Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Mercy University is on a 170-acre campus in the suburban setting of Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, not far from Philadelphia.

Gwynedd Mercy University Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Gwynedd Mercy University students to join – including chorus, and more.

Interested in Greek life? Gwynedd Mercy University does not have fraternities or sororities.

Gwynedd Mercy University has the Voices of Gwynedd. In fact, more students participate in the Voices of Gwynedd than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Gwynedd Mercy University include Athletic Association, Student Government, Program Board and Peer Mentors.

Gwynedd Mercy University students' favorite campus traditions are Fall Fest, Carol Night and International Night.

Gwynedd Mercy University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Gwynedd Mercy University.

Gwynedd Mercy University offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Gwynedd Mercy University students live off campus. In 2022, 13% of undergrads at Gwynedd Mercy University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 87% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Gwynedd Mercy University. There are 487 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,792 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 362 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Gwynedd Mercy University offers coed housing.

Gwynedd Mercy University Athletics

At Gwynedd Mercy University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Gwynedd Mercy University:

Safety at Gwynedd Mercy University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Gwynedd Mercy University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Gwynedd Mercy University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Gwynedd Mercy University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Gwynedd Mercy University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Gwynedd Mercy University, take Pennsylvania Turnpike to Gwynedd Valley, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Philadelphia International airport.

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