Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 41
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center, located in the Keiss Library, provides academic and professional support for Gwynedd Mercy University students. The Student Success Center houses the following departments: the Office of Academic Advising and Coaching, the Office of Accessibility Services, the Office of Career Development, the Office of Tutoring Services and Placement Assessments, and the Office of First-Year Experience.
Professional academic advisors work with first- and second-year nursing students, University Studies students, and Health Studies students, as well as students considering a change of major. Students enrolled in online programs will have an assigned professional academic advisor determined by their program of study. The professional academic advisors guide students through selecting appropriate courses, creating individual academic plans, and exploring academic interests and programs. In addition, they introduce students to the many helpful campus resources designed to support their learning. For an appointment or further information about the Student Success Center and its services, email StudentSuccess @ gmercyu. edu.
The Office of Accessibility Services assists students with a qualified disability in meeting their academic and personal goals. Within the bounds of our resources, Gwynedd Mercy University will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the challenges and needs of students with a qualified disability. For information about accessibility services and testing accommodations, email accessibilityservices @ gmercyu. edu. See Accessibility Services for additional information.
The Office of Career Development supports students with their career goals and empowers and equips students to transition from college to career. To schedule an appointment and learn more information, email CD @ gmercyu. edu or visit www. gmercyu. edu / cd.
The Office of Tutoring Services and Placement Assessments offers undergraduate peer tutorials for individuals and small groups and academic workshops. In-person and online tutoring are available through peer and professional tutors. In addition, online tutoring services provide tutoring in a variety of subjects, as well as a Writing Center. Tutoring is available in most academic subjects. Tutoring availability varies by subject, but most subjects have some evening and weekend availability. The online Writing Center offers review and feedback on papers.
For online tutoring options, Select“ Brainfuse Online Tutoring” in Canvas or on the Portal for access.
For Placement Assessment information, see Placement Assessments for Writing and Mathematics or email placementtesting @ gmercyu. edu for new students.
The Office of First-Year Experience oversees and coordinates the first-year seminar courses, which focus on academic success strategies, campus resources and opportunities, mission and mercy, major and career exploration, service experiences, and overall creating a sense of community. See First-Year Experience: University Success Program for more information. In addition to the course management, the office collaborates with various departments across campus to enhance students’ first-year experience in and out of the classroom.