UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG - Mercy College

6 / Undergraduate Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
Admission Requirements
Degree-Seeking Students (Matriculating)
Mercy College provides educational opportunities for applicants who demonstrate
motivation, desire, and the potential to benefit from, and contribute to, its programs
of study. Qualified applicants are admitted without regard to race, religion, national
or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age or physical disability.
First Time Freshman
First time student candidates for admission must submit the following to the Office of
Admissions:
1. A completed Application for Admission (available from the Office of Admissions
or online), accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of $40.
2. An official high school transcript (mailed by the high school directly to the
College), which includes all secondary school grades and class rank. Students
whose transcripts are unavailable should consult with an admissions counselor.
3. Although Mercy College is considered an SAT optional institution, it is recommended
that a first-time student applicant coming directly from high school
submit the results of the SAT or ACT if taken.
4. A High School Equivalency Diploma, if applicable, and score sheet.
Letters of recommendation are encouraged but not required. All material for the
application file is reviewed upon receipt. Mercy College applications for all three
semesters (fall, spring and summer) are received on a rolling basis. Applications are
reviewed on an individual basis.
The admissions staff will review the application package and may require an interview
and/or a placement exam. Acceptances are based upon completion of all admissions
requirements and forms. The official final high school transcript and any other forms
and material that may be required are due on or before enrollment. If the high school
transcript and the other required forms and materials are not submitted by that date,
admission may be denied.
Upon notification of acceptance by Mercy College, applicants are requested to contact
the Office of Admissions to complete their registration. Full immunization compliance
is required for registration. Please see Immunization Compliance Requirements at the
end of this section.
Students who do not meet the minimum criteria for admission into the regular Mercy
College program may be eligible for admission to one of the special programs under
the umbrella of the College Opportunity Programs.