Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
Conditionally admitted students who are enrolled in courses that count toward their intended degree may be eligible for federal student aid provided they meet satisfactory academic progress standards. Students who do not successfully fulfill the requirements of the conditional admittance within one calendar year will not be admitted to their program of choice and will no longer be eligible for federal financial aid.
International Students
To enroll as a graduate-level international student at Gwynedd Mercy University, we recommend that you contact the Office of International Programs at isl @ gmercyu. edu before starting your application to get specific instructions on how to apply to GMercyU’ s graduate programs.
International students will need to provide the following materials to be considered for admission:
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university o If the degree is awarded by an international institution, an evaluation via a NACES accredited service 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 theTOEFL 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.
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