Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
determined by Gwynedd Mercy University. After review of the score, appropriate signatures secured through the Dean and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and payment through Student Billing, the credit is posted on the permanent record. Payment and posting must be one semester prior to graduation.
Challenge Examination: Departmental challenge examinations may be given in the event that an approved examination is not available. The examination may include written, oral, laboratory tests or a combination of these; it will be significantly comprehensive to establish that the student possesses essentially the equivalent knowledge and skills as that of a student who successfully completed the course. After approval to take the challenge is granted, completing the exam successfully and payment is made, the credit is posted on the transcript. Payment and posting must be one semester prior to graduation.
Prior Learning Assessment: This is a formal process and procedure for the granting of credit for life experience. Students may apply for prior learning credits at any time prior to their last semester before graduation; however, students must have earned at least 30 credits at Gwynedd Mercy University before credits will be applied to the transcript. No credit for life experience can be applied to courses required as part of the Social Work Degree( BSW) program. There is a non-refundable per-credit application fee.
Application for prior learning includes the submission of a detailed portfolio that demonstrates the college-level learning. The learning experience demonstrated and verified through prior learning assessment( PLA) must have the academic equivalence of college-level learning. Developmental, remedial, or self-help courses are not comparable to college-level courses. Portfolios are evaluated by trained faculty assessors, who determine the number of credits awarded. Decisions concerning credit awarded will be communicated to the student by the dean of the program in which the credit request is housed. Consult the PLA Student Handbook available through the Office of Academic Affairs for further information. For information on preparing a prior learning assessment portfolio for nursing, see below.
Nursing Portfolio: The College of Nursing offers qualified registered nurses the opportunity to record professional knowledge and competence that reflects content included in a selected bachelor’ s nursing course. A student must meet with the appropriate nursing faculty member to discuss eligibility and the procedure and to complete the approval form for the portfolio process. Portfolios are submitted prior to the semester in which the selected course is regularly scheduled. A total of 12 credits towards BSN nursing credits may be earned through this method. Following completion of requirements, payment and thirty( 30) credits earned at the University, portfolio credit will be recorded. Contact the College of Nursing for further details.
Minor Program
Students interested in earning a minor should consult the specific section of the catalog that pertains to that subject. Students must check with the appropriate Dean and complete a“ Change of Major / Minor” form, which is submitted to the Registrar’ s Office. Forms can be obtained on the Registrar’ s Office website.
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