North East Admissions

North East Admissions

Criteria for Admissions
In selecting a student for admission, Mercyhurst North East looks at several criteria in order to assess both the applicant’s academic background and his or her readiness for success at the college level, including reviewing the student’s previous academic records. The university entrance policy is free of discrimination on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, or national origin.

The primary admission requirement for Mercyhurst North East is graduation from high school, or a General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Equivalency Diploma. Other criteria may include SAT or ACT scores, completion of the Accuplacer examination, and a personal interview. For those applying to one of the Allied Health Programs, a Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) may also be required. Associate degree program requirements vary. Most programs require at least a 2.5 GPA and some prerequisite coursework. On occasion, the Accuplacer requirement is waived.

Transfer Student Criteria for Admissions
Students who have previously attended a college or university must accept these transfer regulations to be accepted for certificate or degree programs

  • . Only courses with grades of C or greater are transferable.
  • Letter grades and cumulative grade point average do not transfer.
  • Associate degree students may transfer up to 30 credits from another college but must complete at least one-half of the major requirements at Mercyhurst North East.
  • Credit generally will be granted for those courses that are reasonably equivalent in content and subject matter to existing MNE courses
  • . A certificate program student may transfer up to 6 credits from another college.
  • Transcripts must be sent directly from schools previously attended to the Admissions Office.

How to Apply
A potential student must file a completed application form with the Admissions Office. You may apply free of charge at apply.mercyhurst.edu. A potential student must arrange with the high school and/or other appropriate educational institutions to have an official transcript sent to the Admissions Office. The transcript should include class rank, grade average and test scores (if available). Accuplacer examinations are administered on a monthly basis and maybe scheduled by calling 814-725-6144.

Notification of the decision made on the application will be given as soon as possible after all credentials reach the Admissions Office. It is the responsibility of all applicants to see that all supporting documents are sent in a timely manner to:

Mercyhurst North East Admissions Office
16 W. Division St. North East, PA 16428
International Students

International students must submit the following to be considered for admission:

  • A completed application form, including educational records translated into English and notarized
  • . Original copies of the “Test of English as a Foreign Language” (TOEFL) or IELTS scores, only if English is not your native language. The MNE school code is2410
  • . Bank affidavit. A notarized document of bank letterhead verifying U.S. dollar amounts available.
  • Original test score results of the SAT or ACT, if available
  • Pre-Admission Health Record completed in full
  • A statement certifying coverage under a health insurance plan valid in the United States
  • Students transferring from another university must have World Education Services (WES) evaluate their transcripts using “Course-by-Course Report. “Full course descriptions must also be submitted with Mercyhurst University applications.
  • A copy of your photograph passport page.

A student who attended MNE previously and is returning after an absence must reapply. The reapplication can be accessed at apply.mercyhurst.edu. Students who have attended another college since their last enrollment at MNE must provide an official transcript to the MNE Admissions Office.

Right to Rescind Admission Policy
A disciplinary matter or criminal conviction, whether occurring prior to the time of application, while the application is under review, or after the admission decision has been made, may affect the university’s decisions regarding admission, enrollment, or course of study. Mercyhurst University reserves the right to revoke admission or enrollment in such circumstances. In addition, because offers of admission and enrollment are based upon a record of academic achievement, Mercyhurst reserves the right to revoke admission or enrollment upon receipt of a final high school transcript (or most recent college transcript) reflecting a significant decline in academic performance. Finally, if an application misrepresents any information during the admissions process, admission or enrollment may be revoked at the university’s discretion

Confirmation Deposit
Students accepted to Mercyhurst North East who wish to confirm their enrollment are required to submit a confirmation deposit of $100 (commuters) or $200(residents). This deposit is nonrefundable and applied towards the student’s tuition during their first semester at Mercyhurst North East.

Campus Visits
Personal interviews are not required for admission; however, prospective students are strongly encouraged to visit campus to meet with an Admissions Counselor and take a tour. Prospective students can schedule a visit by calling 814-725-6144.

 

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