The Student Success Center, located in the Keiss Library, provides academic and professional support for Gwynedd Mercy University students.
The Office of Academic Advising and Academic Coaching recognizes that academic advising is a vital component of a student’ s academic and personal success in the university and beyond. The professional academic advisors in the Student Success Center are available for students who are admitted to University Studies, Health Studies, 1 st and 2 nd year Nursing, or who are considering a change of major. Academic Advisors guide students through selecting appropriate courses, creating academic plans, and exploring academic interests and programs. The Student Success Specialist coaches students on academic success strategies, such as time management, study skills, and more. In addition, they introduce students to the many helpful campus resources designed to support their learning. Advisors and Success Specialists are available by appointment. Email studentsuccess @ gmercyu. edu to make an appointment or for more information.
The Office of Accessibility Services provides services to students requesting academic or physical accommodations, including testing accommodations. For any accommodation, students should email accessibilityservices @ gmercyu. edu. Testing accommodations may be offered in person or remotely but by appointment only. Appointments for testing accommodations must be made at least one week in advance by emailing testingaccommodations @ gmercyu. edu.
The Office of Career Development Mission Statement Empower and equip students to transition from college to career.
How We Can Help
• Career / Major Choices or Changes
• Resume and Cover Letter Assistance
• Job and Internship Searching Tips & Resources
• Interviewing Strategies and Mock Interviews
Online Resources
• Career Website: http:// www. gmercyu. edu / cd
• Job / Internship website: gmercyu. joinhandshake. com /
• Nursing Job website: www. liquidcompass. com / gmercyu
• Interview website: https:// gmercyu. biginterview. com /
• Twitter: twitter. com / gmercyucareers
Contact Us 215-646-7300 ext. 21230 cd @ gmercyu. edu TBD, Director
The Office of Tutoring Services and Placement Assessments For students who want course-specific help, the Office of Tutoring Services offers peer and professional tutorials for individuals or groups, academic workshops, and math skill modules. Appointments are strongly recommended for all tutoring services. Academic workshops are offered on various topics throughout the semester and advertised on the student portal. There is no additional fee for tutoring.
The Office of First Year Experience In addition, the University recognizes the challenges of a student’ s first year. Our Office of First Year Experience( FYE) provides students with guidance and resources to succeed in this new environment. Email FYE @ gmercyu. edu for information. Most services are offered in person and remotely. Contact studentsuccess @ gmercyu. edu for more information.
Technology The IT department operates the Student Help Desk on the first floor of University Hall. The hours of operation are Monday – Thursday 8am- 6pm and Friday from 8am- 4pm. Students have access to IT staff to answer questions and to help resolve technical issues. More details are available at IT Student Technical Support.
Transportation: GMercyU Express The University provides a shuttle, The GMercyU Express, between campus and the Gwynedd Valley train station. For further information, please call ext. 21522.
Vending Machines
Vending machines are located in St. Bernard Hall, Fatima Hall, Frances M. Maguire Hall, Keiss Library and Learning Commons, the Residence Hall Complex, and the Griffin Complex. 17