Gwynedd Mercy University welcomes international students who want to earn a degree from an American university. Our 314-acre, private campus provides a perfect home away from home, where you can meet new friends, immerse yourself in American culture, and develop the knowledge and skills you need to make a difference in your career and your community.
When international students graduate from GMercyU, they are prepared for career success and ready to lead productive lives of deep meaning and value – no matter where in the world they call home.
At GMercyU, welcoming international students to campus is important to us! That’s why we have simplified the admissions process.
1. Complete the online undergraduate admissions application.
2. GMercyU will not require applicants for Fall 2022 to submit standardized test scores.
If you choose not to submit an SAT or ACT score, but are applying for admission to any of the programs listed below, you will need to:
Letters of Recommendation are not required for other programs, but are recommended. If submitted, the letter of recommendation should discuss the applicant’s character and promise as a university student.
Other applicants may also be asked to submit an essay or personal statement and/or be asked to participate in an interview during the application review process.
Along with your application, you will need to:
**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. The U.S. background screening process requires a U.S. Social Security Number. **
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is a requirement for licensure within certain academic programs. International students and students who are under DACA status or are undocumented should carefully review the licensure requirements for their state before enrolling in a degree program that leads to licensure. Additional information can be found on the National Conference of State Legislatures website.
Students seeking admission for the 2022-2023 academic year are not required to submit SAT or ACT test scores, but they are welcome to do so.
3. Have your transcript evaluated.
We require a course-by-course evaluation from one of the above credentialing services for all schools outside the U.S:
4. Specific departments may have additional requirements.
5. Score at least a 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL test or a 6.0 on the IELTS test.
Please submit your foreign transcript evaluation report, recommendation letters (optional), and other necessary documents to:
Office of Admissions
Gwynedd Mercy University
1325 Sumneytown Pike
P.O. Box 901
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
If you have completed high school (secondary school) and have been enrolled in a college or university in the US or overseas and earned 24 or more transferable credit hours, you should apply as a transfer student.
Application materials needed for an international transfer student:
Applicants who have had nursing education outside of the U.S. must have transcripts evaluated by CGFNS. In addition, 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. The U.S. background screening process requires a U.S. Social Security Number.
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is a requirement for licensure within certain academic programs. International students and students who are under DACA status or are undocumented should carefully review the licensure requirements for their state before enrolling in a degree program that leads to licensure. Additional information can be found on the National Conference of State Legislatures website.
Please call our Admissions Office at 800-342-5462 if you have questions about how to apply to GMercyU as a transfer student or to learn which of your credits will transfer.
To enroll as a graduate-level international student at Gwynedd Mercy University, please contact the International Students Program at ruhl.j@gmercyu.edu before starting your application to get specific instructions on how to apply to GMercyU’s graduate programs.
In general, you will need to:
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. The U.S. background screening process requires a U.S. Social Security Number.
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is a requirement for licensure within certain academic programs. International students and students who are under DACA status or are undocumented should carefully review the licensure requirements for their state before enrolling in a degree program that leads to licensure. Additional information can be found on the National Conference of State Legislatures website.
International students enrolled in a fully online program, such as Gwynedd Mercy University's Online Master of Public Health (MPH) program are not eligible for an F-1 Visa. For international students interested in the MPH Program or any other fully online program, we recommend that you first check with your government's policies to determine if they accept online U.S. degrees as a valid degree before considering this program.
To make your American education even more affordable, international students may be eligible to receive a Gwynedd Mercy University undergraduate scholarship.
Scholarships for International First-Year Students
For international students who have not previously enrolled in any postsecondary colleges or universities, you may be eligible for a first-year student scholarship as outlined on the Scholarships page.
Scholarships for International Transfer Students (24+ transferable credit hours)
For international students transferring from another college or university, you also may be eligible for one of our Transfer Scholarships. Learn more on GMercyU's Scholarships page.
GMercyU’s International Student Liaison supports and advises international students and scholars on visa-related issues, work authorization and more. We’re committed to assisting students in a timely and accurate way.
If you have questions, please feel free to email Jesse Ruhl at ruhl.j@gmercyu.edu or call 215-646-7300, ext: 21584.
If you’re a current GMercyU international student, it’s vital you maintain your U.S. student visa to avoid problems with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. Here are a few things GMercyU international students in the U.S. should do:
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