Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
work completed at Gwynedd Mercy University . A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required in order to graduate .
Time to Completion : The maximum time allotted for completion of all graduate degree programs is six years . In extraordinary circumstances , students may petition the Dean or Vice President for Academic Affairs , or a designate , in writing for an extension . Ordinarily , students should complete a minimum of six credits each year from the time of initial enrollment .
Academic Probation and Dismissal : Graduate students whose cumulative grade point average drops below 3.0 are considered to be on academic probation and will receive a warning from the Dean . Any student earning below the minimum grade point average for two semesters or earning three “ C ’ s ” ( 2.0 ) will be dismissed from the program . Students who receive any grade below a “ C ” (< 2.0 ) will be dismissed from the program .
Attendance Policies : Online students are present for the week if they post to a discussion forum or submit any assignments or other deliverables during the instructional week ( Monday- Sunday ). Failure to actively engage in the course by posting to discussion forums or submitting assignments will result in an official absence .
If a student is absent and has not submitted coursework for any 2 consecutive class session weeks , then the student will be administratively withdrawn for the student ’ s current course and earn a grade of “ WA ”. Additionally , the student will be dropped from future courses and admiratively withdrawn from the program unless attending a concurrent course .
Course withdrawal policies : Withdrawing from an Online Course at The School of Business and Education : 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 Monday of the third week of a session , prior to 6pm EST , is the deadline for withdrawing from an online course . ; If request is submitted after the policy deadline , withdrawal request will be denied . The student will be informed via GMERCYU email and a final grade for the course will be submitted by instructor . ; All email requests must come from the student ’ s GMERCYU email
Time to Completion : The maximum time allotted for completion of all graduate degree programs is six years . In extraordinary circumstances , students may petition the Dean or Vice President for Academic Affairs , or a designate , in writing for an extension . Ordinarily , students should complete a minimum of six credits each year from the time of initial enrollment .
Experiential Learning / Practicum Experience : Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from off campus experiential practicum learning opportunities
Non-Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention
Professional Disposition and Conduct : A Professional Disposition Statement is required to be submitted along with the Application for Practicum prior to enrolling in the Practicum
Minimum Technology Requirements for Students Computer Requirements
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