Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 61
Applicants also may be asked to submit an essay or personal statement and / or be asked to participate in an interview during the application review process if additional information is required for admission or if a student is below the university minimum requirements for admission.
NOTE: Letters of Recommendation are not required, but are recommended. If submitted, the letter of recommendation should discuss the applicant’ s character and promise as a university student, and should be sent from a high school teacher, principal, or guidance counselor.
Once a student’ s application file is complete, the Admissions team makes a decision based on University admissions standards and any specific requirements of the applicant’ s intended program of study. The student is notified of the decision as soon as possible after the requirements listed above have been met.
U. S. citizenship or permanent residency is a requirement for licensure within certain academic programs. International students and students who are under DACA status or are undocumented should carefully review the licensure requirements for their state before enrolling in a degree program that leads to licensure. Additional information can be found on the National Conference of State Legislatures website. In addition, some programs also require a background check to complete experiential learning requirements, such as clinicals and student teaching. The background check requires a U. S. Social Security Number.
NOTE: International students who apply to education, nursing and other programs that require background checks must have the ability to obtain the background screening required for placement in a clinical / school setting and should review state licensure requirements before choosing to enroll.
Provisional Acceptance
Students may be provisionally admitted to a program of study, pending the completion of additional requirements. The student’ s provisional acceptance letter will indicate the steps they must take to be fully admitted to their program of study.
Readmission
A student who has been accepted to Gwynedd Mercy University is expected to continually progress toward degree completion. A student who withdraws from the University or who does not attempt any credits during two consecutive semesters( fall and spring semesters only) and is therefore considered withdrawn from the program of study will need to submit an online application for readmission. All applications for readmission will be reviewed and approved by the readmissions committee, including the College Dean.
Non-Matriculated Students
Non-matriculated students may take up to 9 credits of coursework on a part-time basis at Gwynedd Mercy University. After completing 9 credits, students should contact the Admissions Office for information about applying to a degree program. If the student does not intend, at any time, to work toward a degree, the admission requirement will be waived. Students who intend to matriculate in health professions, business, or nursing programs should apply as soon as possible but are required to