Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
Academic Criteria for Admission, Progression and Retention
Program Admissions Requirements and Procedures: Qualified applicants are recommended to have completed high school or college chemistry and / or physics and are required to have satisfied the University’ s English and mathematics placement test requirement. All applicants complete an online application, https:// www. gmercyu. edu / undergraduate-application, submit official high school transcripts, and college transcripts if applicable, and submit a letter of recommendation demonstrating academic ability to be successful in a rigorous academic program and possession of strong moral character. Applicants must have achieved a grade point average( GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 quality scale for entry into the program and an official transcript from each college attended must be submitted.
Internal / External Transfers: Admissions requirements and procedures for internal transfers are as noted above. In addition, the student must submit letters of recommendation from the student’ s advisor and a former teacher reflecting their ability to be successful and must have a minimum GPA of a 2.5 or higher in the natural sciences. External transfers must satisfy the same requirements as noted above and will have transcripts evaluated by Gwynedd Mercy University’ s Registrar’ s Office to ensure they are comparable and meet accepted academic standards(“ C“ or better). Internal and external transfers will be accepted on a space available basis only.
Progression Requirements A minimum grade of“ C” must be maintained for all major concentrations, Exploring the Natural World, Mathematics & Technology( a“ C-“ is not acceptable). The minimum major GPA is 2.0 and minimum cumulative GPA is 2.5.
The specific courses and required sequence are shown on the Exercise Science curriculum sheet. Specific questions about course transfer and sequencing are referred to the Program Coordinator. For Curriculum Sequence, see Program Handbook
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: As previously noted, students must achieve a“ C” or better( C- or below is not acceptable) in all science, mathematics, and exercise science courses( see Grading Scale above).
Additionally, students must follow the course sequence and cannot progress to any upper-level course without satisfactory completion of prerequisite courses. Advanced standing through credit transfer is possible and handled individually.
Attendance Policies: Attendance in all exercise science courses( didactic and / or laboratory) is mandatory. Excused absences are at the discretion of the faculty and specific attendance requirements will be provided in each of the course syllabi. Documentation of absences may be required.
Academic Progress,( Probation), and Program Dismissal: Students must follow the general policies and procedures of the university regarding academic progress, probation, and dismissal. A student who fails a course in the major will be required to repeat that course and any other subsequent respiratory care course but only once( see Academic Standards / Grade Requirements above for more detail). If a student fails a course for the first time within the major, the student is required to withdraw from all exercise science courses until he / she can repeat the course the next time the“ failed” course is offered, provided
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