Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 253
International applicants may not be able to secure all required background checks or sit for required licensure exams.
Academic Progress, Probation, and Program Dismissal: To academically progress in the Program, students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade GPA of 3.0 and earn grades of“ C” or better in every course. Students who do not meet these requirements will be placed on academic probation. Academic probation is a period of time a student has to improve their academic performance so that they can academically progress in the Program. Academic probation is assigned to a student when one or two conditions are met. First, if a student receives one or more course grades that is less than a“ C”. Second, if a student’ s overall GPA falls below a 3.0. If either or both conditions are met, the student will receive a formal letter of academic probation from the Program Director.
To be removed from academic probation due to earning one or more course grades that were less than a“ C,” the student’ s academic progression will be suspended, and the student will be required to retake the course the next time the course is offered and earn a grade of“ B” or better in the repeated course. A student will have only one opportunity to repeat a failed course one time. Failure to achieve a“ B” or better in the retaken courses will result in dismissal from the Program. If a student receives two or more courses with a course grade less than a“ C”, they will be dismissed from the program. Failure of a Fieldwork Level II permits the student one opportunity to repeat a Fieldwork Level II experience requiring a passing grade on the second attempt. Failure of two Fieldwork Level II experiences will result in dismissal from the Program. Students must complete Level II fieldwork within 24 months following completion of the didactic portion of the program to graduate. Students can withdraw from a level II fieldwork course with a grade of“ W”( withdraw) up to and including completion of 75 % of the level II fieldwork course. If a student chooses to withdraw after 75 % completion of a level II fieldwork course, a grade of F will be applied to the level II fieldwork course. Students need to discuss intent to withdraw from a level II fieldwork course with the academic fieldwork coordinator.
Students may initiate a withdrawal from a level II fieldwork course, provided they are not subject to dismissal from the fieldwork site because of failure, disciplinary action, or fieldwork site dismissal policies. Students are only able to withdraw from a level II fieldwork course once. If, after discussion with the academic fieldwork coordinator, a withdrawal from a level II fieldwork course is approved, the student must submit a completed Course Withdrawal form to the Registrar’ s Office. The Course Withdrawal form can be found in the Campbell Solution Center or the Registrar’ s Office website. Students are financially responsible for all courses from which they withdrawal.
To be removed from academic probation due to having an overall GPA < 3.0, the student will have two successive academic terms to raise their GPA to a 3.0 or greater. If a student does not earn an overall GPA of 3.0 after the probationary period, they will receive a recommendation of program dismissal.
If it is not possible for a student to raise the cumulative grade point average to 3.0 or greater due to mathematical impossibility or if the student has less than one semester remaining in the Program and there is a mathematical impossibility to raise the GPA to 3.0 or greater, the student will be dismissed or have the option to withdraw from the Program.
Internal / External Transfers: No more than six graduate credits taken at other accredited institutions prior to matriculation may be applied toward the master’ s degree. If the applicant has completed graduate-level occupational therapy coursework within the past five years, prerequisite coursework and respective syllabi will be reviewed by the faculty admissions committee to determine if the applicant has