Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
that meets 20 hours face-to-face , an additional 22 hours of alternative equivalent instruction activities would be needed . Online courses require 42 hours of appropriate alternate equivalent online instruction activities to meet the minimum threshold . The syllabus for the course should reflect the type of AIE ’ s to be utilized .
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Placement Assessment for Writing and Mathematics
* NOTE : Does not apply to students enrolled in 2 nd Degree ABSN and Non -Term Programs To ensure that every student admitted to Gwynedd Mercy University is prepared to succeed in college-level courses , many of which require advanced writing and mathematics skills , the University requires that new first-year , transfer , and non-matriculated students take the Gwynedd Mercy University placement assessments for English and mathematics before registering for their first semester .
Students will have access to online placement assessments through Blackboard within one week of making their admission deposit . To access the assessments , go to
https :// blackboard . gmercyu . edu , and login using your GMercyU credentials . The online placement assessments include objective questions in mathematics , as well as a written essay . The assessments are untimed , and retests are not permitted .
Students are exempt from taking the respective placement exam if they meet one of the following exemptions :
• A score of at least three ( 3 ) on the Princeton Advanced Placement Test in English ( Language and Composition ) and / or mathematics ( Calculus or Statistics )
• If you took the SAT and received a score of at least 35 in the reading test and a 680 in the mathematics test
• Transfer credits for college-level English composition or college-level mathematics courses ( earned grade of C or better ) through the official acceptance of transfer credits by the Registrar ’ s Office at Gwynedd Mercy University
• A score of 29 or higher on the English or mathematics ACT test
Students with documented disabilities who need accommodations , other than extended-time , should make their needs known to the Director of Tutoring Services and Placement Assessments at least a week prior to taking the assessments . Email
placementtesting @ gmercyu . edu for further information .
Placement Assessment Results Students will discuss their results with their advisors at the time of course registration . Students whose test results indicate that they can proceed with college-level writing courses may register for ENG 101 College English . Students whose test results indicate that they need to develop their writing skills must register for and successfully complete ENG 002 Developmental Writing before enrolling in ENG 101 College English .
Students whose mathematics scores indicate they are prepared for college-level mathematics may register for most courses that require mathematics skills ; courses that require higher -level mathematic skills are identified by a course prerequisite . Students who do not meet the math level for their major or the prerequisite level for a course , must take either MTH 002 , Developmental Mathematics or MTH 003 , Bridge to Mathematics ( as determined by their advisor ) before enrolling in college-level mathematics and other courses that have mathematics components .
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