Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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Academic Advising
Academic advising is a vital component of a student ’ s academic and personal success in college and beyond . Traditional students who matriculate into a degree program are advised by full-time faculty in their major . University Studies students work with professional academic advisors in the Academic Resource Center . Students enrolled in accelerated undergraduate degree programs work with assigned professional academic advisors in the School of Graduate and Professional studies . Academic Advisors are identified in Colleague Self-Service .
Academic Alert
The University employs electronic academic alert systems , for traditional Gwynedd Valley students , to notify students who may be or become academically at-risk .
The Academic Resource Center ( ARC )
The Academic Resource Center ( ARC ), located in the Keiss Library Learning Commons , provides academic support for current Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley students , faculty and staff . The ARC offers undergraduate peer tutorials for individuals and groups , academic coaching , academic workshops , mathematics modules , and professional advising .
Professional academic advisors work with University Studies students , as well as those students considering a change of major . The professional academic advisors guide students through selecting appropriate courses , creating an academic plan , and exploring academic interests and programs . In addition , they introduce students to the many helpful campus resources designed to support their learning . For an appointment or further ARC information , email
arc @ gmercyu . edu .
The ARC also houses the Office of Accessibility Services and administers the University ’ s English and mathematics placement assessments for new students ( see Placement Assessment for Writing and Mathematics for further information ). Email
arctesting @ gmercyu . edu for an appointment and further information .
Accessibility Services
Gwynedd Mercy University intends for all students accepted into an academic program to have equal access and opportunity to effectively reach their academic and personal goals . Within the bounds of its resources , Gwynedd Mercy University will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the challenges and needs of students with a qualified disability . The Office of Accessibility Services works to coordinate with faculty , staff and administration to meet the needs of students that have a qualified disability . In addition , Gwynedd Mercy University regularly convenes a University wide Accessibility Awareness
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