Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
See Placement Assessments for Writing and Mathematics for details . For information regarding the University ’ s English and mathematics placement assessments , email
placementtesting @ gmercyu . edu for new students .
The First-Year Experience ( FYE ) program includes courses designed to introduce students to the University ’ s founding and mission , skills for academic success , and University resources and engagement opportunities . See First-Year Experience Program for more information .
Academic / Retention Alert
The University employs an electronic retention alert system to notify students who may be or become academically at-risk . Students will be notified electronically if one of their faculty members submits a retention alert .
Accessibility Services
Gwynedd Mercy University intends for all students accepted into an academic program to have equal access and opportunity to effectively reach their academic and personal goals . Within the bounds of its resources , Gwynedd Mercy University will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the challenges and needs of students with a qualified disability . The Office of Accessibility Services , located on the second floor of Keiss Library , works to coordinate with faculty , staff and administration to meet the needs of students who have a qualified disability . In addition , Gwynedd Mercy University regularly convenes a University wide Accessibility Awareness Committee dedicated to identifying barriers of accessibility that prohibit persons with disabilities from experiencing equal access to educational opportunities at Gwynedd Mercy University .
At the time of a student ’ s acceptance to Gwynedd Mercy University , or anytime thereafter , a request can be made for accommodations pertaining to learning , psychological , and / or physical disabilities . This request must be made by the student directly to the Director of Accessibility Services . Requests must be made by the student to the Director in person , by email , or by receipt of the GMercyU Accommodation Application . Other forms of contact such as phone calls or disclosure to other University staff or faculty are not recognized as requests for accommodations . A student who self- identifies as having a disability and requests accommodations is responsible for submitting appropriate documentation and following the procedures as listed on the Accessibility Support web page
here . No accommodation can be made by Gwynedd Mercy University without completing this process .
All information provided to the Director of Accessibility Services is , in accordance with FERPA , confidential . It is important to allow sufficient time for administrative processing of the application . The accommodation process may take up to six weeks for completion . In addition , accommodation requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis and the accommodations are based on each student ' s individual and unique needs .
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