Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
Evaluation of Transfer and Other Credits: Undergraduate Students
Courses completed more than 10 years( 7 years for science courses) from a student’ s date of acceptance are judged on a case-by-case basis as to their applicability in fulfilling current program requirements. This general University provision does not replace existing provisions of a College that are more restrictive in nature.
Every student is given individual attention at Gwynedd Mercy University. Transcripts from other colleges and universities are evaluated by the Admissions Office and Registrar’ s Office, in consultation with the Dean, to determine Gwynedd Mercy University ' s course equivalencies for appropriate transfer credits.
Transfer students who matriculate at Gwynedd Mercy University beginning in Spring 2025 are required to earn a minimum of 30 credits at GMercyU to earn a bachelor’ s degree; students who matriculate prior to Spring 2025 are required to earn a minimum of 50 credits at GMercyU to earn a bachelor’ s degree. This credit requirement does not change regardless of the number of credits accepted in transfer. Additionally, transfer students must complete at least half of the credits required for the major at Gwynedd Mercy University. The number of credits in the major varies within each degree program. Programs with discipline-related accreditation may have additional requirements. Credit requirements for students transferring into an associate degree program will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Official transfer evaluations will not be completed for students entering the University Studies program. The Registrar’ s Office may provide, upon request, unofficial notations indicating which courses might be transferred to Gwynedd Mercy University. These unofficial notes are in no way a contract with the student and will only be used as a guide for registration.
The following criteria will be used in the evaluation of transcripts submitted to Gwynedd Mercy University: 1. A minimum grade of " C " or better from a regionally accredited college or university. 2. Developmental courses which carry credit do not satisfy requirements within the major or general education component of the Gwynedd Mercy University degree program. These courses will not be accepted for credit transfer and will not count toward graduation. 3. No transfer credits may replace the Signature Seminars. 4. Grades of " P "( Pass) or " S "( Satisfactory) are generally not acceptable for transfer( except under the " second degree program "). Some Schools do allow for exceptions to this policy; each is evaluated on an individual basis.
5. Challenge examinations carrying a grade of " P " or " S " completed at another regionally accredited institution may be accepted in transfer within the general education or major component of a degree program; each is evaluated on an individual basis.
6. Training and experience within a branch of the military that has been evaluated for credit by the American Council on Education may be acceptable for transfer credits.
7. Gwynedd Mercy University participates in the Advanced Placement Examination Program( AP) and the College Level Examination Program( CLEP). These credits are considered for transfer on an individual basis.
8. Gwynedd Mercy University credits are processed through the Registrar’ s Office. Although course titles and credits earned appear on Gwynedd Mercy University’ s transcript, courses accepted in transfer are not included in the computation of semester or cumulative grade point averages.
9. Students may petition to have courses accepted in transfer that were not accepted as a result of an initial evaluation. Usually, the student would need to forward course descriptions and course outlines for any course in question. In all cases, the submitted materials are reviewed by the
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