Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025 | Page 151

Gwynedd Mercy University
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
The student is responsible for transportation to and from the School of Radiologic Technology , including parking , gas , tolls , public transportation , etc . The student is responsible for registering for Gwynedd Mercy RDS courses that correlate with the affiliate program courses for the Fall , Spring and Summer semesters .
Students can continue to file the FASFA form through the University and receive federal financial aid towards the affiliate program toward tuition . Scholarships , grants and merit awards are no longer valid . Students who receive tuition assistance from the Veterans Administration ( VA ) should be aware that once they enter the affiliate program , the University will no longer be the liaison for processing VA tuition transactions . It is the student ’ s responsibility to contact the affiliate program to find out if they are a VA participating program prior to applying . The certifying official at a VA participating affiliate will assume the role of processing VA benefits while enrolled in the affiliate program . The student should also contact the VA directly for additional information .
Jefferson Option – Radiologic Sciences Students also have the option to apply for transfer into the Diagnostic Imaging Multi- Competency Program at Thomas Jefferson University College of Health Professions . Gwynedd Mercy University maintains a formal articulation agreement with Thomas Jefferson University . Students considering possible transfer to Jefferson are urged to inform the program coordinator as soon as possible upon acceptance to the Radiologic Technology Program in order to plan efficiently . Application must be made separately from the Gwynedd Mercy University application . Additional pre- requisite courses are required . Students will be advised at which point in their studies that this application must be submitted . Admission is competitive and no guarantee is granted any student that they will be accepted . Students choosing this option will have their Bachelor of Science degree awarded by Thomas Jefferson University . Students considering this option should meet with the Radiologic Technology Campus Coordinator as early in the educational process as possible to plan this pathway . This is a very competitive program , and the University makes no guarantee of acceptance .
B . S . Completion Option ( Reverse Bachelor ’ s Degree )
This program is designed to provide the Registered Radiologic Technologist , RT ( R ), with a pathway to earn the B . S . in Radiologic Technology degree recognizing their accomplishment in successfully completing a School of Radiologic Technology and subsequently passing the ARRT ’ s Examination in Radiography . The student is required to follow and complete the courses listed in the Radiologic Technology Curriculum . This is the same curriculum that the traditional 2 + 2 student follows .
Students may be eligible for up to 62 credits in the Radiology major section of the curriculum . Students may also transfer general education courses from other colleges and universities as per Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s policies and procedures . The student must also meet the credit residency requirement in order to earn the degree . Associated fees to the University depend on the type of Radiologic Technology Program attended .
Please contact the Radiologic Technology Campus Coordinator for more details .
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