Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2023-2024 Graduate Academic Catalog
2nd Sunday at 11:59pm EST ) if they no longer wish to be enrolled in their program . Concurrent Enrollment Policy for Non-Term Programs
Because of the intensive nature of the University ’ s accelerated courses , concurrent enrollment in courses at the University or another institution while enrolled in accelerated courses at GMercyU is highly discouraged . However , under certain circumstances and on a case-by-case basis , students may request approval to concurrently enroll in a second course . Graduate students are not permitted to enroll concurrently in more than two courses . Concurrent or overlapping enrollment in two courses is prohibited for new students who have not yet successfully completed 6 credits in a Gwynedd Mercy University graduate program . Graduate students must seek permission from their Program Director or Dean in order to enroll in two courses at a time .
Grade Appeals
If a student believes that his / her final grade is the product of the instructor ’ s bias or caprice , rather than a judgment on the merits or demerits of his / her own academic performance , the student must follow the procedure described in this subsection . Bias is defined as the prejudice in favor of or against one thing , person , or group compared with another , usually in a way considered to be unfair . Caprice is defined as a sudden , impulsive , and seemingly unmotivated notion or action . The burden of proof in the process shall be upon the student complainant .
Procedure 1 . In most instances , a grade concern is handled by speaking with a faculty member . The student should initiate the complaint procedure by speaking first with the professor . 2 . If the student has tried to resolve the matter but has not been able to meet with the instructor or professor , the student should present , in writing , an appeal within fourteen ( 14 ) calendar days of the grade report being mailed / posted on the web to the instructor of the course offered . This written appeal should include the specific reasons why the grade was a product of the instructor ’ s bias or caprice , along with supporting documentation , and maybe electronically sent . 3 . The instructor must submit a written decision to the student within seven ( 7 ) calendar days . 4 . If the instructor has not rendered their decision within the allotted time period , or the student is dissatisfied with the explanation that has been provided by the instructor , the student may appeal , in writing , to the Program Coordinator / Director within three ( 3 ) calendar days . The appeal must include all supporting documentation , in addition to the decision notification from the instructor .
5 . The Program Coordinator / Director must submit a written decision to the student within seven ( 7 ) calendar days after receiving the written appeal and supporting documents .
6 . In the event that the student does not feel there has been any resolution to the student ’ s perception that a grade was biased or capricious , or the instructor is also the Program Coordinator / Director , the student may appeal to the Assistant Dean .
7 . The appeal must be a formal , written request to the Assistant Dean . The appeal letter should include dates and summaries of all other meetings or attempted meetings . The summary should also include names of all parties including faculty , and the reason for the initial appeal of a grade . All supporting documentation must be included with the appeal letter , the summary of the meetings , and the chronology of dates .
8 . The Assistant Dean must submit a written decision to the student within seven ( 7 ) calendar days after receiving the written appeal and supporting documents .
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