Second Semester Freshman Year (Spring or Fall Start)
You've completed 24 transferable credits and MAY earn your degree in 3 ½ years.
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Sophomore Year (Fall Start Only)
You've completed 32-45 transferable credits and MAY earn your BSN in 3 years.
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Junior Year Start (Accelerated Summer Start)
You've completed 45 transferable credits with specific coursework and MAY earn your BSN in 2 ½ years.
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Second Semester Freshman (Spring or Fall Start)
Transfer students with 24 transferable college credits may complete the degree in 3 ½ years. These students may start either in the fall or spring semester depending on which courses are being transferred in.
- Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 with A’s and B’s in math and science courses
Although we do not require the TEAS Test (Test of Essential Academic Skills) for admission, we encourage students who choose to take it to share the results with us so we can use them as a diagnostic in supporting you throughout the BSN program. If you’re interested, information on the TEAS Test is available at atitesting.com.
Sophomore Start (Fall Start Only)
Transfer students with 32-45 transferable credits may complete the degree in 3 years. These students will start in the fall semester.
Please note: You will need to have completed either Anatomy and Physiology I and II to graduate within three academic years in our transfer nursing program. Beginning with the Fall 2020 enrollment cycle, students transferring into the BSN program must have completed these science courses within the last seven years. Science courses must have included a lab component, which was completed in the classroom or online with a kit. Virtual labs are not accepted.
- Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 with A’s and B’s in math and science courses
Although we do not require the TEAS Test (Test of Essential Academic Skills) for admission, we encourage students who choose to take it to share the results with us so we can use them as a diagnostic in supporting you throughout the BSN program. If you’re interested, information on the TEAS Test is available at atitesting.com.
Junior Start- Accelerated Summer Session
Transfer students with at least 45 qualifying transferable credits with a competitive GPA may be invited to enter and complete a Summer Accelerated program of 14 credits in nursing. Once you have successfully passed all summer courses, you may progress to junior year and start in the fall to complete the degree in 2 years. This option allows you to earn your BSN in just one summer and two years provided you meet the following requirements.
Students interested in this option should apply for Fall 2024 and notify their transfer counselor that they are interested in being evaluated for this program.
- Cumulative college GPA of 3.5 with A’s and B’s in math and science courses
Although we do not require the TEAS Test (Test of Essential Academic Skills) for admission, we encourage students who choose to take it to share the results with us so we can use them as a diagnostic in supporting you throughout the BSN program. If you’re interested, information on the TEAS Test is available at atitesting.com.
Have questions? A GMercyU Transfer Admissions Counselor will be happy to speak with you!
You will need to have taken the following courses to be eligible for this option.
| PSY 100 | Intro to Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 200 | Developmental Psychology | 3 credits |
| MTH 103 | Fundamentals of Mathematics (or its equivalent math above the 100 level) |
3 credits |
| CHM 111 | Chemistry for Allied Health Professions | 3 credits |
| CHM 111L | Chemistry for Allied Health Professions Lab | 1 credit |
| BIO 107 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 credits |
| BIO 107L | Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 credit |
| BIO 108 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 credits |
| BIO 108L | Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 credits |
| BIO 121 | Microbiology for Health Sciences (must include a Lab component) |
3 credits |
| NUT 200 | Principles of Nutrition (must be taught by registered or licensed dietician) |
3 credits |
Interested in transferring from Bucks County Community College? As of spring 2023, here are the current equivalent BCCC classes for those listed in the "Course Requirements" tab above.
| GMercyU Course | BCCC Equivalent |
| PSY 100 | PSY 110 |
| PSY 200 | PSY 181 |
| MTH 103 | MTH 103 |
| CHM 111 | CHM 101 & CHM 102 |
| BIOL 107 | BIOL 181 |
| BIOL 108 | BIOL 182 |
| BIO 121 | BIOL 228 |
| NUT 200 | HLTH 121 |
Interested in transferring from Camden County College? As of spring 2023, here are the current equivalent Camden County classes for those listed in the "Course Requirements" tab above.
| GMercyU Course | Camden County Equivalent |
| PSY 100 | PSY 101 |
| PSY 200 | PSY 109 |
| MTH 103 | any college math class |
| CHM 111 | CHM 101 & CHM 102 (need both) or CHML 151 |
| BIOL 107 | BIOL 211 |
| BIOL 108 | BIOL 212 |
| BIO 121 | BIO 221 |
| NUT 200 | FNS 107 |
Interested in transferring from the Community College of Philadelphia? As of spring 2023, here are the current equivalent CCP classes for our course requirements listed in the tab above.
| GMercyU Course | CCP Equivalent |
| PSY 100 | PSY 101 |
| PSY 200 | PSY 215 |
| MTH 103 | MATH 123 |
| CHM 111 | CHEM 110 |
| BIOL 107 | BIOL 109 |
| BIOL 108 | BIOL 110 |
| BIO 121 | BIOL 241 |
| NUT 200 | DIET 111 |
Interested in transferring from Delaware County Community College? As of spring 2023, here are the current equivalent DCCC classes for those listed in the "Course Requirements" tab above.
| GMercyU Course | DCCC Equivalent |
| PSY 100 | PSY 140 |
| PSY 200 | PSY 210 |
| MTH 103 | any fundamentals of Math class, must be collegiate level |
| CHM 111 | CHE 101 & CHE 102 (need both courses) |
| BIOL 107 | BIOL 150 and lab |
| BIOL 108 | BIOL 151 and lab |
| BIO 121 | BIOL 230 |
| NUT 200 | BIO 220 (taught by RD) |
Interested in transferring from Montgomery County Community College? As of spring 2023, here are the current equivalent MCCC classes for those listed in the "Course Requirements" tab above.
| GMercyU Course | MCCC Equivalent |
| PSY 100 | PSY 101 |
| PSY 200 | PSY 206 |
| MTH 103 | MAT 103 |
| CHM 111 | CHM 121 & CHM 122 |
| BIOL 107 | BIOL 131 |
| BIOL 108 | BIOL 132 |
| BIO 121 | BIO 140 |
| NUT 200 | ESW 206 |
Courses included in the Summer Accelerated program include the following:
| NUR 208 | Introduction to Professional Nursing (2 credits) | ||
| NUR 209 | Fundamentals of Nursing Practice (4 credits) | ||
| NUR 212 | Health Assessment in Nursing (3 credits) | ||
| NUR 219 | Nursing Medication and Mathematics (1 credit) | ||
| NUR 324 | Pathophysiology and Pharmacological Concepts (4 credits) |
- Summer Tuition Costs:
- Students accepted into our Summer BSN option will be offered a special summer tuition rate, which will substantially lower the cost of your summer courses!
- Summer 2024 rates will be posted here in December 2023 or early January 2024.
- The summer accelerated program begins in mid-May and ends in mid-August. Students in this program must successfully complete all of the 14 nursing credits as well as all required pre-requisites course requirements to be able to begin as a junior in the fall semester.
- All compliance (background checks, fingerprints, immunization and vaccine records, etc.) documentation should be completed by mid-May of 2024. All compliances must be completed in order for students to attend their course required clinical experiences in NUR 209 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice.
- Students will receive a separate invitation letter into this program with a deposit deadline of April 15th. To accept this invitation, students can deposit their $200 non-refundable place-holding deposit.
Nursing Transfer Application Materials
You will need to submit the following materials:
- A completed application (no application fee required!)
- Final, official high school transcript if you have 23 or fewer college credits
- Official transcripts from each college you attended
- 1 letter of recommendation (optional - not required)
*Official transcripts may be submitted electronically by your high school counselor, or via Naviance or Parchment. Or, send them to this address, with all other necessary documents to:
Office of Admissions
Gwynedd Mercy University
1325 Sumneytown Pike
P.O. Box 901
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
GMercyU has a rolling admissions policy. You should receive an admissions decision within a couple of weeks after submitting your completed application. Have any questions about applying? Contact us!
Will My Nursing Credits Transfer?
We offer course equivalency guides with area community colleges to streamline your path to a BSN degree. Learn more about how you can transfer your nursing college credits to GMercyU.
You can also contact us to review how your nursing transfer credits fit with our nursing degree program requirements. Begin the nursing transfer process today!
Vaccine Requirement
When applying to the nursing program, please know that students who are required to participate in clinicals in order to graduate will be required to show proof of vaccination in order to report to their site locations. These vaccines may include COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, flu vaccines, etc. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to find clinical placements for students seeking religious exemptions, as most clinical sites do not accept them. Students who choose not to be vaccinated may not be able to complete these degree program requirements, preventing you from graduating with a BSN.
Contact Admissions
Have questions about how to apply to GMercyU as a transfer student or to learn which of your nursing credits will transfer? Our specially trained transfer admissions counselors are ready to help you!
If your last name begins with A-E, contact:
Emma Campbell, Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
Call: 215-641-5529 ext. 21529
Text: 215-641-5529
campbell.e1@gmercyu.edu
If your last name begins with F-Z, contact:
Wivina Chmura, Associate Director of Admissions
Call: 215-641-5541
Text: 215-641-5541
chmura.w@gmercyu.edu