PTV: Prologues, Transitions and Viewpoints
August 18 - 22, 2025
Prologues, Transitions and Viewpoints (PTV) is the final part of freshman orientation.
Prologues is a unique program focusing on academics and emphasizing interaction, integration and connection with faculty. You will be introduced to Detroit Mercy professors from various disciplines who will discuss academic success in college. The time spent alongside members of the University's faculty will help prepare you for the rigors of academic work.
Participation in Transitions will give you a good foundation to begin collegiate life by developing a personal identity and interpersonal relationships with current Detroit Mercy students and the campus community. You will participate in activities to create awareness of personal value and a sense of connectedness. We want our students to be successful, and this starts with a solid transition to college.
Viewpoints is an introduction to Detroit's remarkable social and cultural environments. The program will help you begin to understand the needs of the city and its residents, and ways you can develop the leadership skills necessary to address those needs. You will spend a few hours engaged in a community project with one of our partner agencies.
All freshmen are expected to participate in this week of activities. Registration for PTV will become available in the spring.
Check-In
Commuter Students
Students planning to commute to campus during the school year will check-in for PTV on Monday, August 18 and will remain on campus for the day to participate in the scheduled activities.
Temporary Housing for Commuter Students
A limited number of residence hall rooms are available for commuter students who are interested in staying on campus during PTV (at no additional cost). The temporary housing request form will become available in the spring.
Residential Students
Students planning to live on campus during the school year will check-in for PTV during their assigned move-in time on Monday, August 18. Residential students will receive move-in details via their Detroit Mercy student email account.
First-Year Convocation
Monday, August 18
Families of incoming freshmen are invited to attend First-Year Convocation. This event formally marks the beginning of the college experience. The program features a student processional, introduction to key administrators and a keynote speaker. Dinner for all guests will be served following the ceremony.
Program Begins: 4 p.m.
Location: Student Fitness Center
Parking: Lot D
Entrance: West McNichols Road
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Red Schedule
For students in the following schools/colleges:
• College of Engineering & Science
• School of Architecture & Community DevelopmentThe red schedule will become available in the summer.
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Blue Schedule
For students in the following schools/colleges/departments:
• College of Business Administration
• College of Health Professions
• College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
• Department of Dental Hygiene
• McAuley School of Nursing
• Student Success CenterThe blue schedule will become available in the summer.
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Find My School/College
Use the list below to find your major and the associated school/college.
College of Business Administration
Accounting
Business Administration
5-Year Accounting
5-Year Business Administration
6-Year Law — Business AdministrationCollege of Engineering & Science
Architectural Engineering
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Engineering — Undeclared
Mechanical Engineering
Pre-Dental
Pre-Medical
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Podiatry
Pre-Science
Pre-Veterinary
Robotics & Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Science — Undeclared
5-Year Biochemistry to Environmental Engineering
5-Year Biology to Environmental Engineering
5-Year Chemistry to Environmental Engineering
5-Year Civil Engineering
5-Year Computer Science to Software Engineering
5-Year Electrical Engineering
5-Year Mechanical Engineering
5-Year Physician Assistant
5-Year Robotics & Mechatronic Systems Engineering
6-Year Architectural Engineering
6-Year Law — Biology
6-Year Law — Chemistry
6-Year Pharmacy
7-Year Dental
7-Year PharmacyCollege of Health Professions
Healthcare Operations Management
Health Sciences
Sports & Exercise SciencesCollege of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
Addiction Studies
Communication Studies
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity
Developmental Psychology
Economics
English
Financial Economics
History
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Philosophy
Political Science
Pre-Law
Pre-Social Work
Psychology
Religious Studies
Theatre
5-Year Criminal Justice
5-Year Criminal Justice to Intelligence Analysis
5-Year Cybersecurity to Cybersecurity Management
5-Year Cybersecurity to Intelligence Analysis
5-Year Economics
5-Year Financial Economics
5-Year Industrial/Organizational Psychology
6-Year Law — Economics
6-Year Law — English
6-Year Law — Philosophy
6-Year Law — Political ScienceDepartment of Dental Hygiene
Pre-Dental HygieneMcAuley School of Nursing
NursingSchool of Architecture & Community Development
ArchitectureStudent Success Center
Academic Interest & Major Exploration
Health Exploration
Attire
First-Year Convocation Attire
Students may dress casually.
Community Engagement Attire
Students will live out the Detroit Mercy mission by spending a morning engaged in a service project in the Detroit community. Since the service projects often involve gardening, clean-up work or painting, students will need to wear clothes that can get dirty, along with gym shoes. Students may not wear open-toed shoes, sandals or flip-flops. Additionally, some of the sites do not allow tank tops, so please bring a shirt with sleeves. Commuter students are welcome to shower in the Student Fitness Center following their service project; please plan to bring personal toiletries, a towel and a change of clothes as needed.
Packing List for Commuters Staying in the Residence Halls
- Sleeping bag / bedding
- Pillow
- Towel
- Bathrobe (optional)
- Shower shoes / flip-flops
- Personal toiletries
- Casual attire (including service project clothes)
- Small fan
Contact Us
Orientation Questions
PTV Office
Email: or@udmercy.edu
Instagram: @detroit_mercy_orientation
Enrollment Questions
Admissions Office
Phone: 313-993-1245
Email: admissions@udmercy.edu
Residence Life Questions
Residence Life Office
Phone: 313-993-1230
Email: reslife@udmercy.edu