Transfer

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At Mercy College of Health Sciences, we embrace the different paths students take to get to our classrooms. We are committed to ensuring your success — regardless of where you are in life. We have transfer articulation agreements with many colleges and universities throughout the region and accept a generous number of transfer credits. Our experienced faculty, advisors, and admissions team make transferring to Mercy College easy and personal.

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TRANSFER APPLICANTS

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS


Have you taken nine or more credits from a college or university following high school graduation? If so, you must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.25 on a 4.0 scale where the most recent nine or more credit hours were attempted to be admitted to Mercy College.

TRANSFER GUIDELINES


Mercy College accepts courses offered by accredited institutions of higher learning. Courses accepted as transfer credit must be of comparable content and length to Mercy College courses to be applied toward Core or degree requirements.

Common types of transfer credit include:

  • Prior College Credit
  • AP Credit
  • College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

When applicable, transfer courses must meet the following guidelines for transfer:

  • Minimum grade of C is required
  • Transfer credit is limited to 90 semester hours
  • Official transcripts from all institutions are required for an admission decision

TRANSFER GUIDES

Transferring made easy: view our transfer guides for local colleges and universities.

EXPLORE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

We offer a number of degree options tailored to meet your unique situation.

THE MERCY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

Not sure if Mercy College is right for you yet? Let us tell you more about what it’s like to earn a degree from Mercy College. We think you’ll be impressed!

PROGRAM ADMISSIONS


Once you are admitted to Mercy College of Health Sciences, some programs require additional consideration for admission to the professional program. Additional program standards and deadlines can be found on the academic program website.

Professional program admission is often limited and competitive. Selection for admission is based on the most qualified applicants. You may find it helpful to complete liberal arts and science courses at Mercy College prior to your program admission.

EMT and CCP Applicants: Please use the EMT and CCP course application.

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Email
Email

Admissions: admissions@mchs.edu

Phone
Phone

Admissions: (515) 635-1133
General: (515) 643-3180

ABOUT US

Mercy College of Health Sciences has been transforming students into healthcare professionals since 1899. Located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, we offer master’s degreesbachelor’s degreesassociate degreescertificate programs, and continuing education courses.

Mercy College is the only private Catholic college in central Iowa and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), in addition to numerous programmatic accreditors.

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