Gwynedd Mercy University 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
English Mathematics Science History College pre electives
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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 .
• Evidence of English Language Proficiency : Minimum test score of 79 on the Internet- based TOEFL or 6.0 on the IELTS test or the equivalent . TOEFL or IELTS scores lower than the minimum will be considered on a case-by-case basis .
• Students whose native language is English are not required to submit language scores . In addition , international applicants who score a minimum 500 evidence-based reading and writing score on the SAT or 22 composite score on the ACT are exempt from submitting TOEFL scores .
• A course-by-course evaluation by World Education Services ( www . wes . org ), Educational Credential Evaluators ( www . ece . org ) or SpanTran : The Evaluation Company ( https :// spantran . com / web /) is required of all transcripts from high schools and universities outside of the United States .
• All international students who do not have transferrable college credit for English and mathematics are required to take the University ’ s English and mathematics placement assessments . Students must be proficient enough to place into Developmental Writing or College English .
• Applicants who have had nursing education outside of the U . S . must have transcripts evaluated by CGFNS ( www . cgfns . org ).
• * International students who apply to education , nursing and other programs that require background checks must have the ability to obtain the background screening required for placement in a clinical / school setting and should review state licensure requirements before choosing to enroll .
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 program of study . The student is notified of the decision as soon as possible after the requirements listed
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