University Admission

Mount Mercy University is a nationally recognized, private Catholic university founded in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. We seek qualified applicants who have prepared themselves academically for the rigors of a challenging liberal arts-based education, and have demonstrated leadership in their school activities and community involvement. Mount Mercy does not consider race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, or handicap unrelated to ability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.

Readmission

Students who withdraw from Mount Mercy and are interested in returning to the institution must apply for readmission. The readmission application is available in the Office of Admissions or online at  www.mtmercy.edu . If courses have been completed at other institutions, those official transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions. All required documents that constitute a completed admission file for re-admission should be received by the Office of Admissions at least two weeks prior to the start of classes.

Special Students

Students who are interested in taking one or two courses at Mount Mercy are categorized as special students. If the student currently is pursuing a degree at another institution, it is recommended that permission be obtained from the home institution before enrolling at Mount Mercy. Special students must first complete the special student application available from the Office of Admissions or online at www.mtmercy.edu . Any student who is registered for a Mount Mercy course under the cross registration policy with Coe College is not eligible for special student status. If a prerequisite course is needed for the course, an official transcript must be sent to the Office of Admissions to show successful completion of that prerequisite. Any special student that wishes to continue at Mount Mercy after completing two courses must complete the regular transfer application process. All required documents that constitute a completed admission file for special students should be received by the Office of Admissions at least two weeks prior to the start of classes.

Academic Degree Programs

Students may not simultaneously be admitted to, or concurrently enrolled in, multiple academic degree programs. Undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, non-degree, and graduate student designations, and related sub-categories, are mutually-exclusive.