Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Warning . If the course in which the student earned an unsatisfactory grade is a curriculum requirement it must be repeated at the next available opportunity . Failure to pass a repeated course or earn a grade below a C in a repeated course within the major is grounds for dismissal . Dismissal is binding for one calendar year . After one year , students interested in returning to Gwynedd , may apply for readmission to the University . The School Dean will evaluate the readmission application for approval . Readmission is not guaranteed .
All Programs Each degree program stipulates satisfactory minimum grades with regard to its own major and certain general education courses . See more specific details of program degree requirements in the course listing section of each academic area . Should a full- or part-time student fail to meet these program-specific grade requirements , the Dean of the School or Coordinator of the Program in which the student is matriculated may dismiss the student from the program . Students who are dismissed from their program of study under these conditions , but who have a satisfactory cumulative grade point average based on the University ’ s policy of Academic Progress , may continue their studies ( full or part time ) if they are accepted into University Studies or another degree program by the Dean of that program .
Students who have more than 60 credits may be enrolled in the University Studies program for no more than two consecutive semesters before declaring a major . If , after two semesters in University Studies , a student is not accepted into a major , the student may continue as a non-matriculated , part-time student .
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Grade Appeals
If a student believes that his / her final grade is the product of the instructor ’ s bias or caprice , rather than a judgment on the merits or demerits of his / her own academic performance , the student must follow the procedure described in this subsection . Bias is defined as the prejudice in favor of or against one thing , person , or group compared with another , usually in a way considered to be unfair . Caprice is defined as a sudden , impulsive and seemingly unmotivated notion or action . The burden of proof in the process shall be upon the student complainant . Procedure 1 . In most instances , a grade concern is handled by speaking with a faculty member . The student should initiate the complaint procedure by speaking first with the professor . 2 . If the student has tried to resolve the matter but has not been able to meet with the instructor or professor , the student should present , in writing , an appeal within fourteen ( 14 ) calendar days of the grade report being mailed / posted on the web to the instructor of the course offered . This written appeal should include the specific reasons why the grade was a product of the instructor ’ s bias or caprice , along with supporting documentation , and may be electronically sent . 3 . The instructor must submit a written decision to the student within seven ( 7 ) calendar days . 4 . If the instructor has not rendered their decision within the allotted time period , or the student is dissatisfied with the explanation that has been provided by the instructor , the student may appeal , in writing , to the Program Coordinator / Director within three ( 3 ) calendar days . The appeal must include all supporting documentation , in addition to the decision notification from the instructor . 5 . The Program Coordinator / Director must submit a written decision to the student within seven ( 7 ) calendar days after receiving the written appeal and supporting documents . 6 . In the event that the student does not feel there has been any resolution to the student ’ s perception that a grade was biased or capricious , or the instructor is also the Program Coordinator / Director , the student may appeal to the Assistant Dean .
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