled)
an academic institution is to deliver exceptional
education and service to its students. A consistent Front Desk:
focus on delivery of quality education supports the Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
mission and requires the School to plan ahead but
also respond to current market demands. Current Accreditation, Approvals and
student demographics represent diverse ethnic and Authorizations
racial backgrounds. Most students have a non-
traditional focus i.e., entering school at an older age, Accreditation
changing their careers, and having family Institutionally Accredited by the Accrediting Bureau
obligations. The educational experience at the of Health Education Schools (ABHES). 7777 Leesburg
School values and reflects the diverse student Pike, Suite 314N, Falls Church, VA 22043, (703) 917-
population. The School has strived to gain a 9503
reputable name in the local communities and to
continue its excellence. Approvals
• Approved by the U.S. Department of Education
Experienced nurse educators as well as recent (for Title IV Federal Aid Programs)
clinical professionals represent the faculty at the https://studentaid.gov/help-center/contact
School, which has a student faculty ratio (student:
faculty) of 32:1 for didactic courses taught • Approved by the Private Business and
residentially, 20:1 for lab, and 8:1 for clinicals. Vocational Schools Division of the Illinois State Board
of Higher Education. 1 North Old State Capitol Plaza,
ATS policies have been formulated in the best Suite 333, Springfield, Illinois 62701-1377
interests of students and the School. The School
reserves the right to implement changes to policies. • Approved by the State of Illinois, Department of
However, changes to policies for student Veterans Affairs. 69 West Washington, Suite 1620,
progression, retention and/or program completion Chicago, Illinois 60602
will apply to students in the incoming cohort. If a
student fails a course, see Course Grading and Program Approvals
Quality Points Policy. When a change is made to a • The Practical Nursing Program is approved on
policy that affects students, they will be notified by probation by the Illinois Board of Nursing. James R.
ATS email with a link to the newly published Thompson Center, 100 West Randolph Street, Suite
Handbook and/or Addendum. 9-300, Chicago, Illinois 60601
Ownership Photo Release
ATS, owned and operated by MDT School of Health Occasionally, the school may take photos that will be
Sciences, Inc (MDT), Yelena Bykov (CEO) and released to the public for publicity and advertisement
Leonard Bykov (President). MDT is a privately held purposes. All students who participate in a photo
corporation that provides career education. session will be required to sign a waiver allowing the
School to use their image for that purpose.
Hours of Operation
About ATS
expertise, modern equipment, current materials and
History teaching methods, and a metropolitan campus
Historically ATS Institute of Technology was founded environment which provides the foundation for
as a computer school in 1997. The first Practical learning experience. The Practical Nursing Program
Nursing class was enrolled in 2006 in Ohio and then stresses practical application and provides hands-on
the Chicago location opened in 2011 for the Practical experience necessary for the students to succeed in
Nursing program. The school is incorporated in the a professional career. Day and evening classes are
State of Ohio and registered in the State of Illinois. offered to accommodate the challenging and
ATS is an academic nursing institution with complex lives of students.
professional faculty, administrative
1|PageMission Statement a) Create a school-wide culture that embraces
The mission of the school is to create and provide a high faculty satisfaction and loyalty to the
high-quality educational experience to each School.
individual student seeking to establish a successful b) Strengthen the faculty development
career. The School is committed to offering health program and mentoring new faculty.
care programs designed to satisfy local and regional c) Exceptional Service
demands and equip students with a wide range of d) Create a school-wide culture of exceptional
academic knowledge. student-centered needs services.
e) Facilitate interaction between faculty and
Vision and Goals students.
Through innovation, the school will be the school that f) Offer advanced computing facilities with
people choose for exceptional education and updated software and internet access.
exemplary graduates’ performance. g) Develop continuous improvement strategies
with measurable outcomes.
Core Values 3) Growth
To pursue our vision within an education a) Strengthen and build relations with
environment that promotes integrity, respect, community and health care providers in the
fairness, quality performance, accountability, and Chicago area that will advance the mission of
dedication to education. the School.
b) Develop strong mutually supportive and
The educational experience at the school is aimed at beneficial relations with clinical affiliates.
the full development of the potential each student
brings to school. Administrative expertise, a The Facility and Instructional Equipment
professional faculty, modern equipment, current The School offers a professional atmosphere that is
materials and teaching methods, and an conducive to learning. The school operates in
environment designed for learning contribute to the Chicago, IL. All clinicals are offered at sites located
achievement of our mission. Our program stresses in Grated Chicago. Students who reside in Indiana
practical application and provides hands-on will need to commute to their assigned site in Illinois.
experience necessary for the students to succeed in No exceptions will be made.
their professional career.
Our facilities are equipped with spacious classrooms,
Strategic Initiatives and Goals computer labs, nursing tech labs, tutoring centers,
In its five-year strategic plan, the school defined the administrative offices, and a student lounge. Our
following goals: equipment is well maintained and constantly
1) Education Quality updated to reflect current standards. There are
a) Graduate exceptional nurses who will serve multiple laboratory areas with ten to fifteen
global health care communities. workstations in each and include specialized
b) Strengthen and develop organizational equipment, materials and facilities devoted to
quality that promote an excellent learning student training. Administration and financial aid
environment. functions for the program are managed at the
c) Monitor student success from admission to campus. The onsite administrator handles day-to-
graduation through teaching, advisement, day issues and overseas students' services.
and mentoring.
d) Provide ongoing and systematic program Faculty and students have access to various
evaluation focusing on student performance electronic data systems for retrieval of reference
and achievement of program learning material from medical, nursing, and science sources
outcomes. via computer.
2) Dedicated Faculty and Staff
Admissions Policies
Admission and Registration
General Information for Entrance
The School encourages applicants to schedule an Only those applicants who have an informed interest
entrance exam with the admissions department. The in a program of study and who are dedicated to
entrance exam establishes the level of education finding employment in the related field upon
needed by the individual to successfully start the completion of the program should consider
program.
2|Pageregistering for a program. It is the responsibility of School prior to the commencement of the first day of
the applicant to ensure that work schedules or other the student’s scheduled start date.
commitments do not conflict with the student
class/clinical hours. Students must be able to ATS Institute of Technology reserves the right to
commute to the assigned clinical sites within Grated deny admission previously accepted if any of the
Chicago areas. items listed above are not successfully completed or
found to be falsely represented. All prospective
Admission Requirements for the Practical Nursing students are highly encouraged to review the School
Program: Catalog prior to signing an Enrollment Agreement.
1) Achievement of the minimum required score on * The equivalent to a high school diploma includes
the entrance exam GED®, HiSET™, TASC™, or other approved high
2) Possess a diploma from an accredited high school equivalency certificate.
school or its equivalent.
3) Valid State issued ID - for IL or IN For homeschooled students, a transcript, or the
4) Background check through school designated equivalent, signed by the parent or guardian of a
provider homeschooled student that lists the secondary
5) A cleared record with the Health Care Worker school courses the student completed and
Registry in Illinois or Indiana State Nurse Aide documents the successful completion of secondary
Registry. Any student whose record displays school education.
administrative findings of abuse, neglect, or
misappropriations of property must present **Evidence of high school graduation or its
documentation from current employer or state equivalent must include the applicant’s name and
waiver. (Waivers will be handled on a case-by-case graduation date as well as the name and location of
basis.) the high school attended including, city, state, and
6) A clean record with the National Sex Offender graduation year. Where necessary, the School will
Registry. Any student appearing as a sex offender on evaluate the validity of a high school diploma and
the registry is automatically terminated from the verify that the high school or program was approved
program. by the applicable governing or state authority, if
approval is required by applicable law.
The Admissions Department designated staff will
contact students with positive background check An applicant who graduated from high school in a
results. Depending upon the severity or type of homeschool setting must provide documentation
incident, students will be advised that clinical signed by the applicant’s parent or guardian that lists
agencies have the right to deny students clinical the secondary school courses completed by the
placement. Students will be eligible for a full refund applicant and that certifies the successful completion
of their application fee if they disclosed all of secondary school education in a home school
convictions including pending convictions. setting. Such documentation must include all
information that ATS requires on a high school
Should we be unable to verify a student’s education diploma, in addition to the parent or guardian’s
or determine that the student’s education does not signed attestation that the homeschool was
meet the requirements the student’s enrollment will approved by the applicable governing or state
be canceled. Any paid tuition will be returned to the authority if approval is required by applicable law. If
student. the state where the applicant was homeschooled
requires by law that homeschooled students obtain a
High School Requirements secondary school completion credential (other than
a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent),
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its the applicant must submit a copy of that credential.
equivalent*. High school documentation from a
country other than the United States must be Students who do not possess a high school diploma
translated and certified to be at least the equivalent or its equivalent may not apply for admission.
of a U.S. high school diploma by an agency that is a
member of the National Association of Credential Entrance Exam
Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of Prospective students are required to pass the
International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Please ACCUPLACER Exam with the required score
note that some agencies have more specific determined by the school faculty and administration
requirements and accept only original to proceed with the admissions process.
documentation sent directly from the educational
institution. All applicants must provide evidence**
of a high school diploma or its equivalent to the Entrance Exam Benchmarks:
English - 234
3|PageMath - 230 2) Required to register under the Sex Offender
Registration Act.
Test results are valid for a period of six months. If 3) Involved in involuntary sexual servitude of a
the section was successfully completed on different minor.
dates, the results will expire six months after the 4) Involved in misdemeanor criminal battery
earlier test date. against any patient in the course of patient care or
treatment.
Course Placement
To succeed in the program, it is important for *Please note that the State Board of Nursing does
students to have the required level of proficiency in not have the authority to make a determination or
English language and math. adjudication until an application has been filed.
Further, the State Board of Nursing is unable to
Nursing Courses advise, speculate, or give informal answers
Students who receive a 250 in English and a 263 in regarding licensure prior to the time that the
Math on the ACCUPLACER Entrance Exam will be application is filed.
allowed to sit for the TEAS test. Students reaching
the composite score of at least 45% on the TEAS Students are required to report any crimes
exam will be placed directly into nursing courses. committed while enrolled in the Practical Nursing
program at the School. In the event of known
Developmental Courses noncompliance to this request, students may be
Students who met minimum ACCUPLACER immediately dismissed from the program.
benchmark scores but did not meet benchmark
scores to sit for the TEAS exam will be enrolled in the Readmission Policy
corresponding developmental courses. Readmission will be denied for the following:
• Students who were terminated for violating the
Students who met benchmark scores, but did not Academic Dishonesty Policy and/or the Code of
meet TEAS exam required score, may be enrolled in Conduct.
all developmental courses or retake TEAS for the • Students not in good standing with school
following admission cycle. See Appendix D: TEAS financial obligations.
Remediation Policy. • Students terminated for academic performance
and/or not in compliance with the Progression and
Developmental courses include ENG0911, ENG0913, Retention Policy guidelines.
and MAT0915.
Readmission Guidelines
For progression requirements in developmental Only one readmission may be granted to Practical
courses see Progression from Developmental Nursing program. A student may apply for
Coursework to the Nursing Coursework readmission to the program no more than two times.
Students who completed the program and were
Once the required documentation is completed and terminated because they did not take the exit exam
the applicant attends the mandatory scheduled may be allowed to readmit (based on the
orientation session, the applicant will receive an requirements below) regardless of the number of
Enrollment agreement. previous readmissions.
• The readmission may be granted only if the
Once the applicant has received the Enrollment student is able to complete an education program in
agreement, the applicant must: no more than one and one-half (1.5) times the
normal program length to satisfy the Maximum Time
1) Sign the enrollment agreement and other Frame Requirements as stated in the Statements of
required documentation. Satisfactory Progress. All previously completed
2) Complete documentation for clinical experience classes will be included in the calculation of hours
based on your program plan. (See “Appendix F: attempted.
Documentation for Clinical” • If health concerns were a factor for the student
leaving ATS Institute of Technology, then
Background Checks and Convictions documentation for ability to continue in the program
The School will terminate a student if the student must be provided with readmission paperwork.
meets any one or more of the following criteria:
1) The individual has been convicted of a forcible Readmission Procedure
felony that involved any of the following noted • Students must meet the readmission deadlines
below: listed below.
4|Page• Students (including those who had previously 4) Students who have not attended ATS Institute
withdrawn from school) will be readmitted subject to of Technology for one term or longer must meet the
the current semester curriculum and all the program following additional criteria:
policies in effect at the time of the first class taken For previously passed nursing courses, student
during the readmission period. Students are must:
required to meet the course progression • Take and pass a nursing skills laboratory
requirements. validation examination for courses passed
• A student repeating a clinical nursing course previously.
must repeat the theory, clinical, and laboratory • Take and pass comprehensive standardized
components of the course. examinations to validate their knowledge of the
• To remain in the program a student must be in material covered in previously taken nursing
compliance with the Progression and Retention Policy courses.
and a student cannot withdraw from more than one • Readmission into ATS Institute of Technology
class, excluding classes previously attempted before will be dependent on the clinical space available to
readmission. accommodate additional students. If the number of
applicants exceeds available space, the decision will
The Admission Committee has the authority to be based on the student’s GPA and academic history
approve any exceptions to the above policies. of coursework previously taken at ATS. Institute of
Technology and applicants may be deferred to a
Readmission Deadlines subsequent semester.
A student who is eligible to seek readmission must
submit items listed below to the Admission Re-admitted students will be required to complete a
Representative according to the following schedule: new (no older than 30 days) criminal background
• Readmission for a future semester (e.g., a check and drug screen before the first day of class if
student is dismissed from the spring semester and enrollment in the program has not been continuous
plans to sit out the summer semester and return for (i.e., if they have not been enrolled at ATS Institute
the fall semester). of Technology for one or more semesters).
• 30 days prior to the beginning of the requested
semester start date. Students will be required to update clinical
documentation (See “Appendix F: Documentation for
Required Readmission Materials Clinical”) and submit/ resubmit updated official
The following items will be required: documentation if seeking accommodation through
1) Letter addressed to the Admissions department the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). (See
requesting readmission into (semester, year) “Students Seeking Reasonable Accommodations”
submitted on the form provided by the Admission policy.)
office https://forms.gle/hDFKnPPFEsFmfpdt9.
Within the letter a developed action plan for success Program Completion / No Exit Exam
consisting of: If you completed program but did not pass exit
• Description of the reason(s) leaving the exam, see Attachment Program Completion / No Exit
program. Exam.
• Analysis of factors that led to this outcome.
• Goals to be accomplished during your remaining Americans with Disabilities Act
time at school. ATS Institute of Technology complies with Section
• Plan of action to meet your goal(s); be specific. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and does not
2) Recommendations from: discriminate on the basis of disability. Inquiries or
• Two (2) ATS Institute of Technology Faculty who concerns regarding this policy or assistance with
have taught the student in class or clinical completed accommodation requests can be brought to the
on the Faculty Reference form attention of the Nursing Program Administrator/ Title
https://forms.gle/rBN5BfMgdyFXb3F2A and IX Coordinator: p: 312-214-2000; e-mail:
• One (1) additional professional mludwig@atsinstitute.edu. A copy of this policy can
recommendation sent directly to admissions. also be found at www.atsinstitute.edu.
3) Students who passed developmental classes,
Students Seeking Reasonable
but never took TEAS or students who were admitted
Accommodations
before Fall 2016, must take and pass TEAS. See
In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Course Placement; nursing courses
Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as
amended, the School abides by the regulation that
“no otherwise handicapped individual” shall be
5|Pageexcluded from participation in the programs and The accommodations may be affected by the
services offered by the School “solely by reason of timeliness of the student request and the nature of
the handicap.” A student is eligible for consideration the accommodation requests. ADA does not require
for accommodations and/or auxiliary aids and institutions to provide accommodations that result in
services if the student has a disability and the an undue burden or fundamentally alter the nature
Nursing Program Administrator has met with the of the course or relevant academic program. To
student and determined that the functional request reasonable accommodations, please contact
limitations of the disability require such the Department at your campus and speak with the
accommodation, auxiliary aids and/or services. Nursing Programs Administrator at 312-214-2000 or
mludwig@atsinstitute.edu.
A student with a disability who requires some
modification in the student educational program Equal Opportunity Statement
must do the following: ATS Institute of Technology is an educational
1) Students should submit written requests with institution that is committed to supporting the
supporting documentation at least four weeks prior diversity of its employees and students. ATS is
to the beginning of the first day of classes or as soon dedicated to a policy of equal opportunity and
as practical. nondiscrimination based on gender, age, race,
2) Provide appropriate documentation of the national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or
disability to the Nursing Program Administrator. expression, veteran status, political affiliation or
3) Meet with the Nursing Programs Administrator belief, religion, disability, or any other characteristic
to review the request and appropriate/reasonable protected by state, local, or federal law, in an
accommodations. educational program and activities, admission of
4) Agree to appropriate accommodations as it will students and conditions of employment. Prohibited
be written in the Letter of Accommodation(s). sex discrimination covers sexual harassment and
5) The Nursing Programs Administrator will inform sexual violence.
faculty and staff about accommodations to be made
for the student.
Academic Policies and Procedures
competency, courses requested for transfer must be
completed with the minimum grades listed below.
Acceptance of Credits on Transfer
• Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy &
ATS Institute of Technology may grant credits
Physiology II will be considered for transfer if they
earned for previous education courses from
were both taken and completed at the same
institutions located in the United States or its
institution with a grade of “B-” or higher within the
territories. Transfer of credits from other institutions
last 5 years.
accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S.
• English and Math classes are not accepted for
Education Department (ED) or the Council for Higher
transfer.
Education Accreditation (CHEA), including military
training. Students may be eligible to receive credit
The student will be informed if the transfer is
for prior education in Anatomy & Physiology if they
successful not earlier than one week after
pass the ACCUPLACER with the required
documentation has been submitted to ATS.
benchmarks.
Credits from another institution accepted by ATS
Students must provide official, sealed (unopened)
shall be counted as both credits attempted and
copies of School transcript(s) for all transferable
completed for calculation of pace and maximum time
credits two weeks prior to the beginning of the first
frame. Grades associated with these credits are not
semester. In addition, students must provide the
included in calculating cumulative grade point
catalog description of the courses requested for
average. All credits previously attempted at ATS for
transfer.
the same program will be counted in both the
cumulative grade point average and Pace
The Admissions Department processes transfer
components.
credits using the following guidelines. Course/credits
must be compatible with the course/credits
Advanced Placement and Experiential
equivalent at ATS. To satisfy the
Learning
ATS does not accept advanced placement or credit
for experiential learning or life experience. Credit for
6|Pageexperiential learning or life experience will only be
considered for acceptance as part of the academic Transferability of Credits and Credentials
evaluation for veteran students. Earned at Our Institution
The transferability of credits you earn at ATS
Academic Evaluation for Veteran Students Institute of Technology is at the complete discretion
This policy is for individuals with experience in the of an institution to which you may seek to transfer.
armed forces of the United States, or in the National Acceptance of the certificate of completion you earn
Guard, or in a reserve component. for completing your program is also at the complete
discretion of the institution you may seek to transfer.
The individual’s military education and skills training
will be reviewed by the Program Administrator. The If the credits or credential that you earn at this
entrance exam and application fee will be waived. institution are not accepted at the institution to
which you seek to transfer, you may be required to
Credit for military training and experience can only repeat some or all your coursework at that
be transferred if it is applicable to the student’s institution. For this reason, you should make certain
program requirements at ATS. Training time will be that your attendance at this institution will meet your
shortened, and tuition reduced proportionately, and educational goals. This may include contacting an
the VA and the veteran so notified. Eligibility for institution to which you may seek to transfer after
Federal Financial Aid programs can vary for students attending ATS Institute of Technology to determine
transferring in credits. if your credits, clock hours, or diploma will transfer.
The Program Administrator will determine whether ATS Institute of Technology has not entered into any
any of the military education and skills training is articulation or transfer agreements with any School
substantially equivalent to the curriculum. The or university.
NCSBN Analysis for comparing Military Health Care
Occupation Curricula with a Standard Licensed Course Grading and Quality Points
Practical /Vocational Nurse Curriculum will be used Grades are earned and awarded in each course and
as a reference. are recorded on the student’s permanent record at
the end of each academic term. Evaluation of student
If it is determined that the military education and achievement will be made in relation to the
skills training is substantially equivalent to the attainment of the specific objectives (outcomes) of
curriculum: the course. At the beginning of a course the
• The individual must pass a dosage calculation instructor will explain these objectives (outcomes)
exam. and the basis upon which grades are determined.
• The Accuplacer exam will be administered to
define the individual’s reading level. The person will There is no rounding up or rounding down of any
be given individual training if the student English course grade.
level is below the acceptable reading level to improve Grades are assigned in accordance with the following
the student level. scale:
• Biology courses will be evaluated according to Grades Numerical Quality
the transfer policy or the individual may take a Equivalent Points
standardized examination to meet the Anatomy and A 98-100% 4.0
Physiology requirement. A- 95-97.99% 3.7
• The individual must take the end of course B+ 92-94.99% 3.3
standardized exam for the Fundamentals of Nursing
B 88-91.99% 3.0
and Pharmacology courses. The individual will be
B- 85-87.99% 2.7
awarded credit if the individual passes the tests.
C+ 82-84.99% 2.3
• The individual will be tested out of the skills
portion for the courses the student has passed and C 78-81.99% 2.0
will be trained on skills not learned prior to entering D 69-77.99% 1.0
a higher-level course. F Below 69% 0.0
I Incomplete 0.0
Graduation Requirements P Pass 0.0
To qualify for graduation, students must meet the W Withdraw 0.0
course and credit requirements specified for their WF Withdraw Fail 0.0
curriculum. Students must have at least a 2.0 EW Excused 0.0
cumulative grade point average, pass a Withdrawal
comprehensive exit examination (see ATI policy,
Comprehensive Exit Examination) and students must To progress, the student must achieve the following:
fulfill all of their ATS financial obligations.
7|PageStudents must receive a 78% or higher in both
testing and non-testing scores to successfully pass EW – Excused Withdraw
the course. Failure of any component associated with A student will receive an “EW” if he or she was
the course such as lab or clinical experience will directly affected by COVID-19 pandemic and
result in the student receiving an “F” and failing the approved by the administrative team, regardless of
whole course. Exception: students in Basic College the student’s academic status in the course at the
Math course must receive an 80% or higher in both time of the withdrawal. Courses, which are marked
testing and non-testing scores to successfully pass with an “EW,” are not included in calculation of the
the course. GPA or maximum time frame. This is only in effect
during COVID-19 pandemic.
Note: If a student fails a course, they have failed to
progress and must now meet the policies and Repeating Courses
program requirements as outlined in the Student A student may repeat a course only once to change
handbook in effect for the cohort they will be placed a failing grade to a passing grade. A student may
in. repeat up to two failed nursing courses over the
course of the program. Students must repeat
I - Incomplete Nursing Seminar concurrently when the student
Only students who experience unforeseeable repeats any failed last semester course. Any time a
emergencies and have supporting documents and student repeats a School level course, the last
are in good class standing at the end of the semester attempt is the grade that will count for progression
may qualify for receiving an “I” grade. A student and GPA. A student repeating a clinical nursing
receiving a grade of “I” needs to correct any course must repeat the theory, clinical, and
deficiencies no later than the start of the following laboratory components of the course.
semester. An incomplete grade not corrected within
the prescribed period will result in an “F” for the Students have the option of repeating a course
class, requiring the student to repeat the course. previously passed to attempt to earn a higher grade,
although both attempts appear on the student’s
W - Withdraw transcript. Placement in such courses cannot be
A student will receive a “W” if he or she withdraws guaranteed. (See SAP policy to see how repeated
by the end of the eleventh week of the session (or classes affect Standards of Satisfactory Academic
by the end of the fifth week for the half-semester Progress.)
course) regardless of the student’s academic status
in the course at the time of the withdrawal. Courses, Cause for Academic Termination
which are marked with a “W,” are not included in 1) Failure of the same course twice
calculation of the GPA. 2) Three failed courses from the following list:
Nursing courses
WF - Withdraw Fail BIO1017, BIO1018, or BIO1019
A student who has withdrawn from a course, stopped
attending or has been dropped from a course by the Cause for Disciplinary Termination
instructor after the end of the eleventh week (or fifth (See Discipline Policy.)
week for the half-semester course) will receive a
grade of “WF” in the course. This grade is equal to Clinical Grades
the “F” and is calculated for GPA. Clinical evaluations will reflect individual strengths
and needs of the students. A main consideration is
Cause for WF Grade safe nursing practice. Students must achieve a
1) Exceeding the maximum absences in a course. grade of “Satisfactory” in order to pass the course.
2) Two consecutive weeks of absences without
notification. Carelessness, unsafe practice, and unprofessional
3) Any withdraw after week 11, or week 5 in the behavior may constitute a grade of “Unsatisfactory”
half-semester course. at any time during the clinical rotation resulting in
4) Faculty withdrew a student due to inability to the failure of the course.
pass the course mathematically.
If a student receives a WF for a course, it will be Standards of Satisfactory Academic
considered the same as failing a course and may Progress (SAP)
prevent a student from proceeding in the program if Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is defined as
the WF places the student in the below situations. the successful progression through an academic
The student should contact the Financial Aid Office program. Every student must maintain satisfactory
for clarification of financial aid status. academic progress in order to remain enrolled at the
school and to remain eligible to receive federal
8|Pagefinancial aid. For federal financial aid eligibility Students are expected to complete their program
purposes, satisfactory academic progress will be within 150 percent of the published length of the
evaluated at the end of each semester. Payment program (or 1.5 times the number of credits in their
periods for credit hour diploma programs are based program). Pace calculations help assure that
on successful completion of both credit units and students will complete their programs within the
weeks of instruction. These standards of satisfactory maximum time frame.
academic progress apply to all students, not just
those receiving financial aid. Program Maximum Federal Aid
Credits
All students are expected to meet the minimum Practical Nursing 59.11=(39.41x1.5)
standards of SAP required for the program of study. (PN)
SAP is measured in two ways: Practical Nursing Will be based on number of
(PN) when credits taken but no more
1. Qualitative- Cumulative Grade Point developmental than
Average (CGPA) 69.31=(46.21x1.5)
courses taken*
Students must meet minimum CGPA requirements at
specific points throughout the program. Only those Note: Developmental or Remedial Coursework are
credits required in the student’s program of study non- credit courses. Financial aid credits for these
are used in the CGPA calculation. courses are assigned for Financial Aid Purposes
based on the conversion formula for the
2. Quantitative - Rate of Progress (Pace) determination of enrollment status as well as
A student must maintain the minimum Pace successful course completion for Pace and MTF.
requirements at specific points throughout the (These credits will not be displayed on the student
program. The rate of progress percentage is transcript.)
calculated by dividing the credits earned by the
credits attempted. *Since students take it as part of the enrolled
program, the developmental course will increase the
For a student to be considered to be making maximum timeframe for the attempted credits
academic progress, both SAP standards will be allowed. Developmental or remedial coursework are
reviewed at the end of each semester, and the counted as attempted and earned for PACE and
student must be progressing in accordance with the Maximum Timeframe.
table below.
SAP - Readmitted Students
Credits Rate of CGPA Previous credit hours which count toward the
Attempted Progress (Qualitative) student’s current diploma program will be included
(Pace) in credit hours attempted, credit hours earned, GPA,
0-20 66.67% 1.25 and maximum timeframe.
21-35.5 66.67% 2.0
36+ 66.67% 2.0 SAP - Transfer Students
Transferred credit hours which count toward the
student’s current diploma program will be included
Effect of Repeated Courses on SAP in credit hours attempted, credit hours earned, and
Repeated courses will be added to total credits maximum timeframe.
attempted and credits completed, however, the
initial grade once a repeated class has been passed Warning and Probation Periods
will not be included in the GPA calculation. The new Every student will have their CGPA and Pace
grade will replace the initial grade in the GPA calculated after each semester. While in SAP
calculation at the next SAP evaluation point. Warning the student is considered to be making
Academic Progress and will remain eligible to receive
Effect of Transfer Credit on SAP federal financial aid. While in SAP Probation (with an
Transfer credit awarded by the college has no effect approved appeal and academic plan) the student will
on CGPA calculations for SAP but does affect the Pace remain eligible to receive federal financial aid.
calculation because transfer credits will be treated as Students not making Satisfactory Academic Progress
both attempted and completed credits. Transfer are required to participate in any advising and
Credits are also included in the maximum timeframe tutoring that are considered to be necessary by the
calculation. college. Failure to participate may result in Dismissal
regardless of CGPA or Pace.
Maximum Time Frame Students will be dismissed at the end of any
semester in which it has been determined that it is
9|Pagemathematically impossible for the student to meet satisfactory progress requirements are met, a
the minimum requirements. student will be moved to SAP Met. If not, the student
will be allowed the Extended Enrollment period
SAP Warning unless the conditions of an academic plan were
Students, who fail to meet the Minimum Academic successfully met.
Achievement (minimum CGPA), Successful Course
Completion standards, and/or maximum timeframe Students will be notified in writing (using internal
as stated above and were not already in a warning communication software and by mail) of a Probation
status, will be placed on Financial Aid Warning for Status of Federal Financial Aid.
one payment period. This warning period allows the
student to continue to receive financial aid for one Extended Enrollment Period
semester. Students will be notified in writing of a A student who has been placed on Financial Aid
Warning Status of Federal Financial Aid. All students Suspension is in an extended enrollment status and
placed on Warning will be counseled by a school is not eligible for additional financial aid and is
official. Students will receive a new plan of study responsible for making financial arrangements with
and documentation will be placed in the student file. the institution for tuition and fees incurred during the
Students will be given remedial tutoring if requested. extended enrollment period. Students attending in
If the student meets or exceeds the standards the an extended enrollment period will be charged tuition
following semester, the student will be moved to SAP and fees consistent with stated costs. The credits
Met. Students on SAP Warning who fail to meet the attempted and earned in this period will count
standards outlined above in the next semester are toward student evaluation for attempted and
ineligible for financial aid and will be moved to earned/completed credits (PACE/Maximum
financial aid suspension. Timeframe).
Financial Aid Suspension During the extended enrollment period, students
If a student fails to achieve Minimum Academic must seek to correct academic deficiencies by taking
Achievement (minimum GPA), Successful Course remedial courses, retaking courses they have failed
Completion standards, and/or maximum timeframe or practicing previously learned skills in order to
while on Financial Aid Warning status, the student reestablish satisfactory progress. However, in no
will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension for the case can a student exceed 150 % of the standard
following semester. These students will not be time frame either as a regular student or in an
eligible for any financial aid unless the student files extended enrollment status and receive the original
an acceptable request to appeal the loss of financial credential for which he or she is enrolled. Students
aid eligibility resulting in SAP Probation (see Appeal exceeding the maximum time frame may receive a
Process below), the only other way a student may certificate of completion.
regain eligibility is by completing classes at their own
expense and achieving the minimum SAP Reinstatement of Financial Aid Eligibility
requirements. To regain financial aid eligibility, a student must
successfully meet all requirements for satisfactory
SAP - Appeal Process progress. At the completion of the extended
Any student who has been placed on SAP Probation enrollment period, the Financial Aid officer will
or SAP Dismissal may appeal if special or mitigating evaluate student performance in the following areas:
circumstances exist, including the death of a relative, ability to complete a program within a maximum
illness, or injury, or other special circumstances. All time frame; completion of at least 67% of the
appeals must be submitted on the SAP appeals form. attempted cumulative hours as calculated and
All appeals must be accompanied by supporting achievement of the cumulative GPA as required by
documentation that explains the circumstances the School. Then a student’s award package will be
which affected their academic performance, and how generated based on funds available at that time. The
the circumstance has been resolved so it will not financial aid will not be given to students
have any future effect on the student’s Academic retroactively.
Progress. The decision of the college is final and may
not be further appealed. Appeal of Suspension
Students may appeal Financial Aid Suspension based
Financial Aid Probation on extenuating circumstances. The Satisfactory
This status is assigned to students who were placed Progress Appeal Form, a letter from the student, and
on Financial Aid Suspension, have successfully supporting documentation must be submitted for
appealed it and have had their eligibility reinstated. consideration. The Satisfactory Progress Appeal
During the probationary period, students are given Form is available in the Financial Aid Office. Not all
one semester to satisfactorily raise their cumulative appeals are approved, and deadlines do apply. The
GPA and/or cumulative earned credits, as needed. If
10 | P a g eAppeals Committee will review appeals on an Involuntary call to Official military orders
individual basis. military service
Jury duty/court Court documents
If the appeal is approved, the student will be placed appearance
on Financial Aid Probation and may also have to meet
the requirements of the academic plan developed by
the school to qualify for further Title IV, HEA program
Academic Information
funds. The financial aid appeal deadline is at the end
of the semester in which the student is placed on
suspension. The appeal committee will then review Academic Definitions
the appeal documentation and contact the student
via email with the final decision. Semester Credit Hour Definition
Coursework is measured in terms of semester credit
Mitigating Circumstances hours. 1 semester credit hour equals one of the
Mitigating circumstances are considered unforeseen following:
• 15 contact hours of lecture
situations or events beyond the student’s control
• 30 contact hours of labs/seminars
which directly and negatively affect academic • 45 contact hours of clinical time
performance. For SAP appeals, students are
required to provide supporting documentation for Federal Clock Hour/Credit Hour Conversion
mitigating circumstances. The appeal must also Financial Aid Credit for ATS courses is calculated as
explain how the circumstances have been resolved follows: 37.5 clock hours = 1 semester credit hour.
so that these circumstances will not affect future Recognized outside hours includes in clock hours for
performance. calculating the financial aid credits.
Below is a list of possible circumstances and the The Practical Nursing program consists of 39.41
suggested documentation needed to substantiate financial aid credits.
the mitigating circumstance. Please note, the
following list is not exhaustive. If a student is Students who attempted 12 financial aid credit hours
providing circumstances and documentation not per semester will be qualified as full-time students;
mentioned below, the appeal will be considered just other students with fewer hours will be determined
the same. Additionally, providing a mitigating as part-time.
circumstance with supporting documentation from
the list below does not guarantee an approval. All Recognized Outside Clock Hours
appeals are reviewed on a case-by-case basis for Outside preparation is in addition to regular
legitimacy and merit. classroom activities and is required to complete the
course. The type of outside preparation will vary by
Acceptable documentation will be on official course and may take the form of homework
letterhead and obtained through an objective third assignments, projects, reading, and required
party. Objective third parties include, but are not research. The amount of time spent for outside
limited to: counselors, doctors, lawyers, social preparation will vary according to individual student
workers, religious leaders, state/government abilities and complexity of the assignments.
agencies, etc. Students are responsible for reading all study
materials issued by their instructors and must turn
in homework assignments at the designated time.
Possible Circumstances Suggested Students can responsibly expect to spend 7.5 hours
Documentation of outside preparation for every semester credit of
Death in the family Death certificate, lecture and lab scheduled in a course. Outside
obituary preparation hours for each course can be found on
Divorce or separation Court documents, the respective course syllabi.
lawyer statement
Domestic violence Court documents, Course Numbering Definitions
restraining orders, Courses are numbered according to the following
police records scheme:
Crime victim Legal documentation, • Courses starting with “0” are developmental,
police records remedial, or supporting courses. These are not
Physical and/or mental Documentation from published on the student transcript and does not
illness medical professional have credits assigned to them.
Imposed employment Statement from • 1001-1999 are diploma level courses. Roman
changes employer numerals (I, II, etc.) after course titles indicate
segments of a multi-course sequence.
11 | P a g ecounted as present for that date. An orientation
Class Times course is available to help students improve their
All theory classes are scheduled as follows: computer and Internet skills.
Day classes 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday -
Friday Personal desktop or laptop computer with internet
Evening classes 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Monday access is required for students in online programs.
- Friday See Minimum Computer System Requirements
Weekend classes 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. policy.
Saturday (if classes scheduled)
Add/Drop Period
Clinical hours may vary depending on the course The School permits students to add or drop a course
and availability of clinical sites and may be at any during the first two weeks of a semester without
time from 6:30 am – 12:00 (Midnight) including penalty. Official adjustments can be made during the
weekends. first two weeks of the semester only.
Sequence of Courses 1) During the first week of classes, a student can add a
The nursing and science courses are sequential, and course without instructor approval.
2) During the second week of classes, the instructor
successful completion is a prerequisite for
must approve in writing granting permission for the student
progressing to the next level. to join the class late. If the instructor does not grant
permission for the student to join the class late in the
Progression second week, then the student will have to wait until the
From Developmental Coursework to the following term.
Nursing Coursework
Students who are required to take developmental Dropping Co-Requisite Courses: If a student drops a
courses based on their placement entrance results course that is a co-requisite to another course that
will be automatically enrolled in the appropriate the student is taking, the student will have to drop
developmental courses. the co-requisite course also.
A student who failed any developmental courses Dropping a Course: If a student drops a course, the
during the first semester may repeat each student must complete a course drop request with
developmental course once. Failure to achieve a “C” the Registrar. If a student drops courses after the
or above on the second attempt will result in the expiration of the two-week add/drop period, the
student being dismissed from the program. student is financially responsible for the tuition cost
Developmental courses cannot be taken for more of all the courses for which the student was
than one academic year (three semesters) and/or 30 registered as of the last day of the second week.
financial aid credits.
A student must consult the Financial Aid Office
For students who require developmental regarding any changes to their status.
coursework: In order to be placed in nursing classes,
students must successfully complete all Dropping All Courses: If a student needs to drop ALL
developmental coursework, achieve 1250 score on courses for which the student is registered, the
Lexile level reading and pass TEAS test with required student must complete a withdrawal for the program
benchmark. request with the Registrar. See Refund Policy.
Attendance Policy
Course Delivery Each student is expected to attend every class, lab,
Residential Delivery and clinical day for which the student is scheduled.
All courses are taken at the School or at the clinical Students must attend course, clinical and laboratory
facilities located in Illinois. sections to which they have been assigned.
ATS offers residential courses. From March of 2020, Policy on Severe Weather
under the temporary state permission, ATS offers all In the event of inclement weather, the Nursing
courses via distance education. Distance education Programs Administrator will decide whether to close
courses are delivered through ATS learning the school due to hazardous conditions.
management system, Bright Space. Students are
expected to attend their virtual classrooms through WBBM 780(780 AM or 105.9 FM) radio will have
Zoom as specified on their schedule, equivalent to information regarding the closure of the school.
the residential delivery. All attendance is monitored.
Students must complete a class assignment to be
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