Checklist for Students Admitted to a Land-Based Program
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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.
About a week after admission, you’ll receive an email from your academic advisor with important next steps. Be sure to check your inbox regularly!
Math Placement Testing (if required) will be included in this email. Testing is scheduled on the same day as your New Student Orientation (NSO).
Students attending a land-based program are not required to meet with their academic advisor prior to attending New Student Orientation (NSO). Students will meet with their advisor and register at NSO. If you wish to connect with your academic advisor PRIOR to attending orientation, please contact the Student Success Center at 419-251-8955 to schedule an appointment.
Academic advising information is below as well.
All students are required to take part in New Student Orientation. Please visit www.mercycollege.edu/nso to select a date and time that works best for you. At orientation, students will set up Mercy College email, obtain student badge, meet with academic advising, register for courses, and much more.
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.