Admission Requirements
Applicants must be a high school graduate with a grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.3, or a general equivalency (GED) recipient with a score of 530 (score of 53 prior to 2002). If an applicant’s GPA or GED score is below the minimum, he/she may be eligible for admission under transfer credit guidelines.
Transfer Student Guidelines
A transfer student must be a high school graduate or a GED recipient and have earned a minimum of 12 credit hours of college coursework from a regionally accredited college, with a GPA of at least 2.3. For applicants who have attended more than one regionally accredited college, GPAs from all colleges must combine to equal at least a 2.3.
Applicants should have completed and passed the following high school courses, or their college equivalents. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. A grade of “B” is preferred.
- English-three units
- Math-two units
- Social Studies-two units
Applicants must demonstrate knowledge and skills of basic computer knowledge and functions through a computer assessment test. Those who do not meet minimum requirements will be expected to take CIS101, preferably in the first semester.
Possess American Heart Association CPR certification-valid prior to the start of PSG 112 with current certification maintained through the completion of practicum courses. Physical exam, immunization records and a negative TB test will be required before PSG 112 practicum begins.
For students who are not United States citizens and/or for whom English is a second language, please review the College catalog for further admission information.
Any admission requirement questions can be answered by simply contacting the appropriate office as listed below.
High School Student Contacts-Toledo
Aimee Bishop Stuart, MEd
Admissions Director
419-251-1313 or 1-888-80-MERCY
aimee.bishop-stuart@mercycollege.edu
Shelly McCoy Grissom, BA, MEd, PhD
Associate Dean of Students for Enrollment Services/Chief Admissions Officer
419-251-1313 or 1-888-80-MERCY
shelly.mccoy-grissom@mercycollege.edu
Adult Learner & Transfer Student Contact-Toledo
Beverly Vasko, MLS, LSW
Admissions Officer, Adult/Transfer Students
419-251-1313 or 1-888-80-MERCY
bev.vasko@mercycollege.edu
Distance Learning Student Contact
Brandy Bennett, MEd
Admissions Officer
419-251-1906 or 1-888-80-MERCY, ext. 1-1906
brandy.bennett@mercycollege.edu
Youngstown Student Contacts
Aimee Bishop Stuart, MEd
Admissions Director
419-251-1313 or 1-888-80-MERCY
aimee.bishop-stuart@mercycollege.edu
Shelly McCoy Grissom, BA, MEd, PhD
Associate Dean of Students for Enrollment Services/Chief Admissions Officer
419-251-1313 or 1-888-80-MERCY
shelly.mccoy-grissom@mercycollege.edu
