Mercyhurst University

Mercyhurst University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Mercyhurst University has the Student Government. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Mercyhurst University include chorus, Admission Ambassadors, Amnesty International and The Merciad (student newspaper).

Mercyhurst University students' favorite campus traditions are Christmas on Campus, Homecoming and Parent's Weekend.

Does Mercyhurst University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Mercyhurst University.

Mercyhurst University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Mercyhurst University students live on campus. In 2023, 68% of undergrads at Mercyhurst University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 32% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Mercyhurst University. There are 2,130 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,446 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,850 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 80% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Mercyhurst University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Mercyhurst University Athletics

At Mercyhurst University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Mercyhurst University:

Safety at Mercyhurst University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Mercyhurst University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Mercyhurst University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Additionally, Mercyhurst University has campus-wide camera system.

Plan a Visit to Mercyhurst University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Mercyhurst University, take Interstate 90, Interstate 79 to Erie, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Erie International airport.

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