Admission Decisions
The Office of Admission evaluates all application materials submitted to the College. Admission to a program is based upon the requirements for that specific program.
- Full Admission – Applicants who have submitted the application fee, enrollment deposit, all required documentation, and meet all minimum admission requirements will be granted full admission. Full admission does not automatically guarantee admission to a specific program.
- Denied Admission – Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications for acceptance to the College will be denied admission. Applicants who are denied admission to the College may file an appeal according to the procedure as outlined in the letter of denial.
- Readmission – Applicants who have not attended Mercy College for three consecutive semesters and/or attended another college/university may be granted readmission. Such applicants must complete a new application for admission and submit all updated official transcripts to the Office of Admission.
Readmission (Not in Good Standing)
Students dismissed from the College due to academic, non-academic/conduct or financial reasons as specified in this Catalog, must meet the parameters of the College’s procedures in order to return. Please contact the appropriate office for readmission procedures: academic issues, the Office of Student Records; non-academic/conduct issues, the Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students; or for business holds, the Office of the Bursar.
Readmission Following Academic Dismissal
Students who have requested and been approved for readmission following dismissal for academic reasons will be readmitted on academic probation.
Students who have been academically dismissed from Mercy College for the first time must sit out of Mercy College for at least one semester (16 weeks) following dismissal. Students academically dismissed for the second time must sit out a minimum of one academic year prior to applying for readmission to the College. Applicants will not be considered for readmission if academically dismissed from Mercy College more than twice.
Readmission to the College does not guarantee readmission to a specific program of study. Admission and/or readmission criteria to the program of study must be met.
Readmission Following Non-Academic Dismissal
Students who have requested and been approved for readmission following dismissal for non-academic reasons will be readmitted with conditions as determined by the Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students.
Readmission Following a Business Hold
Students who have requested and been approved for readmission following a business hold will be readmitted with conditions as determined by the Bursar.