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  • Spring break immersion trip visits Montgomery, Ala. from March 1-8

    Thursday October 10, 2024
    A graphic featuring the march of Washington with text reading University Ministry Service Immersion, Civil Rights Spring Break Trip, Montgomery, Alabama, March 1-8

    A graphic featuring the march of Washington with text reading University Ministry Service Immersion, Civil Rights Spring Break Trip, Montgomery, Alabama, March 1-8For all UDM students, University Ministry is hosting a Service Immersion trip during Detroit Mercy’s spring break from March 1-8 in Montgomery, Ala.

    The trip offers an opportunity to encounter a community outside of your own, offer your gifts and friendship in service 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.

    The cost for the trip is $400, which covers lodging, food, transportation, museum tickets and all programming. The total cost per person is higher, but University Ministry covers the rest. Scholarships are also available. We do not want cost to be the obstacle to your participation. Reach out to Samantha Eckrich at seckric@udmercy.edu to request a scholarship application.

    The application deadline is Jan. 10 with an initial deposit of $100. The remaining cost is due one week before the start of the trip.

    Full out an interest form for the trip!
  • Harvest & Garden Resource Fair open to all, Oct. 19

    Thursday October 10, 2024
    A graphic on Marygrove Conservancy Harvest and Garden Resource Fair, which takes place on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 12-4 pm at Marygrove Conservancy located at 8425 W. McNichols, Detroit. At the top of the page is a photo of a woman carrying a box of produce, and on the bottom are logos from Margrove Conservancy and Farm Bureau among others. There is also a scan code in the middle of the page to register for the free event.

    Are you wondering how to feed your garden to make it as self-sufficient as possible, or do you want to know what plants would grow best in your growing zone? Get all your questions answered on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 12-4 p.m., at the Harvest & Garden Resource Fair, hosted by the Marygrove Conservancy in partnership with CWO Farms.

    This free event takes place inside Madame Cadillac’s Main Dining Hall in the Marygrove Conservancy, located at 8425 W. McNichols Rd. in Detroit. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just want to get started, this event is perfect. Explore a variety of organizations offering seeds, plants, tools and expert advice to help you cultivate your green thumb.

    Don’t miss out on workshops, giveaways and demonstrations to enhance your gardening skills. Light refreshments will be served and there will even be activities for kids.

    The Harvest & Garden Resource Fair is an excellent opportunity to connect to the agricultural community. Everyone is welcome to register and attend.

    Register Here.

    A graphic on Marygrove Conservancy Harvest and Garden Resource Fair, which takes place on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 12-4 pm at Marygrove Conservancy located at 8425 W. McNichols, Detroit. At the top of the page is a photo of a woman carrying a box of produce, and on the bottom are logos from Margrove Conservancy and Farm Bureau among others. There is also a scan code in the middle of the page to register for the free event.

  • Register to vote opportunity, Oct. 23-24, for all students

    Thursday October 10, 2024
    A graphic illustrating 2024 Presidential election with American flag on the sides and slogal, Your vote is your voice

    Attention students! If you still need to register to vote for the upcoming election in November, voter registration will be available beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 24 at the “Who Are We? Democracy, Social Value and the American Story” event in the Student Union Ballroom. This is a non-partisan effort to make sure your voice is heard in the 2024 election.

    A graphic illustrating 2024 Presidential election with American flag on the sides and slogal, Your vote is your voice

  • Volunteer for TENN’s Fall Garden Service Days in October

    Thursday October 10, 2024
    A graphic featuring three photos of TENN working in their garden on the McNichols Campus. Text reads, TENN Garden Service Days, also featuring a Titan Equity Nourish Network logo.

    Winter is coming and with it, Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) is getting ready to prepare their garden for the cold months. Sign up for garden days and earn service hours while working in the TENN garden.

    Garden days are set for the following dates and times:

    • Oct. 21 at 5-7 p.m.
    • Oct. 22 at 3:30-6:30 p.m.
    • Oct. 29 at 4-5:30 p.m.

    For any questions, please email Chelsea Manning at mannincp@udmercy.edu.

    Sign up for upcoming shifts HERE!

    A graphic featuring three photos of TENN working in their garden on the McNichols Campus. Text reads, TENN Garden Service Days, also featuring a Titan Equity Nourish Network logo.

  • Participate in Titan Move Challenge for students throughout October

    Wednesday October 09, 2024
    A graphic regarding Titan Move Challenge. Three photos at the top below the UD Mercy Titan logo. One picture depicts kids playing soccer on a soccer field, the second picture depicts several children playing with balls in a gymnasium, and the third picture is of female students playing volleyball with their hands above the net hitting and blocking. At the bottom of the graphic is the date range of Oct. 1-31.

    Join us for the inaugural Titan Move Challenge, happening throughout the entire month of October!

    This exciting event is designed to encourage fitness and activity among students as we compete to see who can be the most active on campus. Each week, participants can take part in new fitness challenges, including the fastest lap and longest plank, and enjoy our brand-new fitness classes offered this month like kickboxing and Zumba.

    Don’t miss your chance to win great prizes through weekly raffles!

    Sign Up Here!

    A graphic regarding Titan Move Challenge. There are three photos on the left side below the UD Mercy Titan logo. One picture depicts kids playing soccer on a soccer field, the second picture depicts several children playing with balls in a gymnasium, and the third picture is of female students playing volleyball with their hands above the net hitting and blocking. At the bottom of the graphic is the date range of Oct. 1-31. On the right slide is a square with How to Register and sign up on imleagues with a scan code below.

  • Join URec for high-energy Zumba workout offered on Oct. 17

    Wednesday October 09, 2024
    A graphic introducing free Zumba class on Oct. 17 at 6-7 p.m. in the Student Fitness Center. There is a scan code to register in the center of the page and dancing figures at the bottom of the page.

    Get ready to dance your way to fitness at our exciting Zumba class on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 6-7 p.m. in the Student Fitness Center. This high-energy workout combines exhilarating music with fun dance moves that will keep you moving. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner, all fitness levels are welcome. Best of all, this class is FREE for all students and staff.

    Don’t miss out on this chance to break a sweat and have a blast!

    Reserve your spot here!

    A graphic introducing free Zumba class on Oct. 17 at 6-7 p.m. in the Student Fitness Center. There is a scan code to register in the center of the page and dancing figures at the bottom of the page.

  • Who Are We? Democracy, Social Values and the American Story, two-night event on Oct. 23-24

    Wednesday October 09, 2024
    A graphic of a two night event presented by Bruttrell Endowment for Social Ethics entitled Who Are? Democracy, Social Values and the American Story. This event will take place in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24. Come to one or both nights. The event is co-sponsored by University of Detroit Mercy College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences and Department of Religious Studie. The UDM logo is in the bottom left-hand corner.

    Head shot of Robert P. Jones.Is the United States a pluralistic democracy or a divinely ordained promised land for European Christians? The competing visions of the nation have divided Americans throughout our history.

    Bruttell Endowment for Social Ethics presents this two-night event entitled “Who Are We? Democracy, Social Values and the American Story” on Oct. 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. Come to one or both nights.

    On Wednesday, Oct. 23, President and Founder of the Public Religion Research Institute Robert P. Jones will draw on recent survey data and historical research in his New York Times bestselling book The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future to examine how competing American stories continue to divide the country as we head toward the 2024 Presidential election.

    Then, on Thursday, Oct. 24, Jones will moderate a discussion with an esteemed panel of local religious and academic leaders on the question of “What is Religion Becoming?”

    This is a free event and is open to students, faculty, administrators and the community. Light refreshments will be provided.

    Jones will be available for book signing both evenings.

    The event is co-sponsored by University of Detroit Mercy College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences and the Department of Religious Studies.

    Register Here!
  • Share your vision of the world in the 2024 UDM Photography Contest

    Wednesday October 09, 2024
    A graphic introducing the 2nd Annual UDM Photography Contest, which is open to the UDM community. Submissions are due on Nov. 3. The background photo is the 2023 prize winner in digital manipulation category of Nicholas D'Asti. There is also a scan code for more information on the contest and submission details.

    Did you take some great photographs this summer? Enter your photo(s) in the second annual Detroit Mercy Photography Contest!

    Photography offers a mode of creative communication and a lens into the communities we inhabit and visit. Photographs can capture various moments and expressions, people, places and events. As such, the Office of Academic Affairs and Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning would like to invite all Detroit Mercy community members to submit digital photographs for consideration as part of a special 2024 photography contest.

    You can submit one photograph per category. This contest is open to all employees and students across all UDM campuses who will be employed or enrolled in Fall 2024. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 3, 2024.

    First-place winners in each category will receive cash prizes and an enlarged, mounted copy of their winning photograph!

    Be sure to visit the UDM photo contest page for contest rules, submission and release forms, and to view the previous winners.

    Current categories for submissions include:

    • Abstract/Conceptual: Images of unusual patterns, lighting or objects recognized for their design element (i.e., streaking light photos, mechanical structures, reflections in glass or metal, etc.)*
    • People: Photos of people, alone or in a group. Such pictures may be candid, humorous, journalistic or interpretative portraits where an emphasis is placed on the person, not the environment.*
    • Nature/Scenic: Images of animal life, plant life, wild creatures, insects, landscapes, seascapes, underwater, architectural, industrial scenes, seasonal scenes, etc.*
    • After Dusk to Dawn: Details the photographic imagery captured after the sun goes down. This includes but is not limited to starry skies, life under neon lights, streaking traffic lights, night life, etc.*
    • Digital Manipulation: Images are to be digitally enhanced or altered to create a different photograph other than what was originally taken. Removed images, inserted images and cloned images may be used to create a different picture. Images should still appear to be a photograph and not a collage. All images used are to be from the photographer, not taken from other sources.

    *Appropriate and accepted image enhancement in these categories must be limited to minor adjustments such as contrast, exposure, cropping, HDR, dodge and burn.

    For inspiration, take a look at the 2023 winners and honorable mentions. Last year’s winners and honorable mentions included an administrator, nine students and three professors across multiple colleges and disciplines.

    The photos of last year’s winners will be displayed in the Office of Academic Affairs for the 2024-2025 academic year!

    You may direct any questions to photocontest@udmercy.edu.

    Call for judges: If you are interested in serving as a judge for the 2024 photo contest, please send an email expressing your interest to photocontest@udmercy.edu for consideration.

    Submit your photos today!

    A graphic introducing the 2nd Annual UDM Photography Contest, which is open to the UDM community. Submissions are due on Nov. 3. The background photo is the 2023 prize winner in digital manipulation category of Nicholas D'Asti. There is also a scan code for more information on the contest and submission details.

  • Give-a-coat, take-a-coat to benefit community in October

    Tuesday October 08, 2024
    A graphic displaying more than five winter coats for the Take a Coat Give a Coat drive for the month of October

    University Ministry is seeking gently worn winter coats, to give or take, for the Detroit Mercy community for FREE.

    The coat rack will be located in front the University Ministry Office for the entire month of October. Any leftover coats will be donated to the Pope Francis Center in Detroit.

    A graphic displaying more than five winter coats for the Take a Coat Give a Coat drive for the month of October

  • ‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ podcast, episode 2 with Titan Dreamers

    Monday October 07, 2024
    A light blue graphic featuring the What's the Tea with Ministry logo. Featuring two picture of woman, text also reads Season Three, Ep. 2, Titan Dreamers, an interview with Marina Mahmoud and Brenda Bravo-Villarruel.

    University Ministry’s What’s the Tea with Ministry podcast Season 3, Episode 2 is here!

    Can you imagine navigating higher education while carrying the weight of uncertain immigration status? Marina Mahmoud and Brenda Bravo-Villarruel have not only faced these challenges head-on but have also championed support for others in similar situations through the Titan Dreamers organization at Detroit Mercy.

    Join us as Mahmoud, a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient and recent graduate, reveals her inspiring journey, including the critical support she received from Erin McDonald, CSJ. Bravo-Villarruel, a current student who is passionate about advocacy, brings her unique perspective as the first in her large family to pursue higher education.

    Dive into the heart of Titan Dreamers, a group Mahmoud co-founded in 2019 to create a supportive community for students with varying immigration status. Hear first-hand accounts of the complexities of the DACA program and the ongoing challenges for those seeking a clear path to citizenship. Learn about the inception of the Undocu Student Network during the pandemic and the powerful impact of their annual summit dedicated to advocacy and community building. Bravo-Villarruel’s involvement with the Ignatian Solidarity Network sheds light on her dedication to environmental advocacy, further showcasing the diverse efforts of these inspiring young leaders.

    Reflect with us on the cherished memories from Titan Dreamers’ events, especially the vibrant UndocuWeek, which fosters unity and support within the Detroit Mercy community. Through it all, we underscore the vital importance of compassion and listening to one another’s struggles, reinforcing the core values that make Detroit Mercy’s community so resilient.

    What’s the Tea with Ministry is the podcast where University Ministry and others in the Detroit Mercy community spill the tea on living out the Jesuit and Mercy mission.

    The podcast was created to expand mission-centered content available to the University community. It is an opportunity to engage in conversations, reflections and interviews with students, staff, faculty, community partners and more.

    Check out the episode!

    A light blue graphic featuring the What's the Tea with Ministry logo. Featuring two picture of woman, text also reads Season Three, Ep. 2, Titan Dreamers, an interview with Marina Mahmoud and Brenda Bravo-Villarruel.

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    Student Success and Academic Support

    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 - 2024 FALL SEMESTER – 15 Weeks

    • March 18, 2024 Registration Begins
    •  Aug. 16 - 25: Early Fall  Intersession/Immersion/Experience (credit)
    • Aug. 25: Last Day to Register Before Classes Begin
    • Aug. 26: Classes Begin
    • Sept. 1: Last Day to Add a Class (web closes at midnight)
    • Sept. 1: Last Day to Delete a Class without a W grade
    • Sept. 2: Labor Day Holiday
    • Sept. 10: Celebrate Spirit!
    • Sept. 20: Deadline for Summer "I" grades
    • Oct. 7 - 8: Fall Break (no classes/university open)
    • Oct. 22: Mid-term Grades are due
    • Oct. 28: Advising for Winter/Summer begins
    • Nov. 4: for Winter/Summer begins
    • Nov. 18: Last Day to Withdraw (full semester course)
    • Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Break – University open but no classes
    • Nov 27 - Dec. 1: Thanksgiving Holiday (UNIV CLOSED)
    • Dec. 10 - 14: Final Exam Week (Tuesday through Saturday)
    • Dec. 14: Official End of Term I/Fall
    • Dec. 16: Grades due by Noon for Term I/Fall
    • Dec. 15 - 22: Late Fall Immersion/Experience (non-credit)

    Academic Calendar | Registration ScheduleOffice of the Registrar

    TERM II - 2025 WINTER SEMESTER - 16 Weeks

    • Oct 28, 2024: Advising for Term II Begins
    • Nov. 4: Registration Begins
    • Dec. 23 - Jan. 5, 2025: Early Winter Intersession/Immersion/Exp (credit)
    • Jan. 5: Registration Ends
    • Jan. 6: Classes Begin
    • Jan: 12: Last Day to Add a Class / Last Day to Delete a Class without a W grade
    • Jan. 20: MLK Holiday (UNIV CLOSED)
    • Feb. 7: Deadline for Fall "I" grades
    • Mar. 3-8: Spring Break/Intersession/Immersion/Exp (credit)
    • Mar. 10: Advising for next Fall begins 
    • Mar 17: Registration for Fall begins
    • Mar 23: Honors Convocation 
    • Mar. 26: Last Day to Withdraw (full semester course)
    • Apr. 18-20: Easter Recess (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • Apr. 22-26: Final Exam Week 
    • Apr. 27 - May 4: Late Winter Immersion/Experience (non-credit)
    • Apr. 26: Official End of Term II/Winter
    • Apr. 28: Grades due by Noon for Term II/Winter  
    • May 10: Baccalaureate/Commencement
    • Academic Calendar | Registration ScheduleOffice of the Registrar

    Summer Session III 2025 (14 weeks)

    • Nov. 4, 2024 Registration Begins
    • May 4, 2025 Registration Ends
    • May 5 Classes Begin for Summer I 2024
    • May 11 Last Day to Add a Class | Last Day to Delete a Class without a W grade
    • May 26 Memorial Day (University Closed)
    • June 19: Juneteenth Holiday (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • July 4th: Independence Day Holiday (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • July 21: Last Day to Withdraw
    • Aug. 4-9: Final Exam Week 
    • Aug. 9: Official End of Term III

    Summer Session I 2025 (7 Week Session)

    • November 4, 2024: Registration Begins
    • May 4, 2025: Registration Ends 
    • May 5: Classes Begin
    • May 26: Memorial Day (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • June 19: Juneteenth Holiday (UNIV CLOSED)
    • June 21: Official End of Summer I 

    Summer Term II 2025 (7 Week Session)

    • November 4, 2024: Registration Begins
    • June 22, 2025: Registration Ends
    • June 23: Classes Begin 
    • July 4: Independence Day (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • August 9: Official End of Summer II 
    Academic Calendar | Registration ScheduleOffice of the Registrar

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    Emergency Assistance

    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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