Transferring to GMC

Come to Gwynedd-Mercy College and bring your transfer credits with you! 
GMC welcomes transfer applicants from two and four year colleges around the country and world.  Feel free to contact Tina Mandarano, Senior Admissions Counselor, to discuss your future as a transfer student at GMC.  Through one-on-one appointments, phone, and email, Tina can assist you in a variety of ways including: reviewing transferability of courses into GMC, program requirements, application process, and much more!  In addition to making transferring a smooth process, GMC also makes it affordable with the availability of transfer scholarships for full-time students ranging from $5000-8500 per year!

Transfer Scholarship

The Transfer Scholarship is available for students transferring into Gwynedd-Mercy College and enrolling full-time from another postsecondary institution. A student's cumulative GPA must be at least 3.0 and the completion of at least twenty-four credits is required. The Transfer Scholarships range from $7,000 to $8,500 per academic year and are renewable for a maximum of three years as long as recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements and maintains a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

Additionally, Gwynedd-Mercy College recognizes membership in Phi Theta Kappa and awards an added grant in the amount of $2,000 to its members. Membership in Phi Theta Kappa must be documented and verified to be eligible for PTK Grant.

Transfer Student Grant

The Transfer Student Grant is available for students transferring into Gwynedd-Mercy College and enrolling full-time from another postsecondary institution. Student's cumulative GPA must be between 2.50 – 2.99 and the completion of at least twenty-four credits is required.  The Transfer Student Grant is equal to $5000 per academic year and is renewable for a maximum of three years as long as recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements and maintains the required cumulative GPA while enrolled at Gwynedd-Mercy College.

Admissions Requirements

For most of our majors, we require that you have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA to be considered for admission to the program.  Some majors require a higher GPA.  Each case is determined individually and students are encouraged to call Tina Mandarano, Senior Admissions Counselor, if they have questions regarding the application process. All candidates for traditional undergraduate degree programs are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits at GMC, and half of their core program requirements at GMC.
In addition, all students must meet all major and core requirements. Some programs may have additional requirements.
If you are interested in applying to any of GMC’s programs, please submit the following materials:
-Application (click here to fill out a FREE application)
-Final, official high school transcript
-Official transcripts from each college you attended
-One letter of recommendation

Transfer Nursing Students

In order to be eligible for the nursing program as a transfer student you must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 and a chemistry course with a grade of “C” or better in your academic history (high school or college level chemistry).  Listed below are some helpful facts about the nursing program for transfer students:

*We have approximately 120 spots in our nursing program. 

*The program starts every fall.  There are no spring admissions.

*Our program is designed as a 2+2 program.  This means that unless you are already a RN (Registered Nurse), you must enter the Associate of Nursing degree program regardless of the amount of credits completed or degrees received.  There are no exceptions to this rule.

*Regardless of the amount of transfer credits you have, it will take 2 full-time, academic years to complete the ASN program due to the sequence and availability of courses.

*The program is not designed as a part-time program.

*All students begin their clinical during their first semester. 

*Clinical locations are in the Montgomery County, Bucks County, Delaware County, and Philadelphia regions. 

*Application materials required: Application, official high school transcript, official college/university transcript(s), and one letter of recommendation.

To read more about the nursing program, click here.

2nd Degree Nursing Students

If you already have a BA/BS degree in a non-related major, you are eligible for our Weekend ASN program.  If you are interested, click here to learn more about the program. Please note there are limited spaces for second degree students.