General Acceptance Procedures

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

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 Admission two weeks prior to the start of the semester for a refund, otherwise the enrollment deposit is non-refundable.
Placement Assessment – Students may be required to complete a mathematics placement assessment prior to the New Student Orientation (NSO) Program. If students need to complete a remedial course, the academic advisor will work with students on the plan of study.
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.
Academic Advising – All students are required to schedule an appointment with their academic advisor prior to attending NSO and registering for courses. Contact the Student Success Center at 419-251-8955 to schedule this appointment.
Compliance with COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate – All accepted land-based and/or hybrid program students, as well as all clinical students, are required to provide proof of compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine requirement through either:
a. Submission of front and back of vaccination card to COVIDcompliance@mercycollege.edu

b. Application for and receival of an approved exemption. Submit one of the following forms and supporting documentation to exemptions@mercycollege.edu:

i. Medical Exemption

ii. Religious Exemption