Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements
STUDENTS MUST EARN A FINAL GRADE OF“ C” OR HIGHER IN DIDACTIC COURSES. Any grade less than a“ C” is a failing grade for didactic courses in the Radiation Therapy Program.
STUDENTS MUST EARN A FINAL GRADE OF“ B” OR HIGHER IN CLINICAL COURSES. Any grade less than a“ B” is a failing grade for clinical courses in the Radiation Therapy Program.
Any student who does not earn the minimum grade of " C " for any concentration course( s) may not continue in concentration courses until the course( s) has / have been successfully completed. No concentration course may be repeated until the following year and may only be repeated one time. Students repeating courses will be readmitted to concentration courses on a space-available basis only.
A student who fails two or more didactic courses in the major and / or core requisite courses( C- and / or below) will be dismissed from the program. Failure to successfully complete a repeated course with the minimum required grade will result in dismissal from the program.
Students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 to remain in the program
Students are on clinical probation until the completion of the fall semester. Probation is lifted following satisfactory clinical evaluation but may be re-imposed at any time because of unsatisfactory clinical and / or professional performance.
The following conduct is prohibited, and students will be subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal from the program, in accordance with due process: 1. Any violations of the University Code of Student Conduct 2. Violation of the University Honor code 3. Violation of the University Drug and Alcohol Use Policy 4. Violations of Clinical Affiliate Policies and Procedures 5. Violation of Radiation Therapy Program Policies( i. e., attendance, lateness, dress code, course requirements, etc.)
Students are expected to always conduct themselves in a professional manner and in accordance with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists( ARRT) Code of Ethics.
Attendance Policies: There are no excused absences from class. It is the student ' s responsibility to be prepared for class by reviewing all class notes, completing assignments( both reading and written). If absent from class( classes) the student is responsible for all missed class work and assignments.
The required amount of time to be devoted to study each week is fifteen( 15) to twenty( 20) hours or two( 2) hours of study for each hour of lecture.
Clinical Education: Students are allowed one day off per semester from clinical education for sickness or for personal reasons. Absences of two( 2) or more consecutive days for illness require a physician ' s note regarding the student ' s ability to return to clinical assignment.
Students must notify their clinical supervisor and the clinical coordinator each day of absence by the 228