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  • Titans Service Day with ARISE Detroit set for Aug. 3

    Monday July 01, 2024

    Join fellow Titans in helping clean up the community for ARISE Detroit‘s 18th annual Neighborhoods Day on Saturday, Aug. 3.

    The University has partnered with Demographics Inspiration – Detroit to clean up community gardens and lots located just five minutes away from the McNichols Campus. The volunteering will take place at 15368 Fairfield Street in Detroit.

    With any questions, please reach out to Alumni Relations at 313-993-1540 or alumni@udmercy.edu.

    Sign-up to Volunteer!
  • Summer tutoring available at Student Success Center

    Saturday June 29, 2024
    Eleven people stand and pose for a photo inside of the Student Success Center, two of them sitting and one holding a dog.

    A 2024 logo for the University of Detroit Mercy's Student Success Center.The Student Success Center is open during the summer months, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday each week.

    Students should continue to make appointments for tutoring using the online scheduler, Tutor Trac. Tutor Trac is available for students under “Academic and Career Resources” in their MyPortal (my.udmercy.edu).

    Both in-person and online appointments are available. The following list of summer courses has available tutors:

    • BIO 1090: Current topics in Biology
    • BIO 2040: Application Nutrition
    • BIO 2320: Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II
    • BIO 2330: Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II
    • BIO 2600: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
    • BIO 2700: Genetics
    • BIO 2900: Biostatistics
    • BIO 4801: Advanced Human Anatomy for Pre-Professional Students
    • CHM 1040: General, Organic and Biological Chemistry for the Health Sciences
    • CHM 1080: General Chemistry II
    • CHM 1120: Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry Lab
    • CST 1010: Fundamentals of Speech
    • ECN 2960: Macroeconomic Principles
    • ENL 1310: Academic Writing
    • ENL 2350: Study of Fiction
    • HIS 1500: Introduction to History
    • LEAD 4000: Leadership Capstone
    • MTH 1020/1030/1040: Algebra A, B, C
    • PHL 1000: Introduction to Philosophy
    • PHL 2010: Foundations of Ethics
    • PHY 1300: General Physics I
    • PHY 1310: General Physics Laboratory O
    • PHY 1320: General Physics II
    • PHY 1330: General Physics Laboratory II
    • PYC 2500: Developmental Psychology
    • SOC 1000: Introduction to Sociology
    • SPA 1100: Introduction to Spanish I
    • STA 2250: Statistics
    • TRE 1310: Introduction to Theater
    • UAS 0950: Elementary Algebra

    With any questions, please feel free to call 313-993-1143 or email ssc@udmercy.edu.

    More on Student Success Center.

    Eleven people stand and pose for a photo inside of the Student Success Center, two of them sitting and one holding a dog.

  • Save the date: Wellness Expo 2024

    Saturday June 29, 2024
    Two people stand behind a table with blue Detroit Mercy bags. Tables and vendors are pictured inside of the Student Union Ballroom behind them.

    Calling all vendors for the 2024 Wellness Expo, which is set to take place Thursday, Oct. 3 from 12-2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.

    The Wellness Center is looking for departments, organizations, clubs, and local businesses that care for our student’s and employee’s wellness and well-being. Holistic wellness is larger than the physical or mental health services we typically think of first.

    Wellness includes occupational, financial, spiritual, social, and community well-being, so almost all organizations, departments, and businesses are welcome to participate.

    If you are interested in hosting a table at the expo, please contact the Wellness Center at 313-993-1185 or wellnesscenter@udmercy.edu.

    Two people stand behind a table with blue Detroit Mercy bags. Tables and vendors are pictured inside of the Student Union Ballroom behind them.

  • Earn $40 through Detroit Mercy’s mental health study

    Saturday June 29, 2024

    Detroit Mercy students, staff and faculty can earn $40 through a mental health study at the University. The Department of Psychology is looking for participants for the study.

    To qualify, you must be 18 or older, have experienced a traumatic event and have the ability to complete questionnaires and interview about current mental health symptoms in English. Each in-person appointment will take approximately 60-90 minutes.

    Participants will be asked to fill out a few self-report questionnaires relating to traumatic experiences, relationships, emotions and coping. They’ll also be asked to participate in a confidential videotaped clinical interview regarding traumatic experiences.

    The study will use the information to help clinicians diagnose trauma-related conditions and design better programs for people who have experienced traumatic events.

    Please call 313-993-1486 or email Katelyn Lowe at loweke@udmercy.edu with any questions or to see if you may quality for the study.

  • Complete the 2024-25 FAFSA by July 1

    Friday June 21, 2024

    The priority deadline for grants from the State of Michigan is Monday, July 1.

    Don’t forget to complete your FAFSA form for 2024-25!

    More info.

    A red-painted rock outdoors on the McNichols Campus featuring the words, WELCOME TITANS and SOAR 2024.

  • Summer food drive to benefit UDM organizations, pantries

    Friday June 21, 2024
    Little Free Pantry is stocked with food outside of the stairwell that leads to TDR.

    Little Free Pantry is stocked with food outside of the stairwell that leads to TDR.The HIVE student pantry, Office of Admissions, Little Red Pantry and Little Free Pantry are looking for food donations this summer.

    The food donations include any non-perishable food items, pasta, soups, and boxed or canned items. Male and female hygiene products will also be accepted. The drive will run from May 28 through June 30.

    These is a donation box located in the lower level of the Student Union, next to the vending machines.

    Each person that donates any items will also be entered into a drawing to receive a $25 gift card or Detroit Mercy apparel.

  • Women’s soccer to host Nike Soccer Camp for all skills, July 8-12

    Friday June 21, 2024
    A graphic for the Nike Soccer Camp, July 8-12, Half Day, Full Day, Summer 2024.

    A graphic for the Nike Soccer Camp, July 8-12, Half Day, Full Day, Summer 2024.

    Detroit Mercy’s women’s soccer program is holding youth camps for those interested in soccer, including one on the McNichols Campus from July 8-12.

    The day camp is focused on fun and teaching kids the game of soccer.

    There are two camps — one at Detroit Mercy and the other is in Waterford, Michigan from June 24-28. Both camps are co-ed and for skill levels of all ages.

    Anyone is welcome to join!

    Sign-up/more information.
  • Interrupted hours for Wellness Center from June 10-21

    Friday June 14, 2024

    The Wellness Center is undergoing renovations this summer and its building will be closed from June 10-21.

    The staff will still be able to Personal Counseling clients and Health Clinic patients via telehealth during that time and will also be checking voicemails during business hours. You can also continue to reach out through emails at wellnesscenter@udmercy.edu and personalcounselingwc@udmercy.edu.

    The Wellness Center Health Clinic will also be closed during the week of July 4. Please reach out to the Personal Counseling office directly during that time at 313-993-1562 or personalcounselingwc@udmercy.edu.

    The Wellness Center thanks everyone for their patience through the renovation period and will continue to work diligently to ensure all students have the wellness services they need during that time.

    Please do not hesitate to contact the Wellness Center with any questions or concerns!

  • Summer volunteering opportunities are available with TENN

    Sunday June 09, 2024
    A graphic featuring photos of the Titan Equity Nourish Network, including the produce deliveries and garden. Text reads, Summer Volunteers Needed, Join us in the garden and delivering produce to our neighbors, for more info, email tenn@udmercy.edu.

    Looking for volunteer hours over the summer, while also making a different in our community?

    Join Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network in delivering produce to our neighbors and in our garden. Produce deliveries are Monday and Friday, while garden days are throughout the summer.

    Sign-up for Monday’s deliveries, which are every other week 12-2 p.m.

    Sign-up for Friday’s deliveries, which are every other week 10 a.m. to noon.

    Sign-up to help in the garden.

    With any questions, please contact Chelsea Manning by email at mannincp@udmercy.edu.

    A graphic featuring photos of the Titan Equity Nourish Network, including the produce deliveries and garden. Text reads, Summer Volunteers Needed, Join us in the garden and delivering produce to our neighbors, for more info, email tenn@udmercy.edu.

  • Titan Mentor Program looking to hire Graduate Assistant for 2024-25

    Tuesday June 04, 2024
    A blue graphic that features large text reading Hiring a Titan Mentor Graduate Coordinator. Additional text reads, the new Titan Mentor Program is seeking a graduate coordinator for the 2024-25 academic year, $15 an hour and tuition renumeration for 1 class/semester, email Sandra Alef at alefsj@udmercy.edu or apply on HandShake for the Graduate Coordinator, Titan Mentors.

    A blue graphic that features large text reading Hiring a Titan Mentor Graduate Coordinator. Additional text reads, the new Titan Mentor Program is seeking a graduate coordinator for the 2024-25 academic year, $15 an hour and tuition renumeration for 1 class/semester, email Sandra Alef at alefsj@udmercy.edu or apply on HandShake for the Graduate Coordinator, Titan Mentors.The new Titan Mentor Program is looking for a graduate assistant for the 2024-25 academic school year.

    The Titan Mentor Program is a new program aimed at impacting some of the first-year students at Detroit Mercy. Through the mentor/mentee relationship, students will have another layer of support navigating their first year at UDM.

    The graduate coordinator for the Titan Mentors will advise the mentors and help with the administrative tasks of the program, including kick-off events, training and assessment throughout the program. The GA would receive a $15/hour wage as well as tuition renumeration for one class per semester.

    The Titan Mentor Program was one of the awarded projects from the 2023 Titan Innovation Fund.

    Interested graduate assistants can apply through handshake or email Sandra Alef at alefsj@udmercy.edu.

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    Student Success and Academic Support

    Student Success Center

    The Student Success Center offers a testing center, tutoring and study groups, professional mentoring, athlete study table, placement testing, and more. Some of the programs listed below are also part of the Student Success Center.

    • Academic Interest and Major Exploration (AIME)- Developmental advising and peer mentoring to conditionally admitted students.

    • Student Accessibility Services- available to all currently enrolled students who have documented disabilities that substantially limit them in one or more major life activities. Individuals eligible for services may have, but are not limited to, the following types of disabilities: mobility, orthopedic, hearing, visual, learning, psychological and attentional.

    • KCP Program - Michigan students who can benefit from improving their academic skills. Professional, confidential academic support.

    • Personal Counseling - Professional outpatient counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment is available to students at no charge.

    • Tutoring Appointments - SSC offers free tutoring in most freshman and some upper-division courses, including math, chemistry, biology, languages, philosophy, history and English. Make an appointment.

    • Learning Studios - Weekly study sessions by tutors who help with specific sections of courses throughout the term. Includes courses in Math Functions (Algebra), Math Analysis (Calculus), Physical and Natural Sciences, Health Sciences and English.

    TRIO Student Support Services

    TRIO SSS is a federally funded program designed to provide underrepresented student populations. It provides assistance with scholarship applications, academic success planning, mentoring and more.

    The Writing Center

    Work on any stage of the writing process. with peer consultants. Review your assignments, drafts, instructor feedback and questions. Get support if English is not your first language.

    Student Advising

    Work with your faculty advisor to reflect on your academic and career goals and to track your academic progress.

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    Important Dates

    Important Date Info for Fall Term 2023

    • March 20, 2023: Registration Begins For Term I Fall 2023-24
    • Aug. 16-26: Early Fall Intersession/Immersion/Experience (credit) 
    • Aug. 27: Last Day to Register Before Classes Begin
    • Aug. 28: CLASSES BEGIN
    • Sept. 3: Last Day to Add a Class (web closes at midnight) | Last Day to Delete a Class without a W grade
    • Sept. 2-4: Labor Day Holiday (UNIVERSITY CLOSED)
    • Sept. 22: Deadline for Summer "I" grades 
    • Oct. 9-10: Fall Break (no classes/university open) 
    • Oct. 24: Mid-term Grades are due 
    • Oct. 30: Advising for Winter/Summer begins 
    • Nov. 6: Registration for Winter/Summer begins 
    • Nov. 17-18: Weekend Classes End (11 weeks) 
    • Nov. 20: Last Day to Withdraw (full semester course) 
    • Nov. 22: Presidential Bonus Day Off (no classes)
    • Nov. 23-26: Thanksgiving Holiday (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • Dec. 12-16: Final Exam Week (Tuesday through Saturday) 
    • Dec. 16: Official End of Term I/Fall 
    • Dec. 18: Grades due by Noon for Term I/Fall
    • Dec. 18-23: Late Fall Immersion/Experience (non-credit) 
    • Academic Calendar | Registration ScheduleOffice of the Registrar

     

    Important Dates for Winter 2024

    • Oct. 31, 2023: Advising for Term II Begins
    • Nov. 6: Registration Begins
    • Dec. 26 - Jan. 6, 2024: Winter 2024 Intercession
    • Jan. 7: Registration Ends
    • Jan. 8: Classes Begin
    • Jan: 14: Last Day to Add a Class / Last Day to Delete a Class without a W grade
    • Jan. 15: MLK Holiday (UNIV CLOSED)
    • Feb. 9: Deadline for Fall "I" grades
    • Mar. 3-9: Spring Break/Intersession/Immersion/Exp (credit)
    • Mar. 27: Last Day to Withdraw (full semester course) Mar 30
    • Mar. 29-31: Easter Recess (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • Apr. 23-27: Final Exam Week 
    • Apr. 27: Official End of Term II/Winter
    • May 11: Baccalaureate/Commencement
    • Academic Calendar | Registration ScheduleOffice of the Registrar

    Summer Session III 2024 (14 weeks)

    • Nov. 6, 2023 Registration Begins
    • May 5, 2024 Registration Ends
    • May 6 Classes Begin for Summer I 2023
    • May 12 Last Day to Add a Class | Last Day to Delete a Class without a W grade
    • May 29 Memorial Day (University Closed)
    • July 22: Last Day to Withdraw 
    • June 19: Juneteenth Holiday (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • July 4th: Independence Day Holiday (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • Aug. 5-10: Final Exam Week 
    • Aug. 10: Official End of Term III

    Summer Session I 2024 (7 Week Session)

    • November 6, 2023: Registration Begins
    • May 5, 2024: Registration Ends 
    • May 6: Classes Begin
    • May 27: Memorial Day (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • June 19: Juneteenth Holiday (UNIV CLOSED)
    • June 22: Official End of Summer I 

    Summer Term II 2024 (7 Week Session)

    • November 6, 2023: Registration Begins
    • June 23, 2024: Registration Ends
    • June 24: Classes Begin 
    • July 4: Independence Day (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • August 10: Official End of Summer II 
    Academic Calendar | Registration ScheduleOffice of the Registrar

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    Emergency Assistance

    In case of emergencies outside of Wellness Center and Clinic hours, please contact the following:

    Emergency Assistance

    911 Police – Fire – Medical

    University of Detroit Mercy Public Safety/Emergency Line — 313-993-1123

    Call for help

    University of Detroit Mercy Public Safety Escort Services
    McNichols Campus — 313-993-1234
    School of Law — 313-993-1234
    School of Dentistry — 313-494-6706

    TALK National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7) — 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255

    HELP Treatment Referral Hotline (Substance Abuse) — 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)

    Crisis Text Line Get Help Now (24/7) — Text START to 741-741

    Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network Sexual Assault National Line — 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673)

    Rape Victim’s Assistance Program at Detroit Police Department Crisis Line — 313-833-1660

    Collegiate Assistance Program (Nurse Line 24/7) — 877-643-5130

    Center for Disease Control, National STD and AIDS Hotline — 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)

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