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Parent FAQs Mercyhurst has a variety of resources and opportunities for your student to grow and thrive here. You can find the answers to some of our most commonly asked parent questions about life at the Hurst below. Parent FAQs Parent FAQs Helping your student prepare for college is no simple task. We understand that you may have questions and concerns about their health, safety, and happiness while at Mercyhurst – that’s where we come in. Mercyhurst has a variety of resources and…
FERPA FERPA stands for the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 . This law protects the privacy of student education records from kindergarten through graduate school. FERPA applies to all schools that receive funds through an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education, and thus most postsecondary schools are covered by FERPA. FERPA requires that education records be kept confidential. Records may be disclosed with the consent of the student, if the disclosure meets one…
Exploratory Studies The Exploratory Studies program at Mercyhurst is designed to help students learn to navigate the university while exploring what programs fit their interests and skill sets. Our dedicated team of Exploratory Faculty Advisors works with you, other faculty, and Academic Support to provide you with an environment where you can experience all Mercyhurst has to offer before choosing a program to specialize in. Many of us came to college not knowing the right major for us—so we…
Social Media and Web Moderation Policy Mercyhurst University hosts and moderates social media accounts on a variety of platforms and our website. Social media provides a tool for informing and engaging current and future students, alumni, employees, and friends of the university. We welcome comments on our social media posts so long as comments are constructive and consistent with the university’s tradition of respectful dialogue. We reserve the right to remove any post or comment, particularly…
REACH Curriculum Whatever your goal, it's within your reach with a Mercyhurst education! It’s not uncommon for students to apply, accept and enroll at a college or university without knowing what he or she is going to study. For many, college actually provides the perfect opportunity to explore their passions, skills and talents — interests that can easily translate into a future career. According to The Mentor, an academic advising journal, an estimated 20-50 percent of incoming college…
Billing and Payment Options Mercyhurst's eBilling system offers you and your family a safe means of receiving electronic account statements and secure methods of making web-based payments. The eBill system provides you 24/7 access to your account statements, as well as the ability to authorize party access to your parents, grandparents, spouse, or any alternate payer to log into your eBill and make payments on your behalf. The web-based system itemizes tuition, fees and financial aid amounts on…
Our History "Mercyhurst College lived first in the desire and will of a remarkable woman"—Mother M. Borgia Egan Mercyhurst College was founded in 1926 by the Sisters of Mercy of the Erie Catholic Diocese, who trace their heritage to Mother Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy in Dublin, Ireland. As Mother Eustace Taylor, RSM, Ph.D., wrote in her 50th anniversary history of Mercyhurst, “Mercyhurst College lived first in the desire and will of a remarkable woman — Mother M. Borgia…
ROTC/Military Science The Military Science program at Mercyhurst is open to both male and female students who are interested in learning about the military and gaining leadership and team building experience from the premier leadership course in the nation. Students may enroll in Military Science in their freshman or sophomore year. During this time there is no obligation to the military unless you accept a scholarship offer. Enrolled “cadets” receive instruction in the fundamentals of…
Nursing Programs at Mercyhurst The region's best path to a nursing career. Mercyhurst University’s Nursing programs are recognized for producing compassionate, skilled leaders in the nursing field, thanks to hands-on clinical training, access to state-of-the-art equipment, and unparalleled faculty support. Nursing jobs are in high demand at every level thanks to advances in health care technology allowing for greater treatment opportunities and longer lifespans in the population. All of…
Education Programs at Mercyhurst Teach anyone, anywhere. Mercyhurst's Department of Education has graduated prepared and passionate education leaders ready to impact young minds in classrooms around the world for decades. As future role models for our youth, we create teachers who are committed to helping their students grow and develop; our students become effective educators, equipped with knowledge of the world, an understanding of human relationships, and a wide perspective encompassing the…