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Academics

A Nationally-Ranked Institution With Over 100 Areas of Study

While our academic offerings rival those of larger institutions, our commitment to exceptional faculty and student-centered education has preserved our community identity as an applied liberal arts university in the Mercy tradition.

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REACH Higher

As part of your undergraduate education, Mercyhurst provides you with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to live a better, fuller, richer life of service. Alongside your academic major, the REACH Curriculum teaches you to appreciate art and culture, to value the interconnectedness of the human experience, to serve others, to improve the well-being of communities, and to be resilient in the face of adversity.

A Student-Centered Core

The REACH Curriculum includes a variety of liberal arts and sciences courses, as well as special experiences in your freshman and senior years. You’ll take two courses each from these five broad areas:

R - Reason and Faith (Catholic studies, philosophy, religious studies) 

E - Expression and Creativity (one in English, plus one in art, dance, music or theatre) 

A - Analytical Thought (biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, physics, science, including at least one with a lab) 

C - Contexts and Systems (economics, history, political science) 

H - Humans in Connection (anthropology, psychology, sociology, world languages) 
Academic Advising and Support

    From the moment you enroll at Mercyhurst, you’ll work closely with your assigned Faculty Advisor and your Academic Counselor. These two individuals will serve as mentors and resources during your time here, assisting you with course registration and academic progress, while also working with you on any academic or personal issues you might encounter.

    Undergraduate Academic Support

    College is all about discovery, and your first year at Mercyhurst is a chance to explore the academic paths before you. From day one at Mercyhurst, you will nurture your passions and discover new ones, all while building practical skills. As a student in our exploratory studies program, you’ll also work with an academic counselor during this discovery process and receive invitations to the annual Majors and Minors Fair every October.

    Learn More About Exploratory Studies

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