Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
1 . The online application , found at
http :// gmercyu . edu / undergraduate-application , is required of all applicants . 2 . 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 prescribed and elective subjects :
English Mathematics Science History College preparatory electives
4 units 3 units 3 units 1 unit 3 units
3 . Students applying to the programs listed here : Accounting - CPA Track ; Biology ; Computer Information Science ( CIS ) ; Education ; Medical Laboratory Science , Occupational Science , Radiation Therapy , Radiologic Technology , Respiratory Care ; Nursing ; Psychology ; Social Work who choose not to submit SAT or ACT test scores also must :
• Submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher in a subject related to their desired major ( e . g ., a biology teacher if the student is seeking admission to GMercyU ’ s Biology program )
• Schedule an in-person or virtual interview with a member of the GMercyU Admissions team .
4 . English language minimum test scores of 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 6.0 on the IELTS test or the equivalent is required for admission into undergraduate programs . 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 .
Students who meet academic requirements for admission but need to improve their English language skills will be admitted on a conditional basis and referred to our English language school partner .
Students will be allowed to start their programs after meeting the requirement for English proficiency .
A course-by-course evaluation by World Education Services ( www . wes . org ) or Educational Credential Evaluators ( www . ece . org ) 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 and pass 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 health profession programs 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 .
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