Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
for readmission will be reviewed and approved by the respective School Dean .
Provisional Acceptance
Students may be provisionally admitted to a program of study , pending the completion of additional requirements . The student ’ s provisional acceptance letter will indicate the steps the student must take in order to be fully admitted to their program of study .
Visiting Students
A student who enrolls in classes for credit with the intention of transferring those credits to another institution in which he or she is regularly enrolled is classified as a non-matriculated student .
Admissions Requirements for Second Degree Programs , Accelerated
Admissions Requirements for Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing ; Weekend Bachelor of Science in Nursing : The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Weekend BSN programs at Gwynedd Mercy University are designed for students who hold a bachelor ’ s degree in another field . To be considered for admission to these second-degree bachelor ’ s programs , you must provide the following :
• Completed Online Application
• Official transcripts from high school and all colleges or universities attended , including proof that you earned a bachelor ’ s degree from an accredited college or university
• Applicants are expected to have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in their first bachelor ’ s degree , and earned B ’ s or better in their science courses
• Applicants also must provide proof of successful completion of required prerequisite courses
• Nutrition and science courses must have been completed within the past 7 years to be considered for transfer into the program . Statistics and Developmental Psychology must have been completed within the last 10 years .
• Required courses include : Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs , Microbiology with lab , General Chemistry II and lab or Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s Chemistry 111 For Allied Health Sciences and lab ( includes
• organic and inorganic chemistry and biochemistry ), Principles of Nutrition ( taught by a registered dietician ), Statistics , and Development Psychology ( covering the lifespan )
• These courses are offered by Gwynedd Mercy University . More information can be found on the
website .
• After you have been accepted , you will need to take the following additional steps before beginning your nursing classes :
• Pass a criminal background and child abuse records check * Undergo a drug screening and FBI fingerprinting *
• Provide a certificate of health from a primary care provider , including immunization information
• Provide proof of CPR certification and personal health insurance You will also need to obtain an annual flu vaccination and PPD screening throughout the duration of your program .
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