Frequently Asked Questions:
Becoming a First-year Student at Mercer University
What do I do once I am admitted to Mercer University?
What assistance is offered to International Students?
What should I know about science courses and math placement?
What Summer Orientation programs are available for first-year students?
What activities will I experience at Summer Orientation?
How do I register for Summer Orientation?
Once I register for classes at orientation, how do I know which textbooks I need?
Which offices can help me as I become a Mercer University student?
How can I learn more about the resources provided by these offices?
How can I receive campus mail?
What do I do once I am admitted to Mercer University?
Below you will find a checklist to help you as you prepare to become a Mercer student:
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Be Admitted to Mercer |
Students who have applied may receive acceptance to Mercer as early as August of their senior year of high school. Congratulations! |
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Submit
Immunization Form |
Immunization Forms are mailed to new students with their enrollment packet on March 15, 2013. This double-sided form (also found here) should be mailed back to the Student Health Center soon as possible. This document requires students to provide their immunization histories for measles, mumps, and rubella along with the signature of a physician or health care provider. It must be completely filled out and received by the Student Health Center before beginning classes at Mercer. |
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Review Scholarship Information |
Various kinds of scholarships may be awarded to qualifying students. Letters offering scholarships begin to go out in October. For the Presidential Scholarship, invitations go out in November. For HOPE and other Georgia Aid information, click here. |
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Complete FAFSA |
In order to receive federal and state financial aid, students must have filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The information is then sent to Mercer's Office of Student Financial Planning(code # 001580) for use in determining financial aid packages. |
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Submit
On-Campus
Housing
Contract |
The housing application provides Housing and Residence Life vital information on where to house each incoming student, as well as serves as a contract between the student and Mercer for housing for that year. Fill out your application here. Housing assignments are finalized in late July and posted on your MyMercer account. |
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Review University Bill |
The Bursar's Office mails university bills beginning in May. These bills are subject to change, but provide insight into expenses. |
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Review Health Insurance Information |
Mercer requires all students to carry health insurance. As such, Mercer offers an affordable health care plan students may purchase each semester. Information about the plan, as well as how to waive the fee if you already carry insurance, can be found here. |
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Complete the Online Academic Profile
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Register for Summer Orientation |
First-year students can fill out their Online Academic Profile beginning on April 1st. The Online Academic Profile is an important tool used by academic advisors when constructing student class schedules. This is also how first-year students register for Summer Orientation in June. Students will receive information in the mail and via e-mail with the link to the Online Academic Profile. |
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Attend Summer Orientation |
Summer Orientation is designed to give first-year students and families information about attending Mercer. Summer Orientation provides an opportunity for students to receive and review a fall course schedule, tour the residence halls, get a student ID card made, and meet other members of the incoming class. |
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Purchase Textbooks |
Students can look up textbook ISBN numbers and purchase textbooks at the Mercer University Bookstore Barnes & Noble website. For more information, click here. |
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Complete Summer Reading |
All first-year students are expected to complete the summer reading for review in UNV 101 or BUS 103. More information on the Summer Reading, The Whisper of the River by Ferrol Sams, can be found here. |
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Attend Move-In Day and Bear Beginnings |
First-year students move into their residence halls the Saturday before fall classes begin. Our fall orientation program, known as Bear Beginnings, is when first-year students will meet their orientation group (O-Group), Peer Advisor (PA), and academic advisor. |
What assistance is offered to International Students?
If you are an international student, the Office of International Programs is here to help! To visit the Office of International Programs website, click here.
What should I know about science courses and math placement?
Registration for many math and science courses requires a minimum level of math competency. Such competency can be shown with certain AP test score for math coursework or by taking the math placement exam, which is offered on the Macon campus during events.
What Summer Orientation programs are available for first-year students?
First-year students, families, and guests may chose to attend one of the following sessions:
Friday, June 14, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
Friday, June 21, 2013
Monday, June 24, 2013
What activities will I experience at Summer Orientation?
Last year's schedules from Summer Orientation 2012 can be found below.
New Student Schedule
Family & Guest Schedule
*Please note: schedules will be the same for each of the four dates.
How do I register for Summer Orientation?
First-year students can fill out their Online Academic Profile beginning on April 1st. The Online Academic Profile is an important tool used by academic advisors when constructing student class schedules. This is also how first-year students register for Summer Orientation in June. Students will receive information in the mail and via e-mail with the link to the Online Academic Profile.
Once I register for classes at orientation, how do I know which textbooks I need?
Students can look up textbook ISBN numbers and purchase textbooks at the Mercer University Bookstore Barnes & Noble website.
For more information, click here.
Which offices can help me as I become a Mercer University student?
The offices below are organized by topic so you can navigate which resources might be of assistance as you transition to Mercer University:
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Mercer University Office |
Resource |
Telephone Number |
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Office of Academic & Advising Services |
General Academic Questions |
(478) 301-2078 |
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Registrar’s Office |
Transfer Course Equivalencies |
(478) 301-2680 |
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Student Financial Planning |
Financial Aid & Student Employment Questions |
(478) 301-2670 |
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Student Health Center |
Immunization Requirements |
(478) 301-2686 |
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Bursar's Office |
Payment and Bill Questions |
(478) 301-1111 |
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Office of Disability Services |
For Different Abilities |
(478) 301-2778 |
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Office of Housing and Residence Life |
Living on Campus
Room Dimensions
Move-In Day Packing List |
(478) 301-2687 |
How can I learn more about the resources provided by these offices?
Learn more about the following offices by watching their YouTube videos:
- Auxiliary Services
- Housing and Residence Life
- Academic Resource Center
- Academic & Advising Services
- Transfer Admissions
- Bursar's Office
How can I receive campus mail?
As a new Mercer University student you will be given a campus mailbox. This will be your mailbox throughout your time at Mercer. To inquire about your Mercer University box number, contact the University Post Office in the Connell Student Center. Once you have a MU box number, your campus mailing address will be:
Your Name
MU Box #
1400 Coleman Ave.
Macon, GA 31207
Your campus e-mail address is your main contact with Mercer faculty, staff, and other students! Be sure to check it often for vital updates from the campus community, fellow students, professors, and departments. When you first log into your e-mail account, your username is your student ID number@live.mercer.edu, and your password is your birthday in the format YYMMDD. For example, Toby Bear’s ID number is 18332010 and his birthday is January 14, 1833. His username is 18332010@live.mercer.edu and his password is 330114.
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 New Student Programs
Office of Academic & Advising Services
Penfield Hall
1400 Coleman Ave. | Macon, GA 31207
Phone: 478-301-4300 | Fax: 478-301-2015
E-mail: orientation@mercer.edu
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