Carpe Diem.
Grounded in the ideals of service, hospitality and entrepreneurship that inspired our founders, a Mercyhurst education encourages the development of lifelong passions and engagement with the larger world. Inspired by our motto, "Carpe Diem," our faculty and students embrace innovation and leadership in service, as they make a difference within our gates and around the world.
Choose Your Area of Study
With more than 100 academic disciplines, Mercyhurst affords you the opportunity for passionate study in virtually any field.
Summer Courses at Mercyhurst
Mercyhurst’s 2019 Summer Session provides a variety of engaging undergraduate and graduate courses from across the curriculum. Courses run 13 weeks, six weeks or five weeks, with both on-campus and online offerings. Open to Mercyhurst students, visiting students from other colleges and universities, and high school juniors and seniors, these courses can help you make the most of the summer months!
Archbishop Oscar Romero Lecture: Carl Malischke
Thursday March 21, 2019 | 7:00 pmMercy Heritage Room
Mercyhurst Literary Festival: Novelist Thrity Umrigar
Thursday March 21, 2019 | 7:01 pmTaylor Little Theatre
Day in Intelligence Studies
Friday March 22, 2019 | 9:15 amMercyhurst presents 28th Oscar Romero Award
Tuesday March 19, 2019Mercyhurst kicks off St. Paddy’s Day Weekend with pub opening
Friday March 15, 2019Mercyhurst named ‘Lead Partner’ at Diehl Elementary School
Friday March 15, 2019Connect with MU
Experience life at Mercyhurst and you'll see why #HurstisHome