The Office of Academic and Advising Services
For New Students
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Welcome to Mercer!
We're so excited you've joined the Mercerian community! Upon your arrival to campus, you will begin an academic journey that will challenge you and strengthen you for your chosen profession. Mercer's curriculum, its culture, and its community will prepare you for life ahead. While you are at Mercer and on your academic journey, the Office of Academic and Advising Services is here to help! We offer a variety of services to assist you in your pursuits.
Services
Academic Advising
Our office coordinates academic advising for students around campus. Upperclass students are assigned an academic advisor in the major department. For first-year students, this advisor is often the instructor of an UNV or BUS course. Students enrolled in a pre-health track receive academic advising out of our office related to their coursework and general preparation for entering professional school. We also offer additional academic advising for all students, regardless of major or college/school. If questions or concerns arise, please do not hesitate to contact us.
University 101 Course
Students enrolling at Mercer for the first time take a first-year seminar course. Students who are not enrolled in the School of Business take UNV 101. Business majors enroll in MAPS 101. All of these courses provide the foundation for new students to be successful at Mercer.
Academic Program Check-Sheets
These check-sheets are provided to help guide you through your academic program. Each covers the core curriculum, plus major requirements, for your elected major. These sheets are meant to be guides for your program, not a replacement of academic advising.
Pre-Professional Information
Students who plan to pursue a professional education after college in the health sciences, law, or other field have a vareity of additional academic requirements. Our office provides guidance in completing these requirements. In addition, we provide programs, trips to Mercer's professional schools, student organizations just for pre-health students, and guidance for getting accepted to a professional school. Check out all pre-professional programs has to offer!
Orientation Programs
As you start college, many questions arise and many tasks must be completed. Orientation is here to help! We provide resources and guidance through orientation sessions on campus in June, August, and January, as well as through our website. Our programs and resources are designed to help you find your connection to Mercer, to ease into becoming a member of this dynamic and diverse community,and to find a new home here at Mercer and in Macon. Check out the "Guidebook for New Students" or the "Guidebook for Transfer Students" for more information.
Enrollment Timeline
This series of websites gives an overview of the enrollment process, from submitting an application to beginning your first day at Mercer! It also provides to-do lists for each season of the process, guiding you through getting started on the right foot here at Mercer! Please keep in mind that the dates provided vary from year to year, as these web pages are meant to serve as a guide.
Math Placement Information
For students wondering how your AP credits may transfer in, or what math course you should take, we offer guidance and information through our math placement policy. Click here to find out more.
