Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
8 . Although course titles and credits earned appear on Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s Transcript , courses accepted in transfer are not included in the computation of Semester or cumulative grade point averages .
9 . Students may petition to have courses accepted in transfer that were not accepted as a result of an initial evaluation . Usually , course descriptions and course outlines would need to be forwarded by the student for any course in question . In all cases , the submitted material is reviewed by the Registrar ’ s Office and by faculty within the subject area of the courses in questions .
10 . Transcripts received from institutions outside of the United States must be evaluated ( course - by-course ) by the ( WES ) World Educational Services of New York . Gwynedd Mercy University will generally follow the recommendations of this service . Individual Schools within the University reserve the right to refuse any credit recommendations Made by World Educational Services .
11 . The Registrar ’ s Office will evaluate only official transcripts accredited by regional Accreditation for all schools attended . This official evaluation is done after students accepted .
12 . The Registrar ’ s Office is responsible for the official transfer of credit . Official transcripts from ALL colleges attended must be on file at the time of admission . ** COVID19 Guidance for AY2020- 2021 : During COVID19 , students may submit unofficial transcripts for Admission but are required to provide official transcripts prior to the start of the semester .
13 . Official transcript evaluation is processed after admission to the University . “ Issued to Student ,” unofficial transcripts are not use for transfer evaluation
Credit by Evaluation
In order to recognize knowledge and experience attained through non-formal and non-traditional approaches to learning , the University utilizes several evaluation methods . Qualified students , with approval , may take examinations for academic credit as applicable to a given program of study . Students must arrange for non-traditional testing by obtaining an approval form signed by the Dean of the School for their major as well as from the Dean of the School for the course . Demonstrated evidence of “ outof-school ” knowledge or experience is considered in the approval decision . Students must complete testing at least one full semester prior to graduation . Unless authorized , thirty ( 30 ) Gwynedd Mercy University credits must be earned before credits are posted . Open electives cannot be fulfilled through testing modes . Students may not earn credit for any course which they have audited or for which they have received a grade . Credit by Evaluation cannot be used to replace a course previously completed course . A student who fails a challenge must enroll for the regular course in order to complete graduation requirements . Posting charges are listed in the catalog under Expenses . If the applicant is successful , the appropriate dean will notify the Vice President for Academic Affairs who will arrange for proper credit to be entered on the student ’ s transcript .
CLEP The College Level Examination Program , offered through the College Board , provides a standardized testing program for a variety of courses . Prior to taking a CLEP exam , the approval form must be secured . CLEP credit is not applied to open electives . Appropriate passing scores are determined by Gwynedd Mercy University . After review of the score , appropriate signatures secured through the Dean and the Vice President for Academic Affairs , and payment through Student Billing , the credit is posted on the permanent record . Payment and posting must be one semester prior to graduation .
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