Freshman Next Steps
Congratulations on your acceptance and welcome to the University of Detroit Mercy family! Here you'll find a vibrant, close-knit, socially active community where people know your name and take the time to say "hello". We take pride in our foundational values of rigorous learning and world service. We're committed to building the ethical leaders of tomorrow and making sure you'll enter the world ready to make a positive impact on society. We are excited to see you on campus in the fall.
Connect with us!
Join the official University of Detroit Mercy student community on ZeeMee! You will have access to our exclusive chat channels where you can meet and chat with other accepted students, take the Find a Roommate quiz, participate in virtual events, see videos from current students and more.
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Visit campus
Schedule a trip to Detroit Mercy, where you can watch an admission presentation and take a walking tour of campus with a current student. By making an official campus visit, you will also earn the Visit Grant — worth $1,000 — to use when you enroll at Detroit Mercy. -
File the FAFSA
All new students are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to become eligible for financial aid. Be sure to list Detroit Mercy first on your form (School Code: 002323).
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Accept your offer and submit your enrollment deposit
Say Yes! Accept your offer of admission through your admission portal by your reply deadline or sooner if you have already made the decision to call Detroit Mercy your collegiate home. A $300 enrollment deposit is required to secure a space in our new student class. Some programs have limited capacity; therefore, we can only guarantee your space once we have received your enrollment deposit.
Consistent with National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) guidelines, enrollment deposits submitted prior to May 1 are fully refundable upon written request to admissions@udmercy.edu. Requests must be received no later than May 1, 2024.
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Review your financial aid and accept your award on My Portal
My Portal is your Detroit Mercy student portal for conducting University business, including viewing your scholarship and financial aid package, registering for classes and checking class grades. You can access My Portal at my.udmercy.edu. Log in information will be sent via email.
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Participate in orientation
Our orientation program consists of two parts (SOAR and PTV) and is required for incoming freshmen during their transitory summer.
Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) is an overnight event that gives you the opportunity to become more familiar with collegiate life at Detroit Mercy. You will meet other new students, tour university facilities, learn about available resources and register for classes. SOAR will take place during the summer months. Registration will open in early spring.
Prologues, Transitions and Viewpoints (PTV) is a three-day program comprised of meeting faculty, connecting with current students and immersing yourself in the culture and history of Detroit. PTV takes place the week before classes begin. Registration is not necessary as all freshmen will participate.
Parent Orientation is a full day program that is offered in conjunction with SOAR. Guests will meet deans, faculty and support personnel to learn about the campus resources available to help their students achieve success. Parent Orientation takes place during the summer months. Registration will open in early spring.
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Request college transcript
If you attended a college or university while in high school, request to have an official transcript sent to Detroit Mercy well before you meet with your academic advisor and attend SOAR. -
Take placement tests
Before registering for the fall semester, you will need to meet with your academic advisor, who will help you choose your classes. SAT/ACT scores and/or placement test results will be used to help place you in appropriate level English, math, chemistry and foreign language classes. Placement tests are required if you do not have an SAT/ACT score on file in Admissions. Students who have an SAT/ACT score on file are encouraged to take placement tests, but are not required to do so. Placement tests need to be completed at least two weeks before attending SOAR and meeting with your academic advisor.
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Submit a Residence Hall Application
If you are interested in living on campus, you will need to submit a Residence Hall. The Fall 2024 Residence Hall Application will open in early spring. Have your My Portal log in credentials (sent to you via email) available to access the application; contact Admissions if you need assistance in retrieving this information. Students living on campus will receive their room assignment along with information about the move-in process during the summer months.
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Complete loan requirements
Complete loan requirements, if applicable. Step-by-step instructions can be found here. -
Request a final high school transcript
Send your final high school transcript to the Admissions Office before classes begin. To continue as a student at Detroit Mercy and receive financial aid, your final transcript must be on file at the University. -
Complete the TB Questionnaire
Complete the online TB Questionnaire related to tuberculosis risk. (For more information, see the Wellness Center site.)