Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
If the placement assessment results indicate a need for a developmental course ( s ), the course ( s ) must be taken at Gwynedd Mercy University and may not be transferred in from another institution .
Students earn three credits for successful completion of ENG 002 Developmental Writing , and three credits for successful completion of MTH 002 Developmental Mathematics or MTH 003 Bridge to Mathematics . Those credits count toward financial aid requirements ; however , the course grade of “ P ” is not computed into a student ’ s grade point average . These credits do not count toward graduation .
Fall and Spring Semester Tuition for ENG002 Developmental Writing and MTH 002 Developmental Mathematics Full-time students who must take ENG 002 , Developmental Writing , and / or MTH 002 , Developmental Mathematics or MTH003 , Bridge to Mathematics , may enroll with no additional fees or tuition charges provided that their course load does not exceed 16 credits .
Inquiries All questions concerning the English and mathematics placement assessments should be directed to the placementtesting @ gmercyu . edu .
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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 .
Policy I . Extensive Absence or Withdrawal from courses for a military service obligation : Students called to a military service obligation should contact the University Registrar . Each student has the following options :
1 . If a student is called to a military service obligation for a period of two weeks or less , it will be considered an excused absence . Students should work with their instructors to make up any missed work or assignments . If a student is reported with an excused absence for 2 consecutive weeks of a non-term course due to military service obligation , the student will not be administratively withdrawn .
For any absences longer than two weeks , students will have the following options : . b . If the student wishes to drop a course prior to the official drop / add deadline , they may do so and receive a full refund . c . If the student wishes to drop a course after the official drop / add deadline , they may do so and receive a full refund . d . Receive an " Incomplete ( I )" if eligible , according to university policy . If the student chooses this option , but is unable to fulfill the course completion requirement ( s ), regardless of the circumstances , the student cannot later choose option ( a ) or ( b ) above .
2 . Students should provide advance written notice with supporting documents of their military service obligation to the University Registrar .
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