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As a comprehensive urban institution, 六九色堂 enrolls students of all ages in daytime, evening, and weekend classes.

Admission criteria differs depending on the educational goal at Detroit Mercy and whether or not an applicant has had previous college experience. Students will be reviewed as either a "freshman" (no post-secondary college experience), "transfer" (previous enrollment at a community college or four-year institution), "international" (non U.S. residents), or "post-degree" (for students who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university). Students enrolled at other colleges who wish to take Detroit Mercy courses and transfer them back to their regular institution enroll as "guest" students.

Detroit Mercy is a "moderately selective" university according to most college guides. This means that freshmen who are "above average" in their high school record and SAT or ACT score will be offered admission. Transfer and post-degree student admission is based primarily on an applicant’s record in previous college courses. An applicant's record must demonstrate a strong probability of successfully completing the academic program to which the student is applying. For all students, the admission committee pays special attention to achievement in courses which relate closely to the intended area of study at Detroit Mercy. Details for each area are provided below.

Students over the age of 22, who have not previously attended college, must submit a high school transcript and may be asked to submit traditional freshman college entrance exam scores and/or asked to complete academic placement exams as part of the admission process. This is to ensure students begin college work in appropriate courses.

Detroit Mercy is committed to equal educational opportunity in admission regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, handicap, military service, height, weight, marital status, or political belief. Detroit Mercy reserves the right to review individual circumstances of applicants who have been convicted of criminal offenses.

A visit to campus is highly recommended. Visitors have an opportunity to discuss their academic plans with an admissions counselor and often are able to meet with Detroit Mercy faculty and students in the program they would like to enter. As a result, people who visit often have a much better idea of whether or not Detroit Mercy is the best place for them. For more information or to schedule a campus tour contact the Office of Admissions at or 313-993-1245.

Freshman Admission

Application Deadlines

The application for admission can be found at udmercy.edu/apply. Students can also apply using The Common Application. Below are the general application deadlines for each semester. Program-specific deadlines may apply.

Fall Semester
November 1 - Early Action
December 1 - Scholarship Priority
March 1 - Regular/Rolling

Winter Semester
October 1 - Regular/Rolling

Spring/Summer Semester
April 1 - Regular/Rolling

Admission decisions are released beginning December 1. Most applicants can expect to receive an admission decision at this time or shortly after their application file is complete. A complete file consists of an application for admission, an official high school transcript, a letter of recommendation from a high school guidance counselor or teacher and a writing sample of at least 250 words on a topic of the student's choice. For most programs, students can choose to include a SAT or ACT score with their application.

Recommended High School Preparation

High school graduates should complete a college preparatory program with a minimum of 16 units of credit. The recommended minimum distribution of these units includes: four units of college preparatory English, three units of mathematics, two units of history and/or social studies, two units of natural science including a laboratory course and study in speech, foreign language, music, art or other college prep subjects. For engineering, science and pre-health programs, four units of mathematics, one unit of chemistry and one unit of physics are strongly recommended. Nursing applicants should have one unit each of chemistry, biology and algebra. In making an admission decision, the overall strength of the high school courses completed is important. Applicants who have completed advanced placement, international baccalaureate and honors courses, for instance, are recognized for the special effort they have made to complete the strongest possible college preparatory program while in high school.

Test-Optional

For most programs, applicants have the choice to submit standardized test scores as part of the application process. The admission committee will conduct a full review of each applicant’s full high school record for academic achievement over time. Other application materials will be used to determine qualities like motivation, leadership, community engagement and commitment to social justice.

SAT or ACT Scores

Students who choose to submit standardized test scores or are applying to a program that requires a test score as part of the application process can submit results from either the SAT or ACT. No preference is given to either test. If multiple tests were taken, it is suggested that students send in results from all tests. The highest score will be used for admission. For faster processing, students should have their results sent directly from the testing agency by listing Detroit Mercy as a score recipient when the test is taken. The Detroit Mercy code number for the SAT is 1835 and the code for the ACT is 2060.

General Educational Development (GED)

Students with a GED certificate are eligible for admission to the University. For general admission, applicants are required to have at least 510 on each of the five GED tests and an average standard score of at least 550 (for tests taken prior to January 1, 2014). Those seeking admission to more competitive programs may need to present higher test results. Students who fall below the minimum requirements may be eligible for conditional admission and asked to complete additional admission requirements and/or submit additional application materials. Applicants who took the GED tests after January 1, 2014 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Enrollment Deposit

Accepted students are required to submit an enrollment deposit to guarantee their space in the freshman class. The enrollment deposit secures scholarships, on-campus housing (if living on campus) and is credited toward first term tuition and fees.

Advanced Placement (AP) Program

The University participates in the Advanced Placement (AP) Program, a service of the College Board. Students who choose to take an AP exam and receive a grade of three or higher may obtain college credit and advanced standing (in most cases). Students planning to attend Detroit Mercy should request that the results of the examination be sent to 六九色堂 at the time of testing. Information on specific Detroit Mercy course equivalences for AP examinations is available on our website and in this catalog.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme focuses on three core requirements including extended essay, theory of knowledge and creativity, action and service. Freshmen with successful results may obtain college credit and advanced standing (in most cases). Please see the IB section in this catalog for specific details.

Home Schooled Applicants

六九色堂 welcomes students who are home schooled to apply for admission. Home schooled applicants are required to submit documentation of academic progress from their affiliated home schooling agency, local school district or State Department of Education. Once the admission application has been received, the Office of Admissions may contact the applicant to request additional information such as, but not limited to, portfolios, essays or writing samples and grading scale information.

Dual Enrollment Program

The Dual Enrollment Program enables a current high school student to supplement high school coursework, which would not otherwise be available, with university-level courses while completing high school graduation requirements. Students are expected to continue working toward completing high school graduation requirements.

Admission Requirements

1) Applicants must either be a junior or senior in high school.

2) Seniors are required to have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25. Juniors are required to have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5. In instances where the University has made arrangements for the enrollment of specific high school student cohorts, the agreed upon grade point averages will be honored.

3) Students must demonstrate satisfactory completion of any course prerequisite(s) through processes available to Detroit Mercy students e.g., CLEP (College Level Examination Program) Exam; Advanced Placement Exam; International Baccalaureate Credit; or successful completion of a Detroit Mercy-accepted equivalent course at another college or university.

4) A Detroit Mercy placement exam, to determine a student's preparedness for a Detroit Mercy course or courses, may also be required.

Applying for Admission

To apply for The Dual Enrollment Program, students must submit a , an Assessment Form signed by a high school guidance counselor or school official and a Parental Consent Form. Forms should be uploaded to the applicant's admission portal.

Home Schooled Applicants

The Assessment Form for such students may be completed by a high school guidance counselor or school official. If needed, a parent's signature can be a substitute. If a student's parent signs the form, a copy of the student's home-schooled transcript must also be included.

Application Deadlines

While Detroit Mercy offers rolling admission, the Office of Admissions recommends that students apply for admission for the Fall Term by July 1, the Winter Term by October 1 and the Summer Term by March 1.

Registering for Classes

Once accepted for admission, a dual enrolled student will work closely with an admissions counselor and, to ensure proper course selection, an academic advisor. For a preview of available classes, a student can view the online class schedule. Registration for classes will be coordinated between the student and his/her academic advisor. Please note that not all Detroit Mercy courses are necessarily appropriate for dual enrollment.

Number of Enrolled Courses

If accepted, a student may enroll in a maximum of two (2) courses each term and may complete up to eight (8) courses.

Eligibility for Continuing Enrollment

A student enrolled in The Dual Enrollment Program must earn a grade of C or higher in the course(s) at Detroit Mercy to be eligible to register for course(s) in the next term, unless the student plans to retake the same course(s). Any student that earns a grade of C or lower will be contacted by the associate dean or designated representative of the school or college in which the course is taught in order to discuss academic progress.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

During the term in which a high school student is dual enrolled at Detroit Mercy, he/she has the same rights and responsibilities as any other enrolled Detroit Mercy student, including, but not limited to, academic standards and progress and academic integrity. Please see the Student Handbook.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition for dual enrollment students is $150 per credit hour. Some courses may have a course fee above and beyond tuition. If a student is eligible for tuition and fee support through the State or school district, the University will bill the State or school district for the costs associated with the eligible course(s). If the course is not eligible for State or school district support, charges will be billed to the student/parent or guardian (for students under the age of 18). Dual enrolled students do not qualify for financial aid; however, some colleges/schools within Detroit Mercy may have scholarships available. The admissions counselor will provide that information to those students who are eligible.

Questions during the application or registration process can be directed to the Office of Admissions at 313-993-1245 or admissions@udmercy.edu.

Transfer Admission

Detroit Mercy welcomes applications from students who began their studies at community colleges or other four-year institutions. Students who enroll for college courses in the summer semester immediately following high school graduation are considered first time students for the Fall and should apply as a freshman. 

Transfer Admission counselors will provide applicants with assistance for students considering transferring to Detroit Mercy. A cumulative grade point average (gpa) of 2.00 in previous college work is generally considered the minimum acceptable for admission, though it doesn't guarantee admission. Many academic departments require a higher performance level of a cumulative gpa of 2.50. Individual academic programs may also require successful completion of specific courses (prerequisites) prior to admission. In some cases, prerequisites may be taken at Detroit Mercy.

Recommended Preparation Before Transferring

六九色堂 participates in the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). Transfer students are strongly encouraged to complete MTA, allowing students transferring from a community college to make the most of their general education classes, saving time and money. With the MTA endorsement, students will have their Core Knowledge Areas met.  Core Integrating Themes need to be taken, but in some cases, Integrating Themes are met with specific program requirements.  

Students planning to transfer from community colleges without MTA should should fulfill Detroit Mercy core requirements and the requirements of the college, school or program in which they intend to enroll. Transfer Guides, which list transferable core courses for many Michigan community colleges, are available on our website. Detroit Mercy's Core Curriculum, which is required of all undergraduates, may be found in the "Schools and Colleges" section with specific requirements of each college and school. Students should plan to take math and English placement exams if courses have not been taken at a prior institution. If you have questions regarding transfer credit, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1245.

Community College Articulation Agreements

Community colleges in the Detroit metropolitan area have designated liaison counselors to provide assistance to those students planning to enroll at Detroit Mercy. These individuals are well qualified to provide guidance to students on Detroit Mercy program requirements.

Detroit Mercy has a number of "2 + 2" and "articulation agreements" with community colleges and other four-year institutions. Students enrolled in programs covered by such an agreement complete designated courses at their institution and are then assured of the transferability of all designated credits earned. Information on current agreements may be obtained from your community college counseling office or the Detroit Mercy Office of Admissions.

High School Transcripts 

High school transcripts are not required for admission for students who have earned more than 24 semester hours at another accredited institution; however, they are required to receive financial aid. The federal government requires proof of high school graduation before disbursing federal funds. Since they are not required for admission, they will not have a positive or negative effect on admission review or the awarding of transfer grants/scholarships. 

High School transcripts are required for an admission review of transfer students who have earned less than 24 semester or 36 quarter hours of credit at another accredited institution. 

Transcripts and Transfer of Credit

Transfer applicants must have official transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions from each institution previously attended, even if they do not intend to transfer credit. 

Transcripts are evaluated and credit is granted for work satisfactorily completed at another, regionally-accredited institution if the work is equivalent in character and content to Detroit Mercy courses. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" or better are considered for credit.

Detroit Mercy accepts a maximum of 63 semester hours of credit transferred from a community college or 96 semester hours transferred from a four-year institution. In some cases, articulation or 2 + 2 agreements may specifically permit a limited number of credits in excess of the 63-credit maximum. If you have questions regarding transfer credit, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1245.

High school or college transcripts sent to Detroit Mercy for admission and/or transfer of credit evaluation are not reissued back to the student. Once accepted, these documents can be viewed as part of your academic file.

General Educational Development (GED)

Students with a GED certificate are eligible for admission to the University. For general admission, students are required to have at least 510 on each of the five GED tests and an average standard score of at least 550 (for tests taken prior to January 1, 2014). Students seeking admission to more competitive programs may need to present higher test results. Students who fall below the general requirements may be considered for conditional admission. Students under consideration for conditional admission may be asked to complete additional admission requirements and/or submit additional application materials. Applicants who took the GED tests after January 1, 2014 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Transfer applicants who have a GED certificate and are seeking general admission to Detroit Mercy must have at least 12 transferable credits taken within the last seven years with at least a 2.0 GPA. Some programs may require a higher GPA. Students with a GPA below 2.0 may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

Detroit Mercy offers rolling admission for transfer students. For maximum scholarship consideration, however, students should apply by August 1 for the Fall Semester, December 1 for the Winter Semester or April 1 for the Summer Semester.

Notification of Acceptance

Upon completing the application, students are contacted with an admission decision within one week. The exception is for programs with specific admission criteria, deadlines and possible interview process.

Special Admission Program

The Student Success Center (SSC) sponsors a limited conditional admission program, Academic Interest and Major Exploration (AIME), for freshman and transfer students who do not meet regular admission criteria but who show potential for academic success. Students are selected for the AIME program based on an application review and admission interview in the Office of Admissions. Students accepted to this program are linked to necessary support services and developmental advising.

International Admission

Freshman Students

Application Deadlines

International high school students are welcome to apply using . Students may apply under the Early Action or Regular Admission plan.  Below are the general application deadlines for each semester. Program-specific deadlines may apply.

Fall Semester
November 1 - Early Action
December 1 - Scholarship Priority
March 1 - Regular/Rolling

Winter Semester
September 1 - Regular/Rolling

Spring/Summer Semester
March 1 - Regular/Rolling

Requirements

International high school applicants for undergraduate programs must be academically above average and have completed studies equivalent to those of American high school graduates (12 years of pre-university study). For additional information, visit the International Admission web page.

Transfer Students

Application Deadlines

International transfer students should apply for admission by one of the deadlines below.

Fall Semester
May 1

Winter Semester
September 1

Spring/Summer Semester
March 1

Requirements

All foreign transcripts beyond high school level must be evaluated by a recognized educational credential evaluation service such as the World Education Services or the Educational Credential Evaluators in order to receive transfer credits.

Grant Eligibility

Transfer students from an accredited U.S. college or university with at least one semester of study who enroll full-time at Detroit Mercy are eligible for the domestic tuition rate. All international transfer students are eligible to receive a renewable, merit-based Detroit Mercy grant.

F1 Visa Transfer 

F1 students who wish to transfer from a U.S. school to 六九色堂 must first be admitted to Detroit Mercy before requesting a SEVIS record transfer to Detroit Mercy. Students must inform the Detroit Mercy Admissions Office of their intention to transfer by requesting a letter of admission and a Certification of F-1 Status form to send to the foreign student advisor or other Designated School Official (DSO) at their current school to get their I-20 released to Detroit Mercy. Students eligible for transfer per immigration regulations will then receive a Detroit Mercy I-20 before enrolling in classes. Students who plan to travel outside the U.S. before enrolling at Detroit Mercy must obtain a Detroit Mercy I-20 before departing the country. This new I-20 must be presented to the U.S. port of entry when the student returns.

For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions by calling 313-993-1245 or by emailing admissions@udmercy.edu.

All Undergraduate Students

English Proficiency

English proficiency is demonstrated in several ways: (1) by those who come from a country where English is the official language; (2) by completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree at a college or university in the U.S. or in a country where English is the official language and the language of instruction in higher education; (3) by a TOEFL Internet-based Test score total of 80+; (4) by a TOEFL Paper-based Test score total of 550+; (5) by an IELTS Overall Band Score of 6.5+; or (6) by a Duolingo test score of 105+.

While 六九色堂 accepts academically qualified students without passing English proficiency, accepted students will be given an English proficiency test upon arrival to campus. Depending on test results, students may be placed into either a full-time or part-time English as a Second Language (ESL) program or they may be exempt from further ESL study and allowed to go directly into a full-time academic program of study. If placed into ESL coursework, students may have to defer starting academic studies by a semester or longer until they attain a satisfactory level of English proficiency.

Financial Support

Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent/pending residents of the United States are not eligible for federal or state funding. Students are expected to provide evidence of adequate financial support to cover all expenses for eight months of full-time study. Forms for this purpose are available online as part of the International Student Application Packet.

American Language and Culture Program

The American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) helps international students from many different backgrounds to develop their English-language skills and to increase their knowledge of American culture. The program provides English-proficiency testing and placement services to newly-arrived Detroit Mercy international students and offers classes in English as a Second Language in a curriculum designed to match the needs of academic students at Detroit Mercy.

Post-Degree Admission

Applicants accepted as post-degree include students who have a bachelor’s or master’s degree and wish to complete undergraduate prerequisite courses to prepare for admission to a graduate program; plan to earn a second bachelor’s degree; and those seeking teacher certification. Post-degree students follow the same application procedure as transfer students. Post-degree students are not eligible to take graduate level courses.

Unclassified Admission

Students who do not plan to pursue a degree program at Detroit Mercy but wish to enroll in a limited number of credit classes for professional development may be admitted as unclassified students. Unclassified students may “audit” (attend classes without receiving credit or a grade), however, tuition is at the same rate as regularly admitted students.

Unclassified students are limited to 15 credit hours per semester. Continued registration for an unclassified student in classes is limited based on the number of degree-seeking students in a program or course.

Students using financial aid are limited to only 12 months of financial aid as an unclassified student. 

Guest Admission

Students enrolled at another college or university who wish to take a course or limited number of courses to transfer to their “home’’ institution may enroll as “guest students.” Students apply for guest student admission by completing the or a similar form from another state. Students from outside Michigan can also submit a letter of good standing from their home institution allowing them to attend Detroit Mercy for a specific semester. Guest applicants are not required to submit transcripts or test results, but must assure that the application is completed by the dean or registrar at the home institution. Guest students must have at least a 2.0 GPA at their regular college or university as noted on the Uniform Application and may be required to provide proof of any required prerequisite courses necessary for courses to be taken at Detroit Mercy.

Guest student status is not continuous. A new application must be filed with the Registrar’s Office for each term in which the student desires to enroll at Detroit Mercy. Guest students are subject to the same academic standing policies as other Detroit Mercy students. Failure to meet these standards may be cause for denial of future guest applications to Detroit Mercy.

Readmission Process

Students who have not enrolled at Detroit Mercy for four or more semesters, or those who have been dismissed and wish to seek readmission, need to submit an application for readmission. Students can apply for readmission at Students who have completed college work at other institutions prior to applying for readmission to Detroit Mercy will be expected to submit official transcripts to the college/school office they seek to re-enroll in from each college attended before a readmission decision can be made. Readmission is subject to the approval of the dean of the college/school the student wishes to re-enroll in.

Students who wish to file an Application for Readmission should not submit a regular application through the admission application process. Choose the Application for Readmission.

Rights and Responsibilities in the College Admissions Process

Detroit Mercy subscribes to the principles of good practice of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC). According to these principles, applicants for admission have the right:

1. to full information from colleges and universities concerning their admission and financial policies. Prior to applying, applicants should be fully informed of policies and procedures concerning application fees, deposits, refunds, housing and financial aid.
2. to wait to respond to an offer of admission and/or financial aid until having heard from all colleges and universities to which they have applied, or until May 1, whichever is earlier. This means that no college should require a non-refundable enrollment deposit before May 1. Applicants being asked to provide a non-refundable deposit before May 1 should ask the college requesting it for the name and address of a state representative of NACAC or contact the national NACAC office in Washington, D.C.

According to the NACAC principles, applicants have the responsibility:

1. to be aware of the admissions and financial aid policies of colleges and universities to which they apply for admission.
2. to complete and submit required materials to colleges and universities.
3. to meet all application deadlines.
4. to follow college application procedures of the high school or college they are attending.
5. to notify the colleges and universities which have offered admission of their acceptance or rejection of their offer as soon as they have heard from all to which the applicant has applied or by May 1, whichever is earlier.