Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Graduate Academic Catalog
calendar days of the notice from the Dean regarding the initial appeal . The Provost and VPAA will then uphold or overturn the report of violation . If the finding is upheld , the records will be retained . If the report is overturned , all records regarding the incident will be removed from the student ’ s records . Written notice of the outcome of the appeal is to be sent to the Dean , Assistant Dean of the school offering the course , the student and the faculty member originating the report of violation of the Academic Integrity Policy within ten ( 10 ) days of receiving the appeal .
The decision of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is final and may not be appealed .
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 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 .
Individual graduate schools and programs may have additional or more specific requirements . Students should consult the appropriate section of the Graduate Catalog or the Graduate Guide for more information about their program .
Academic Progress
Once enrolled , students are expected be enrolled continuously thereafter until degree completion . To remain in academic good standing , graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for all work completed at Gwynedd Mercy University . A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required in order to graduate . Information on warning , probation and dismissal policies is specified in the academic program sections of the catalog .
Time to Completion
The maximum time allotted for completion for each graduate program is specified in the academic program sections of the catalog . In extraordinary circumstances , students may petition the Dean or Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs , or a designate , in writing for an extension .
Attendance
Term Programs : Regular class attendance is necessary for attainment of satisfactory performance in University work and is the responsibility of each student . Requirements for class attendance within any course are at the discretion of the faculty member responsible for the course . Attendance is always required on the first day of each course .
Non-Term Programs : 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
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