Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
Attendance for all days of scheduled residency is mandatory . See Program Handbook for more information .
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Change of Major
Students who would like to change their major must complete a “ Change of Major / Minor ” form and submit it to the Registrar ’ s Office , with all required signatures , by the deadline published on the form . Forms can be obtained through the student ’ s advisor and are also found on the Registrar ’ s Office website . Change of Major forms are normally processed when received by the Registrar ’ s Office . Students interested in changing degree programs should consult their advisor to determine if they need to apply for admission into the new program .
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Course Changes
Course Add and Course Drop — Term Programs A student who desires to change a course or section may do so within the drop / add period of each semester / session ( See “ Academic Year ” section for deadlines ). Students should drop / add online via Colleague Self-Service or they may complete the “ Add / Drop ” form and submit it to the Campbell Solution Center or to their advisor for students in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies . Forms can be found on the Registrar ’ s Office website . No student may enter a course after the end of the drop / add period except by permission of their advisor and Dean of the School in which the course is offered , and the submission of a drop / add form . Students cannot simply stop attending a class and expect to be dropped .
Course Add and Course Drop-- Non-Term Programs
The pace of an accelerated degree program requires students to maximize opportunities to learn . Any breaks in attendance or schedule changes may change the student ’ s expected completion and graduation date and may impact financial processing of the student ’ s account . These policies are intended to encourage students to make choices that support their educational goals and to remain compliant with Title IV Federal Regulations .
Students must discuss all potential schedule changes with their Academic Advisor , the Financial Aid Office ( if applicable ), and the Bursar to ensure appropriate schedule and fund adjustments .
Adding an Online Course Students must submit their requested course ( s ) to be added using Self-Service or the student can submit a completed Course Add form to their Academic Advisor . Students submitting their course add request ( s ) online through Self-Service are responsible for registering for the course ( s ) upon Advisor approval . Submitting a course for Advisor Review does not equate to registration . The registration deadline for adding a course will be enforced . To make sure the student is prepared for the course , the student must register in Self-Service or submit a completed Course Add form or signed Individual Plan one week before the course begins .
• All email requests must come from student ’ s GMERCYU email .
• Student will not be permitted to take more than 1 course at a time unless they meet certain criteria ( see Concurrent Enrollment Policy for details ).
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