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Matriculation
Orientation
Placement Testing
Academic Year
Summer Programs
Registration
Late Registration
Course Addition or Withdrawal
Academic Load
Academic Advising
Code of Conduct
Student Grievance Process
Evaluation of Students
Midterm Grades for Undergraduate Students
Final Examinations
Grading Policies
Audit Courses
Cumulative Grade Point Average
Minimum Grade Policy
Students Called to Military Duty
Academic Probation and Dismissal
Appealing an Academic Dismissal from the University
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Transfer Policies
Attendance
Dual Academic Programs or Degrees
Change of Major or Degree
Requirements for Graduation
Continuous Registration
Graduation and Diploma
Commencement
Required Proficiency
Transcripts
Transferring Credit after Entry
Withdrawal from the University

The vice president for Academic Affairs is the official representative of the University in matters pertaining to the scholastic life of the student body. Regulations made by her/him in addition to, in abrogation of, or in interpretation of the following regulations have the same force as the regulations themselves.
In case of discrepancy between the University catalog and other publications or academic information provided by any faculty or staff member other than the vice president for Academic Affairs, the catalog takes precedence.
The University reserves the right to terminate or modify program requirements, content and sequence of courses, and program offerings.
Students withdrawing from the University completely for a period of one year or more are bound by the catalog in effect when they re-enter.
It is the responsibility of each student to be acquainted with all requirements for his or her degree program and to assume responsibility for meeting those requirements. In case of ambiguity, discrepancy, or disagreement, the regulations and requirements stated in this catalog and any subsequent modifications or interpretations by the vice president for Academic Affairs will prevail.
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MATRICULATION
The academic requirements and regulations of Marymount University are published in this official University catalog and in other University announcements. Further information and advice regarding academic regulations may be secured by inquiring at the offices of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Registrar.
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ORIENTATION
Orientation is conducted by the University during the summer and prior to the beginning of the fall semester to aid the incoming student in adjusting to University life and regulations. During this period, the new student is given an opportunity to meet with an academic advisor prior to registration. In addition, the student meets members of the staff, counselors, administrative officers, and fellow students so that all aspects of the University become familiar. The new student participates in campus tours; group discussions; and individual conferences on resources, traditions, purposes, rules and regulations, study habits, academic standards, and advising.
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PLACEMENT TESTING
The University requires English and mathematics placement testing of all undergraduate students. Testing is scheduled during the orientation period preceding each semester’s registration.

  • Mathematics and English placement testing is required of all entering undergraduate students.
  • English placement testing is required of all undergraduate transfer students who do not have credit for an English Composition course.
  • Mathematics placement testing is required of all undergraduate transfer students who do not have credit for a college-level math course. Test results are used to determine placement in appropriate mathematics courses.

Undergraduate international students who present a TOEFL score below 550 are required to take the Test of English for International Students prior to taking the English Placement Test. International students who present a TOEFL score of 550 or better (paper-based test) or 213 or better (computer-based test) at entry are required to take the freshman placement tests.
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ACADEMIC YEAR
Marymount University operates on a semester system. The two terms of the regular academic year are known as fall semester and spring semester. The summer term is known as the summer semester, with courses taught in segments identified as sessions. There are four sessions in the summer semester. Consult the Academic Calendar to learn more.
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SUMMER PROGRAMS
Four sessions of varying length offer students the opportunity to earn credit during the summer semester. Undergraduate students at every level use the summer sessions to accelerate their studies or to satisfy their Liberal Arts Core requirements. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students use the summer semester to continue steady progress toward the completion of their degree programs. The University welcomes visiting undergraduate students to use the summer sessions to acquire credits in general education or in a major field for transfer to their home institutions.
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REGISTRATION
Registration is held on the dates indicated on the Academic Calendar. Each undergraduate student is required to register at the time and in the manner designated by the registrar after developing a schedule with the academic advisor. All prescribed charges for the previous semester must be paid before registration may begin. All charges for the ensuing semester must be paid or provided for before registration is complete. No credit will be granted for any course, including independent study, unless registration is completed within the prescribed time at the start of a semester. Responsibility rests with the student to register for the necessary courses in the proper sequence to meet the requirements of the chosen curriculum. The student is expected to seek the academic guidance of a faculty advisor and dean of the School in which the major is offered. No student whose account is in arrears will be permitted to register until all obligations are met. This includes medical records and parking fees.
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LATE REGISTRATION
During the second calendar week after the first week of classes, students may register for courses only with the written permission of the instructor and the program chair or School dean.
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COURSE ADDITION OR WITHDRAWAL
Students can add or drop courses online up to the last day to add specified in the Academic Calendar. Students who stop attending courses without officially dropping or withdrawing from the courses will receive an F. Any tuition refund will be calculated from the day the drop date is recorded by the Registrar’s Office.
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ACADEMIC LOAD
Full-time undergraduate students normally carry a minimum of 12 or a maximum of 18 credits per semester. Full-time graduate students normally carry a minimum of 9 credits per semester. All credits are semester credits. Exceptions to the maximum load require written permission from the associate vice president for Academic Affairs. An undergraduate student whose cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0 in any semester is limited to a maximum load of 15 credits in the semester that follows except by written permission of the dean of the School offering the student’s major. Courses numbered 500 and above are not open to undergraduates except by written permission of the appropriate dean and the vice president for Academic Affairs. Such permission forms are available in each School.
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ACADEMIC ADVISING
At Marymount University, there is a formal system that insures each student is assigned to a faculty advisor in his/her degree program. All students who enter the University without a declared major are assigned to a professional advisor in the Academic Success Center until declaring a major.
The academic advising system supports the mission of the University to prepare students to:

  • be thoughtful and effective persons within family, community, and society;
  • learn competencies necessary for entry, growth, and success in their chosen careers;
  • develop a shared sense of community among individuals drawn from diverse national, cultural, and social backgrounds;
  • develop a spirit of service for others, a concern for social justice, and a commitment to living in an ethically responsible way; and
  • develop both competencies and motivation to be lifelong learners.

The academic advising system encourages faculty members and students to develop regular, ongoing contact with each other to explore the student’s academic interests, support the student’s achievement of academic goals, and identify professional or career objectives. The faculty member’s responsibility to the student is to guide, coach, and mentor.
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CODE OF CONDUCT
Each registered student at Marymount University is expected to observe all rules and regulations of the University. Violations that may lead to suspension or dismissal from the University include cheating and plagiarism. Cheating includes using books, notes, or assistance from other students, or giving such assistance to others while taking quizzes, tests, or examinations, or doing graded assignments, unless such assistance is specifically authorized by the instructor. Plagiarism includes representing the work (words or ideas) of others as one’s own on research papers, homework
assignments, essays, and other course assignments. Students should be thoroughly familiar with the Student Handbook, which describes in detail policies and procedures relating to the Academic and Community Conduct Code.
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STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCESS
Students who have academic complaints should attempt to resolve them informally in discussions with the appropriate faculty member or their advisor. Complaints which are not resolved informally between students and faculty members are to be referred to the appropriate department chairperson and the School dean. The chairperson and the dean will attempt to adjudicate the complaint and resolve the matter. If the student is still not satisfied, he or she may bring the concern in writing to the Office of Academic Affairs. The decision of the vice president for Academic Affairs regarding the issue or issues of concern is final.
Nonacademic complaints should be addressed first to the office in which the problem originates. Complaints not resolved at this level may be referred to the supervisor for that office. If the student is not satisfied with the resolution of the problem by the supervisor, he or she may refer the concern to the office of the vice president who supervises the area in which the complaint originated. The decision of the vice president for that area regarding the issue or issues of concern is final. This policy applies to oral and written complaints.
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EVALUATION OF STUDENTS
The method of evaluation in each course is determined by the individual instructor. The final grade given for any course is based on the sum of evidence that the student gives the instructor, which demonstrates understanding and retention of the material presented in the course. In addition to formal examinations, the instructor makes use of recitation, term papers, written and oral quizzes, and participation in class and seminar discussions to determine the student’s grade. The grade is a symbol of a student’s degree of mastery of a course. The University requires that all written work submitted by students conform to standard English.
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MIDTERM GRADES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
At the end of the seventh academic week of each semester in the regular academic year, instructors submit interim grade reports to the vice president for Academic Affairs. This grade is not a part of the permanent record of the student but is used as an indicator of scholastic progress.
Midterm grades are an indication of the quality of the student’s performance at that point in the semester; they are not an indication or a guarantee of the student’s final grade in the course.
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FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Final examinations are scheduled during a final examination week. A student who has more than two final examinations scheduled in one day may request rescheduling of one examination at the discretion of the vice president for Academic Affairs.
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GRADING POLICIES
The following is a brief explanation of the letter grades that may be further delineated by a plus sign (+), which is not used for A grades, or a minus sign (-). The numerical equivalent of letter grades is determined by the instructor and is approved by the dean of the School that offers the course.

A Superior, outstanding scholarship and intellectual initiative.
B High attainment and a notable degree of scholastic performance.
C Satisfactory performance at an average level of college achievement. Indicates an understanding of the essential elements of a course. C is the minimum passing grade for courses in the major field in several Schools of the University. Students should refer to School requirements in the relevant sections of this catalog.
D Deficient, but passing. D is not given at the graduate level. A grade of D indicates a bare minimum performance. Courses graded D may count as prerequisites for advanced courses requiring a certain minimum of knowledge for further pursuit. A grade of D ordinarily is not transferable.
P Indicates passing grade. This grade carries no honor points and is not calculated in the grade point average.
F Failure to meet minimal standards. Course must be repeated to obtain credit.
I Incomplete work. An Incomplete is given at the discretion of the instructor and approval by the School dean when circumstances beyond the control of the student prevent the completion of some course requirements.
A student who receives a grade of I must complete the work in the time designated by the instructor. This time may be no longer than one semester. Students carrying a grade of I in the semester in which they petition to graduate must complete the outstanding work within the time designated by the instructor but no later than 30 days prior to the degree conferral date. The Incomplete must be removed by the end of the semester immediately following, including the summer semester. Failure to remove an Incomplete by the time specified will result in a failing grade. A student must then re-enroll and matriculate successfully in the course to obtain credit.
W Authorized Withdrawal. A student who withdraws from a course or the University after the last published date to withdraw without academic record. The grade of W carries no credit or academic penalty. It is recorded on the permanent record and transcript.
AU Indicates that course was audited and no credit was received.
NR No grade reported.
PASS/FAIL A student may register for a course to be taken on a pass/fail basis. The pass/fail option may not be chosen for Liberal Arts Core requirements or requirements in the major field other than the internship. The pass/fail option must be approved by the student’s advisor and dean. A student must indicate that a course is to be taken pass/fail at the time of registration and may not change this status after the last day to add a class.
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AUDIT COURSES
An audit course carries no credit or grade but is considered as a regular course for tuition payment and is entered on the transcript. A student must indicate that a course is to be audited at registration and it may not be changed to a course for credit once it has been registered as an audited class. A student may not change from credit to audit after the last day to add or register as published in the Academic Calendar.
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CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE
The cumulative grade point average is found by dividing the number of quality points a student has earned by the number of measurable credits of work. Quality points per credit are shown in the following chart:

Grade
Quality points
A
4.0
A-
3.7
B+
3.3
B
3.0
B-
2.7
C+
2.3
C
2.0
C-
1.7
D+
1.3
D
1.0
D-
0.7
F
0.0


Note: No D grades are given at the graduate level.
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MINIMUM GRADE POLICY
Each department determines the minimum grade expectation for a course to complete a general education or major requirement. Students who do not meet the grade expectation for a course may repeat the course.
If a student repeats a course:

  • the course must be identical in listing and cannot be taken at another institution;
  • the second time the course cannot be taken for pass/fail;
  • both courses and grades will be recorded in the student’s file and transcript;
  • for calculation of the cumulative grade point average and for fulfillment of curriculum requirements, only the credit and the grade of the course with the highest grade will apply and the credit and grade of the course with the lower grade will no longer count.

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STUDENTS CALLED TO MILITARY DUTY
Marymount University appreciates the situation of students who attend classes while maintaining a military obligation. All administrative offices and academic departments at the University will do their utmost in accommodating those students called to active military duty while enrolled in classes. The University’s goal is to make the transition as efficient, equitable, and expeditious as possible.

After consultation with instructors and the academic advisor, a student may choose one of three options:

  • Withdraw from some or all of his/her classes.
  • Seek an Incomplete.
  • Earn a grade.

Under the withdrawal option, the student will receive a complete refund of tuition and fees if he/she withdraws from all classes. If a student withdraws from some, but not all classes, tuition will be reassessed according to full- or part-time status. Room and board charges will be prorated according to the number of days the student is housed on campus.
If the student elects to receive an Incomplete, the student must discuss arrangements for completion of coursework with the instructor; the arrangement must clearly state the work completed and graded, and the work remaining. The instructor, in turn, will complete and send to the Registrar’s Office the appropriate form. The deadline for completion of an Incomplete is six months after re-enrollment at the University. A student who returns to the University within two calendar years of the call to active duty is considered to have maintained continuous registration.
With instructor approval, a student may wish to elect the option of earning a grade if he/she has already completed most of the coursework and can accelerate remaining assignments prior to departure from the University.
The student should make the desired option known to the dean of the School in which he/she majors. A student without a declared major makes the option known to the associate vice president for Academic Affairs.
A student who is called to active duty must provide documentation of his/her orders to the vice president for Enrollment and Student Services, and complete a Change of Enrollment form.
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ACADEMIC PROBATION AND DISMISSAL
It is expected that matriculants–part time and full time, graduate and undergraduate–will make continuous progress toward a degree in a timely manner. In support of those efforts, the University, through the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee, reserves the right to take the following academic actions:

  • All full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average (GPA) of less than 1.0 in any semester may be dismissed from the University. All full-time graduate students who earn a GPA of less than 2.0 in any semester may be dismissed from the University.
  • Undergraduate students are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. An undergraduate student whose cumulative or semester GPA falls below 2.0 is automatically placed on academic probation for the following semester. In a probationary semester, a student must attain a semester GPA of at least 2.0; further, the student must raise the cumulative GPA to the 2.0 or higher level in order to be removed from academic probation. A student who fails to earn at least a 2.0 semester GPA while on academic probation may be dismissed from the University. A student who earns a 2.0 or higher semester GPA while on probation, but fails to raise the cumulative GPA to the required 2.0 or higher level, will be continued on probation for a second semester; however, a student who fails to raise the cumulative GPA to the required 2.0 or higher level after three consecutive semesters of academic probation may be dismissed from the University.
  • Graduate students are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. A graduate student whose cumulative or semester grade point average falls below 3.0 is automatically placed on academic probation for the following semester. In a probationary semester, a student must attain a semester GPA of at least 3.0; further, the student must raise the cumulative GPA to the 3.0 or higher level in order to be removed from academic probation. A student who fails to earn at least a 3.0 semester GPA while on academic probation may be dismissed from the University. A student who earns a 3.0 or higher semester GPA while on probation, but fails to raise the cumulative GPA to the 3.0 or higher level, will be continued on probation for a second semester; however, a student who fails to raise the cumulative GPA to the required 3.0 or higher level after three consecutive semesters of academic probation may be dismissed from the University.
  • Students who are on probation for three nonconsecutive semesters may be dismissed from the University.
  • Part-time undergraduate students will not be subject to academic action until they have attempted 12 credits at Marymount; part-time graduate students, until 6 credits. Thereafter, regardless of the number of credits they attempt in a given semester, they will be liable to academic action under the same directives as full-time students.
  • Students dismissed from the University may not apply for readmission until a semester has elapsed. Readmission will be considered by the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee only if the student presents evidence of satisfactory academic efforts in the time he or she has been separated from the University. The Committee will not review applications that do not have demonstrations of academic success. A nonrefundable fee of $35 must accompany the application for readmission.
    The Committee reserves the right to establish any and all specific terms and conditions under which students who have been dismissed from the University may be allowed to return. Failure to comply with these terms and conditions will result in automatic dismissal from the University.
  • Students who have been academically dismissed twice from the University will not be eligible to be readmitted to the University.

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APPEALING AN ACADEMIC DISMISSAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY
If a student wishes to appeal an academic dismissal from the University, the procedures outlined below must be observed:

1. All appeals must be in writing. The appeals are to be addressed to the associate vice president for Academic Affairs. Appeals will be reviewed by the Committee on Admissions and Academic Standards.
2. Appeals are due to the Office of the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs within five working days of the date of receipt of letter of dismissal. No appeals will be accepted after this time. It is the student’s responsibility, whether in the United States or abroad, to be aware of mail sent to them by the University. The University will make every attempt to contact the student in writing using the addresses on file with the Registrar’s Office.
3. Appeals must explain in full the student’s reasons for seeking a reversal of the academic dismissal. The Committee will consider only those cases in which a grade change has favorably affected the recalculation of a grade point average, or extraordinary circumstances outside the control of the student which affected academic performance and which can be substantiated with written documentation.
4. Appeals will be responded to in writing by the vice president for Academic Affairs on behalf of the chair and Committee on Admissions and Academic Standards. The response of the vice president to the written appeal will bring the process to an official end.

  • Students who have been readmitted to the University after three or more semesters of academic dismissal will return to the University under the catalog in force at the time of their readmission and must meet the requirements of their degree program stated in that catalog.
  • These directives are to be reviewed annually by the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee and they may be suspended when, in the opinion of the Committee, the interests of the student and of the University will best be served by such suspension. Such action, however, may not be construed as a precedent by any petitioner.

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ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
At Marymount University, faculty strive to improve the curriculum and teaching by assessing student learning. Each academic major of the University requires senior students to demonstrate to what extent such learning has occurred. Various measures are used depending upon the nature of the program: comprehensive examinations, theses, portfolio submissions, and/or standardized professional board examinations.
The results of these measures are used by faculty to continually improve and develop the University’s programs.
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TRANSFER POLICIES
The Washington area is home to many residents from other parts of the country and the world. For this reason Marymount is especially responsive to students transferring directly from other institutions or bringing academic credits earned elsewhere. Advising of transfer students is conducted by specially trained individuals who pay attention to the quality of prior academic learning.
Acceptance of course credits earned elsewhere for credit toward degree requirements is at the sole discretion of Marymount University. Courses from other accredited institutions must be completed with a grade of C or better to be considered for transfer credit.
Marymount accepts CLEP subject examination and Advanced Placement credits and provides special challenge credits for diploma graduates in Nursing. As a member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC), Marymount also accepts DANTES credits. No more than 30 undergraduate credits can be earned by a Marymount student through any combination of CLEP, ACT/PEP, or DANTES examinations, validation examinations administered by the academic departments of the University, or assessment of portfolios of prior learning administered through the Liberal Studies program. None of these 30 credits may be used to complete the residency requirement for graduation from Marymount.
Applicants desiring entry at the junior-senior level must submit to the Office of Admissions evidence of having met the following minimum collegiate requirements for junior-senior status at Marymount University:

  • A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and 60 semester credits or the equivalent in college credits.
  • A maximum of 64 credits may be transferred from any community college. Marymount University does not normally accept for transfer equivalent community college specialized courses whose content appears comparable to junior- or senior-level courses at Marymount unless the applicant successfully completes validation exams.
  • Undergraduate credits older than 10 years and graduate credits older than 5 years are subject to review by the appropriate department to determine the timeliness of the content and methodologies.

ATTENDANCE
It is University policy that students are expected to attend class. It is the prerogative of the individual instructor to establish requirements for class attendance. Students are responsible for complying with the instructor’s requirements. Without permission of an individual instructor, no test or class material will be repeated or rescheduled.
Prolonged illness or extraordinary circumstances such as a death in the family must be reported to the vice president for Enrollment and Student Services.
Individuals not officially enrolled in a course offered by the University may not attend classes.
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DUAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OR DEGREES
An undergraduate student who elects to pursue dual academic programs must complete all required coursework for each program.
Each graduate degree program is considered to be separate from any other degree program. Therefore, the policy governing the pursuit of a second Marymount graduate degree is essentially the same for the pursuit of a first degree, including the minimum number of credits required for residency, consortium course restrictions, and probation/dismissal policies. The second degree must include at least two-thirds of the total number of credit hours normally required for a single degree. In addition, all of these credit hours must be from courses that were not completed for any other degree.
The University cannot guarantee availability of all course requirements without scheduling conflicts when pursuing a dual academic program or degree.
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CHANGE OF MAJOR OR DEGREE
Request for change of academic program must be made in writing. Forms for this purpose may be obtained in School offices.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
The Master’s Degree
The master’s degree is awarded to students who satisfy all University degree requirements and all requirements established by each degree program. Specific degree requirements are set forth in the graduate program descriptions in this catalog.

The Bachelor’s Degree
The bachelor’s degree is awarded to students meeting the following requirements (or their equivalent in transferred credits in the case of transfer students):

  • Complete all course requirements with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
  • Earn a minimum of 120 credits by completing the following:
  • All Liberal Arts Core requirements including a minimum of 6 credits in open electives
  • All general education requirements imposed by the School in which the student is enrolled and which are different from Liberal Arts Core requirements
  • All major requirements

The Associate Degree
The associate degree in arts or applied science is awarded to students who do the following:

  • Submit to the Office of the Registrar a request for an associate degree one full semester prior to the anticipated conferral of the degree.
  • Fulfill all course requirements as specified in each degree area. The associate in arts degree (A.A.) is offered with a Liberal Studies emphasis. The degree requirements are listed in the Liberal Studies program description. The associate degree in applied science is offered in Nursing (A.A.S.). The degree requirements are listed in the School of Health Professions program descriptions.
  • Earn a minimum of 64 credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

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General

  • Residency requirements: In order to participate in graduation ceremonies, a student must be receiving a degree. For the bachelor’s and associate degrees, students must complete a minimum of 36 credits as a student at Marymount. Note: The total number of credits required to earn a degree varies by program. Please consult individual program sections in this catalog.
  • All master’s degree students must complete at least 24 graduate credits at Marymount University. In programs with credit requirements greater than 36, master’s degree candidates must complete at least two-thirds of the total number of program credits at Marymount. (The total number of credits required for each degree is stated in the degree requirements section for each program.) Graduate students may transfer only 12 credits.
  • Completion requirement: All coursework must be completed at Marymount University within 10 years of the date of matriculation for an undergraduate degree. All coursework must be completed at Marymount University within 5 years of the date of matriculation for a graduate degree or a certificate program.
  • Minimum grade point average (GPA):
    A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better must be obtained for the awarding of any undergraduate degree or certificate. This cumulative GPA applies to Marymount University coursework.
    A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better must be obtained for the awarding of any graduate degree or post-baccalaureate or graduate certificate.
  • Course requirements: Marymount University requires successful completion of all general education and major coursework associated with a student’s degree program. The requirements to be met are stated in the University catalog current at the time of the student’s initial matriculation. Transfer students must complete all courses noted on their transfer evaluation and program of study. This includes attaining minimum grades for courses as stipulated in other sections of this catalog.
  • Documentation: All final documentation must be received by the Office of the Registrar prior to the deadline for submitting grades. Documentation includes such items as official transcripts, test scores, completion of incompletes, and grade changes. A graduation petition must be received by the Office of the Registrar by the posted deadline.
  • Financial obligations: All financial obligations must be met prior to the University Commencement. These include parking fines, credit holds, tuition, etc.
  • Academic certification: Certification for graduation by a student’s dean and the registrar must be obtained prior to the University Commencement.

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CONTINUOUS REGISTRATION
Candidates for a degree must maintain continuous registration until all degree requirements are satisfied. By failing to register for one semester or more (not including summer semester), a student breaks registration and must reapply. Continuous registration may be maintained for a maximum of two consecutive semesters, not including summer semester.
A nondegree student who breaks registration for one semester or more must reapply for admission to the University.
A readmitted student must satisfy curriculum requirements existing at the time of readmission. Any student wishing to maintain continuous registration in absentia will be charged a fee of $30 per semester payable at regularly scheduled registration dates. Continuous registration requires the student’s signature and may be conducted via the U.S. mail or by fax.
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GRADUATION AND DIPLOMA
Degrees are conferred in May, August, and December. There is one formal Commencement ceremony in May.
A student must file a graduation petition form (available at registration or in the Registrar’s Office) when registering for the final semester. Note: The completion of a graduation petition does not guarantee that a student will graduate. A student’s degree audit will be completed by the School in which the student is matriculated once a student petitions to graduate. The degree audit will determine if a student is eligible to graduate.
Diplomas are issued during the Commencement ceremonies provided the graduation petition has been submitted to the Registrar’s Office by the posted deadline. Diplomas for August and December graduates are mailed by the Registrar’s Office at the close of the summer and fall semester provided the graduation petition has been submitted in a timely manner. A $35 diploma fee is payable at submission of the graduation petition. A petition submitted after the deadline carries a $70 fee. Graduation petitions submitted after the posted deadline will be processed at the discretion of the University.
Students who submit the petition after the published deadline will not receive their diplomas at the close of the semester, may not graduate until the next graduation date, and in the spring semester, may not be listed in the Commencement program. A student who submits a late petition may not be eligible to participate in Commencement exercises if a full audit of the student’s record cannot be processed to confirm eligibility.
Diplomas are mailed within the United States at no charge and outside the United States for an additional fee of $10. Diplomas are withheld from students who have unsettled obligations to the University.
A student who does not meet graduation requirements at the end of the semester in which a graduation petition was filed must file a new petition, pay a $10 renewal fee, and indicate the new anticipated graduation date.
Students who participate in the Commencement with a projected date of completion in the summer following will not receive the diploma at Commencement; the diploma will be awarded only after all program requirements are completed.
Students who need to earn six credits or fewer during the summer semester to complete their degree requirements may participate in the May Commencement exercises if they meet both of the following conditions:
1. complete a petition for graduation by the time designated in the course schedule; and
2. complete and have signed by their dean a Course Completion Plan which specifies what work remains to finish their course of studies and in which prescribed term or terms in the summer sessions immediately following Commencement they intend to complete the work. The Course Completion Plan must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the graduation petition deadline.
No exceptions or exemptions to these two conditions will be made or given.
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COMMENCEMENT
Marymount conducts formal Commencement exercises each academic year in May.
Subject to the conditions set forth above for students completing degree requirements in the summer, students graduating at the completion of any other term are welcome and encouraged to participate in the subsequent Commencement exercise and must contact the Registrar’s Office for instructions.
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REQUIRED PROFICIENCY
The University requires competence in basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. Any faculty member may refer a student judged to be unsatisfactory in these skills to the Learning Resource Center for evaluation. At the discretion of the appropriate School dean, such a student may be required to undertake and successfully complete developmental study provided by the University in the skill area in which the student is deficient.
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TRANSCRIPTS
Official transcripts of courses and credits will be forwarded by the Office of the Registrar to other educational institutions, agencies, or firms upon written request by the student. Transcripts are $3 per copy, payable in advance. Same-day service is available for $7 per copy, payable in advance. Requests for transcripts will be processed usually within five working days; however, during registration and immediately following the end of a semester there may be a delay up to two weeks. In the event of unsettled obligations to the University, transcripts will be withheld.
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TRANSFERRING CREDIT AFTER ENTRY
Prior written approval is required if a current Marymount University student wishes to enroll in college or university courses offered elsewhere and receive transfer credit from Marymount. Forms for this purpose are available in each School office and in the Registrar’s Office. Approved work at institutions other than Marymount University must be completed with a grade of C or better to be accepted. An official transcript must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar. No more than two courses may be accepted from another college after matriculation at Marymount.
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WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY
Any undergraduate student contemplating withdrawal from the University must consult with the vice president for Enrollment and Student Services and complete an official withdrawal form. A written statement of withdrawal with authorization may be required from a parent or guardian if the student is financially dependent on same. A graduate student may withdraw at the Office of the Registrar. Any student withdrawing from the University before semester completion forfeits credit for work done that semester.
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THE CONSORTIUM OF UNIVERSITIES OF THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA
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