Gwynedd Mercy University AY2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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
• Have exited high school or secondary institution ( diploma , GED , special education diploma , certificate )
• Have either received or would have been eligible to receive services under IDEA ( i . e ., had an IEP / 504 )
• Demonstrate sufficient emotional stability , safety , and independent living skills to participate with minimal support in all aspects of the Integrated Studies coursework and campus environment
• Have functional literacy skills and basic computer literacy in order to comprehend basic safety signage , complete assignments with supports , and navigate the campus independently
• Have the potential to successfully achieve goals and the course requirements set out for an Audit designation with minimal support
• Be able to appropriately participate in 75-minute classes with necessary accommodations in place to function independently in social situations such as being alone in the Griffin Complex , academic buildings , cafeteria , etc .
• Be able to accept and follow campus rules and policies and behave respectfully towards others without supervision
• Have their own cell phone
• Highly desired : enrolled in county supports coordination / OVR / waiver at the start of the program
To apply to Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s Integrated Studies Program , please complete the following steps :
Step 1 : Submit the
undergraduate application – be sure to select “ Integrated Studies ” as your program of interest . Step 2 : Complete supplementary materials : 1 . Sign and complete the
Release of Information Waiver online . 2 . Send a copy of your most recent Individualized Education Plan ( IEP ) and / or Individualized Support Plan ( ISP ) to Kelly Kiefer , Director of Accessibility Services :
accessibilityservices @ gmercyu . edu with the subject line : Name , IEP / ISP , Integrated Studies
3 . Send a copy of your high school transcript to
admissions @ gmercyu . edu with the subject line : Name , HS transcript , Integrated Studies
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