Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2023-2024 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 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 ).
Transfer Students , Term Programs
Applicants who have completed course work at another college or university with a cumulative GPA of 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 . Applicants for advanced standing must present the following :
• A complete online application o Term Programs : gmercyu . edu / undergraduate-application o Non-Term Programs : https :// www . gmercyu . edu / gwynedd-mercy-universitys- onlineapplication
• Evidence of high school graduation , which can be satisfied with an official high school transcript or a copy of 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 .
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