Mercy in Action

Mercy is our middle name. Making a difference in our communities is what we do.

Gwynedd Mercy University was founded in 1948 by the Sisters of Mercy. For nearly 200 years, the Sisters of Mercy have been serving the most vulnerable among us, finding ways to heal the sick, administer to the poor, and educate the next generation of servant-leaders.

GMercyU carries forth their mission by preparing students for successful careers and lives filled with meaning and purpose. Our tradition of service touches everything we do, from classes to clubs to Alternative Spring Break trips and beyond.

Your GMercyU Journey

Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice are the Core Values that inform the GMercyU experience, with a special focus on the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, Immigration, Anti-Racism, Non-Violence, Women.

Take part in a life-changing Alternative Break trip, serving communities in need across the country.

Make a difference abroad on a GMercyU mission trip or serve with our Mercy Center. 

In and out of the classroom, you'll learn to become an ethical leader in your future career. 

The Mercy community accepts all people for who they are. 

—Justin Hartranft ’25, Public Health