Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : The minimum major and cumulative GPA of 3.0 , ( B ) average is required to remain in good standing . One grade of C + is permitted but a 3.0 grade point average must be maintained throughout the program . Students may retake a maximum of 2 courses in which they earned a C or C +. Students may retake an individual course only one time . Students may not earn any grade below a C and remain in the program
Attendance Policies : The pace of an accelerated degree program requires students to maximize opportunities to learn . The classes and out-of-class learning activities provide the primary context for instruction as well as learning . The School Business and Education believes that in order to learn from faculty instruction and from one another , students must participate in all learning opportunities and be present at all classes and submit all out-of-class weekly assessable learning activities . Missing a class or failure to submit a weekly assessable learning activity cannot be “ made up .” The policy is intended to encourage students to make choices that support their educational goals .
Online students are considered present for the week if they post to a discussion forum or submit any assignment or other deliverable 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 .
Academic Progress , ( Probation ), and Program Dismissal : Graduate students whose cumulative grade point average drops below 3.0 are considered to be on academic probation and will receive notice 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 . Students may repeat a course once and failure to pass a repeated course is grounds for dismissal .
Each student must maintain a minimum of 3.0 grade point average to remain in the program . Students who receive their first “ C ” grade ( 2.0 ) will be placed on academic probation and will receive a warning from the Dean . A student will be permitted to have two “ C ” grades but must still maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average . Any student earning three “ C ’ s ” will be dismissed from the program . Any grade that is below a “ C ” ( 2.0 ) will result in dismissal from the program . Once enrolled , it is expected that the student will be enrolled continuously .
A graduate student whose cumulative grade point average falls below this required minimum will be placed on academic probation for the next three sessions and / or one semester . By the conclusion of the probationary period , a student is expected to have achieved the minimum acceptable cumulative grade point average . Failure to do so will result in dismissal . Notification of academic probation will be made through the Dean . Graduate students may not be placed on academic probation a second time . Such students will be subject to dismissal .
Course withdrawal policy : 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 . 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 .
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