Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
See Academic Information for placement assessments in English and Math .
Once a student ’ s application file is complete , the Admissions team makes a decision based on University admissions standards and any specific requirements of the applicant ’ s intended program of study . The student is notified of the decision as soon as possible after the requirements listed above have been met .
NOTE : U . S . citizenship or permanent residency is a requirement for licensure within certain academic programs . Students who are under DACA status or are undocumented should carefully review the licensure requirements for their state before enrolling in a degree program that leads to licensure . Additional information can be found on the
National Conference of State Legislatures website .
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SAT and ACT Test Scores
Students seeking admission for the 2022-2023 academic year are not required to submit SAT or ACT test scores , but they are welcome to do so . Over the past few years , our admitted students ’ average SAT score range has been between 970 and 1160 . The ACT range has been between 18-23 .
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Advanced Placement Students
Applicants who have completed work in Advanced Placement Programs in high school may submit the results of the Advanced Placement Examination of the University Entrance Examination Board . College credit will be awarded for a satisfactory examination score of 3 or higher . Students awarded such credit in English or mathematics will not be required to take the placement test in that area . ( Refer to Placement Assessments for English and Mathematics ).
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Transfer Students , Term Programs
Applicants who have completed course work at another college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale will be considered for admission with advanced standing . Some programs require a higher GPA .*
If accepted to the University , transfer students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 ( or higher for some programs ) prior to matriculation to Gwynedd Mercy University .
Courses in which an applicant has earned a grade of C or better will be evaluated as possible transfer credit toward a Gwynedd Mercy University degree . Lower division courses will not be accepted for transfer credit in substitution for similar courses given at upper division levels at Gwynedd Mercy University . A limited number of exceptions may be granted at the discretion of the Dean of the School . Depending on the program , at least 45-50 credits required for a bachelor ’ s degree and 30 of those required for an associate degree must be earned at Gwynedd Mercy University .
NOTE : Term Programs : Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at 215-641-5510 or
admissions @ gmercyu . edu if you have any questions about the transfer admissions requirements for your program of interest . Non-Term Programs : Please contact the Online / Accelerated Enrollment team at 866- 660-0113 or
accelerate @ gmercyu . edu .
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