Checklist for Students Admitted to an Online Program

If you have not done so already, Create Your Empower Me! Account.

EMPOWER ME! is the online student information system that empowers students to access their academic and financial records. EMPOWER ME! enables students to have access to their application status, schedules, unofficial academic transcripts, grades, course offerings, and financial records.

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.

Math placement assessment is a computerized assessment that provides information about a student’s math skills and preparation for college-level coursework.

Students required to take the math placement assesment are notified by their academic advisor.

Please contact the Testing Center to schedule your Math Assessment today at 419-251-2106 or testingcenter@mercycollege.edu.

Unsure if this requirement applies to you? Contact the Admissions Office:

Student email account information will be mailed out shortly after you have been accepted. Your Mercy College email account is the primary way all College business will be communicated. Students must also sign up for Microsoft Authenticator two-factor authentication. This provides an additional layer of security to protect your email account. Please see https://mercycollege.edu/it-help for more information about email, two-factor, and password resets. Access your email online by visiting https://mercycollege.edu/email.

For assistance in setting up student email, please contact IT at 419-251-9898.

Online program students (Includes: RN to BSN, RN to MSN, Healthcare Administration, Medical Imaging and Imaging Certificates) receive a Plan of Study/Program Worksheet from their Academic Advisor. It is recommended that students talk with their assigned advisor to understand what courses to register for.

Undergraduate online students (includes Surgical Technology (Cincinnati), Health Information Technology, Medical Coding, Intro to Healthcare Careers Badge, and Springboard to Healthcare Careers Badge) schedule a time to meet with your academic advisor virtually by visiting mercycollege.edu/advising or contacting the Student Success Center at 419-251-8955.

Graduate online students, depending on your program, please contact your program advisor directly to schedule.

Master of Health Administration (MHA): Please schedule your appointment online.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Contact the Program Director, Jennifer Keiser, at jennifer.keiser@mercycollege.edu.

Once you have touched base with your academic advisor and received a program of study, you are ready to register for courses in your Student Portal account.

Contact the Registrar’s office if you have issues with registering for courses at registrar@mercycollege.edu or 419-251-8900.

All online students are required to complete a Virtual New Student Orientation, which is in our learning management system, Canvas.

Students will gain access to Canvas 24 hours after registering for courses. Your Canvas log in information is the same as your Empower ME login information

Upon logging in to Canvas, you will see a tile on your dashboard for the Blue Healer Hub. Once in the Blue Healer Hub, scroll down and select “All Students Start Here.” After completing this module, return to the Blue Healer Hub homepage and select “Online Student Programs – Required New Student Orientation.” This orientation includes the required Title IX Sexual Violence and Harassment training for all Mercy College students. Please complete this before classes begin, as it provides essential information about college resources and processes.

After you complete the virtual NSO, you will receive an email at your Mercy College address from DocuSign with a packet of electronic forms. These forms must be reviewed, digitally signed, and returned before the start of the semester.

Mercy College of Ohio offers an online bookstore through ECampus. After registering for classes, students should access the online bookstore to order textbooks. Instructions and online bookstore information:

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 3^rd 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. This information will be sent to you separately.

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