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Gwynedd Mercy University AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

ADMISSIONS

NOTE : SEE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS for Program-Specific Admissions Requirements and Procedures .

Admissions Requirements for Term Programs

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First-time Students , Term Programs
All applicants must submit the following : Online application found at https :// www . gmercyu . edu / undergraduate-application . Students may opt to submit the Common Application instead . Please submit only one application .
Evidence of high school graduation , which can be demonstrated through an official transcript or a copy of their General Educational Development ( GED ) test results or certificate . The high school transcript should show satisfactory completion of ( or current enrollment in ) at least 16 units in the following areas : English 4 units Mathematics 3 units Science 3 units History 1 unit
College preparatory electives 3 units
Gwynedd Mercy University is test-optional , which means students may apply with or without submitting scores from the ACT or SAT .
Students applying to the programs listed below who choose not to submit SAT or ACT test score also must :
• Submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher in a subject related to their desired major ( e . g ., a biology teacher if the student is seeking admission to GMercyU ’ s Biology program )*
• Schedule an in-person or virtual interview with a member of the GMercyU Admissions team . Accounting - CPA Track Biology Computer Information Science ( CIS ) Education Health Professions ( Medical Laboratory Science , Occupational Science , Radiation Therapy , Radiologic Technology , Respiratory Care ) Nursing Psychology Social Work
Other applicants may be asked to submit an essay or personal statement and / or be asked to participate in an interview during the application review process .
* Letters of Recommendation are not required for other programs but are recommended . If submitted , the letter of recommendation should discuss the applicant ’ s character and promise as a university student , and should be sent from a high school teacher , principal or guidance counselor .
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