Transfer

Transfer Admission Process and Requirements

A Transfer applicant is considered to be anyone who has obtained a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and has attempted college coursework following graduation. Credits earned at fully accredited institutions of higher education are evaluated by the registrar and considered as potential credit toward graduation from Mount Mercy. However, some majors have requirements beyond general admission requirements. Please consult individual department information included in this Catalog for further explanation.

Applications are found online at www.mtmercy.edu and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Mount Mercy reviews all files on an individual basis.  While specific courses are not required for admission, transcripts will be evaluated to ensure that a strong college curriculum has been successfully completed.  Students applying for admission must submit the following at least two weeks prior to the start of classes in order to be considered:

  • Application for undergraduate admission
  • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
     
  • Official transcripts from all previous institutions of higher education attended. For currently enrolled students, updated transcripts noting final grades need to be sent once coursework is complete and prior to starting coursework at Mount Mercy.
  • Official high school transcripts or equivalent (for applicants who have not earned an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university)

In accordance with articulation agreements with all Iowa community colleges, Students with an Associate Degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 will be automatically accepted for admission. Students graduating with an A.A.S. in Business Administration from Kirkwood with a minimum 2.0 GPA are also automatically accepted for admission.

 Students who do not meet the published standards are still welcome to apply for admission consideration.  

Admissions Committee

The Admissions Committee will review all admission files for students who do not meet the minimum published admissions standards. Students who demonstrate strong potential and motivation for undergraduate success may be admitted to Mount Mercy by providing additional information to the Admissions Committee for use in the evaluation process. (Could include but are not limited to: updated transcript of college-level work, personal statement, letters of recommendation, personal interview, etc.). Some students may be admitted to Mount Mercy with conditions, which must be satisfied during their first year at the institution in order to remain an enrolled student at Mount Mercy. Conditions and specific recommendations will be determined on an individual basis by the Admissions Committee.

Offer and Acceptance of Admission

An offer of admission to Mount Mercy is contingent upon the student maintaining a satisfactory record and completing class requirements prior to entering (official transcript to be sent upon completion of the semester). Mount Mercy reserves the right to withdraw its offer of admission when information is received that indicates the student no longer meets the minimum admission standards.

A $200 deposit will be required to confirm attendance at Mount Mercy.  This must be received prior to a student attending registration. The deposit is credited toward the student’s tuition.