Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 60
• Academic Progress, Probation, and Program Dismissal: Same as university
International Students
All international applicants seeking admission to a Gwynedd Mercy University traditional campus undergraduate program must submit the following:
1. Online application found at https:// apply. gmercyu. edu / apply / or the Common Application. Students should complete only one application for admission consideration.
2. A professional course-by-course evaluation of all academic work( overseas college / university or high school / secondary foreign transcripts) completed outside of the United States by a NACES approved organization.
3. Evidence of high school graduation, which can be demonstrated through an official transcript or a copy of their General Educational Development( GED) test results or certificate. The high school transcript should show satisfactory completion of( or current enrollment in) at least 16 units in the following areas:
English
4 units Mathematics 3 units Science
3 units
History
1 unit College pre-electives 3 units
The minimum GPA requirement for university admission is a 2.5 / 4.0 cumulative unweighted GPA. Specific academic majors and the honors program may have a GPA higher than the university minimum.
4. Evidence of English Language Proficiency: Minimum test score of 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 6.0 on the IELTS test or the equivalent. TOEFL or IELTS scores lower than the minimum will be considered on a case-by-case basis. a. Students whose native language is English are not required to submit language scores. In addition, international applicants who score a minimum 500 evidencebased reading and writing score on the SAT or 22 composite score on the ACT are exempt from submitting TOEFL scores. b. All international students who do not have transferrable college credit for English and mathematics are required to take the University’ s English and mathematics placement assessments. Students must be proficient enough to place into Developmental Writing or College English.
Applicants who have had nursing education outside of the U. S. must have transcripts evaluated by CGFNS( www. cgfns. org).
The following programs require a meeting / interview with the Program Director: Respiratory Care and Occupational Science. In addition to an interview, the Radiation Therapy program requires a shadow experience before a student can be accepted into the program.