College Credit Plus Program

Mercy College of Ohio is proud to offer the College Credit Plus (CCP) program to Ohio high school students who are ready to earn college and high school credits at the same time. This program is offered to Ohio residents only at no cost to the students.

Admission Criteria

High School students may be eligible for College Credit Plus at Mercy College if they meet ONE of the following criteria:

• Cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, OR
• Cumulative high school GPA of 2.75 but less than 3.0 and received an “A” or “B” grade in relevant high school courses (Algebra and Biology)

AND

Obtained minimum threshold scores (see below) according to the Uniform Statewide Standards for Remediation-Free Status.

Application Process

1. Complete ‘Intent to Apply’ form provided by your high school and submit to your guidance counselor by April 1.
2. Apply at mercycollege.edu/apply
3. Submit official school and college transcripts (if applicable):
   1. Mail to: Mercy College of Ohio, Attn: Admissions, 2221 Madison Ave., Toledo, OH 43604
   2. Or send electronically to: admissions@mercycollege.edu
4. Submit official ACT/SAT scores. If you have not taken the ACT or SAT, students will be required to complete the ALEKS placement assessment program at Mercy College at no cost. Please contact admissions at 419-251-1313 for additional information.
5. Upon receiving all required documents and any placement assessment scores, an admission decision will be provided to each applicant via email.

Application Deadlines

• Summer Semester (May-August): April 15
• Fall Semester (August-December): May 15
• Spring Semester (January-April): November 15

Students participating in Mercy's College Credit Plus program are required to complete 15 credit hours of Level I coursework that may apply toward a certificate or degree, before proceeding to Level II courses.

Accepted Students Next Steps

Once accepted to Mercy College, students will need to complete the following steps:

1. 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.
2. Submit COVID-19 Vaccination Information: Mercy College is part of an overall healthcare organization, Mercy Health. Due to this, Mercy Health and Mercy College are required to comply with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) vaccine mandate. For our students, this means either submitting proof of vaccination or applying for and receiving an approved exemption.
   
   Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine requirement through either:
   
   1. Submission of front and back of vaccination card to COVIDcompliance@mercycollege.edu
   2. Application for and receipt of an approved exemption. Submit one of the following forms and supporting documentation to exemptions@mercycollege.edu
      a. Religious Exemption
      b. Medical Exemption
      
   All questions regarding the vaccine requirements should be submitted via this form.
3. Prepare for Academic Advising: CCP students must meet with an academic advisor PRIOR to attending New Student Orientation (NSO).
   Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor, Megan Jablonowski, by calling the Student Success Center at 419-251-8955 or by contacting Admissions at 419-251-1313. Ms. Jablonowski can be reached at 419-251-1876 or megan.jablonowski@mercycollege.edu.
   
4. Attend a New Student Orientation (NSO): Mercy College will host a new student orientation specifically for CCP students via zoom. The date and time will be announced at a later date.