Prospective Students

Our convenient locations and schedules are just part of the story. The application process is easy too. You’ll find admissions counselors at every location to answer questions. And our online application makes the process efficient.

Admission Process

First-year Students

All entering first-time undergraduate students (students who have never attended any other college or university) will matriculate as part-time students (no more than 9 hours/3 courses) for their first semester as part of a special program designed to encourage student success.  Students in this program may not enroll in the entire 9 hours in one 8 week session.  Students must complete all 9 hours prior to moving to full time status.  First time freshmen in the centers may only enter the University during the fall and spring semesters.  Required courses include FDLS 110, 115, 130 unless students are judged by their mentor to be ready for a higher level writing or mathematics course.

Here’s what you’ll need to send to get started:

• A completed Mercer Evening and Weekend Undergraduate Application for Admission - apply online or print an application.
• A $25 non-refundable application fee—check or money order made payable to Mercer University.
• An official copy of high school or GED transcript.*
• Official SAT/ACT scores* (only required for applicants who graduated from high school or GED recipients who would have graduated high school within the last three years).
  

* Official documents must be received in a sealed envelope directly from the institution or testing agency. After we receive all of the required documents, we’ll move quickly. You will receive your decision in the mail—usually within two weeks.

Transfer Students

• For admission as a transfer student:
• A completed Mercer Evening and Weekend Undergraduate Application for Admission - apply online or print an application.
• A $25 non-refundable application fee—check or money order made payable to Mercer University.

Official transcripts* from all regionally accredited colleges/universities/technical schools attended. If you’ve earned less than 30 semester hours of college credit, you should also submit an official high school or GED transcript.

*Official documents must be received in a sealed envelope directly from the institution or testing agency. After we receive all of the required documents, we’ll move quickly. You will receive your decision in the mail—usually within two weeks.

How to evaluate your credits

Once you’re accepted, your transcripts will be evaluated. We’ll do a course-by-course review to determine which credits will transfer. There are a couple of rules that we follow to award transfer credit:

1. The course must have been taken at a regionally accredited institution.
2. The course must be college level. Learning support classes are not considered.
3. You must have earned a grade of “C” or better in the course.
4. The course must be comparable to something Mercer University offers.

We’ll mail you a copy of the results and also notify your academic advisor. Note: no more than 64 semester hours are transferable from regionally accredited two-year institutions and 96 semester hours total from all regionally accredited institutions.

Graduate Student

Get an advanced degree and advance your career with Mercer’s program for working adults. You’ll attend classes on your schedule. And you’ll learn alongside other professionals who will share their experiences in the classroom. 

Apply online today.

Mailing Addresses

For Atlanta programs:
Mercer University
Office of Admissions
Regional Academic Centers
3001 Mercer University Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30341

For Macon Programs:
Mercer University
Regional Academic Center Admissions
1330 Edgewood Ave
Macon, GA 31207

For Eastman and Henry County programs:
Mercer University
Office of Admissions
Regional Academic Centers
P.O. Box 1898
McDonough, GA 30253

For Douglas County Programs:
Mercer University
Douglas County Regional Academic Center
975 Blairs Bridge Road
Lithia Springs, Georgia 30122

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

A. Evaluation of Foreign Credentials: Applicants who completed all or part of their education abroad are required to have their foreign educational credentials evaluated by an independent evaluation service approved by Mercer University. A Course-by-Course and Grade Point Average Equivalent Evaluation is required for undergraduate admission. Contact the Office of Admissions for information about evaluation services if your foreign credentials have not been evaluated. If an evaluation has been done, you must submit an official sealed copy with your self-managed application packet.

B. Official Translations: Documents submitted in a language other than English, must be accompanied by official translations.

C. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The TOEFL is required for international applicants whose primary language is not English. The scores may not be more than two years old. Official score reports must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions by the Educational Testing Service. The Educational Testing Service institution code for submission of official score reports is 5025. Unofficial copies of the score report may be included with the application for initial review and evaluation. This does not replace the requirement of an official score report for those applicants who are offered admission. Exception: The TOEFL is not required of international applicants who have attended another U.S. institution and completed freshman English Composition I and II with grades of "C" or higher.

D. Financial Guarantee: International applicants who wish to obtain an I-20 for F-1 visa must include financial documentation showing ability to finance tuition and living expenses for one year. Financial documents must have a current date and indicate available funds of US$25,000.

E. Visa Status: International Applicants who are currently in the United States - Documentation of your current visa status must be submitted with the self-managed application. (Copy of I-20 and I-94 if on an F-1 visa; copy of visa stamp and I-94 if on another type of visa; or copy of Resident Alien card [front and back] if classified as a Resident Alien.)