Gwynedd Mercy University AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
Associate Dean Replies to Student ( within 7 calendar days from date of student appeal )
Third-Level Appeal
Unresolved : Student may choose to move to 3rd appeal
Student Appeals to Provost / VPAA ( within 3 calendar days from date of assistant dean ’ s decision )
Provost / VPAA Replies to Student ( within 7 calendar days from date of student appeal )
Resolved : Provost / VPAA ’ s decision is final . No further appeals are granted .
Incomplete Grade
Students may petition their instructor for an extension beyond the normally scheduled semester / session final examination because of illness or another serious reason ( the nature of certain courses prohibits a grade of incomplete ). If permission is granted , the instructor will require the student to sign an “ Incomplete Grade Contract ” outlining the terms of the extension and work to be completed . The instructor will submit a temporary grade of " I ". Instructors must complete the “ Incomplete Grade Contract ” and submit it to the appropriate Dean . Forms must be signed by both the student and the instructor . The work outlined in the contract must be completed within 30 calendar days from the last day of the final examination period . Otherwise , a grade of “ F ” will be recorded as the final grade . No extension will be granted beyond 30 days unless approved by the instructor and the Vice President for Academic Affairs prior to the end of the 30- day extension . If an extension is granted , the instructor must complete the “ Incomplete Grade Extension ” form , along with the student , and submit it to the Vice President for Academic Affairs . Once a final grade is achieved , the instructor will submit a “ Change of Grade ” form to the Office of Academic Affairs .
Policy for Students Called to Military Service Obligation
Scope of Policy & Rationale : Gwynedd Mercy University is governed by federal and state law on the duties to and the rights of students who are members of the US Armed Forces , including the National Guard and the reserves , when they are temporarily unable to attend classes or have to suspend their studies due to service requirements . This policy is intended to conform fully to pertinent federal and state laws .
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