Gwynedd Mercy University 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Evaluation of Transfer and Other Credits
Courses completed more than 10 years ( 7 years for science courses ) from a student ’ s date of acceptance are judged on a case-by-case basis as to their applicability in fulfilling current program requirements . This general University provision does not replace existing provisions of a School that are more restrictive in nature .
Every student is given individual attention at Gwynedd Mercy University . Transcripts from other colleges and universities are evaluated by the Admissions Office and Registrar ’ s Office , in consultation with the Dean to determine Gwynedd Mercy University ' s course equivalencies for appropriate transfer credits .
Transfer students who matriculate at Gwynedd Mercy University beginning in Spring 2025 are required to earn a minimum of 30 credits at GMercyU to earn a bachelor ’ s degree ; students who matriculate prior to Spring 2025 are required to earn a minimum of 50 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 .
Official transfer evaluations will not be completed for students entering the University Studies program . The Registrar ’ s Office may provide , upon request , unofficial notations indicating which courses might be transferred to Gwynedd Mercy University . These unofficial notes are in no way a contract with the student and will only be used as a guide for registration .
The following criteria will be used in the evaluation of transcripts submitted to Gwynedd Mercy
University : 1 . A minimum grade of " C " or better from a regionally accredited college or university . 2 . Developmental courses which carry credit do not satisfy requirements within the major or general education component of the Gwynedd Mercy University degree program . These courses will not be accepted for credit transfer and will not count toward graduation . 3 . No transfer credits may replace the Signature Seminars . 4 . Grades of " P " ( Pass ) or " S " ( Satisfactory ) are generally not acceptable for transfer ( except under the " second degree program "). Some Schools do allow for exceptions to this policy ; each is evaluated on an individual basis .
5 . Challenge examinations carrying a grade of " P " or " S " completed at another regionally accredited institution may be accepted in transfer within the general education or major component of a degree program ; each is evaluated on an individual basis .
6 . Training and experience within a branch of the military that has been evaluated for credit by the American Council on Education may be acceptable for transfer credits .
7 . Gwynedd Mercy University participates in the Advanced Placement Examination Program ( AP ) and the College Level Examination Program ( CLEP ). These credits are considered 8 . Gwynedd Mercy University credits and are processed through the Registrar ’ s Office . 9 . Although course titles and credits earned appear on Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s Transcript , courses accepted in transfer are not included in the computation of Semester or cumulative grade point averages .
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