Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
Some programs may have additional requirements . Please consult the requirements listed within your program of interest for additional information .
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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
• Most programs require 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 obtain the background screening required for placement in a clinical / school setting and should review state licensure requirements before choosing to enroll .
• 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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GMercyU is committed to providing quality education and to assuring students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful . Assessment of student learning provides the information faculty and staff need to make improvements in program structure , course content , and pedagogy . To this end , information is collected at the course , program , and institutional levels . All student performance data are aggregated and confidential . For any questions related to the assessment processes , please contact : Office for Assessment & Compliance , CFC112 ,
hayward . d @ gmercyu . edu .
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