2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog > Office of Admissions > General Acceptance Procedures

General Acceptance Procedures

Once applicants have been notified of acceptance into the College, the following steps must be completed:

1. Enrollment Deposit – All accepted applicants must submit an enrollment deposit of $125. This deposit will be applied toward the student’s tuition upon enrollment at the College. Applicants who decide not to enroll at Mercy College after submitting the enrollment deposit should notify the Office of Admissions two weeks prior to the start of the semester for a refund, otherwise the enrollment deposit is non-refundable.
2. New Student Orientation (NSO) Program – All accepted students are required to attend NSO prior to the start of classes. This orientation allows all accepted students to meet faculty, staff, and peers, while receiving information about College policies and procedures. Students enrolling in online programs are required to complete an online orientation prior to the start of classes.