THE SIMPLEST AND MOST PRACTICAL LESSON I KNOW IS...
“THE SIMPLEST AND MOST PRACTICAL LESSON I KNOW IS... BE GOOD TODAY, BUT BETTER TOMORROW. CATHERINE McAULEY
FOUNDER OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY
Who will you be tomorrow? At Mercyhurst University, we think the answer to this question starts with what you do today. This simple, practical idea—so wonderfully captured by Catherine McAuley— underlies all that we do and drives us to embrace opportunity within our gates and around the globe. In research, study, competition, service and every other dimension of the Laker Life, we strive to build a community that is exciting and challenging, engaging and practical, intimate yet limitless. You have an important decision ahead of you. And as much as we like to brag about Mercyhurst, it’s really about you. The things that make you special make Mercyhurst special, and these next four years are your opportunity to embrace these ideas and become the person you want to be. This is your time to grow, to discover something new, to ignite your passions and share them with the world. It’s your time to seize the day.
CARPE DIEM.
Welcome! The college search experience is an exciting time for you and your family, and I appreciate your consideration of Mercyhurst University. At Mercyhurst, we celebrate higher education as more than a brief transactional stage in your life. Ahead of you is an exciting period of intellectual growth, career preparation and new friends. The applied liberal arts tradition at the heart of a Mercyhurst education prepares our graduates to thrive as innovative leaders who are able to think and adapt in a changing world. What truly makes Mercyhurst stand out, however, is the encouraging atmosphere of generosity among your professors, advisers, peers and friends. To be sure, a Mercyhurst education is challenging and even uncomfortable at times—a transformative education always is—as we push you to re-examine your beliefs and assumptions, and engage with different points of view. But amidst these challenges, your Mercyhurst family will be there to offer you support and encouragement throughout your educational journey. I invite you to read on and discover more about Mercyhurst and what makes us unique. If our dreams and values resonate with your own, I sincerely hope you’ll consider joining the Mercyhurst family. Our admissions counselors and I look forward to the opportunity to get to know you in person. Carpe Diem,
Michael T. Victor, J.D., LL.D. President, Mercyhurst University
MERCY MISSION
“We strive to witness to mercy when we reverence the dignity of each person, create a spirit of hospitality, and pursue integrity of word and deed in our lives.� Constitution of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
PIONEERS IN JUSTICE AND SERVICE Mercyhurst University owes its existence to a remarkable group of determined, forwardthinking women: the Sisters of Mercy. Sensing the need for quality higher education for women in the early 20th century, the Sisters led the way in establishing a college on 75 acres of farmland overlooking Lake Erie. In the years leading up to Mercyhurst’s opening in 1926, the Sisters negotiated land deals, worked as laborers and painters, and even pursued graduate degrees from top American universities to form the first Mercyhurst faculty. More than 90 years later, the pioneering ideals of these remarkable women live on in the groundbreaking ideas and good works of our campus. Like the Sisters, we realize that determination and unconventional thinking are essential when bringing new ideas to fruition. We strive to live out the Mercy Mission of service and hospitality, embracing social justice and building an open-minded campus that welcomes people from all walks of life. We champion faith and reason as we explore new answers to age-old questions, engage each other in thought-provoking discussions and exercise leadership in service toward a just world.
DISCOVER YOUR PASSION.
DEFINE YOUR FUTURE. MAJORS
Accounting Anthropology/Archaeology Applied Forensic Sciences Applied Sociology Art Education Art Therapy Athletic Training Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biology Business and Competitive Intelligence Business Economics Chemistry Communication Criminal Justice Dance Data Science * Early Childhood Education Early Childhood/Special Education English Environmental Science
Exercise Science Fashion Merchandising Finance French French Education Geology Graphic Design History History Education Hospitality Management Human Resource Management Information Technology Integrated Marketing Communication Intelligence Studies Interior Architecture and Design International Business Liberal Studies Management Marketing Mathematics Music
Music Composition Music Education Music Performance Music Therapy Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Public Health Religious Studies Russian Studies Social Work Spanish Spanish Education Sport Business Management Sports Medicine Studio Art Sustainability Studies *available as a Scholars Program along with any other major
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Architecture Chiropractic Dentistry Law Medicine
Occupational Therapy Optometry Osteopathy Pharmacy Physician Assistant
Physical Therapy Podiatry Veterinary
For the most current academic program offerings, visit mercyhurst.edu/academics.
WALKER COLLEGE of Business
Whether you’re planning the design for a functional new business space, coordinating a major convention or giving a presentation to a Fortune 500 company’s top brass, innovation and leadership are valuable commodities. A Walker College education inspires the creative design and strategic business solutions needed in today’s economy. Our fast-paced courses take you from the classroom to the boardroom and equip you with the foundational principles and cultural literacy skills needed to thrive in an interconnected world. Walker professors bring decades of professional experience in corporate life, nonprofit management and higher education. They’re here to help you build the confidence and abilities needed to land an internship and prepare for a dream career.
MAJORS Accounting Business Economics Fashion Merchandising Finance Hospitality Management Human Resource Management Interior Architecture and Design International Business Management Marketing Sport Business Management
ALEX YACOBOZZI
CLASS OF
2018
FAVORITE STUDY SPOT
CAE SKYBRIDGE
FAVORITE DISH IN GROTTO COMMONS
PRESIDENT
MERCYHURST HOMETOWN ERIE, PA SOCCER CLUB PROJECT MANAGER
BUFFALO MAC AND CHEESE
CINEMA CLUB MEMBER
LEARNED TO PLAY PIANO BY WATCHING
CENTER FOR APPLIED POLITICS YOUTUBE
COMPLETED MORE THAN
FAVORITE CLASS
300 HOURS
OF SERVICE WORK IN THREE YEARS
HOSPITALITY MARKETING AND SALES
“PROFESSOR RYAN JOHNSON IS A PASSIONATE, CHARISMATIC TEACHER. OUR FINAL PROJECT INVOLVED AN IN-DEPTH HOTEL BUSINESS SIMULATION.”
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
MAJOR
WALKER COLLEGE
STUDENT AMBASSADOR
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT SOME OF OUR BUSINESS PROGRAMS
FASHION MERCHANDISING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
WALKER COLLEGE
Fashion Merchandising students have the option of spending a year at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City or at Paris’ American Business School. Through these affiliations, our students gain access to industry partnerships and programming in business management, international fashion and luxury retail management while building professional excellence in the fashion capitals of the world.
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
BACHELOR OF ARTS
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Our Hospitality Management program has one of the most comprehensive internship programs in the country. Students have gained valuable hands-on industry experience working with Walt Disney World, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Marriott Lodging and International Group, Omni Hotels and Resorts, and Hilton Hotel Corp., to name a few.
Many business majors choose to stay on at Mercyhurst for an extra year to complete our master’s program in Organizational Leadership. An excellent alternative to an MBA, this Master of Science program emphasizes entrepreneurship, vision and strategy, team building and motivation, and has applications in almost every career field.
ZURN COLLEGE
of Natural and Health Sciences From the tiniest subatomic particles to supermassive volcanoes, the natural world inspires passion and curiosity. Zurn College is at the forefront of scientific thought and research on the natural world, with coursework that will motivate you to engage with theories, form hypotheses and devise valid experiments. Beginning as early as freshman year, you’ll join in cross-disciplinary scientific research alongside professors and peers. State-of-the-art campus facilities are equipped to study everything from polymer applications to ACL injuries. Research excursions regularly take students around the region (erosion along Lake Erie, ecology of local wetlands, etc.) and around the globe (marine biology in the Caribbean, long-term health impacts of war in Vietnam, etc.). Zurn grads are well prepared for scientific careers, advanced graduate study or professional health schools, such as medicine or dentistry.
MAJORS Athletic Training Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Exercise Science Geology Physics Public Health Sports Medicine
MAKAYLA MOLLÉ 2018
CLASS OF
STUDENT-ATHLETE
SPORTS MEDICINE
PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
HOMETOWN
CLEVELAND, OHIO
VOLLEYBALL
VICE PRESIDENT
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CLUB
STUDIED ABROAD IN
GUYANA &HAITI
FAVORITE PROFESSOR
SCOTT MICHEL, SPORTS MEDICINE
“HE RADIATES JOY AND INSPIRES HIS STUDENTS TO BE BETTER IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE.”
FAVORITE HANGOUT SPOT
GARVEY PARK “THE PERFECT PLACE TO HANG MY HAMMOCK”
ZURN COLLEGE
MAJOR
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT SOME OF OUR SCIENCE PROGRAMS
BIOLOGY BACHELOR OF ARTS OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
ZURN COLLEGE
Students studying the biological sciences can conduct research and learn in Mercyhurst’s Hirtzel DNA Sequencing Center, one of the few labs of its kind in the state. This facility features two cutting-edge sequencers that allow for rapid amplification of DNA from any organism. Students use this lab on research projects across the scientific disciplines, such as testing soil for parasites and analyzing Lyme disease-carrying ticks, with further applications in medicine, forensic science and public health.
PUBLIC HEALTH
SPORTS MEDICINE
BACHELOR OF ARTS OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
One of the few undergraduate Public Health programs in the country, Mercyhurst’s Public Health program takes students to the front lines to address local, regional and global health concerns. Students collaborate with professors and agencies on research, simulations, campaigns and projects studying everything from the heroin epidemic to the effects of fracking on drinking water. Studying Public Health can lead to careers in medicine, health policy, infection control, informatics, biostatistics, emergency preparedness or environmental health.
Students studying Sports Medicine and their professors regularly collaborate with regional medical centers on research studies with athletes. Recent projects include movement analysis of baseball pitchers to determine biomarkers indicating potential injury and a study to establish proper protocols for managing on-field emergency care of football players with apparent cervical/spinal cord injuries.
RIDGE COLLEGE
of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences We live in a complex world, as diverse people, organizations and governments act to produce new and unexpected phenomena. A Ridge College education helps you make sense of these phenomena through the application of principles, theories and technologies in innovative and exciting ways. Alongside experienced faculty—including former U.S. State Department analysts, award-winning journalists, and one of the only board-certified forensic anthropologists in Pennsylvania—you’ll explore questions on big data, human rights, national security, political uprisings and criminal investigations. The Ridge College assists in providing exciting career opportunities for students to meet the security and business demands of the 21st century. Students engage in experiential learning ventures such as internships with social service agencies, communication projects in our multimedia studio, support for law enforcement, and public opinion polling.
MAJORS Applied Forensic Sciences Business and Competitive Intelligence Communication Criminal Justice Data Science Information Technology Integrated Marketing Communication Intelligence Studies Mathematics Political Science Social Work Sociology
JONAH JACKSON 2018
CLASS OF
MAJOR
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“SUNDAY DINNER IN GROTTO COMMONS IS ALWAYS A HIT, LIKE BEING AT HOME.”
FAVORITE HANGOUT SPOT
THE LAKER RIDGE COLLEGE
PRESIDENT
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
AT SOME OF OUR INTEL AND APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS
INTELLIGENCE STUDIES BACHELOR OF ARTS
RIDGE COLLEGE
As the first non-government initiative of its kind, Mercyhurst’s internationally recognized Intelligence Studies program pioneered analysis education. Intel undergrads are often contracted for analytic support projects with federal agencies and global businesses, and our grads are highly coveted among Fortune 500 corporations and D.C. Beltway institutions.
DATA SCIENCE
POLITICAL SCIENCE
SCHOLARS PROGRAM OR MASTER OF SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Data science is one of the fastest-growing disciplines of the 21st century, with applications in a variety of settings, from social sciences and technology to business and industry. Mercyhurst’s competitive undergraduate Data Science Scholars Program offers cross-disciplinary instruction in organizing data and detecting patterns to make strategic predictions. Mercyhurst’s Data Science master’s program is also available as a 4+1 graduate program to students of all majors.
When it comes to reasoned political discourse, the Mercyhurst Center for Applied Politics has earned a national reputation for the accuracy and professionalism of our students. Politically minded Lakers collect and analyze political data to provide unbiased assessments of public opinion to elected officials, government agencies, news organizations and nonprofits.
HAFENMAIER COLLEGE of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Musical theatre, digital design, memory and cognition, painting, dance and cultivating a love of learning—the study of language, history and culture adds meaning to human existence, encourages creative thinking, and provides a path to valuable contributions in the working world. Through academic study and real-world clinical experiences in the Hafenmaier College, you’ll research complex issues, conceive eloquent arguments, and expand your artistic expression to a deeper and more meaningful level. Our students’ thirst for knowledge and passion for helping others know no bounds, whether they’re researching the origins of human civilization at an archaeology field site, devising a study on smoking addiction, or editing our award-winning literature and arts magazine. These programs equip you with the sought-after abilities to communicate well, initiate positive changes, and create images and texts that connect us with one another.
MAJORS Anthropology/Archaeology Art Therapy Dance Education English Graphic Design History Liberal Studies Music Music Therapy Philosophy Psychology Religious Studies Studio Art World Languages
ERIN JENKINS
CLASS OF
2019
LAKER LEADER
ART EDUCATION ART THERAPY
FAVORITE PROFESSOR
DAN BURKE, ART FAVORITE DISH IN
GROTTO COMMONS
STUDENT AMBASSADOR
FRIED RAVIOLI FAVORITE TEAM
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
MSG SENATOR FAVORITE CLASS
FAVORITE HANGOUT SPOT
PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT UNION OF DIVERSE GREAT ROOM LEARNERS MEMORABLE MOMENT THE HURST DAY SCAVENGER HUNT THIRD DEGREE BLACK BELT
HAFENMAIER COLLEGE
DOUBLE MAJOR
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
AT SOME OF OUR HUMANITIES AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION BACHELOR OF ARTS
HAFENMAIER COLLEGE
Our education majors get hands-on classroom experience through Mercyhurst’s Carpe Diem Academy, an afterschool program that provides support to atrisk young learners in urban classrooms. Four times each week, our students offer additional instruction in reading and math to kids in kindergarten through second grade, along with arts and cultural experiences, wellness activities, healthy snacks and dinner.
ENGLISH
HISTORY
BACHELOR OF ARTS
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Whether creating and editing documents, composing poetry and fiction, or writing literary analysis, English majors at Mercyhurst develop excellent written communication skills. Lumen, the award-winning interactive multimedia creative arts journal, is entirely student produced and welcomes submissions from all students. Every year, its release coincides with the Mercyhurst Literary Festival, an event that brings renowned authors to campus for creative workshops with students.
For students and faculty, history takes sail quite literally aboard the U.S. Brig Niagara. A three-week summer learning experience takes students aboard the Niagara, a reconstruction of the legendary brig from the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie, for an intimate look at American naval history. This experience gives Lakers the opportunity to work alongside the Niagara crew sailing from port to port, visiting major maritime museums and monuments across Lake Erie, in a unique experience of American history.
REACH CURRICULUM R E A C H
Reason and Faith
Expression and Creativity
Analytical Thought
Contexts and Systems
Humans in Connection
As a university rooted in the liberal arts, Mercyhurst embraces flexibility in education and a commitment to lifelong learning. In keeping with this philosophy, our REACH Curriculum fosters curiosity and enhances interdisciplinary collaboration through a variety of liberal arts courses in broad categories, as well as a specialized introductory course for freshmen (iMU 101), a senior capstone experience, and a unique service learning and civic engagement component. Through these intriguing arts and sciences courses, you’ll build a valuable portfolio of critical skills while still enjoying the freedom to add another major or minor, or take a few outsidethe-box classes simply for fun. We recognize your education doesn’t end when you graduate. REACH ensures you’re equipped with the moral courage, broad framework and intellectual agility to adapt to whatever new career or adventure your future holds.
FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE There’s no such thing as a “typical” freshman at Mercyhurst. But in case you’re curious what courses you could take during your first semester, take a look at this sample fall schedule for an incoming exploratory/undeclared freshman: iMU 101: Introduction to Mercyhurst Mini 1: Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 12 to 12:50 p.m. Dr. Justin Ross
RLST 265 American Religion Monday, Wednesday – 12-12:50 p.m. Dr. Robert von Thaden
COMP 120: Research & Writing Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 9 to 9:50 a.m. Dr. Christina Rieger
DANC 107 Global Perspectives through Yoga Tuesday, Thursday – 9:30-10:45 a.m. Ms. Solveig Santillano
PUBH 101: Foundations of Public Health Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 10 to 10:50 a.m. Dr. Thomas Cook
PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology Tuesday, Thursday – 2 -3:15 p.m. Dr. Gerard Tobin
STUDY ABROAD The world is your classroom.
Studying abroad is one of the best and most enjoyable ways to expand your perspectives and learn about the cultural, economic, political and scientific forces that shape our world. At Mercyhurst, there are plenty of ways to make this happen. Among the most popular are Faculty-Student Academic Travel (FSAT) opportunities, which have taken students and professors to study narrative and film in Spain, aquatic ecology in Belize, video storytelling in Peru and dance appreciation in France, among many others. Students also pursue opportunities with recognized study abroad programs like Academic Programs International and Semester at Sea. In recent years, students have studied in: Ireland France China Portugal Germany Italy
Switzerland England Vietnam Japan Costa Rica Guyana
Belize Haiti Mexico South Africa Nigeria Spain
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Nearly 1 in 4 Mercyhurst students study abroad. National average: fewer than 1 in 10
EDUCATION WITH VALUE Your college education will be one of the most enduring investments you will ever make. As you explore your higher education options, we’re confident that when you consider affordability and availability of financial aid, Mercyhurst will stand out among our peers. We commit considerable institutional resources to mitigate college expenses for our families, giving us one of the lowest net tuitions in the region. In addition, Mercyhurst has earned a reputation across the nation for the quality and skills of our graduates, and your degree will afford you the opportunity to pursue your passions anywhere you choose to go—with no strings attached.
ON-TIME GRADUATION
Spending an extra year or two to earn your degree can add unnecessary expenditures to your college education. At Mercyhurst we do all we can to ensure our students graduate in four years. Our four-year graduation rate is the highest in Erie County and one of the highest in the region. Mercyhurst’s 15 to Finish program encourages students to take 15 credits’ worth of courses every semester, and helps students and academic advisors make wise decisions when scheduling courses.
BEST VALUE
TOP 50 MOST AFFORDABLE
NORTH REGION
PRIVATE COLLEGES IN THE NATION
2016-2017
2015-2016
U.S. News & World Report
Money Magazine
BEST COLLEGES FOR YOUR MONEY Money Magazine
2017-2018
SUCCESS BEYOND OUR GATES
Your time, money and hard work are valuable—and so is a Mercyhurst education.
Career Services and Mercyhurst alumni around the world provide you with the resources and professional networking needed to find your career.
Among our accomplished alumni are Fortune 500 CEOs, teachers, lawyers, musicians, FBI agents, counselors, film producers, dancers, CIA analysts, doctors, public servants and fashion buyers.
95 percent of our grads secured jobs or enrolled in graduate school within a year of graduation.
More than 20 of our programs report a 100 percent job or grad school placement rate.
85 percent of our pre-professional students were accepted into health professional programs—25 percent above the national average.
In recent years, our pre-law grads have gone on to more than 20 law schools across the country, including Boston College, Michigan and California-Davis.
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Mercyhurst’s 4+1 programs afford you the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in only five years by taking graduate-level courses during your junior and4+1 senior You’ll still graduate on time with gradyears. programs your class before seamlessly transitioning to a nationally respected Master of Science program for one extra year. The skills you’ll develop in these graduate programs complement almost every undergraduate major and can be readily applied in any field. With many of our master’s programs available online, you can pursue graduate study at Mercyhurst no matter where life takes you after graduation. Any master’s credits you earn as an undergrad are included in your undergrad tuition, which means you’ll save time and money. Data Science (M.S.) + any major
Secondary Education (M.S.) + select majors
Organizational Leadership (M.S.) + any major
Special Education & Applied Disability Studies (M.S.) + any major
Criminal Justice Administration (M.S.) + any major
Daya, known for her Billboard Top 50 hit “Hide Away,” performs to a packed house at SpringFest 2016.
CAMPUS
LIFE
Home is where the Hurst is. At Mercyhurst, students are the true architects of the Laker Life. What happens outside the classroom depends largely on your passions, ideals and perspectives. But don’t worry: there’s no shortage of opportunity. Our campus is alive with activity day and night, and our students are engaged in a vast array of experiences: planning events, heading up clubs, and volunteering locally and across the nation. At the heart of everything is the Sister Carolyn Herrmann Student Union, bringing together the academic, social, spiritual, cultural and recreational happenings on campus. As you walk under the Gothic arches and across the grassy quads and redbrick plazas, you’ll find spots on campus for everything from quiet study to a pickup game of Frisbee. Everywhere you go you’ll see the diversity of thought, backgrounds and interests inherent in the Laker lifestyle. It’s not uncommon to see musicians, varsity athletes, chemists and student government reps hanging out together, a profound example of the open-mindedness that permeates our student body.
SpringFest brings to campus artists like T-Pain, Daya, MKTO, Andy Grammer, Reel Big Fish, Plain White T’s and Cassio Monroe.
Luke the Laker:
Mercyhurst’s raucous fishermanturned-mascot.
Free
student tickets to most visiting artists and touring group performances on campus.
On Freshman Day of Service, the class of 2021 performed more than 2,000 hours of community service in a single day
Hurst Day: a surprise day jam-packed with games, contests, music, food and community spirit.
Lakers of every skill level take part in athletic opportunities like intramural teams, instructional classes and recreational activities.
A TAPESTRY OF IDENTITIES With hospitality central to the Mercy Mission, we’re committed to building a community that resembles the world we seek to serve. Your personal and intellectual growth is best served through a challenging education that defies sameness of thought and exposes you to unfamiliar dimensions of the world. Living and learning at Mercyhurst means being part of a campus that insists on respect for all people. At Mercyhurst, we’ve come to recognize diversity is nearly limitless in scope. Our campus welcomes people of different faiths, ethnicities, cultural traditions, sexual and gender identities, and socioeconomic backgrounds—and there’s always room for more.
13
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32
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of less than $40K and receive federal grants to help pay for college
10
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Mercyhurst students come from more than
43 STATES & 54 COUNTRIES
FIND YOUR NICHE Do what you love or explore new interests alongside a group of peers ready to engage you and challenge you while having quite a bit of fun. With more than 80 student clubs and organizations at Mercyhurst, you’ll no doubt participate in many and lead quite a few—and maybe create one of your own with a few friends and funding from Mercyhurst Student Government. Here’s a look at some of our student clubs, or check out more at mercyhurst.edu/clubs. Amnesty International Black Students for Unity Dance Team Equestrian Club Habitat for Humanity International Student Organization Laker TV LGBTQIA & Allies Club
Marching Band Merciad (student newspaper) Mercyhurst Fencing Club Mercyhurst Student Government Mock Trial Club Modern Cinema Club Music Therapy Club Outdoor Adventure Club
Rugby Football Club Science Fiction & Fantasy Guild Ski Club & Snowboard Crew Social Justice Coalition Club Sustainability Club Theatre Appreciation Club Ultimate Frisbee WMCE (radio)
LAKER ATHLETICS Mercyhurst’s storied spirit of competition animates life on campus, and our athletic teams— from the intramural to the varsity level—help contribute to our students’ complete personal development. Our teams always represent Mercyhurst well, frequently earning regional and national accolades for our individual student-athletes and teams. The drive to compete at the highest level while still embracing the identity of a student and scholar has helped Mercyhurst consistently achieve one of the highest academic success rates in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.
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Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Tennis Water Polo Wrestling
Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball Water Polo
Ice Hockey
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25%
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COMPETE IN A SPORT
WELL BEYOND WELL-BEING
Located in suburban Erie, Pennsylvania, on a hill overlooking Lake Erie, our campus is known as one of the most beautiful in the region. However, it’s not the campus’ 75 scenic acres or English Gothic architecture that make Mercyhurst home (though they do help). Life as a Laker is about thriving physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally—and challenging one another to the highest levels of growth. Three freshman residence halls help support first-year students in the transition to university life while promoting academic and social growth. A new $25 million suite-style sophomore residence hall is slated to open in Fall 2018, further enhancing the residential college experience at Mercyhurst. Upperclassmen live in apartment- and townhouse-style residences at the east end of campus. Heading off to college can be a difficult adjustment at first. That’s why on-campus health and wellness services, available through the Cohen Student Health Center and the Counseling Center, and academic support services are available free of charge to all Mercyhurst students. Knowing assistance is here if you need it allows you to focus on why you came to Mercyhurst in the first place.
Coming Fall 2018
PERFORMING ARTS, CREATIVE INSPIRATION Creative and artistic expressions are essential dimensions of life at Mercyhurst. Whether it’s visual art, theatre, dance, music or film, there are opportunities for first-timers and seasoned veterans to engage with the arts in nearly every discipline. On-campus venues include the magnificent 824-seat Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center, the intimate Taylor Little Theatre and Walker Recital Hall—all home to student-produced theatre, music, dance and opera performances. To augment the intense curricula of our performance arts programs, Mercyhurst frequently hosts residencies and master classes with renowned guests such as Emanuel Ax, Chita Rivera and Elizabeth Ashley. The Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture organizes on-campus programming featuring world-class touring acts and visiting artists, and will welcome eight celebrated performers to Mercyhurst for the 2017-18 MIAC Live season (free student tickets, anyone?).
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ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLUB
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
DANCE TEAM
LAKER TV
MOCK TRIAL CLUB
FENCING CLUB
SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB
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SUSTAINABILITY CLUB
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FEEL THE LAKE EFFECT Mercyhurst enjoys a close relationship with Erie, Pennsylvania, a place with small-town personality and big-city opportunities. Erie’s biggest and most beautiful attraction is the 13-mile sandy shoreline along Presque Isle State Park—voted the Best Freshwater Beach in the Nation by USA Today—perfect for swimming, biking, kayaking or just relaxing in the sun. There’s plenty to do in the surrounding Erie area, too: visit the Erie Zoo or the region’s museums, take in a show at the Erie Playhouse or Warner Theatre, dine at one of Erie’s first-rate restaurants, shop the latest trends at the Millcreek Mall, cheer on the local minor league teams, or hit the slopes at nearby ski resorts. It’s no wonder Erie was named one of USA Today’s 25 Best Small College Towns. Erie’s vibrant spirit and abundance of culture will enrich your college experience—especially with city buses and the campus shuttle transporting you to almost anywhere in town for free!
WITHIN THESE GATES
HISTORY
CLASS SIZE
Founded in 1926 as Mercyhurst 20 or fewer in most classes. College by the Sisters of Mercy of the Erie Catholic Diocese; became coeducational in 1969; granted university status in 2012. Approximately 3,100 undergraduates and 300 graduate students. International students make up 10 percent of our student 75 acres with more than 20 body; 25 percent of our buildings and 32 student students identify as nonwhite. residence halls and apartment complexes.
STUDENT BODY
CAMPUS
FACULTY
GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION
STUDENTFACULTY RATIO
AVERAGE FRESHMAN PROFILE
165 full-time undergraduate professors; 70 percent with Ph.D. or another terminal degree.
13 to 1
Mercyhurst students come from more than 43 states and 54 countries.
GPA: 3.41 SAT: 1170 ACT: 24
CATHOLIC COLLEGE OF DISTINCTION 2017-2018
TOP-TIER UNIVERSITY NORTH REGION
U.S. News & World Report
2017-2018
29TH
NORTH REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES College Choice
BECOMING A
LAKER EXPANDS YOUR FAMILY BY
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* total number of Mercyhurst students, faculty, administrators and staff
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Visiting campus is really the best way to get to know the Laker Life, and you’re welcome at any time! We also host several open houses and preview days throughout the year, and personal campus visits every weekday during the academic year. Go to mercyhurst.edu/visit to plan your tour or contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@mercyhurst.edu or 814-824-2202.
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Mercyhurst’s free online application is available at mercyhurst.edu/apply, and we also accept the Common App. Please note: Mercyhurst is a test-optional university, which means we consider all facets of an individual applicant, and we’ll consider your standardized test scores only if you want us to.
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Your four years at Mercyhurst will shape who you become personally, professionally and socially. Like every
LAKER
generation before you, when graduation time comes, you’ll carry with you your deepened self-awareness, wealth of knowledge and experience, and abundance of friendships. Though everything we do is to help you preserve and evolve your individuality, our students and alumni are bonded together by our Mercy values and the lifelong search
FOR
what is true, good and beautiful. The Laker community extends beyond our gates to every corner of the world, a community of individuals pursuing their passions for a common good. You’re not simply a Laker for the four years you’re here—you’re a Laker for the rest of your
LIFE.
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