Mercy College of Health Sciences requires registered students to be familiar with the information and policies described in the Mercy College Student Handbook. Students receive information about the student handbook during New Student Orientation and Registration. The information, policies, and procedures contained in this Handbook are subject to change at any time without notice.
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Facility Resources
Hours of Operation
College Vendors
Parking
Printing
Reception Desk
What to do in an emergency
Safety Contact Information
College Communication and Emergency Procedures
Academic Policies
Academic Grievance Policy
Alcohol & Drug Policies
Castlebranch
Clinical Drug Testing Policy
Clinical Reporting Policy
Tobacco-Free Environment Policy
Information Technology Policies
Weapons Policy
Student Code of Conduct Policy and Discipline Policies and Procedures
Student Rights Policy and Procedures
Student Code of Conduct Grievance Procedure
Student Code of Conduct Grievance Appeal Procedure
Title IX/Sexual Misconduct (redirected to Title IX page)
Policy Statement
Complaint Procedure
General Wellness Policies & Information
Vaccination Policy & Information
Medical Excuses
Medical Withdrawal Policy & Procedure
Compassionate Leave
Academic Advising
Emergency Resources
Counseling
Disability Services
Military Leave and Return Policy & Procedures
Jury Duty
Student Engagement
Student Organizations & Professional Organizations
Career Services
Constitution Day & Voter Registration
Tutoring
Steps to Success Program & Seminars
Financial Aid
Library Information
Office of the Registrar
Attendance Policies
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Mercy College of Health Sciences has been transforming students into healthcare professionals since 1899. Located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, we offer 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.
Mercy College is a Catholic, accredited, nonprofit institution of higher learning.