Pre-Licensure BSN Relaunch Program
UT Tyler School of Nursing
Pre-Licensure BSN Relaunch Program
The UT Tyler School of Nursing (SON) Relaunch Program provides an opportunity for students to reenter the SON undergraduate Pre-Licensure BSN track and continue their nursing education. Students may be eligible to apply to the program if they were dismissed for non-compliance with the SON 4.9 Progression and Retention Policy.
The program is designed to support students in achieving academic success through proactive engagement, accountability, and consistent mentoring. Students who are readmitted through the Relaunch Program must adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Relaunch Program Agreement.
Additional information about the Relaunch Program and application requirements are outlined in the admission requirements below.
Relaunch Program Admission Requirements:
Students must meet the following criteria to apply for the Relaunch Program:
Students applying to the Relaunch Program must have been enrolled in BSN clinical
level courses in the Pre-Licensure BSN track within the previous 12 months, from the
start of semester the student is applying to return.
Students applying to the Relaunch Program must not have been previously dismissed from the Pre-Licensure BSN track due to a clinical failure or due to any safety, professionalism, or integrity violation (academic or clinical). Students must not have been approved for an exception to the SON 4.9 Progression and Retention Policy; and must not have previously been readmitted to the Pre-Licensure BSN track through the Relaunch Program.
Students applying to the Relaunch Program must complete and submit the Performance Improvement Plan form, Relaunch Agreement form, and signed degree audit with their application.
Students applying to the Relaunch Program must have a Texas Board of Nursing Criminal Background Check (outcome blue care or NCLEX-RN eligibility letter) issued within the previous 12 months, from the start of the semester the student is applying to return.
Students applying to the Relaunch Program must have all DISA CastleBranch requirements renewed and up-to-date with no requirements “overdue” or “rejected”.
Relaunch Program Enrollment & Progression Requirements
Students accepted to the Relaunch Program must maintain the following criteria to enroll and progress in the program:
Students who are readmitted into the Relaunch Program must complete a new drug test. The drug test results must be available in DISA CastleBranch by the deadline provided, before the first day of the readmission semester. A drug testing package code will be provided upon readmission.
Students who are readmitted into the Relaunch Program must maintain consecutive enrollment in the nursing program at UT Tyler each semester (fall, spring, and summer semesters) with no breaks in enrollment. Failure to enroll consecutively may result in dismissal from the program.
Students who are readmitted into the Relaunch Program must successfully pass each remaining nursing course throughout enrollment in the program. If a student is unsuccessful (receives a final grade of “D” or “F”), receives a clinical failure, voluntarily withdraws (W), or applies for and receives a university awarded “medical withdrawal” (Q), they are no longer eligible to continue and will be dismissed from the program.
Students who are readmitted into the Relaunch Program must not incur any safety, professionalism, or integrity violations (academic or clinical) at any time during enrollment. Any safety, professionalism, or integrity violations (academic or clinical) may lead to immediate dismissal from the program.
Relaunch Program Student Expectations
Students who are readmitted in the Relaunch Program must comply with the following student expectations:
Faculty Mentor Meetings
Students who are readmitted in the Relaunch Program must meet with a faculty mentor:
- Initial Meeting
Students must schedule an initial meeting with their assigned faculty mentor prior to their first exam of the semester. - Ongoing Meetings
Students are required to meet with their mentor at least once per month. More frequent meetings may be recommended based on academic performance or at the mentor’s discretion. - Meeting Preparation
Students must come prepared to each mentor meeting with the following:- Record of exam grades for all current semester courses
- Study calendar or study plan outlining their academic commitments and strategies
- Written list of their Top Three Priorities for the month (can include academic, personal, or professional goals)
Faculty Communication
- Start-of-Semester Email Requirement
All Relaunch students must send an introductory email to all current semester faculty members and their assigned mentor within the first week of the semester. The email should include:- A brief self-introduction
- A statement of commitment to academic improvement
- Mention of participation in the Relaunch Program
- Contact information and availability for communication
- Email Template
Students should refer to the provided “Start-of-Semester Email Template” for guidance on content and formatting.
Accountability and Success
- Students are responsible for tracking their academic performance and taking initiative in seeking help when needed.
- Adherence to these expectations is critical for continued participation in the Relaunch Program and for achieving personal and academic success.
Relaunch Program Application & Forms
The Relaunch Program is a selective process. Applying for the Relaunch Program does not guarantee readmission to the Pre-Licensure BSN track. Placement is based on seat availability at the Tyler Campus.
Applications deadlines for each semester are outlined below:
- Fall Start: July 15
- Spring Start: November 15
- Summer Start: March 15
The following items must be completed and submitted with the Relaunch Program application:
- Updated Degree Audit signed by your academic advisor. Contact your Academic Advisor for an updated degree audit.
- Relaunch Program Agreement Form – completed/signed.
- Relaunch Program Personal Improvement Plan – completed/signed.
A decision on your application cannot be made until final grades are posted at the end of the current semester.