Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
Students must understand that a withdrawal is a permanent decision . Students who withdraw from the University will need to re-apply to the University should they wish to return after one calendar year . Once the course begins , students are financially responsible for all courses from which they withdraw . If applicable , the official date when a student withdraws from the university ( designated by the date the student notifies the university of the decision to withdraw ) is the basis to determine refunds or tuition adjustment .
Students who request a complete withdrawal from the University after the end of the withdrawal period must submit the University Withdrawal / Program Withdrawal form with appropriate documentation that supports their request to their College Dean . The final decision will be made by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs in consultation with the College Dean .
Application for Graduation
All students must apply for graduation through the application found on Self-Service . Applications are opened at the beginning of each semester and close on the date published in the “ Academic Calendar ”. Submission of an application does not guarantee graduation . Late submission may postpone graduation and / or receipt of a diploma . The graduation fee is payable in the semester of graduation . The fee must be paid by all students whether the student participates in the formal commencement ceremony or not . Financial indebtedness to the University will result in the withholding of a diploma .
Non-Matriculated Students
Non-matriculated students may take up to 6 credits of coursework at Gwynedd Mercy University . After completing these 6 credits , students must contact the admissions office for advice about matriculation into one of the graduate programs offered at the University . In the MBA program , non- matriculated students may take any course for which they have met the prerequisites . In Graduate Counseling and Education programs , non-matriculated students may not take any field experience courses ( Student Teaching , Practicum , or Internship ), except with permission of the College Dean . In the Graduate Nursing programs , non- matriculated students may only take NUR 530 , NUR610 and NUR 510 or electives approved by the MSN Director .
Program Leave of Absence ( LOA )
Term Programs A graduate student enrolled in a Term Program who is forced to interrupt his or her studies should , with the approval of his or her advisor , write to the College Dean requesting leave , and stating the reasons . The student ’ s request for leave is granted by the College Dean .
Interruptions in a student ’ s studies are normally granted for no more than one calendar year . The period of a leave granted by the Dean will not be counted toward the time limit applied to the degree . A leave already granted can be extended at the discretion of the College Dean , but more than one leave is not normally granted . This is a program leave of absence and is not to be considered a leave of absence from the University . Students who are not enrolled in courses for a semester will be reported to the National Student Clearinghouse as withdrawn .
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