Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
relevant documentation . The Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs will submit a decision in writing to the student within fourteen ( 14 ) calendar days .
12 . If it is found that the final grade given was neither biased nor capricious , the case shall be dismissed . If it is found that the final grade was the result of bias or caprice , the faculty member and the Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs will meet and reach consensus to resolve the dispute and award an appropriate final grade .
13 . The decision rendered in the letter from the Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs is final and may not be appealed .
Withdrawal Policies
Withdrawal from a Course --Traditional Semester-Based Students who desire to withdraw from one or more courses may do so within the course withdrawal period . Students who do not officially withdraw from a course will earn the appropriate grade based on the quality of their academic performance during the course and the grading policies within the course syllabus .
Any student who seeks to withdraw from courses within the course withdraw period must submit a Course Withdrawal form to the Registrar ’ s Office . The Course Withdrawal form can be found in the Campbell Solution Center or on the Registrar ’ s Office website . The deadline for course withdrawal is published each semester / session in the Academic Calendar ( see “ Academic Year ”) and may be obtained through the Registrar ’ s Office , on the Registrar ’ s website or in the Office of Academic Affairs . Students who request a course withdrawal after the end of the withdrawal period must submit the Course Withdrawal form in addition to the appropriate documentation that supports their request to the School Dean for approval . Students are financially responsible for all courses from which they withdraw .
Withdrawal from an Online Course at GPS – Accelerated , Non-Term
• Students must submit a Course Withdrawal form to their Academic Advisor in order to initiate the withdrawal process .
• The student will receive a “ W ” grade and charges will be placed according to the Bursar ’ s Office Refund Policy .
• The deadline to withdraw from an online course varies depending on the length of the course . Please refer to the table below for Course Withdrawal deadlines : Length of Course in Weeks
Course Withdrawal Deadline 15 Monday starting week 11 by 11:59pm EST 14 Monday starting week 10 by 11:59pm EST 10 Monday starting week 7 by 11:59pm EST 8 Monday starting week 6 by 11:59pm EST 7 Monday starting week 5 by 11:59pm EST
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