Gwynedd Mercy University AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
Academic Progress
Once enrolled , students are expected to be enrolled continuously thereafter until degree completion . To remain in good academic standing , graduate students must 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 . Information on warning , probation and dismissal policies is specified in the academic program sections of the catalog .
Time to Completion
The maximum time allotted for completion for each graduate program is specified in the academic program sections of the catalog . In extraordinary circumstances , students may petition the Dean or Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs , or a designate , in writing for an extension .
Attendance
Term Programs : Regular class attendance is necessary for the attainment of satisfactory performance in university work and is the responsibility of each student . Requirements for class attendance within any course are at the discretion of the faculty member responsible for the course . Attendance is always required on the first day of each course .
Non-Term Programs : The pace of an accelerated degree program requires students to maximize opportunities to learn . The classes and out-of-class learning activities provide the primary context for instruction as well as learning . The University believes that in order to learn from faculty instruction and from one another , students must participate in all learning opportunities and be present at all classes and submit all out-of-class weekly assessable learning activities . Missing a class or failure to submit a weekly assessable learning activity cannot be “ made up .” The policy is intended to encourage students to make choices that support their educational goals .
Definition of attendance for an online course : Online students are considered present for the week if they post to a discussion forum or submit any assignment or other deliverable via Canvas 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class sessions ( putting student out of program attendance for 14 days ), then the student will be administratively withdrawn from the student ’ s current course and earn the grade of “ WA ”. Additionally , the student will be dropped from all future courses and administratively withdrawn from the program unless attending a concurrent course .
If a student communicates in writing from their Gwynedd Mercy e-mail to their Advisor , prior to the second week absence posting , that they intend to be absent for two weeks but wish to continue with the next course , the student will not be withdrawn from the program , just from the course in which the student has been marked absent and will receive a grade of WA . The student will remain enrolled in future courses . The e-mail communication will be attached to the administrative course withdrawal form .
If a new student is absent and not submitted for the first 2 class sessions of their very first 26