MercyU is proudly commuter friendly , though a significant number of students choose to live on campus , making memories in our residence halls that last a lifetime .

In 1953 , the Sisters of Mercy purchased a summer residence called the Maryllyn House that was located a short distance from campus to use as the college ’ s first student dormitory . Students also lived in Assumption Hall until Loyola Hall opened in 1965 as the first on-campus residence hall .

Today , residents live in the “ Triplex ,” comprised of St . Brigid ’ s Hall , Siena Hall and Loyola Hall . After yearlong renovations , Loyola Hall reopened in fall 2023 with upgrades in every room , including air conditioning ,

microfridges , new furniture , floors and paint , and improved Wi-Fi and lounge areas throughout the building . What was preserved : the original , much-loved and spacious wardrobes and free laundry facilities .

NEW RULES FOR A NEW GENERATION

Today ’ s students probably would not embrace the rules set for earlier generations of students at Gwynedd-Mercy College , such as wearing heels to dinner , attending mass weekly and not having cars on campus . Life on campus has evolved with the times .

Michelle Murray , Director of Housing and Residence Life , has seen many changes since she began in 2010 as a residence director .

Above : Move-In Day , 2000

James Bond , who lived with his family in Assumption Hall in the early 1900s , dies . Bond was the inspiration for the name of the famous Ian Fleming spy character .

The new athletic complex , The Griffin Complex , opens .

Gwynedd-Mercy College is reported to be the fastestgrowing local small college .

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