Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2023-2024 Graduate Academic Catalog
Internal / External Transfers : Internal Transfer credit or credit from another previously attended accredited University will be reviewed by the Program Director for determination of acceptance . For the master ’ s degree transfer credit will not exceed 6 credits . Transfer credit to be considered for the master ’ s degree must not exceed 5 years beyond the application date for consideration . Transfer Credit consideration is on a case-by-case basis .
For Curriculum Sequence , see Program Handbook
Satisfactory Academic Progress : Once enrolled , students are expected to be enrolled continuously thereafter until degree completion . To remain in academic good standing , graduate students must achieve a term GPA of at least 3.0 for each term and 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 . Academic Standards / Grade Requirements : Students in the MSEA program must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average ( GPA ) of 3.0 . Students may not earn more than two grades of C or C + and may not earn any grade below a C and remain in the program . Students may retake a maximum of 2 courses in which they earned a C or C +. Students may not receive a numerical grade lower than a B in any one Practicum . Students may retake an individual course only one time . When possible , a student should follow the course sequence as listed .
Academic Progress , Probation and Program Dismissals : Academic Probation A student whose GPA falls below a 3.0 will be placed on Academic Probation and must improve their GPA to a
3.0 or higher within the next six credits completed .
A student who earns a grade of C or C + will receive a notice of Academic Warning from the Dean .
Academic Dismissal A student who is placed on Academic Probation and fails to resolve the issue as outlined above will be dismissed from the program . A student who earns a C or C + in more than two courses , or who earns below a C in any course , will be dismissed from the program .
Students who are dismissed may apply for readmission one year after the date of dismissal . Acceptance for readmission is not guaranteed .
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
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