Gwynedd Mercy University 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
STUDENTS MUST ACHIEVE A FINAL GRADE OF “ C ”. Any grade less than a “ C ” is considered poor performance and a failing grade for core courses in the RTS program .
CLINICAL COURSES Letter Grade Numeric Value Quality Points
A |
97 and above |
4.0 |
A- |
95 - 96 |
3.7 |
B + |
92 - 94 |
3.3 |
B |
90 – 91 |
3.0 |
ANY GRADE LESS THAN A " B " IS CONSIDERED POOR PERFORMANCE AND A FAILING GRADE FOR CLINICAL COURSES
Any student who does not earn the minimum grade of " C " for any concentration course ( s ) may not continue in concentration courses until the course ( s ) has / have been successfully completed . No course of concentration may be repeated until the following year and may only be repeated one time . Students repeating courses will be readmitted to concentration courses on a space available basis only .
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
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