Gwynedd Mercy University 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
ADMISSIONS Admissions Requirements for Term Programs
First-time Students , Term Programs
All traditional first year applicants that have not attended any other college or university must submit the following : Online application found at https :// apply . gmercyu . edu / apply / or the Common Application . Students should complete only one application for admission consideration .
Evidence of high school graduation , which can be demonstrated through an official transcript or a copy of their General Educational Development ( GED ) test results or certificate . The high school transcript should show satisfactory completion of ( or current enrollment in ) at least 16 units in the following areas :
English Mathematics Science History College pre electives
4 units 3 units 3 units 1 unit 3 units
The minimum GPA requirement for university admission is a 2.5 / 4.0 cumulative unweighted GPA . Specific academic majors and the honors program may have a GPA higher than the university minimum .
Gwynedd Mercy University is test-optional , which means students may apply with or without submitting scores from the ACT or SAT . Standardized test scores are not required and not used in the admission decision .
The following programs require a meeting / interview with the program director : Respiratory Care and Occupational Science . In addition to an interview , the Radiation Therapy program requires a shadow experience before a student can be accepted into the program .
Applicants also may be asked to submit an essay or personal statement and / or be asked to participate in an interview during the application review process if additional information is required for admission or if a student is below the university minimum requirements for admission
* Letters of Recommendation are not required , but are recommended . If submitted , the letter of recommendation should discuss the applicant ’ s character and promise as a university student , and should be sent from a high school teacher , principal , or guidance counselor .
See Academic Information for placement assessments in English and Math .
Once a student ’ s application file is complete , the Admissions team makes a decision based on University admissions standards and any specific requirements of the applicant ’ s intended
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