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Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )

AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog

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Second Degree Program

A student who has earned a master ’ s degree from a regionally accredited university or college may apply for a second master ’ s degree at Gwynedd Mercy University . After application to the University is completed , a review of transcripts will be conducted by the Dean of the school to which the student is applying . Once acceptance towards program has occurred , a curriculum will be tailored to the educational goals of the student . Upon acceptance into the graduate program , all graduate credits must be earned at Gwynedd Mercy University . Students who have completed one master ’ s degree at Gwynedd Mercy University may apply a maximum of six credits from the first master ’ s degree to the second . A review of coursework will be conducted to determine applicability of credits to a second master ’ s . A minimum of 50 percent of the Gwynedd Mercy courses will be required for the University to sponsor a student for certification .

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Withdrawal Policies

Withdrawal from a Course – Term Program Students who desire to withdraw from one or more courses may do so within the course withdrawal period . Students who do not officially withdraw from a course will earn the appropriate grade based on the quality of their academic performance during the course and the grading policies within the course syllabus .

Any student who seeks to withdraw from courses within the course withdraw period must submit a completed Course Withdrawal form to the Registrar ’ s Office . The Course Withdrawal form can be found in the Campbell Solution Center or on the Registrar ’ s Office website . The deadline for course withdrawal is published each semester / session in the Academic Calendar ( see “ Academic Year ”) and may be obtained through the Registrar ’ s Office , on the Registrar ’ s website or in the Office of Academic Affairs . Students who request a course withdrawal after the end of the withdrawal period must submit the Course Withdrawal form in addition to the appropriate documentation that supports their request to the School Dean for approval . Students are financially responsible for all courses from which they withdraw .

Withdrawal from a Course in an Accelerated or Non-Term Program

• Students must submit a Course Withdrawal form to their Academic Advisor in order to initiate the withdrawal process .

• The student will receive a “ W ” grade and charges will be placed according to the Bursar ’ s Office Refund Policy .

• The deadline to withdraw from an online course varies depending on the length of the course . Please refer to the table below for Course Withdrawal deadlines :

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