Policies

Transfer students applying for advanced standing will receive credit in transfer upon matriculation at Mercy University. For students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree, the evaluation of transcripts for the purpose of determining transferable credit is done on a course-by-course basis. A maximum of 75 credits may be accepted upon transfer from accredited two-year colleges. A maximum of 90 credits may be accepted upon transfer from accredited four-year colleges. Combined transfer credits from two- and four-year institutions may not exceed 90 credits.

Transfer students applying for advanced standing will receive credit in transfer upon matriculation at Mercy University. For students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree, the evaluation of transcripts for the purpose of determining transferable credit is done on a course-by-course basis. A maximum of 75 credits may be accepted upon transfer from accredited two-year colleges. A maximum of 90 credits may be accepted upon transfer from accredited four-year colleges. Combined transfer credits from two- and four-year institutions may not exceed 90 credits.

Examinations are exempt from taking corresponding courses at Mercy University and are eligible for advanced standing. Official test scores must be submitted to the Office of Admission and will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Students who have taken college-level courses in high school and who have received satisfactory scores on the College Board Advanced Placement Examinations are exempt from taking corresponding courses at Mercy University and are eligible for advanced standing.

Applicants to the CLS program with previous BS degrees from an accredited institution of higher education who have completed the required program prerequisites will be admitted to the CLS program with advanced standing.

Applicants to the CLS program with previous BS degrees from an accredited institution of higher education who have completed the required program prerequisites will be admitted to the CLS program with advanced standing.

The University includes all courses attempted at Mercy University plus course work accepted as transfer credit towards the student’s declared major in the quantitative measurement in determining successful SAP.

The University includes all courses attempted at Mercy University plus course work accepted as transfer credit towards the student’s declared major in the quantitative measurement in determining successful SAP.

Credit for any language course may be earned through traditional coursework, transfer credit or through an authorized proficiency exam. The courses provide the transferable skills that are required of students to be successful within their major study.

Credit for any language course may be earned through traditional coursework, transfer credit or through an authorized proficiency exam. The courses provide the transferable skills that are required of students to be successful within their major study.

In some cases, relevant prior learning or work-based experience may be evaluated for possible academic credit in accordance with University policy.