Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 | Page 39

Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2023-2024 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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 .
Students applying to transfer into the BSN Program must meet university admission requirements . Students who earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and all A ’ s and B ’ s in math / science courses at their outside institution ( s ) will be accepted into the BSN Program . Students may not repeat a science or math course more than once . Students who earn a cumulative GPA of 2.8-2.999 and all A ’ s and B ’ s in math / science courses at their outside institution ( s ) will be required to take the TEAS ( Test of Essential Academic Skills ) to be considered for admission . For those students , a minimum score of 62 % on the TEAS is required .
Students who earn a cumulative GPA of 2.8-2.999 and all A ’ s and B ’ s in math / science courses at their outside institution ( s ) will be required to take the TEAS ( Test of Essential Academic Skills ) to be considered for admission . For those students , a minimum score of 62 % on the TEAS is required .
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 . In addition , some programs also require a background check to complete experiential learning requirements , such as clinicals and student teaching . The background check requires a U . S . Social Security Number .
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
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