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Applying to Gwynedd-Mercy College is easy. In fact, it may be the easiest part of your entire college search! Follow these directions and you will be on your way! We are on a rolling admissions calendar; if your application is complete, you should know in approximately three weeks if you have been accepted into the program of your choice. Please note, nursing program applications may take longer to review. If you have any questions, feel free to call the Admissions Office at 1-800-DIAL-GMC or e-mail us at admissions@gmc.edu.
The application form should be typed or neatly printed, or use our Online Application.
U.S. Citizens
- By applying on-line now, your $25 application fee will be waived.
- Be sure to indicate the program of study for which you are applying, your social security number and birthdate.
- Include one letter of recommendation, concerning character and promise from a principal, teacher, guidance counselor, or employer.
- Have results of SAT or ACT tests (current high school graduates only) either sent directly to Gwynedd-Mercy from the testing agencies or as part of your official high school transcript.
- Have an official transcript from each of the high schools, colleges, and/or universities previously attended sent directly to the Office of Admissions.
- Submit proof of licensure or registry for nursing and allied health professionals.
(Please note: Allied Health programs have additional requirements for admission.)
- A letter of recommendation.
Advanced Placement Students
Applicants who have completed work in an Advanced Placement Program in high school may submit the results of the Advanced Placement Examination of the College Entrance Examination Board. College credit will be awarded for a satisfactory examination grade; score must be at least 3. Students awarded such credit in English or Mathematics will not be required to take the placement test in that area.
Transfer Students
For most programs, transfer students should have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in order to be considered for acceptance to the institution. Students applying for any of the College's Education programs should have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Students applying for the College's nursing program should have maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. In addition to our GPA requirement, some programs may require satisfactory completion of specific courses. Applicants can contact the Admissions Department for additional information on these requirements.
Re-admission
A student who has been accepted at Gwynedd-Mercy College is expected to continually progress to complete a degree. A student who does not attempt any credits for two consecutive semesters (fall and spring semesters only) will be considered withdrawn from the program of study and will need to submit a no-charge re-admission application if continuation of study is desired.
Non-Matriculated Students
Non-Matriculated students may take as many as 12 credits of course work on a part-time basis at Gwynedd-Mercy College. After completing these 12 credits, students must contact the admission office for advice about matriculation, that is, to work toward one of the degrees offered at the college. If the student does not intend, at any time, to work toward a degree, the admission requirement will be waived.
Students who intend to matriculate into an allied health, business administration or nursing program should apply as soon as possible but are required to do so once they have earned 9 credits.
International Students
International students seeking college admission must submit:
1. The completed application form and a $50.00 application fee (non-refundable).
2. Score from Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency (MTLP).
A TOEFL score of 525 (paper), or 195 (computer), or an MTELP score of 88, is required for full-time admission to a specific degree program. Additionally, the College recognizes the STEP Eiken Test. Students with Grade 1 st and Pre-1 st levels have met English Language Proficiency. Students whose scores are below this level must enroll in ESL. When English proficiency has been attained, the student may apply for matriculation into a degree program.
Students seeking English language skills only should apply to ESL program - no transcripts needed.
Students pursuing higher education after ESL program should submit transcripts from all schools attended. College transcripts must be in English. If this is not possible, students should send transcripts to a foreign credentialing agency. World Education Services is one recommended.
3. Transcripts from all colleges attended evaluated by WES.
These transcripts must be translated into English AND evaluated by a the foreign credentialing agency such as World Education Services, indicating the United States course-by-course equivalency. For nurses educated outside of the United States , nursing transcripts are to be evaluated by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS).
• International students pursuing college degrees may apply for curricular practical training: while studying, optional practical training (OPT) when studies are completed.
Interested students should consult the Director of International Student Services in the International Office about ISN regulations pertinent to this training. Once accepted to Gwynedd-Mercy College , international students must submit a financial statement indicating their ability to finance at least one year of study.
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