Prologues, Transitions, & Viewpoints (PTV)

Prologues, Transitions and Viewpoints (PTV) is at the end of August the week before fall classes begin. 

PTV for 2008 begins Saturday, August 23 through Friday, August 29, and is an exciting time for incoming students at UDM.

2008 ORIENTATION LEADER APPLICATION (pdf) 

Resident Students

If you plan to live on campus during the school year, you will check-in for PTV during your assigned move-in time on August 23.

Commuter Students

If you plan to commute to campus during the school year, you will check-in for PTV in the Shiple Hall front lobby on August 23 between 3:30-5pm. 

Due to the large number of resident students, we are unable to provide housing for commuter students during PTV.

PTV Kick-Off

PTV begins with a Family Mass at 4pm and picnic at 5:00pm.

Meet your Orientation Leaders!

Example PTV Schedule download

Trip Information 

Click on the following links (RED Font) for further information regarding PTV trips

Backpacking - Pictured Rocks & South Manitou Island

Canoeing - Rifle, Ausable or Manistee

Camping - Camp Lael (Lapeer, MI)

If you questions please call the following offices: 

PTV/Fall Orientation Office (please allow 24-48 hours for a response)

(313) 993-3276  orientation@udmercy.edu

Residence Life (Housing) Office

For any move-in related questions

(313) 993-1230

Admissions Office

(313) 993-1245 or (800) 635-5020

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