Gwynedd Mercy University
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
All transfer students who matriculate at Gwynedd Mercy University are required to earn a minimum of 30 credits at GMercyU to earn a bachelor ’ s degree . This credit requirement does not change regardless of the number of credits accepted in transfer . Additionally , transfer students must complete at least half of the credits required for the major at Gwynedd Mercy University . The number of credits in the major varies within each degree program . Programs with discipline-related accreditation may have additional requirements . Credit requirements for students transferring into an associate degree program will be assessed on a case-by-case basis .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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
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