Siena Heights University Teachout
Siena Heights 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 Siena Heights 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 Siena Heights 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 Siena Heights and Detroit Mercy as listed in Schedule A.
- Siena Heights students who wish to participate in the teach out at Detroit Mercy must participate in the Siena Heights 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 Siena Heights University and University of Detroit Mercy
Teach-Out
Siena Heights 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 Siena Heights University 2025-26 Majors
University of Detroit Mercy 2025-2026 Similar Programs
Accounting, B.B.A.
BS in Business Administration, Major: Accounting
Biology, B.S.
BS, Major: Biology
Business Administration, B.B.A.
BS in Business Administration, Major: Business Administration
Chemistry, B.S.
BS, Major: Chemistry
Communications, B.A.
BA, Major: Communication Studies
Criminal Justice, B.A.
BS, Major: Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity, B.S.
BS in Cybersecurity, Major: Cybersecurity
English, B.A.
BA, Major: English
Exercise Science, B.S.
BS in Sports & Exercise Sciences, Major: Sports & Exercise Sciences
General Engineering, B.S.
Bachelor of Engineering (BEN), Major: Engineering
Health Care Management, B.A.S.
BS in Healthcare Operations Management, Major: Healthcare Operations Management
History, B.A.
BA, Major: History
Humanities, B.A.
BA. Major: Liberal Studies
Management, B.B.A.
BS in Business Administration, Major: Business Administration, Concentration: Management
Marketing, B.B.A.
BS in Business Administration, Major: Business Administration, Concentration: Marketing
Multidisciplinary Studies, B.A.
BA in Liberal Studies, Major: Liberal Studies
Nursing, B.S.N. (RN-BSN)
BSN, Major: Nursing Degree Completion
Nursing, Pre-Licensure, B.S.N.
BSN, Major: Nursing
Professional Communication, B.A.
BA, Major: Communication Studies
Psychology, B.A.
BA, Major: Psychology
Religious Studies, B.A.
BA, Major: Religious Studies
Social Work, B.S.W
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Major: Social Work
Theatre, Musical Theatre, B.A.
BA, Major: Theatre
Theatre, Speech and Dance, B.A.
BA, Major: Theatre
Business, M.B.A.
MBA, Major: Business Administration
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.
MA, Major: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Organizational Leadership, M.A.
MS in Ethical Leadership, Major: Ethical Leadership
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Financial Terms and Charges
Exhibit B - Financial Terms and Additional Charges Between Siena Heights 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 Siena Heights packaging guideline and are reflective of student's individual financial needs. Detroit Mercy may offer Siena Heights 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 Siena Heights Detroit Mercy Full-time, 12-18 credits: $15,250/semester Full-time, 12-18 credits: $16,802/semester Each credit over 18: $800/credit Each credit over 18: $1,120/credit Fall/Winter (Part-time):
$570/credit (1-8)
$930/credit (9-11)Fall/Winter (Part-time):
$1,258 /credit (1-11)Summer (on ground): $390/credit
Summer (hybrid or online): $570/creditSummer: $1,258/credit
*Select courses are offered at a summer discount of $333/credit. View the complete list here
HOUSING Siena Heights Detroit Mercy $5,580 - $8,040/semester $5,319 - $7,980/semester
MEALS Siena Heights Detroit Mercy Included in Room & Board Included in Room & Board -
Athletics
Athletic Alignment at Siena Heights and Detroit Mercy Siena Heights Men's Teams
Detroit Mercy Men's Teams
Siena Heights Women's Teams
Detroit Mercy Women's Teams
Basketball
Basketball
Basketball
Basketball
Cross Country
Cross Country
Cross Country
Cross Country
Golf
Golf
Golf
Golf
Lacrosse
Lacrosse
Lacrosse
Lacrosse
Soccer
Soccer
Soccer
Soccer
Track & Field
Track & Field
Track & Field
Track & Field
Softball
Softball
Fencing
Fencing
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 Siena Heights 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.
- Detroit Mercy advising for Winter 2026 begins October 27 and Registration begins November 3. Winter classes begin January 12, 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 Siena Heights to transfer the Form 1-20 to Detroit Mercy's Director of International Admissions, Weihong Sun at: sunwe@udmercy.edu.