Gordon State College

Turn your GSC associate degree into a Mercer bachelor’s degree

Through the partnership between Mercer University and Gordon State College, students who earn an associate degree from GSC may transfer to Mercer to complete a bachelor’s degree in any of the following programs. The Mercer Next “Highlanders to Bears” program focuses on a 2+2 pathway for students seeking to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Mercer upon graduation from GSC. Under the articulation agreement, GSC students can transfer up to 64 credit hours.

Note: Mercer will evaluate all previously earned credits for transfer credit eligibility, including courses not listed in the agreement.

Select your program of interest to see how your credits could translate to a bachelor’s degree at Mercer.

Pre-Health Pathways

Students from TCSG (Technical College System of Georgia) member institutions are eligible to pursue a bachelor’s degree from Mercer University in one of the following Pre-Health pathway programs:

  • Pre-Nursing → Traditional BSN Track
  • Pre-Nursing – ABSN Track → Healthcare Leadership
  • Pre-Pharmacy → Healthcare Leadership
  • Pre-Medicine → Healthcare Leadership
  • Pre-Physician Assistant → Healthcare Leadership
  • Pre-Physical Therapy → Healthcare Leadership
  • Pre-Athletic Training → Healthcare Leadership
  • Pre-Public Health → Healthcare Leadership
  • Pre-Clinical Psychology → Psychology

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Gordon State

Mercer University and Gordon State College (GSC) support students' efficient and smooth transition from GSC associate degree programs to Mercer bachelor's degree programs.