Gwynedd Mercy University
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
• Students whose total credits ( transferred and earned ) are greater than 30 must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of2.00 .
• Students should refer to individual School academic progress policies for any additional academic requirements .
• The computation of the cumulative grade point average does not include challenge examinations , CLEP , Prior Learning Experience ( PLA ), developmental courses , or transfer credits . Only credits earned at Gwynedd Mercy University are included in the computation of the cumulative grade point average .
Academic Probation and Dismissal
Term Programs A full-time or part-time student enrolled in a term program whose cumulative grade point average falls below the required minimum ( see description under “ Academic Progress ”) during either the Fall or Spring semester will be placed on University academic probation for the next full-time semester ( either Fall or Spring ).
Students will be notified in writing if they are on University academic probation by the Office of Academic Affairs after a review by the Dean ’ s Council . Students on academic probation will be permitted to register for a maximum of 14 credits . A student on probation is not in good academic standing and is , therefore , not eligible to participate in major extracurricular activities , including intercollegiate athletics .
By the conclusion of the probationary semester , students are expected to have achieved the minimum acceptable cumulative grade point average . Otherwise , they will be academically dismissed from the University by the Vice President for Academic Affairs . An exception for one additional semester of academic probation may be granted to students who demonstrate significant academic progress , as determined .
If , at any time , a full- time or part-time student ’ s cumulative GPA falls below 1.0 , they are subject to immediate dismissal . Students who receive notification of dismissal from Gwynedd Mercy University may be given the option to appeal based on extenuating circumstances . The appeal must be in writing , should outline the reasons for the student ’ s poor academic performance and the strategies the student will use to improve their academic standing , and must be submitted by the date stipulated in the dismissal letter . The appeal is directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs who will present it to the Appeals Committee consisting of the Dean ’ s Council , the Dean of Students , and appropriate faculty and staff . The Appeals Committee will review the appeal and determine , based on the likelihood a student can achieve good academic standing the next semester , whether the student may return to Gwynedd . If a student is readmitted , they will return on probationary status , and the Appeals Committee reserves the right to set conditions on which the student may return . These conditions may include , but are not limited to , a reduced course load , a revised course schedule , mandatory meetings with an academic coach , and mandatory class attendance . Students are generally allowed only one opportunity to appeal during their tenure at Gwynedd Mercy University .
Students who receive notification of dismissal without the right to appeal , or whose appeal is denied are immediately dismissed from the University . Dismissal is binding for one calendar year . After one year , students interested in returning to Gwynedd may apply for readmission to the University . The
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