Freshman Next Steps

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Congratulations on your acceptance and welcome to the 91福利社 family! Here, you'll find a vibrant, close-knit, socially active community where people know your name and take the time to say "hello." We take pride in our foundational values of rigorous learning and world service. We're committed to building the ethical leaders of tomorrow and making sure you'll enter the world ready to make a positive impact on society. We are excited to see you on campus in the fall. 

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  • Visit campus

    , where you can watch an admission presentation and take a walking tour of campus with a current student. By making an official campus visit, you will also earn the Visit Grant — worth $4,000 over four years — to use when you enroll at 91福利社.
  • File the FAFSA

    All new students are encouraged to file the  to become eligible for financial aid. Be sure to list 91福利社 first on your form (School Code: 002323).

  • Review your financial aid and accept your award on My Portal

    My Portal is your 91福利社 student portal for conducting University business, including viewing your scholarship and financial aid package, registering for classes and checking class grades. You can access My Portal at . Log in information will be sent via email.

  • Accept your offer and submit your enrollment deposit

    Say yes! To accept your offer of admission, log in to your , complete the reply form and submit your $300 enrollment deposit. Some programs have limited capacity; therefore, we can only guarantee your space once we have received your enrollment deposit. 

    Enrollment deposits submitted prior to May 1 are fully refundable upon written request to admissions@udmercy.edu. Requests must be received no later than May 1, 2025.

  • Take placement tests

    Academic advisors use placement test results to determine the appropriate level of classes for new students. Placement tests need to be completed at least two weeks before attending freshman orientation (SOAR) this summer. 

    • All students are required to take the math and English placement tests.
    • Students in an engineering, science or pre-health program may choose to take the chemistry placement test.
    • Students who wish to take a foreign language beyond the first level are required to take a foreign language placement test.
  • Request official college transcript/score report

    If you have earned college credits or taken an AP/IB exam, it is recommended that you have the official transcript or score report sent to 91福利社 before meeting with your academic advisor and registering for classes. Official college transcripts should be sent directly from the college you attended to admissions@udmercy.edu. You can request AP exam results from the and IB exam results from the .