Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 63
o If the degree is awarded by an international institution, an evaluation via a third-party vendor will need to take place and be submitted for review.
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 o Candidates with a GPA lower than 3.0 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• A completed application for your program of choice
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended
• Professional resume
• Two complete supervisory reference forms
• Personal interviews may be required, as needed
• A minimum score of 550( written), 213( computer), or 79( internet) on the TOEFL examination( non-US applications only). o Students whose native language is English are not required to submit language scores.
• Applicants who have had nursing education outside of the U. S. must have transcripts evaluated by CGFNS( www. cgfns. org).
• International students who apply to education, nursing and health profession programs must have the ability to complete the background screening process required for placement in a clinical / school setting and should review state licensure requirements before choosing to enroll. The U. S. background screening process requires a U. S. Social Security Number.
• 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.
Some programs may have additional requirements. Please consult the requirements listed within your program of interest for additional information.