Gwynedd Mercy University AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center , located in the Keiss Library , provides academic and professional support for current Gwynedd Mercy University students . The Student Success Center houses the following departments : the Office of Academic Advising , the Office of Accessibility services , the Office of Career Development , the Office of Tutoring Services and Placement Assessments , and the Office of First-Year Experience .
Academic advising is a vital component of a student ’ s academic and personal success in college and beyond . Students who are matriculated into a term program are advised by a faculty advisor . Students who are matriculated into a non-term program work with an assigned professional academic advisor . Academic Advisors are identified in Self-Service .
The Professional Success Coach assists students with general learning skills ( such as time management , test- taking strategies , and study skills ) and facilitates the University ’ s Academic Recovery Program . For an appointment or more information , email studentsuccess @ gmercyu . edu .
The Office of Accessibility Services assists students with a qualified disability in meeting their academic and personal goals . Within the bounds of our resources , Gwynedd Mercy University will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the challenges and needs of students with a qualified disability . For information about accommodations , email accessibilityservices @ gmercyu . edu . NOTE : For more information , see Accessibility Services .
The Office of Career Development supports students with their career goals and empowers and equips students to transition from college to career . To schedule an appointment and learn more information email CD @ gmercyu . edu and visit www . gmercyu . edu / cd .
The Office of Tutoring Services and Placement Assessments offers tutorials for individuals and small groups , as well as academic workshops . Graduate students have access to online tutoring provided by a third-party vendor , which provides tutoring in a variety of subjects , including a Writing Center . Tutoring availability varies by subject , but all subjects have some evening and weekend availability . The online writing center offers review and feedback on papers . Select “ Brainfuse Online Tutoring ” in Canvas or on the portal for access or contact studentsuccess @ gmercyu . edu for more information .
Accessibility Services
Gwynedd Mercy University intends for all students accepted into an academic program to have equal access and opportunity to effectively reach their academic and personal goals . Within the bounds of its resources , Gwynedd Mercy University will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the challenges and needs of students with a qualified disability . The Office of Accessibility Services works to coordinate with faculty , staff , and administration to meet the needs of students who have a qualified disability . In addition , Gwynedd Mercy University regularly convenes a University-wide Accessibility Awareness Committee dedicated to identifying barriers of accessibility that prohibit persons with disabilities from experiencing equal access to educational opportunities at Gwynedd Mercy University .
At the time of a student ’ s acceptance to Gwynedd Mercy University , or anytime thereafter , a request can be made for accommodations pertaining to learning , psychological , and / or physical disabilities . This request must
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