Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
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 may subject the student to the recommendation of dismissal from the Program . Students must complete Level II fieldwork within 24 months following completion of the didactic portion of the program in order to graduate .
School of Graduate and Professional Studies Graduate Students The minimum major and cumulative GPA of 3.0 , ( B ) average is required to remain in good standing . One grade of C + is permitted but a 3.0 grade point average must be maintained throughout the program . Students may retake a maximum of 2 courses in which they earned a C or C +. Students may retake an individual course only one time . Students may not earn any grade below a C and remain in the program .
Graduate students are required to earn a “ B ” or better in all Core Program Courses . A student who earns a grade of “ B- ” or below in any Core Program Courses must repeat the course at Gwynedd Mercy University . Core Program Courses are identified under the individual programs . Individual programs may have specific requirements regarding academic eligibility for field placement . Please see individual programs for details .
Academic Warning A student who earns a C or C + in any course will be subject to Academic Warning . If a student earns a C then the course must be repeated at the next available opportunity . If the student earns a C + the course must only be repeated if the student has a prior final grade of C + in another course as only 1 grade of C + is permitted .
Academic Probation A student will be placed on academic probation if his or her cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 at any time during the program . Academic probation will be removed when the student achieves a satisfactory cumulative GPA of 3.0 within a probationary period of two consecutive courses . Students placed on academic probation are contacted in writing by the Dean . Please note that financial aid may be affected by poor grades .
Academic Dismissal If a student on academic probation fails to raise his or her GPA to 3.0 within two consecutive courses , he or she may be academically dismissed . Additionally , a student who earns a C- or less in any course , regardless of GPA may be academically dismissed . Earning a C or lower in a repeated course is grounds for dismissal . Dismissal is typically binding for one calendar year . After one year , students interested in returning to Gwynedd may submit a formal re-admit application in accordance with the admissions procedures of the adult accelerated degree programs . All students must once again meet admissions standards . In addition , the applicant should explain the reason for his or her academic deficiencies and why he or she should be given favorable consideration for re-admission . Readmission is not guaranteed .
Students who do not pass their program ’ s introductory course may not progress further into the program sequence before retaking the failed course .
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Academic Integrity
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