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Gwynedd Mercy University AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
Request for Transcripts
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 , as amended , prohibits the release of educational records by institutions without the specific written consent of the student . Students , alumni , or former students may request copies of their transcripts through the National Student Clearinghouse . There is no charge for copies sent between offices at Gwynedd Mercy University . Transcript requests are processed in the order received and require 2 to 3 days for processing . Specific deadlines should be mentioned when requesting the transcript . Students can visit the Registrar ’ s web page at www . GMercyU . edu for instructions on receiving a transcript .
Grade Reports
Grade reports are available using the University ’ s Self-Service online features at the end of each semester / session . If a student believes that an incorrect grade has been reported for a particular course the student must follow the Grade Appeal process in the Catalog .
This average is determined by dividing the total number of quality points by the number of credit hours attempted . Credit hours for all grades earned at Gwynedd Mercy University are included in the calculation .
Grading Quality Point System
A : 4.0
B- : 2.67
D +: 1.33
P : Pass , no quality points
A- : 3.67
C +: 2.33
D : 1.0
I : Incomplete ( 30 days )
B +: 3.33
C : 2.0
D- : 0.67
W : Withdraw
B : 3.0 C- : 1.67 F : 0.0 WA : Administrative Withdraw
AUP : Audit , pass , no quality points AUF , Audit fail , no quality points
The use of plus and minus indicates performance levels between those suggested by these characteristics . A : Excellent ( 4 quality points per credit hour ) The grade A reflects exceptional interest and mastery of subject matter ; the student has displayed initiative and creativity , as well as superior insight in analyzing problems and synthesizing subject matter ; he or she manifests exceptional ability in integrating and applying this knowledge to other disciplines . B : Very Good ( 3 quality points per credit hour ) The grade B evidences intelligent fulfillment of course requirements ; the student has demonstrated a marked ability to communicate and apply more than merely the basic elements of a course ; his or her initiative reveals unusual ability to generalize about course material and displays a marked degree of independence . C : Satisfactory ( 2 quality points per credit hour ) The grade C indicates a satisfactory grasp of course content ; the student can apply and express basic concepts intelligibly and has shown no
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