HIPAA statutes . Please keep a copy of your health record ! Students with serious or chronic health conditions are urged to visit the Health and Wellness Center to discuss their concerns .
Health and Wellness Center Location : Loyola Hall , first floor Hours : Monday – Friday , 8:30 a . m . to 4:30 p . m . Phone : 215-646-7300 , ext . 21306
Health and Wellness Center Staff : Donna M . Ferguson , BSN , M . Ed . – Director Email : ferguson . d @ gmercyu . edu
Health Insurance Please refer to the Health and Wellness webpage for resources .
Immunization Policy In our effort to maintain a healthy campus community , Gwynedd Mercy University follows the American College Health Association ’ s guidelines for a pre-matriculation immunization requirement . Therefore , all students are required to have the following immunizations :
• One dose of the Mumps and Rubella vaccines
• Two doses of the Measles vaccine or the combination MMR ; one of these doses must have been given after the first birthday
• DT / DTaP vaccine : primary childhood series and booster within past 10 years
• Varicella vaccine , or history of chicken pox
• Hepatitis B series of three injections
• Menomune / Menactra is required by law for all resident students ; it is recommended for all university students
These immunizations are further explained on the student health record . Resident students are not permitted to live in the residence halls until immunizations are on file . The medical form is located on the University website under Health Services .
IMPORTANT : Please see the Health Services website for Meningitis Booster Vaccine information . For more information on this policy or immunizations in general , please contact the Health and Wellness Center at 215-646-7300 , ext . 21306 .
International Student Liaison Support for international students and scholars :
• Visa and immigration advising for visiting scholars , and students on F-1 visas
• Work authorization , driver ’ s licenses , social security numbers
• Orientation and cultural adjustment
Support for study abroad :
• Options for semester-long and summer term study abroad all over the world
• Pre-departure preparation and orientation
• GMercyU study abroad scholarships and application information
Staff : Jesse Ruhl - International Student Liaison , PDSO Email : Ruhl . j @ gmercyu . edu – Phone : 215-300-1507
Residence Life
Statement of Purpose Residence Life is a distinctive and inclusive living-learning environment consistent with the Core Values of the University . In our interdependent community , residents engage in evolving social relationships which stimulate academic and personal growth .
Vision Statement Premier residential experience which prepares Mercy leaders for tomorrow .
Living on campus at Gwynedd Mercy connects you to a vibrant and dynamic residential community . As a residential student , you will live in an environment that supports academic excellence , emotional and intellectual growth , as well as personal exploration . Our residence halls are respectful , comfortable and supportive places where students can learn , develop , and grow . Staffed with full-time professional staff members and Resident Assistants ( RAs ), Residence Life offers residence hall programs and events , maintains community standards , and works to create close-knit residential communities . We work to provide a positive experience for students living on campus while fostering learning , responsibility , and mutual respect .
Residence Director ( RD ) The Residence Director is a staff member responsible for the overall administration of a residential area . The RD lives in a University-provided apartment and supervises the area student staff . In addition , the RD facilitates student and community
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