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Checklist for Students Admitted to a Land-Based Program

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Congratulations!

You've received your acceptance letter to Mercy College and you're ready to take the next steps toward enrollment. Check out the information below to guide you to the first day of classes.

Note

The information below is for students admitted to a land-based program at the Toledo campus. Students admitted to other programs should follow the checklists located on the admitted students page.

Checklist for Students Admitted to a Land-Based Program

If you have not done so already, Create Your Empower Me! Account. EMPOWER ME! is an online student information system that enables students to access their academic record and financial aid information, register for courses and much more. EMPOWER ME! also gives prospective students access to view their application status.

All new incoming undergraduate students are required to pay the non-refundable enrollment deposit upon admission to the College. The deposit will be used toward the balance of your first bill upon enrolling. There are two ways to pay the enrollment deposit.

  • Pay the enrollment deposit online with a debit or credit card: Pay Enrollment Deposit.
  • Contact the Bursar’s office directly to make a payment over the phone at 419-251-2025.

Please Note: Enrollment Deposits are automatically waived for BSMH Employees, Recent Mercy College Graduates, and students that have attended Healthcare Worker Wednesday or an On-campus Information Session.

If you haven't already done so, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Mercy College's school code is 030970.

If you have more questions regarding financial aid, please visit our Financial Aid page.

Financial Aid

Students are notified in their acceptance letter if they are required to complete a math placement assessment. Please refer to the ALEKS PPL information and instructions included with their acceptance letter. There is a code within those instructions needed to access the program online. Information regarding the ALEKS PPL program.

Students should discuss the timeline for completing the ALEKS program and scheduling their final proctored assessment with their Academic Advisor in relation to their program requirements.

If you are not sure if this requirement applies to you, or are planning on transferring in college math credit, you should contact the Admissions Office PRIOR to starting the ALEKS PPL math assessment program.

Toledo campus land-based students must meet with an academic advisor PRIOR to attending New Student Orientation (NSO).

To set up your advising appointment, follow the instructions at the link below.

How to Schedule Academic Advising

Information detailed in the advising session will be used for course registration during NSO. See item #8 (below) for information on registering for NSO.

All students who attend a land-based orientation will set up their Mercy College email at their new student orientation session.

All students who attend a virtual new student orientation session via Zoom should contact IT at 419-251-9898 to assist with setting up their Mercy College email AFTER attending their virtual orientation session.

All students are required to take part in Orientation. NSO is offered both virtual and in-person. Students may select which day, time, and format best fits their schedule and needs.

Toledo campus students should register for a NSO session online at NSO: Toledo.

Toledo campus students register for classes at New Student Orientation (NSO).

Students currently taking courses at another institution or finishing high school must be sure to request that final transcripts be sent to Mercy College. This ensures that all completed coursework is reviewed for transfer credit and all final grades have been documented. Final transcripts should be sent to:

  • As a PDF emailed to admissions@mercycollege.edu (acceptable for high schools only)
  • Electronically through a 3rd party service such as Parchment, Credential Solutions, National Student Clearinghouse, etc.
  • By mail to:

Mercy College of Ohio
ATTN: Admissions
2221 Madison Avenue
Toledo, OH 43604

Depending on the program that a student is admitted to, additional requirements may be required, including Background Checks, Drug Screens, and Health Records, a program-specific meeting, and/or other necessary paperwork. Some programs require an assessment test and/or program orientation. This information will be sent to you separately.