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After You're Admitted

ROCK ON — YOU'VE BEEN 

ACCEPTED TO MERCY COLLEGE!

Music to your ears, right? We know it strikes a chord — a good one because you've worked hard to get here — so we're bringing the celebration and all that jazz to you. This isn't the same old song and dance "you've been accepted" message. This is a Mercy College of Health Sciences "rock on, time to celebrate, let's boogie, you've been accepted to Mercy College" message! So sit back, put on your celebration socks, and jam out to our custom Spotify playlist. You deserve it!

 

START YOUR NEXT STEPS

When you're done celebrating your hard work and getting down with your bad self, check out your next steps.

LET'S GO

Step One

Connect with us

Now that you are admitted to Mercy College of Health Sciences, you should receive an official Mercy College admission letter in the mail containing a curriculum plan with additional information about your desired major. We encourage you to contact our admissions team at admissions@mchs.edu or (515) 635-1133 and set up an appointment with an admissions counselor to discuss the post-admission process.

Get In Touch

 

STEP TWO

ORIENTATION SIGN-UP

New Student Orientation and Registration is crucial for new students. You'll learn everything you need to know about Mercy College and work with an advisor to register for classes. Once the New Student Orientation dates are posted for your start term, you will be contacted by the Admissions Office via email to sign up for a session.

Orientation Details

STEP THREE

FINANCE YOUR EDUCATION

To be considered for federal, state, and Mercy College financial aid, you need to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can complete the FAFSA online. To do this, first obtain your federal Personal Identification Number (PIN). Once you have received your federal PIN, you may submit the FAFSA. Our financial aid team will receive your FAFSA information electronically from the federal government. Just make sure to include Mercy College's school code (006273) when completing your FAFSA! 

Fund Your Education

MAJOR DETAILS

Check out major specific admission requirements, professional program day, and more for your specific major.

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VISIT

Experience firsthand all our downtown campus has to offer.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

More than $300,000 in scholarships are available annually! Learn more about scholarships at Mercy College.

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Request Info

Next step before transforming into a life-saving hero: complete the form below. Our admissions team will get you all the info you need to know.

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EMAIL
Admissions: admissions@mchs.edu

PHONE
Admissions: (515) 635-1133
General: (515) 643-3180

About Us

Mercy College of Health Sciences has been transforming students into healthcare professionals since 1899. Located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, we offer master's degrees, bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, certificate programs, and continuing education courses.

Mercy College is the only private Catholic college in central Iowa and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), in addition to numerous programmatic accreditors.

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Mercy College is a Catholic, accredited, nonprofit institution of higher learning.

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Schedule time with an admissions counselor

Connect with Mercy College of Health Sciences to hear more about the enrollment process and get your questions answered. Book a 15-minute virtual meeting on our calendar to start the conversation! 

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