Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
Academic Criteria for Admission, Progression and Retention Program Admissions Requirements and Procedures: Same as University
Transfers, Internal: Students interested in changing their major to the BS Computer Science program may do so at any time but must have earned a GPA of 2.5 or higher prior to being accepted into the program. Internal transfers will meet with the program director to discuss their interest, the requirements of the program, and the transfer of credits from their previous major.
Transfers, External: Any student who has been enrolled in a regionally accredited post-secondary school of higher education and accepted into Gwynedd Mercy University as a transfer student may apply for admission into the Computer Science program. Course credits from another accredited institution will be accepted if they correspond to the courses offered at Gwynedd Mercy University and if the course grades are C or higher( C- is not an acceptable grade for transfer). The Program Director will review all transcripts and course descriptions from the sending university to determine course equivalency.
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements: A grade of“ C” or higher is required in each major course in the Computer Science program. A student may achieve less than a“ C” grade in only two major courses and their prerequisites, and they may repeat these courses only once. If a student, regardless of cumulative grade point average, achieves less than a“ C” grade on the third major course, or fails to bring all grades up to a“ C” with one repeat, the student may be dismissed from the program.
Attendance: Class attendance and participation are integral parts of the collaborative learning environment. Students with frequent unexcused absences typically do not do very well and often times must repeat the course.
Academic Progress, Probation, and Program Dismissal: Students select one of three professional options: Cybersecurity / Computer Forensics, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, or Web Design / Multimedia and must earn a grade of“ C” or better in CIS 104, 110, 114, 116, 203, 204, 215, 230, 301, 304, 318, 321, 330, 410, * CIS 420, CIS 4000(* not required for cybersecurity and computer forensics options). Additionally, the Cybersecurity and Computer Forensic and Web Design and Multimedia options require MTH 231, 234, and 261. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning also requires MTH 235 and MTH 245. I Students with < 2.0 GPA maybe dismissed from the program.
Course Withdrawal: Students who desire to withdraw from one or more courses may do so within the withdrawal period by submitting a Course Withdrawal form to the Registrar’ s Office. The Course Withdrawal form can be found on the Registrar’ s Office website. The course withdrawal deadline for each term is published in the Academic Calendar and on the Registrar’ s website. Students who request a course withdrawal after the withdrawal deadline must receive approval from their College Dean. Students are financially responsible for all courses from which they withdraw.
Non-Academic Criteria for Admission, Progression and Retention
Professional Disposition and Conduct: Students are responsible for exhibiting conduct that is appropriate to their professional training and education. Gwynedd Mercy University is committed to maintaining a positive learning, working, and living environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is the student’ s responsibility to familiarize themselves with the
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