Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
The degree will be withheld until the concentration required courses and all Program Competencies are satisfactorily completed with the minimum grade . A student who fails two or more didactic courses in the major and / or core requisite courses ( C- and / or below ) will be dismissed from the program . Failure to successfully complete a repeated course will result in dismissal from the program .
A student must maintain a grade of " C " or above for each didactic course in the concentration and each requisite course . Students must maintain a grade of “ B ” or above for each clinical course . Failure to maintain these required grades will result in dismissal from the program for reasons of academic / clinical failure .
Students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 to remain in the program
Students are on clinical probation until the completion of the fall semester . Probation is lifted following satisfactory clinical evaluation but may be re-imposed at any time because of unsatisfactory clinical and / or professional performance . The following conduct is prohibited , and students will be subject to disciplinary action , including dismissal from the program , in accordance with due process : 1 . Any violations of the University Code of Student Conduct 2 . Violation of the University Honor code 3 . Violation of the University Drug and Alcohol Use Policy 4 . Violations of Clinical Affiliate Policies and Procedures 5 . Violation of Radiation Therapy Program Policies ( i . e ., attendance , lateness , dress code , course requirements , etc .)
Students are expected to always conduct themselves in a professional manner and in accordance with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ( ARRT ) Code of Ethics .
Attendance Policies : There are no excused absences from class . It is the student ' s responsibility to be prepared for class by reviewing all class notes , completing assignments ( both reading and written ). If absent from class ( classes ) the student is responsible for all missed class work and assignments .
The required amount of time to be devoted to study each week is fifteen ( 15 ) to twenty ( 20 ) hours or two ( 2 ) hours of study for each hour of lecture .
Clinical Education There are NO excused absences from clinical education . Absences of two ( 2 ) or more consecutive days for illness require a physician ' s note regarding the student ' s ability to return to clinical assignment . Students must notify their clinical supervisor and the clinical coordinator on each day of absence by the start of their shift . The student has the option to make up for any absences . Absences ( not made up ) will result in a decrease in the clinical grade . The student will be counseled and placed on probation . Failure to comply with recommendations within the specified time will result in dismissal from the program .
Students will be required to complete the clinical competency evaluation forms as well as timecards , via Trajecsys , an online reporting system . All clinical course requirements must be completed and reviewed by the clinical coordinator by the specified deadline . Failure to do so will result in a decrease in final course grade . Students must complete all clinical course work prior to the start of the next semester . Students not in compliance will be dismissed from the program .
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