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  • Extended McNichols Campus Library hours during finals week, Dec. 8-13

    Monday December 08, 2025
    McNichols Campus Library in winter with snow on ground

    McNichols Campus Library in winter with snow on groundLooking for a place to study for finals? The McNichols Campus Library is again offering extended hours to support students during final exams week.

    Library hours are as follows for the week:

    • Monday, Dec. 8 — 8 a.m. to midnight
    • Tuesday, Dec. 9 — 8 a.m. to midnight
    • Wednesday, Dec. 10 — 8 a.m. to midnight
    • Thursday, Dec. 11 — 8 a.m. to midnight
    • Friday, Dec. 12 — 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Saturday, Dec. 13 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Titan toy drive at men’s basketball game, Dec. 20

    Monday December 08, 2025
    A flyer for the Detroit Mercy Men's basketball game on Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. in Calihan Hall, which is featuring a Toy Drive. The logos of Siena Heights and Detroit Mercy are in the center of the page with vs in between them. Two Detroit Mercy basketball player are on the right-hand side of the page. Text at the bottom of the pages says "donate a toy, get a free ticket."

    Come out to support the local Detroit community and cheer on the Titans men’s basketball team on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 1 p.m., as they take on Siena Heights inside historic Calihan Hall. Bring a toy for donation and receive a free ticket to the game!

    Your toy donation will support local Detroit charities and the Children’s Hospital of Michigan and you’ll enjoy an exciting matchup, all while helping Titan Athletics make an impact on the community.

    Fans and children will also have the opportunity for pictures with Tommy Titan dressed as Santa.

    Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and root for the Titans!

    A flyer for the Detroit Mercy Men's basketball game on Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. in Calihan Hall, which is featuring a Toy Drive. The logos of Siena Heights and Detroit Mercy are in the center of the page with vs in between them. Two Detroit Mercy basketball player are on the right-hand side of the page. Text at the bottom of the pages says "donate a toy, get a free ticket."

  • Upcoming application deadline for civil rights service immersion trip, Jan. 21

    Monday December 08, 2025
    A flyer for the Civil Rights Spring Break trip in Montgomery, Alabama on March 7-13. The bright yellow wording is place atop a black and white image of the Mall in Washington, DC, with thousands of bystanders. There is a QR code in the upper right-hand corner and a University Ministry logo in the upper left-hand corner.

    The deadline for University Ministry’s Civil Rights Service Immersion Trip during the spring break, March 7-13, in Montgomery, Ala., will close on Jan. 21. Students of all faiths or none are welcome to apply.

    Service immersion trips are an opportunity to encounter a community outside of your own, offer your gifts and friendship in service, simplicity and solidarity, and immerse yourself in education on the critical issues of our day, in this case, the Civil Rights Movement.

    This trip is designed both to learn from the rich history of the area, visiting renowned museums and historical sites. It also includes engaging in current-day civil rights issues around racism, voting access and even joining a historical rally crossing the Selma bridge.

    Fill out interest form here.

    A flyer for the Civil Rights Spring Break trip in Montgomery, Alabama on March 7-13. The bright yellow wording is place atop a black and white image of the Mall in Washington, DC, with thousands of bystanders. There is a QR code in the upper right-hand corner and a University Ministry logo in the upper left-hand corner.

  • Upcoming application deadline for Appalachia service immersion trip, Jan. 21

    Monday December 08, 2025
    Appalachia Service Immersion Trip graphic. The text overlays a photograph of a mountain above a field of wildflowers. Week-long retreat of learning, service, community and reflection in the Appalachian Mountains, rural Tennessee on March 7-13. There is a QR code in the bottom left corner to apply. Deadline to apply is Jan. 21.

    The application deadline for University Ministry’s Service Immersion Trip during spring break, March 7-13, to the Appalachian Mountains in Washburn, Tenn., will close on Jan. 21. Students of all faiths or none are welcome to apply.

    Service immersion trips are an opportunity to encounter a community outside of your own, offer your gifts and friendship in service, simplicity and solidarity, and immerse yourself in education on the critical issues of our day, in this case, sustainability in Appalachia.

    We will stay with Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, an organization dedicated to serving the local community, teaching sustainable practices and offering retreat space to cultivate an ethic and spirituality around the natural world. This trip combines service learning (sustainable gardening, trail and forest restoration, and more) with education on the challenges and solutions to sustainable living in our day.

    For any questions, please contact seckric@udmercy.edu.

    Fill out interest form here.

    Appalachia Service Immersion Trip graphic. The text overlays a photograph of a mountain above a field of wildflowers. Week-long retreat of learning, service, community and reflection in the Appalachian Mountains, rural Tennessee on March 7-13. There is a QR code in the bottom left corner to apply. Deadline to apply is Jan. 21.

  • Save the Date: New Year’s Rec-Solutions event, Jan. 13

    Monday December 08, 2025
    A flyer for New Year's Rec-Solutions at Detroit Mercy, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Whitty Student Fitness Center.

    Start 2026 with a bang at University Recreation’s New Year’s Rec-Solutions! Save the date for this fun event to help usher in the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 5-6:30 p.m. inside of the Whitty Student Fitness Center.

    Free food is available to the first 100 participants. Also included will be giveaways, raffles, vendors, interactive demos, sports and fitness challenges, music, inflatable games and a few surprises! Stay tuned for more.

    A flyer for New Year's Rec-Solutions at Detroit Mercy, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Whitty Student Fitness Center.

  • Giving opportunities for the holidays with UDM

    Monday December 08, 2025
    The UDM clock tower lighted up in green with snow on the ground and showing some campus buildings.

    The Detroit Mercy community offers many ways to help others during this holiday season. To make it easier for you to get involved, the Marketing & Communications team has gathered all volunteer and donation opportunities on one convenient page.

    Please take a moment to explore the giving opportunities and consider supporting a worthy cause.

    UDM giving opportunities.

  • Calling all chili chefs for the annual Titan Winter Blast, Jan. 24

    Sunday December 07, 2025
    A promo graphic for the Titan Winter Blast, featuring Tommy Titan. Text reads, 'It's back, Titan Winter Blast, Saturday, Jan. 24, Student Fitness Center, McNichols Campus.'

    It’s almost chili time! Calling all faculty, staff, students and alumni for the annual chili cook-off at the Titan Winter Blast, set for Saturday, Jan. 24 prior to the men’s basketball contest against Oakland on the McNichols Campus. The cook-off is from 12-3 p.m., with the Titans game against rival Golden Grizzlies beginning at 3 p.m. inside of Calihan Hall.

    Grab a co-worker, fellow classmate, your student organization or club members, or an alumni to join the the chili-cooking fun!

    Registration ends Friday, Dec. 12. For more information please contact Arneshia Austin at austinad1@udmercy.edu.

    Sign-up today!

    A promo graphic for the Titan Winter Blast, featuring Tommy Titan. Text reads, 'It's back, Titan Winter Blast, Saturday, Jan. 24, Student Fitness Center, McNichols Campus.'

  • Women’s and Gender Studies student grant accepting nominations until Jan. 23

    Friday December 05, 2025

    The Women’s and Gender Studies Program has announced the 2025-26 Jane Schubert Student Grant with nominations being accepted until Jan. 23, 2026. Grants support community and academic projects and activities related to women’s and gender issues.

    Current undergraduate, graduate and professional students, as well as University-recognized students organizations are welcome to apply using an online application.

    Past grants have been awarded in support of a wide range of activities, community projects, as well as academic projects, such as:

    • Bringing an international poet to UDM to recite her work and speak on trauma, journey and the modern stories of Muslim women.
    • The publication and performance of a student chapbook of written and visual art that engaged issues of gender.
    • A Ph.D. capstone project on vicarious trauma and its effects on sexual assault nurse examiners.
    • Travel to an academic conference to present research on mental health interventions for Black women.
    • The Chemistry Club’s Women in Science Symposium.

    Students should complete the online application form.

    Please direct any questions to Lee Eshelman (eshelmlr@udmercy.edu), Women’s and Gender Studies affiliate faculty and chair of the WGS Grants Subcommittee.

  • Late Night Munchies helps kick off finals week, Dec. 8

    Thursday December 04, 2025
    A Late Night Munchies graphic, featuring details, dates, time, location, etc.

    Detroit Mercy’s annual Late Night Munchies meal Monday, Dec. 8 from 8-9:30 p.m. inside of Titan Dining Room helps usher in the start of finals week on the McNichols Campus.

    The 2025 meal from Metz features chicken and waffles, yogurt parfaits, breakfast tacos, and more to help fuel the prep for finals. Also included inside of TDR are fun activities such as caricatures, henna, a photo booth and music. Everyone is welcome!

    A Late Night Munchies graphic, featuring details, dates, time, location, etc.

  • Pray the Rosary for peacemakers in Holy Spirit Chapel, Dec. 8

    Thursday December 04, 2025
    Flyer titled “Rosary for Peacemakers” in bold blue letters with a pink curved underline. The text reads: "Let us to pray for Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, so they might be seeds of peace, reconciliation, and hope." It features a white dove holding a green olive branch on the left and a blue rosary on the right. Additional text reads: “Free Hot Chocolate!” and “Blessing before Finals!” Event details: Monday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m., Holy Spirit Chapel, Student Union lower level. Contact: glafond@udmercy.edu. There is a Detroit Mercy University Ministry logo in the bottom right-hand corner.

    University Ministry will host a special time of prayer and reflection for peacemakers Monday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m., inside of the Holy Spirit Chapel, located in the Student Union, Lower Level.

    Together, we will pray the Rosary, a traditional Catholic devotion, in support of Pope Leo XIV’s monthly intention for December: That Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope.

    Enjoy free hot chocolate and receive a blessing before finals in a space free of stress with your UDM community.

    While the rosary is a traditional Catholic prayer, all are welcome to participate. Rosary beads and easy to follow “how-to” guides will be provided.

    For any questions, please contact glafond@udmercy.edu.

    Flyer titled “Rosary for Peacemakers” in bold blue letters with a pink curved underline. The text reads: "Let us to pray for Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, so they might be seeds of peace, reconciliation, and hope." It features a white dove holding a green olive branch on the left and a blue rosary on the right. Additional text reads: “Free Hot Chocolate!” and “Blessing before Finals!” Event details: Monday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m., Holy Spirit Chapel, Student Union lower level. Contact: glafond@udmercy.edu. There is a Detroit Mercy University Ministry logo in the bottom right-hand corner.

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    Student Success Center

    The Student Success Center offers a testing center, tutoring and study groups, professional mentoring, athlete study table, placement testing, and more. Some of the programs listed below are also part of the Student Success Center.

    • Academic Interest and Major Exploration (AIME)- Developmental advising and peer mentoring to conditionally admitted students.

    • Student Accessibility Services- available to all currently enrolled students who have documented disabilities that substantially limit them in one or more major life activities. Individuals eligible for services may have, but are not limited to, the following types of disabilities: mobility, orthopedic, hearing, visual, learning, psychological and attentional.

    • KCP Program - Michigan students who can benefit from improving their academic skills. Professional, confidential academic support.

    • Personal Counseling - Professional outpatient counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment is available to students at no charge.

    • Tutoring Appointments - SSC offers free tutoring in most freshman and some upper-division courses, including math, chemistry, biology, languages, philosophy, history and English. Make an appointment.

    TRIO Student Support Services

    TRIO SSS is a federally funded program designed to provide underrepresented student populations. It provides assistance with scholarship applications, academic success planning, mentoring and more.

    The Writing Center

    Work on any stage of the writing process. with peer consultants. Review your assignments, drafts, instructor feedback and questions. Get support if English is not your first language.

    Student Advising

    Work with your faculty advisor to reflect on your academic and career goals and to track your academic progress.

    Office of Equal Opportunity - Student Accommodations

    Accommodations are individualized modifications or adjustments to the academic or campus environment. Find out how to request accommodations.

    Test Prep: FREE Kaplan Courses

    Detroit Mercy has partnered with Kaplan, a global education services provider, to offer our students free access to Kaplan’s industry-leading test prep resources, including for the following graduate-level admissions and licensing exams:

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    Important Dates

    TERM I - 2025 FALL SEMESTER – 16 Weeks (including 1 week break)

    • March 17, 2025 Registration Begins
    •  Aug. 16 - 24: Early Fall  Intersession/Immersion/Experience (credit)
    • Aug. 24: Last Day to Register Before Classes Begin
    • Aug. 25: Classes Begin
    • Aug. 31: Last Day to Add a Class (web closes at midnight)
    • Aug. 31: Last Day to Delete a Class without a W grade
    • Sept. 1: Labor Day Holiday
    • Sept. 11: Celebrate Spirit!
    • Sept. 19: Deadline for Summer "I" grades
    • Oct. 6-7 : Fall Break (no classes/university open)
    • Oct. 21: Mid-term Grades are due
    • Oct. 27: Advising for Winter/Summer begins
    • Nov. 3: for Winter/Summer begins
    • Nov. 17: Last Day to Withdraw (full semester course)
    • Nov 26 - 30: Thanksgiving Holiday (UNIV CLOSED)
    • Dec. 9 - 13: Final Exam Week (Tuesday through Saturday)
    • Dec. 13: Official End of Term I/Fall
    • Dec. 15: Grades due by Noon for Term I/Fall
    • Dec. 14 - 21: Late Fall Immersion/Experience (non-credit)

    Academic Calendar | Registration Schedule | Office of the Registrar

    TERM II - 2026 WINTER SEMESTER - 16 Weeks

    • Oct 27, 2025: Advising for Term II Begins
    • Nov. 3: Registration Begins
    • Dec. 29 - Jan. 10, 2026: Early Winter Intersession/Immersion/Exp (credit)
    • Jan. 11: Registration Ends
    • Jan. 12: Classes Begin
    • Jan: 18: Last Day to Add a Class / Last Day to Delete a Class without a W grade
    • Jan. 19: MLK Holiday (UNIV CLOSED)
    • Feb. 6: Deadline for Fall "I" grades
    • Mar. 9-14: Spring Break/Intersession/Immersion/Exp (credit)
    • Mar. 16: Advising for next Fall begins 
    • Mar. 19: Priority Registration for Summer/Fall begins
    • Mar 22: Honors Convocation 
    • Mar 23: Registration for Summer/Fall begins
    • Apr. 1: Last Day to Withdraw (full semester course)
    • Apr. 3-5: Easter Recess (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • Apr. 9: Celebration of Scholarly Achievement 
    • Apr. 28-May 2: Final Exam Week 
    • May 2: Official End of Term II/Winter
    • May 4: Grades due by Noon for Term II/Winter  
    • May 9: Baccalaureate/Commencement
    • Academic Calendar | Registration Schedule | Office of the Registrar

    Summer Session III 2026 (14 weeks)

    • Mar. 23, 2026 Registration Begins
    • May 10: Registration Ends
    • May 11 Classes Begin for Summer I
    • May 17 Last Day to Add a Class | Last Day to Delete a Class without a W grade
    • May 25 Memorial Day (University Closed)
    • June 19: Juneteenth Holiday (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • July 4th: Independence Day Holiday (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • July 27: Last Day to Withdraw
    • Aug. 11-15: Final Exam Week 
    • Aug. 15: Official End of Term III

    Summer Session I 2026 (7 Week Session)

    • Mar., 2026: Registration Begins
    • May 10: Registration Ends 
    • May 11: Classes Begin
    • May 26: Memorial Day (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • June 19: Juneteenth Holiday (UNIV CLOSED)
    • June 27: Official End of Summer I 

    Summer Term II 2026 (7 Week Session)

    • Mar. 23, 2026: Registration Begins
    • June 28: Registration Ends
    • June 29: Classes Begin 
    • July 4: Independence Day (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • August 15: Official End of Summer II 
    Academic Calendar | Registration Schedule | Office of the Registrar

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    In case of emergencies outside of Wellness Center and Clinic hours, please contact the following:

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    911 Police – Fire – Medical

    University of Detroit Mercy Public Safety/Emergency Line — 313-993-1123

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    University of Detroit Mercy Public Safety Escort Services
    McNichols Campus — 313-993-1234
    School of Law — 313-993-1234
    School of Dentistry — 313-494-6706

    TALK National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7) — 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) 

    HELP Treatment Referral Hotline (Substance Abuse) — 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)

    Crisis Text Line Get Help Now (24/7) — Text START to 741-741

    Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network Sexual Assault National Line — 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673)

    Rape Victim’s Assistance Program at Detroit Police Department Crisis Line — 313-833-1660

    Collegiate Assistance Program (Nurse Line 24/7) — 877-643-5130

    Center for Disease Control, National STD and AIDS Hotline — 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)

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