New Student Orientation and Registration

As a new student at the College, you are required to attend an orientation/registration session. This is a four-hour event located at Mercy College of Health Sciences. This session introduces you to critical policies and deadlines as well as available student services and activities. During the session, you will choose your courses with help from Mercy College advisors and/or admissions counselors and register for your first semester.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will the orientation last?

Orientation and registration is a four-hour event.

What do I need to bring to orientation?

All you need to bring to orientation is your license plate number and health insurance information. An Orientation Guide will be provided as well as writing materials. Also, bring any questions you may have that you would like answered about Mercy College.

When must my initiate my national background check?

Your national background check must be initiated with CertifiedBackground.com no later than 30 days prior to attending your designated orientation/registration session. You must authorize CertifiedBackground.com to provide the results of these checks as part of the final verification for admission to the College.

• Click here to view instructions on how to initiate your national background check.

When must my health records be complete?

In order to attend classes at Mercy College and begin your professional program, every student must complete and submit the requested health record documents. The Required Immunizations must be completed no later than five (5) business days prior to attending your designated orientation/registration session.

What are the benefits of attending orientation?

New Student Orientation and Registration allows you to get acclimated to the college before classes start. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers about everything Mercy College has to offer. There are plenty of opportunities to meet other new Mercy College students, which will enable you to form bonds and friendships before the semester starts. You will meet with your faculty advisor and register for your first semester courses.

How do I get my parking permit and ID Badge?

At orientation, you will complete and submit a parking permit and ID badge form during the session to get your parking permit. Your photo will also be taken for your student ID badge.

Your Mercy College Student ID badge will be available for pick-up your first week of classes at the Receptionists Desk in the Sullivan Center.

What do I need my ID badge and parking permit for?

The parking permit allows you to park in the 701 Crocker Street student parking lot on campus or Employee lots of Mercy Medical Center at designated times. Violators will be ticketed and/or towed. (Click here to view Student Handbook for details.) 

The ID badge must be worn visibly on campus or in clinical settings at all times. It is needed for borrowing books from the college library, print services, identification on clinical sites, and building and parking access. A processing fee of $15 is charged for replacement badges.