Counseling Services utilizes clinical graduate level interns to provide counseling to students. Graduate interns are held to the same level of ethics and professionalism as professional counseling staff and have oversight by licensed professional staff.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leads and supports initiatives that help advance our Mercy mission by developing and sustaining meaningful and collaborative relationships that result in a more diverse and inclusive community and centering the voices of our community to drive university-wide culturally sustaining initiatives and equitable opportunities.
The office’ s efforts include but are not limited to:
• Student leadership opportunities
• Collaboration with the Office of Student Engagement’ s CORE programming initiative
• Main point of contact for DACA & Undocumented students: DACA Resources site
• The Bias Activity Response Group: Bias Reporting form
• Chosen Name Policy( policy and process for those who wish to be known by a name other than their legal name)
• Follow instructions to be processed.
• View the Chosen Name Policy FAQs( PDF).
Tatiana Diaz, Assistant Vice President for Diversity Equity and Inclusion Location: Assumption Hall, first floor Email: Diaz. t @ GMercyU. edu Phone: 215-646-7300 x21073 Webpage: www. gmercyu. edu / about-gmercyu / diversity-equity-inclusion
Financial Aid
Gwynedd Mercy University’ s Financial Aid program is designed to provide eligible students with the financial assistance they need to participate fully in the educational, spiritual, cultural and social experiences available at the University. Students may be eligible for University and outside scholarships based on their previous academic performance and other factors. Students may also be eligible for need-based federal, state, university and private funding based on the results of their Free Application for Federal Student Aid( FAFSA). Students who encounter unexpected financial difficulties after aid is awarded or at any time during enrollment at the University are encouraged to discuss these matters with the Office of Financial Aid. Every effort is made to ensure that students with financial need who are making academic progress are awarded aid. To reach the Office of Financial Aid, you can call at( 215) 646- 7300 ext. 21216 or email financialaid @ gmercyu. edu.
Health and Wellness Center
Statement of Purpose The Health and Wellness Center of Gwynedd Mercy University is committed to supporting students with health promotion and disease prevention. We assist students in pursuit of their academic goals and personal development by offering clinical health services. We encourage self-care and personal responsibility for the student’ s own health, with a holistic focus on educational and awareness activities. Healthy life style choices are encouraged, and the mission of the University is affirmed.
The Health and Wellness Center is located on the first floor of Loyola Hall. A full-time nurse / director is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a. m. to 3:30 p. m. The Health and Wellness Center partners with local medical facilities to provide additional medical coverage. For more information, visit the Health and Wellness Center or go to our website here for a list of services.
Strict confidentiality rules apply to all areas of the Health and Wellness Center. Student health records are kept in a locked file and will only be released with signed consent from the student. The Gwynedd Mercy University Health and Wellness Center abides by all
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: 2pm-7pm; Tuesday: 3:30pm-6:30pm; Wednesday: 8:30am-5:30pm; Thursday, 3:30pm-6:30pm Phone: 215-646-7300, ext. 21306
Health and Wellness Center Staff: Maria Warnick, Ph. D., CRNP, FNP-BC – Director Email: warnick. m @ 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:
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