Gwynedd Mercy University AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Applicants for advanced standing must present the following :
• A complete online application
• Evidence of high school graduation , which can be satisfied with an official high school transcript or a copy of a General Educational Development ( GED ) test results or certificate . Candidates with more than 24 college credits do not need to submit a high school transcript ; however , the Admissions team may request the transcript as part of the candidate ’ s application review .
• An official transcript from all colleges and universities previously attended . No applicant may disregard previous college attendance . Failure to make full and truthful disclosure of all information requested will result in disqualification of the application ( or revocation of admission ).
• A copy of the catalog of the college / university from which the student is transferring , if requested
Letters of Recommendation are not required but are recommended . The written letter of recommendation should discuss the applicant ’ s character and promise as a student and should be sent from a college faculty member or employer .
All accepted campus undergraduate transfer students who have not successfully completed a college-level English composition course or a college-level mathematics course with a grade of C or better must take the respective Gwynedd Mercy University placement assessment ( s ). Students who have previously earned a four-year college degree are exempt from taking the placement assessments .
The time in which a transfer student can complete their chosen program of study will vary since it may be necessary to fulfill curricular requirements out of normal sequence .
U . S . citizenship or permanent residency is a requirement for licensure within certain academic programs . International students and 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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Home-Schooled Students
All home-schooled students must complete and submit all application materials required of traditional applicants , in addition to a transcript from a home-school accrediting body . An interview may also be requested .
Integrated Studies Program
In order to be admitted into GMercyU ' s Integrated Studies program , each student must meet the following criteria :
• Be between the ages of 18-26 at the start of the program
• Have a documented diagnosis of intellectual disability
• Demonstrate interest in pursuing higher education at Gwynedd Mercy University and gaining meaningful employment
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