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  • Mass and dinner with new Archbishop set for students, April 27

    Thursday April 24, 2025
    A graphic with the text atop an image of several people in a group pose. In the right-hand corner of the image is superimposed an image of the archbishop. Superimposed on top of the image is the text "Calling all college students! Campus Ministry Mass and dinner with Archbishop Edward Weisenburger at Divine Mercy on Sunday, April 27, 5:30 p.m. mass and 6:30 p.m. dinner. To the right of the image are the words "To attend as a group and free transportation from campus to RSVP with University Ministry Office kluegag@udmercy.edu. There is a Detroit Mercy University Ministry logo below those words.

    All students are invited to join a group from Detroit Mercy for a special evening in Detroit on Saturday, April 27. The event will include Mass and dinner with the new Archbishop of Detroit Edward Weisenburger, alongside college students from other universities.

    Transportation will be provided. We will meet at the University Ministry Office in the Student Union of the McNichols Campus at 4:45 p.m. Mass will be at 5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Rosary Newman Center, with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. 

    To RSVP for this event, please contact Anita Klueg at kluegag@udmercy.edu.

    A graphic with the text atop an image of several people in a group pose. In the right-hand corner of the image is superimposed an image of the archbishop. Superimposed on top of the image is the text "Calling all college students! Campus Ministry Mass and dinner with Archbishop Edward Weisenburger at Divine Mercy on Sunday, April 27, 5:30 p.m. mass and 6:30 p.m. dinner. To the right of the image are the words "To attend as a group and free transportation from campus to RSVP with University Ministry Office kluegag@udmercy.edu. There is a Detroit Mercy University Ministry logo below those words.

  • Emerging Voices showcases student directors on April 25

    Thursday April 24, 2025
    A graphic on a blue background regarding Emerging Voices: Student-directed One Acts, featuring plays by a number of students with names listed. This free event takes place on April 25 at 11 a.m. in Reno Hall Room 164.

    All are invited to join the Detroit Mercy Department of Performing Arts for an exciting performance of “Emerging Voices: Student Directing Showcase,” on Friday, April 25 at 11 a.m., presented by the Winter 2025 Fundamentals of Directing class. The event will take place inside Reno Hall, Room 164.

    This event features a dynamic array of scenes, each crafted by our talented student directors. Don’t miss this opportunity to support and be inspired by the next generation of theatrical talent.

    No tickets are needed for this free event, and seating is first come, first serve.

    For more information or any questions, please contact Sarah Rusk at hawkinsk@udmercy.edu.

    A graphic on a blue background regarding Emerging Voices: Student-directed One Acts, featuring plays by a number of students with names listed. This free event takes place on April 25 at 11 a.m. in Reno Hall Room 164.

  • Last call for Student & Employee Satisfaction Survey, chance to win up to $250

    Thursday April 24, 2025
    A graphic featuring a smart phone, with text reading, Student and Employee Satisfaction Survey, win up to a $250 gift card, check your UDM email for your Survey Link, March 18-April 30. Your Opinion Matters.

    As part of Detroit Mercy’s commitment to improving campus life, the University is conducting Student and Employee Satisfaction Surveys, which will run from Tuesday, March 18 through Wednesday, April 30.

    The confidential surveys will provide critical insight that will help the institution and is a chance for both students and employees to have their voices heard. Check your udmercy.edu email for your personalized link to compete the survey.

    In appreciation for completing the survey, both students and employees can win gift cards up to $250 by completing the survey! The earlier you complete your survey, the better your odds at winning higher amounts. Other gift cards prizes are $100 and $50, drawn bi-weekly. The incentives apply to all students and employees of all campuses at the University. A total of three $250 gift cards will be raffled for both students and employees.

    The survey is run through Ruffalo Noel Levitz, which works with more than 1,900 campuses and nonprofits nationally.

    Learn more!

    A graphic featuring a smart phone, with text reading, Student and Employee Satisfaction Survey, win up to a $250 gift card, check your UDM email for your Survey Link, March 18-April 30. Your Opinion Matters.

  • Video: Check out four, new OTT spots for Detroit Mercy

    Wednesday April 23, 2025
    A screenshot of a OTT spot for Detroit Mercy on YouTube, featuring Andre Price.

    Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications Department recently unveiled new spots for use on the University’s over-the-top (OTT) marketing buys and paid social media. OTT refers to media content delivered online, bypassing traditional cable or satellite TV services.

    Check out the four spots out on YouTube:

  • Beach bash with for final women’s lacrosse home game

    Wednesday April 23, 2025
    A graphic of two women on the right half of the page in UDM lacrosse uniforms holding lacrosse sticks. On the left side of the page is Titans Women's Lacrosse beach bash on Sunday, April 27 at 12 p.m. at Titan field. There are logos for Central Michigan University versus Detroit Mercy Titans. Free bucket hats and sunglasses provided at the game.

    Come soak up some rays and cheer on the Titan women’s lacrosse team as they battle Central Michigan Sunday, April 27 at noon from Titan Field. The winner of the contest earns a spot in the MAC Lacrosse Championship, which begins the following week.

    All are invited to attend this beach bash where free bucket hats and sunglasses will be handed out to fans!

    A graphic of two women on the right half of the page in UDM lacrosse uniforms holding lacrosse sticks. On the left side of the page is Titans Women's Lacrosse beach bash on Sunday, April 27 at 12 p.m. at Titan field. There are logos for Central Michigan University versus Detroit Mercy Titans. Free bucket hats and sunglasses provided at the game.

  • Register for 2025 Baccalaureate Mass

    Wednesday April 23, 2025
    A graphic with large text reading Baccalaureate Mass, Saturday, May 10, 1 p.m., Student Union Ballroom. Also featuring two QR codes and a logo for University Ministry in the upper left-hand corner.

    This year’s Baccalaureate Mass, set for the afternoon between the McNichols Campus Commencement ceremonies, will be offered at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 10 in the Student Union Ballroom.

    If you are a graduating student interested in attending, register here!

    If you are an employee interested in volunteering for the Baccalaureate Mass, please register here!

    A graphic with large text reading Baccalaureate Mass, Saturday, May 10, 1 p.m., Student Union Ballroom. Also featuring two QR codes and a logo for University Ministry in the upper left-hand corner.

  • Virtual information sessions offered to learn about MCD Program, April 22 and 23

    Monday April 21, 2025
    An image of several people standing beneath a Welcome to the Fitzgerald Neighborhood sign.

    Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture & Community Development (SACD) will host a virtual information session about the Master of Community Development (MCD) program on Tuesday, April 22, at noon and Wednesday, April 23, at 5 p.m. 

    Join faculty and staff who will describe this one-of-a-kind program, which integrates human, organizational, physical and economic aspects of community development into a comprehensive approach to the renewal of communities.

    Learn how a Master of Community Development from Detroit Mercy can make a difference!

    Access the Zoom link here.

    To RSVP, please email Virginia Stanard at stanarvi@udmercy.edu.

    A graphic with an image at the top of several people standing beneath a Welcome to the Fitzgerald Neighborhood sign. Below the image reads the text University of Detroit Master of Community Development Virtual Information Sessions, April 22 at 12 p.m. and April 23 at 5 p.m. To register email stanarvi@udmercy.edu. The link for both sessions is provided along with a scan code for the Zoom link. Learn how a Master of Community Development from Detroit Mercy can Make a Difference. There is a Detroit Mercy logo at the bottom of the page as well as the School of Architecture and Community Development logo.

  • UDM invited to Holy Mass Thursday, April 17

    Tuesday April 15, 2025
    A photo of the inside of the St. Ignatius Chapel, with chairs, a cross, lights, pupil and light shining through the windows.

    A photo of the inside of the St. Ignatius Chapel, with chairs, a cross, lights, pupil and light shining through the windows.The Sisters of Mercy invite the Detroit Mercy community to join together to celebrate Mass on Holy Thursday, April 17, at 4 p.m. inside the St. Ignatius Chapel on the McNichols Campus.

    Msgr. John Zenz, of Holy Name Parish, will preside at the Mass, which will include music and a reenactment of the Gospel reading, while washing the feet of anyone who wishes to have their feet washed.

    Holy Thursday Mass is also known as the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, which recalls the stories of the Last Supper and the story of Passover.

  • Eat up, Titans, and earn GrubHub credits

    Tuesday April 15, 2025
    A graphic on an orange background with the text, Turn Your Meal into a Win! Grubhub is rewarding your campus dining choices with weekly raffles all month long -- the more you dine with us, the more chances you have to win GrubHub credit. To the right side of the page lists the dining choices, dates, and number of gift card winners. The Loft, April 7-11, eight $25 winners; the Bookmark, April 14-18, eight $25 winners; Subway, the Loft & the Bookmar, April 21-25, ten $25 winners.

    Titans, turn your meal into a win!

    GrubHub is rewarding Detroit Mercy dining choices with weekly raffles all month long — the more you dine with us, the more chances you have to win GrubHub credit.

    Detroit Mercy GrubHub users are automatically entered into a credit raffle when they dine at The Loft, The Bookmark or Subway on the following dates:

    • April 7-11: The Loft, eight $25 winners
    • April 14-18: The Bookmark, eight $25 winners
    • April 21-25: Subway, The Loft & The Bookmark, ten 25 winners

    Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to win FREE grub!

    A graphic on an orange background with the text, Turn Your Meal into a Win! Grubhub is rewarding your campus dining choices with weekly raffles all month long -- the more you dine with us, the more chances you have to win GrubHub credit. To the right side of the page lists the dining choices, dates, and number of gift card winners. The Loft, April 7-11, eight $25 winners; the Bookmark, April 14-18, eight $25 winners; Subway, the Loft & the Bookmar, April 21-25, ten $25 winners.

  • Campus dining services looking for lost dishes

    Tuesday April 15, 2025
    A graphic with a stack of dishes on the right half of the page. The text on the left half of the page reads, "Got dishes? Please check your room and return all ReNew containers, plates, cups, bowls and silverware to the dining room on April 25. There is a UDM logo on the bottom of the page.

    Students, got dishes? Campus dining services is looking for lost dishes. Please check your room and return all ReNew containers, plates, cups, bowls and silverware to the dining room by April 25.

    A graphic with a stack of dishes on the right half of the page. The text on the left half of the page reads, "Got dishes? Please check your room and return all ReNew containers, plates, cups, bowls and silverware to the dining room on April 25. There is a UDM logo on the bottom of the page.

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2025 De-stress Fest at University of Detroit Mercy

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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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Peer Educator, College of Health Profession/McAuley School of Nursing

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Tutor

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Assistant, Student Accessibility Services

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Research Assistant, Criminal Justice

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    Emergency Assistance

    In case of emergencies outside of Wellness Center and Clinic hours, please contact the following:

    Emergency Assistance

    911 Police – Fire – Medical

    University of Detroit Mercy Public Safety/Emergency Line — 313-993-1123

    Call for help

    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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