Student Services at Unitek College of Nursing

Career support, employer access, and guidance that stays with you after graduation.

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Your partners in Student Success at Unitek College of Nursing

Student Services at Unitek College of Nursing provides holistic, proactive, and personalized support designed to help students persist, succeed, and graduate, academically, personally, and professionally. From enrollment to graduation and into the workforce, our team partners with students to help them overcome challenges and achieve meaningful outcomes. At Unitek College of Nursing, student success is intentional. Academic progress, personal well-being, and career readiness are aligned to support students throughout their educational journey and beyond.

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A long-standing commitment to preparing students for lasting healthcare careers through focused, hands-on education.
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Unitek College of Nursing’s growing network of graduates benefits from career guidance.
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Convenient locations in CA and NV offering immersive, career-ready training.

What sets student services apart

Our support goes beyond traditional advising to address the full student experience. By focusing on academic persistence and personal wellness, we help students stay engaged and motivated.

We don’t wait for challenges to surface. Through early outreach and targeted support, our team helps identify and assist students before obstacles interfere with success.

Students at Unitek College are supported by a dedicated team that listens, responds, and helps them navigate academic or personal barriers with care and respect.

Academics, wellness, and career readiness work together to support students from enrollment through graduation and into their next career step.

Consistent support designed to keep you progressing with confidence

A Student Persistence Specialist (SPS) is a dedicated member of the Unitek College Student Services team who supports students throughout their academic journey. By actively monitoring performance and engagement, Student Persistence Specialists help identify potential challenges early, establish strong relationships, and connect students with the right support to maintain progress and successfully complete their program.

Student Persistence Specialists

  • Ongoing individual outreach: Regular communication through calls, texts, Microsoft Teams, and in-person meetings ensures students feel supported and informed.
  • Active progress monitoring: Attendance, grades, and engagement are reviewed daily to help address concerns before they become barriers.
  • Connection to academic support services: Students are referred to tutoring, writing labs, NCLEX prep, and additional academic resources as needed.
  • Support navigating academic processes: Student Persistence Specialists assist with understanding policies, technology access, scheduling needs, and academic procedures.
  • Motivation and accountability: Through consistent follow-up and coaching, SPSs help students stay focused and committed to their goals.
  • Responsive and student-focused: Student Persistence Specialists provide timely, personalized support tailored to each student’s situation.
  • Comprehensive assistance: Support includes academic guidance and help navigating personal challenges that impact success.
  • Follow-through that matters: Progress is monitored and revisited to ensure issues are resolved and students remain on track.
  • A trusted support connection: Students have a dependable point of contact throughout their program.
  • Early connection: Support begins in week two of the program and continues through completion.
  • Close coordination with faculty: Student Persistence Specialists work alongside instructors and academic leaders, including during clinical phases.
  • Career transition support: Near graduation, SPSs help students connect with Career Services to support their next step.
  • Coursework and attendance challenges: Guidance for students struggling to keep pace with program requirements.
  • Technology and communication: Help navigating Canvas and maintaining clear communication with instructors.
  • Planning and organization: Support with managing time, responsibilities, and program demands.
  • 15,500+ students supported since July across 19 campuses
  • 56% of active students have engaged with a Student Persistence Specialist
  • Stronger engagement and retention supported by proactive, relationship-based outreach

Wellness Coaches

Wellness-focused support that helps you keep moving forward

Wellness Coaches at Unitek College are champions of student wellness, persistence, and resilience. They support the whole student by helping address personal, emotional, and life challenges that can affect academic success. Through confidential conversations and resource coordination, Wellness Coaches provide practical guidance and connections that help students manage challenges while staying focused on completion.

How Wellness Coaches support you

  • Personalized wellness coaching: Support for stress, motivation, time management, test anxiety, and self-care routines.
  • Connections to vital resources: Referrals for housing, childcare, transportation, food support, and mental health services.
  • Tools and workshops: Practical guides and sessions focused on stress management and healthy habits.
  • Ongoing follow-up: Continued check-ins to ensure students are supported and resources are effective.

What makes wellness support different at Unitek College

  • Whole-student care: Wellness Coaches address emotional and life challenges alongside academic demands.
  • Collaborative support model: Wellness Coaches work closely with Student Persistence Specialists and campus teams.
  • Accessible and practical: Support is approachable, actionable, and rooted in real-life needs.

When Wellness Coaches get involved

  • Support throughout the program: Including during clinical and hands-on learning experiences.
  • Flexible referral options: Students may self-refer or be referred by staff with consent.
  • Convenient one-on-one sessions: Offered via phone or Microsoft Teams, with proactive outreach when needed.

Common reasons students connect with Wellness Coaches

  • Balancing life and school: Managing stress related to finances, childcare, transportation, or workload.
  • Emotional challenges: Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or unmotivated.
  • Confidential support: A neutral space to talk openly and problem-solve.

Program engagement

  • Typically, there is a 25–40% participation in established programs, with growth driven by proactive student referrals and campus awareness.

Registrar and Transcripts

Academic records managed with care, accuracy, and consistency

The Registrar’s Office at Unitek College serves as the foundation for academic recordkeeping and student documentation. Through close collaboration with admissions, academics, and student services, the Registrar ensures that records, registration, transcripts, and graduation materials are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting a seamless student experience from start to finish.

How the Registrar’s Office supports you

  • Student records management: The Registrar maintains and updates academic records, including grades, enrollment status, name changes, graduation dates, and system accuracy.
  • Transfer credit processing: Incoming transcripts are reviewed for transfer credit, additional documentation is requested when necessary, and finalized credits are communicated to students and Admissions.
  • Registration and scheduling services: The Registrar coordinates student class scheduling, registration updates, rescheduling, and cancellations, working with other departments to ensure enrollment records are accurate.
  • Graduation and post-graduation support: Diplomas are ordered and distributed (typically within 4–6 weeks post-graduation), transcript requests are processed, and education verifications are completed.
  • Student communication and coordination: The Registrar sends academic notifications related to probation or appeals, responds to transcript and diploma inquiries, and supports re-entry students alongside campus teams.

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