Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
date will be processed for the following semester . Matriculated students may apply only once to the Nursing Program . University Studies students must apply in April of their first year .
Academic Progress ( all programs )
Gwynedd Mercy University is dedicated to the academic progress of every student . To be considered in “ good academic standing ” the following criteria must be met :
• Students whose total credits ( transferred and earned ) are 30 or fewer must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 1.80 .
• Students whose total credits ( transferred and earned ) are greater than 30 must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 .
• 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 .
Probation and Dismissal ( Traditional Programs ) A full-time or part-time traditional student 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 academic probation for the next full-time semester ( either Fall or Spring ). Students will be notified in writing if they are on 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 .
Any student who has been on academic probation may not be placed on academic probation for a second consecutive semester . 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 on the basis of 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 or not 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
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