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COVID-19 Update
We are committed to helping you through the admission and registration process! We are currently accepting visits to campus and limiting the number of families we can host each day to maintain a safe capacity!! If you have any questions about your next steps to MMU, please email us at accelerated@mtmercy.edu or call 319-368-6460.
How to Apply
Degree-Seeking Students
- Complete your application.
- Request official transcripts from all schools previously attended. Mail to:
Accelerated Programs
Mount Mercy University
1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797 - Check out our generous transfer credit policy and transfer plans.
- If you are using employer reimbursement, please complete the Deferred Billing for Employer Reimbursement form.
Readmits or Non-Degree Seeking Students
- Complete your application.
Admission Requirements
We're here to help you reach your goals. If you think you don't meet the following criteria, you may still qualify for admission after review by the Admissions Committee.
- Program is designed for working adults
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- If your high school grades missed this mark, that's okay. We understand things change and that you may be ready for college now.
- Graduates of Iowa community colleges who hold an associate degree with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA will be automatically accepted for admission
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing from a regionally accredited college
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students with a GPA of less than 3.0 may be considered for conditional admission
- Current, active RN license
- Employed at least half-time in the nursing field
- See catalog for specific documentation required prior to beginning the RN—BSN progam
Please see specific requirements in the catalog.
Contact Accelerated Admissions
We look forward to welcoming you to Mount Mercy! We're here to help you reach your educational goals and answer any questions throughout the admissions process.
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Josh D'Amico '04Associate Director of Transfer Recruitment & Admissions |
Accelerated Admissions319-368-6460 | accelerated@mtmercy.edu |
The staff at Mount Mercy is ready and willing to help you every step of the way. You don’t feel a sense of being rushed. They can assess your needs and what exactly you hope to gain from the program. Most importantly, they will help you reach your biggest goal: graduating!