Integrated Studies Program
Integrated Studies at Gwynedd Mercy University is a student-centered, inclusive post-secondary program for individuals aged 18-26 with intellectual disabilities. This program is designed to provide excellent opportunities in education, career development, and social participation within an inclusive academic setting. Integrated Studies strives to create a community that cultivates self-determination, service, self-efficacy, and lifelong learning.
Staff: Christa Fisher – Director Email: fisher. c2 @ gmercyu. edu
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 development, coordinates facilities management, participates in the student conduct system, provides basic counseling for all residents within their community, and supports the overall growth and development of a residential community that embodies the mission and values of the University.
Resident Assistants( RAs) Resident Assistants( RAs) are student leaders who live on each floor to serve as a resource to students, facilitate the development of a strong residence hall community, and help facilitate a successful collegiate experience. They focus on the development of the residential community, supporting the development of individual students, upholding community standards, participating in staff development and training, taking a broader leadership role within the University, and performing administrative duties. All RAs receive training on conflict management, emergency / crisis response and the resources available at the University in order to best support resident students.
Residence Hall Association( RHA) The Residence Hall Association( RHA) is made up of resident students who provide representation of all students living in the residence halls. RHA serves as an advocate and voice of the residents and communicates with Residence Life on current issues and initiatives that will enhance the social, functional, and cultural aspects of living in the residence halls. RHA has played a major role in improving services both in the residence halls and on campus.
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