Gwynedd Mercy University AY2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Program Honors Program honors are bestowed on graduating baccalaureate students who have achieved distinction in their major . In order to merit these honors , a student must attain an average of 3.5 in the major and must also receive the recommendation of the Dean . Second degree students are also eligible for program honors .
Honors at Graduation Baccalaureate students who have achieved academic excellence throughout their respective programs are eligible to receive a degree with honors at graduation . Candidates for the distinction cum laude must have attained a cumulative average of 3.5 ; for magna cum laude , 3.7 ; for summa cum laude , 3.9 . Students enrolled in the associate degree programs may graduate with distinction if they attain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 .
Application for Graduation
All students must submit an application for graduation using Colleague Self-Service . Deadlines for application are published in the academic calendar . Submission of an application does not guarantee graduation . Late submission may postpone graduation and / or receipt of a diploma .
Concurrent Pursuit of Two Bachelor Degrees
A student who has been accepted into a bachelor degree program and wishes to earn a bachelor degree in a second area of study must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 , after the completion of 30 credits . The permission to pursue this second degree will be granted by the Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Dean ( s ), and must be obtained in writing . Students will be required to complete a minimum of thirty ( 30 ) credits beyond the minimum specified credits for the first degree , in addition to the general education courses required by both degrees . General education courses completed in the primary bachelor degree do not need to be repeated . The student must meet all minimum grade requirements of both degree programs . Upon meeting the degree requirements for both bachelor degrees , two degrees will be awarded to the student . ( Example : One major program with BA degree , the second major program with BS or BSN degree )
Honor Societies Students of Gwynedd Mercy University are eligible for membership in the following honor societies :
1 . Sigma Phi Sigma , The National Mercy Honor Society . This society is dedicated to the ideals of Catherine McAuley : fidelity , scholarship and service . Freshmen , sophomore and juniors with a minimum 3.2 grade point average , evidence of upholding the mission and values of the University and have a clear commitment of service to the University and / or their community may apply .
2 . Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society in education . It is the oldest and largest honor society in education . Invitations to join are based on academic achievement , a commitment to education as a career and a professional attitude that assures the member ’ s steady growth in the field of education .
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