Gwynedd Mercy University AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
• The GRE is not required
Applicants to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program are ranked and scored based off their performance in the aforementioned criteria .
Admission Policies Accepted students under the OCT MS track are required to make a non-refundable deposit of $ 500 to secure their seat for the Program that begins in early June of each year . Accepted students can have courses in progress at the time of acceptance , but they are required to complete all prerequisite courses and graduate with a bachelor ’ s degree from an accredited college or university prior to the start of the MSOT Program .
If English is not the native language , a student must submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) Score Report . A score of at least 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL test or a 6 on the IELTS test is required . International applicants may not be able to secure all required background checks or sit for required licensure exams .
Academic Progress , Probation , and Program Dismissal : To academically progress in the Program , students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade GPA of 3.0 and earn grades of “ C ” or better in every course . Students who do not meet these requirements will be placed on academic probation . Academic probation is a period of time a student has to improve their academic performance so that they can academically progress in the Program . Academic probation is assigned to a student when one or two conditions are met . First , if a student receives one or course grade that is less than a “ C ”. Second , if a student ’ s overall GPA falls less than a 3.0 . If either or both conditions are met , the student will receive a formal letter of academic probation from the Program Director .
To be removed from academic probation due to earning one or more course grades that were less than a “ C ,” the student ’ s academic progression will be suspended and the student will be required to retake the course the next time the course is offered , and earn a grade of “ B ” or better in the repeated course . A student will have only one opportunity to repeat a failed course one time . Failure to achieve a “ B ” or better in the retaken courses will result in dismissal from the Program . If a student receives two or more courses with a course grade less than a “ C ”, they will be dismissed from the program . Failure of a Fieldwork Level II permits the student one opportunity to repeat a Fieldwork Level II experience requiring a grade of “ B ” or better on the second attempt . Failure of two Fieldwork Level II experiences will result in dismissal from the Program . Students must complete Level II fieldwork within 24- months following completion of the didactic portion of the program to graduate . Students can withdraw from a level II fieldwork course with a grade of “ W ” ( withdraw ) up to and including completion of 75 % of the level II fieldwork course . If a student chooses to withdraw after 75 % completion of a level II fieldwork course , a grade of F will be applied to the level II fieldwork course . Students need to discuss intent to withdraw from a level II fieldwork course with the academic fieldwork coordinator . Students may initiate a withdrawal from a level II fieldwork course , provided they are not subject to dismissal from the fieldwork site because of failure , disciplinary action , or fieldwork site dismissal policies . Students are only able to withdraw from a level II fieldwork course once . If , after discussion with the academic fieldwork coordinator , a withdrawal from a level II fieldwork course is approved , the student must submit a completed Course Withdrawal form to the Registrar ’ s Office . The Course Withdrawal form can be found in the Campbell Solution Center or on the Registrar ’ s Office website . Students are financially responsible for all courses from which they withdraw .
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