Registration Information
Undergraduate & Graduate Student Late Registration
The late registration period, also called the add/drop period, occurs during the seven calendar days after the first day of classes. During this period, all students are permitted to adjust their schedules by adding or dropping courses without any academic record of the change. After this period, dropping a course results in a "W" (Withdrawal) on the student's transcript. Students are advised to speak with their PACT/HEOP Team and their SFS Counselor to understand financial/academic impact. *Late Registration period may vary based on the academic term. Please refer to the academic calendar and course bulletin for the specified dates of the late registration period.
Getting Started
This guide outlines everything you need to do before your first day at Ä¢¹½AV, so you can focus on excelling in your studies and enjoying all the excitement your college journey has to offer!
Depending on your student status, your steps before registration might differ.
Here’s a list of essential forms and admission documents you’ll need to complete to ensure you’re set up for a smooth start.
Finish Your New Student Intake Form
Complete your New Student Intake Form, found in your Admitted Student Portal. As part of this form you’ll schedule time for essential sessions with PACT and share information with the team so we can best help you.
Submit Your FAFSA & Finalize Financial Aid
To ensure everything is in place for your college expenses, complete the FAFSA and finalize your financial aid details by August 1.
Here’s how to get it done:
- Fill out your application online for federal aid (Ä¢¹½AV FAFSA code 002772), and if you’re a New York resident, fill out your . (Ä¢¹½AV TAP code 2100).
- Review your financial aid package
- Finalize your bill payment , in-person or by calling 1-877-MERCY-GO starting June 1
- Schedule a meeting with your Student Financial Services Counselor to go over your aid package, loan options and next steps by August 1
Send Your Transcripts
Make sure your official high school transcripts and any other required documents are sent directly to Ä¢¹½AV by August 1.
- Other transferrable credits (, ) must be sent directly from College Board or IB to Mercy.
Upload Immunization Forms
Head to the Admitted Student Portal and upload your completed by August 1 to keep your health records up to date and ready for the semester.
Complete FERPA Release Form
Submit your via the Admitted Student Portal so we can access and share your academic information when needed.
Submit Your Housing Application
Planning to live on campus? Be sure to submit your housing application via the Housing Portal. Look for a link in your Mercy email to get started.
Advising & Registration Session
Before classes start, the PACT First Year Team will help you get set up for success. In your required Advising & Registration session, we’ll guide you through selecting the right courses and signing up for classes. You’ll join a virtual group with other incoming students, making it a great opportunity to connect with peers and meet PACT mentors who will share tips and walk you through the registration process.
Financial Aid Planning Session
Financial literacy is all about understanding how you’re going to pay for college. In this free session, we’ll explain your options for financing, why investing in your education is so important and how the billing process works. Attending a session is strongly encouraged.
Academic Readiness Session
Our Academic Readiness sessions will help you get comfortable with how college classes run, what’s expected of you and all the resources available to help you succeed. This session is completely free and strongly encouraged.
Save the Date for Orientation
Get ready to have fun, prepare for your first year and maybe even meet some lifelong friends! New Student Orientation is required, so make sure to choose your session today so you don’t miss out!
As a transfer student, you bring valuable experience to Mercy, and we’re so glad you’re here. Your path may have started somewhere else, but your next steps are important ones, and our PACT Core Team is here to support you every step of the way.
Finish Your New Student Intake Form
Complete your New Student Intake Form, found in your Admitted Student Portal. As part of this form you’ll schedule time for essential sessions with PACT and share information with the team so we can best help you.
Please speak with your admissions counselor to schedule an academic advising appointment.
You'll Need These
Ultimately, students are responsible for determining schedules and meeting degree requirements as outlined in the University Catalogs, but students are strongly encouraged to attend a registration session or speak with a PACT mentor prior to registering each semester.
Degree Works
Track your degree progress, check which classes you need, and explore how your credits would apply to different programs.
Registration Tools
Inside your Student Hub on , you'll find several tools to help you plan and select the right classes.
Sequence Map
Find your program and open the Sequence Map to stay on track toward your degree.
Find your mapRegistration Terminology Defined
Students should familiarize themselves with the commonly used terms for class registration to ensure they understand the process and requirements.
Students receive a time ticket indicating their specific registration period, which is determined by their classification, based on the credit hours they have accumulated.
Students register through the Mercy Connect self-service system.
Students must resolve any holds on their student account before they can register for their next term of enrollment.
As of Spring 2025, all new undergraduate students (first-year and transfer) are required to be financially cleared before the start of the term, adhering to the Financial Clearance Policy. Students who register during the seven-day late registration period are required to present payment in full at the time of registration.
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