Student Handbook 2022-23 | Page 13

Dietary Concerns We know that many of our guests may have food allergies or dietary concerns . Allergens are listed on all posted menus for our guests . We list the top 9 allergens on all Dining Menus including on the Mobile App . We can accommodate many food allergies and dietary restrictions . Please contact us at parkhurst @ gmercyu . edu to discuss specific needs with a member of our Management Team .
Stay up to Date with Dining Daily menus , dining hours of operation , specials , and events are posted on the bulletin board outside Waldron Café and on the dining website at gmercyudining . catertrax . com . Follow Dining Services on Instagram @ parkhurstgmercyu for pop up specials and events around campus ! Menus are subject to change based on product availability .
Health and Safety While Dining Please help us keep campus healthy by washing your hands frequently and using the provided hand sanitizer stations throughout the dining facilities . You may notice our staff changing utensils and cleaning more frequently in order to keep all our guests safe . If you have any questions , look for our Safety Ambassadors at each meal period .

Emergency Notification

Gwynedd Mercy University has an emergency alert program for our community . The directions for students to update or add cell phone numbers is below . We urge you to consider the importance of registering in case of emergency . If you are not interested in receiving emergency alerts , you may opt out by texting back “ Stop ” to a text message .
Omnilert is a selective mass notification system that empowers schools to send time-sensitive messages to students , faculty and staff wherever they are located . A selective mass notification system is defined as a platform to deliver a notification to an entire audience by all means necessary ; therefore creating comprehensive coverage to increase the odds that you receive the notification in a timely manner . You will be notified immediately of events on the device ( s ) you select . You may input up to two contact numbers ( i . e . cell phone ) and two personal email addresses .
The University will only send mass notification in the event of weather and campus emergencies . You will not receive general notices via this delivery method . To register for Omnilert , you must do the following :
• Go to my . gmercyu . edu and enter your login credentials
• Click the Omnilert Icon ( diamond with exclamation point )
• You may also opt to have an emergency e-mail alert sent to you as well
COVID-19 All safety practices for COVID-19 can be referenced on the University ’ s website : www . gmercyu . edu / covid-19 . All students are required to submit proof of vaccination or exemption form .

Finance / Bursar ’ s Office Tuition payments are due approximately two weeks prior to the start of the fall and spring academic semesters and at the beginning of May for all summer semester classes . Cash payments up to $ 12,500 and checks will be accepted in person at the Campbell Solution Center . All credit card and online check payments must be made online through your self-service account . Directions on adding an authorized user to make payments online on your behalf are on the Bursar ’ s web page . The University accepts Visa , MasterCard , AMEX and Discover . You may also mail in a check to the attention of the Bursar ’ s Office Gwynedd Mercy University 1325 Sumneytown Pike , PO Box 901 , Gwynedd Valley PA 19437 .

Students are not permitted to register for the next semester unless all outstanding debts , e . g ., tuition , library fines , etc ., are resolved . All debts must be resolved prior to registration and before graduation REGARDLESS OF PENDING FINANCIAL AID . Diplomas and transcripts will not be issued to any student with an outstanding debt .
As a service to our students and their families , a tuition payment plan is available . The plan is administered by TouchNet . For information on the payment plan visit the Bursar ’ s webpage .
You may view your billing statement online through the “ Self Service ” portal , under the “ Student Finance ” tile . If you have questions about your billing statement , please email studentbilling @ gmercyu . edu . If you are having issues logging into your account to access your statement , or other technical issues , call the IT help desk at 215-646-7300 , ext . 21444 .
Delinquent Accounts : A student who is financially delinquent shall forfeit the privilege of attending classes or living in Residence Halls , and the University will withhold grades , transcripts and diploma / certificate until such indebtedness is paid . Pending financial aid is not considered payment . Student accounts that are not resolved by the end of the semester will be placed with a collection agency . The student will be responsible for the full amount due to the University plus all associated collection and legal costs .

The Griffin Complex

The Griffin Complex is a facility that helps fulfill the University mission of providing a complete university experience for our students . Housed on the first floor of this building is a gymnasium , locker rooms , training facility and weight and cardio rooms . The second floor holds the Student Services Office including Counseling Services , the Title IX Coordinator , and the office of the Vice
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