Lourdes University Teachout
Lourdes University will cease offering programs at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year.
Students can complete their program of study at University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit Mercy will offer automatic admission to Lourdes Teach Out students into its Teach Out Programs for the students who are eligible as defined below.
- Any student actively enrolled in good standing at Lourdes University who meets the admissions standards of the specific program to which they seek entry. Teach Out Students shall be a beneficiary of this MOU by enrolling in a program agreed upon by Lourdes and Detroit Mercy as listed in Schedule A.
- Lourdes students who wish to participate in the teach out at Detroit Mercy must participate in the Lourdes comparable program designated by UDM in Schedule A.
- We welcome students who wish to attend Detroit Mercy under a major/program not eligible for the Teach Out to apply as a traditional transfer student. Although they will not be eligible for the same Teach Out benefits, they will be eligible for a Detroit Mercy academic scholarship if admissible to their program of choice. Transfer credit will be evaluated upon admission. The admission process is the same as the Teach Out students, outlined below. Schedule B.
Find out more and ask questions at an online information session.
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Program Teach Out Plans
Program Teach Out Plans - Between Lourdes University and University of Detroit Mercy
Teach-Out
Lourdes undergraduate students will be provided the opportunity to complete their programs in a teach out for the following Detroit Mercy academic programs:
Schedule A: Program Alignment LOURDES UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal and Social Justice
Bachelor of Science in Crimial Justice
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in History
Bachelor of Arts in History
Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting major
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration –Decision Sciences (Concentration)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science in Sports and Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration –Human Resources Management (Concentration)
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Marketing (Concentration)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Traditional
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Traditional
Bachelor of Science in Sports Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration –Sports Management (Concentration)
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthetist
*Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Master of Organizational Leadership
Master of Ethical Leadership
Master of Science in Nursing: Direct Entry
Master's Entry Advanced Generalist Nursing
* subject to The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) final approval
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Financial Terms and Charges
Exhibit B - Financial Terms and Additional Charges Between Lourdes University and University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit Mercy is committed to ensuring that the teach-out does not result in unexpected increases to a student's reasonable expectation of total cost of degree. Detroit Mercy will offer students tuition and/or scholarships and grants that are comparable to the Lourdes packaging guideline and are reflective of student's individual financial needs. Detroit Mercy may offer Lourdes students additional financial aid opportunities to apply toward regular Detroit Mercy tuition rates, as long as the student maintains consecutive enrollment, makes satisfactory academic progress, and remains in good standing.
UNDERGRADUATE TUITION Lourdes Detroit Mercy Full-time, 12-18 credits: $14,000/semester Full-time, 12-18 credits: $16,802/semester Each credit over 18: $595/credit Each credit over 18: $1,120/credit Fall/Winter/Summer (Part-time):
$595/credit (1-8)
$930/credit (9-11)Fall/Winter (Part-time):
$1,258 /credit (1-11)Summer: $1,258/credit
*Select courses are offered at a summer discount of $333/credit. View the complete list here
HOUSING & MEALS Lourdes Detroit Mercy $12,460/year $10,638 - $15,960/year -
Athletics
Athletic Alignment at Lourdes University and Detroit Mercy Lourdes University
Men’s TeamsDetroit Mercy
Men’s TeamsLourdes University
Women’s TeamsDetroit Mercy
Women’s TeamsBaseball
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Basketball
Basketball
Basketball
Basketball
Bowling
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Bowling
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Cross Country
Cross Country
Cross Country
Cross Country
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Fencing
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Fencing
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Flag Football
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Golf
Golf
Golf
Golf
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Lacrosse
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Lacrosse
Soccer
Soccer
Soccer
Soccer
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Softball
Softball
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Track & Field
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Track & Field
Volleyball
Club Sport
Volleyball
Club Sport
Wrestling
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Wrestling
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* = No Team Students interested in Detroit Mercy sports can contact Betsey Walkowiak, Director of Student-Athlete Services: walkowbl@udmercy.edu. She can answer some basic questions about the sports offered at UDM and direct students to the specific head coach for additional inquiries.
- Complete the Detroit Mercy Application by choosing Transfer as the type. There is no application fee.
- Submit official Lourdes transcripts to Detroit Mercy. Please request electronic delivery through the National Student Clearinghouse or through Parchment.com. Given that transcripts come from a third-party vendor, there will be a small charge to have transcripts issued.
- Fall classes begin Monday, August 31, 2026.
- International Students: In addition to the items listed above, send a copy of your proof of English Proficiency, and proof of funding documents for one year of study to Detroit Mercy at admissions@udmercy.edu. After admission, international Teach Out Students should request the Designated School Official {DSO) at Lourdes to transfer the Form 1-20 to Detroit Mercy's Director of International Admissions, Weihong Sun at: sunwe@udmercy.edu.