Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Program Leave of Absence ( LOA ) for Non-Term Programs and Accelerated Nursing Program
The Federal government has determined that a “ break in attendance ” and more than 60 days ( excluding University scheduled calendar breaks ) will affect the student ’ s success in completing the program . All students with a “ break in attendance ” must submit a Leave of Absence ( LOA ) form to their advisor and Financial Aid , for approval , or the student will be withdrawn from the program . The LOA form will indicate to the University how long the student will be out of attendance and the reason . LOA request forms must be submitted within 10 days of the student ’ s Last Date of Attendance ( LDA ). All parts to the LOA request form must be completed in order for the LOA to be considered for approval by the Financial Aid office . Students can take a maximum of 120 days in one LOA with a total maximum of 180 days in a 12 month period . LOA requests will be denied if the break is under 60 days or if the student has exceeded 180 days . The twelve-month period begins with the start of the first leave . Student returning from a first leave of absence must complete at least one course , with a grade other than “ W ” or “ I ” prior to requesting a second leave . If the LOA is not completed or approved , the student will be withdrawn from the program and may be required to re-apply for admission . Accelerated Nursing ( ABSN ) Students enrolled in an Accelerated Nursing Program will only be granted an LOA if they must repeat a course , due to failure , and the break in attendance is more than 60 days .
PUBLIC SAFETY
The Department of Public Safety is concerned primarily with maintaining the highest level of security possible on the university campus and within University facilities . University Public Safety officers are not police officers and do not carry firearms ; any criminal investigations are conducted by the Lower Gwynedd Police Department .
Because the safety and security of the University is the shared responsibility of all who live , work and study on the campus , members of the university community are encouraged and expected to use common sense where personal safety is concerned and to report any suspicious or criminal activities to the Department of Public Safety at 215-641-5522 . Emergency phones are strategically placed to assist during emergency situations . Dialing is not required on these phones ; when the receiver is lifted or the button is pushed , the phone automatically calls Public Safety . The office of Public Safety is located in St . Brigid Hall .
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Academic Awards and Honors
Dean ’ s List Full-time matriculated students who have a semester grade point average of 3.5 and no grades below B qualify for the Dean ’ s List for that semester . Credits that carry a pass / fail grade will not be considered part of the minimum full-time load .
Students enrolled and matriculated in Non-Term programs may be full-time students but will only be eligible for Dean ’ s List if they have completed 12 or more credits that begin in the Fall or Spring terms . There is no Dean ’ s list for summer enrollment .
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