Admissions - Frequently Asked Questions
General College Admission Requirements
GPA – 2.25
ACT – 18 or above
GED – 500 or above
Each professional program has admission requirements beyond those for General College Admission. Visit Admission Requirements for each program you are interested in.
How do I obtain my transcripts from my current school?
Applicants should contact their high school guidance office and/or their college Registrar’s office and request that they be sent to our Admissions Office. Transcripts are considered official only when they are mailed via post-mail in a sealed envelope. Faxed or student-issued transcripts are not considered official.
If I have been to a previous college, do I need to send my High School transcripts to Mercy College?
To be considered for admission all applicants must send their high school transcripts to the Admissions Office for review.
Will my credits from another college transfer into Mercy College?
Mercy College is an accredited college; therefore credits can transfer into as well as out of Mercy College. All transferable credits have to be cleared through the Registrar.
How will I find out about my application status?
Applicants will receive a letter on their admission status once all transcripts have been reviewed by the Admissions Office.
Can I be considered for Mercy College Admissions if I did not take the ACT or SAT?
Applicants who have not taken the ACT are required to complete nine (9) applicable college credits at an accredited college prior to enrollment in a degree program.
Can I apply to Mercy College’s Nursing program without having completed a nursing assistant course?
Applicants can submit an application anytime before their desired term start date. Applicants applying for Nursing or Polysomnographic Technology programs have to submit verification of completion of a 150-hour nursing assistant course to the Admissions Office before they can be admitted into either program.
Do I have to be certified in CPR?
Students have to be certified in CPR before they can begin their first clinical. CPR certification has to be done through the American Heart Association Health Care Provider Level. Certification by the American Red Cross does not meet college requirements. For more information, please call the Mercy Nurse at (515)-243-2584, Option 1.
What is the Compass Test and who is required to take it?
The compass test is an assessment of various academic skills and it is used as one indicator of an individual’s academic competence. An applicant’s admissions counselor will alert him or her if he or she is required to take the compass test.
Can international students attend Mercy College?
Mercy College is not able to issue certificates of eligibility and degrees for non-immigrant students (I-20).
When do classes begin?
Mercy College runs on a semester calendar year.
Fall term – September
Spring term – January
Summer term – May and June
*For specific program start dates please call the Admissions Office at (515) 643-6715.
How long can a Mercy College student expect to be in school?
Certificate Programs – 1 year (3 consecutive semesters)
Associate Programs – 2 years (5-6 consecutive semesters)
Bachelor Programs – 2-6 years
What it the anticipated job market and salary range for each program?
The job market and salary range vary by program. Visit Career Opportunities for 2007 central Iowa starting salaries or visit http://www.bls.gov/ for national statistics.
Is there a waiting list for the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program?
Mercy College’s ASN program admits 136 nursing students twice a year, fall and spring.
Does Mercy College offer Summer Classes?
Once students start their desired certificate or degree program, attendance in the summer semester is required. Liberal Arts and Science courses are also offered during the summer.
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