Campus Safety and Security
The Office of Campus Safety and Security will provide, upon request, all campus crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education. The Campus Safety (Clery Act) Report may be found on the Mercy University website. This information is also available, in a hardcopy format, from the Mercy University Office of Campus Safety and Security. To receive a copy, contact the Director of Security, at 914-674-7225 .
Students may sign up to receive emergency campus alerts through the NY Alert website (http://alert.ny.gov/enroll). For more information about preparing for or responding to a campus emergency, down load the “In Case of Crisis” Application in the Apple or Google Play app stores.
Students wishing to report an emergency should call 914-674-9999 or 911; for general security assistance in a non-emergency situation call 914-674-7225.
The Mercy University CARE Team
The purpose of the CARE Team (Concern, Assessment, Response, Evaluation) is to serve as a collaborative group focused on prevention and early intervention for students experiencing serious distress or engaging in harmful or disruptive behaviors. Through an online reporting form available to the Mercy University community the CARE Team will be alerted to students of concern and will be able to review, assess, and make recommendations for how to best assist reported students. The Team aims to intervene and assist students in meeting their academic, personal, and professional goals at the University.
CARE referrals are monitored between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. The CARE Team does not serve as a crisis response unit, it does not replace Campus Safety’s response to an incident, and it does not replace faculty classroom management. If there is an emergency that involves an imminent risk of harm to self or others, please contact campus Safety and Security at 914-674-9999 or by dialing 911.
To submit a report for review, use this link: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?MercyUniv&layout_id=5. To learn more, visit https://www.mercy.edu/student-affairs/care-team or email care@mercy.edu.
Health and Wellness
Mercy University encourages student wellness through access to resources and preventive programming. Learn more about the Health & Wellness department which includes the Health Office, Counseling, ACCESSibility, and the Hudson Hall Fitness Center.
Student Health Office
The Student Health Office is a safe, confidential place where students can receive limited primary care services including evaluation and treatment for common minor injuries and illnesses, preventive care, health education and referrals to local specialists or hospitals as needed.
The office is staffed by a Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurses all committed to treating the students with the highest quality of care in order to support their personal and academic success.
We encourage our students to take an active role in creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We support these efforts by offering Wellness Programming on a wide range of health-related topics throughout the school year. There are no fees for the services of the Student Health Office. Students are encouraged to contact the office to schedule an appointment at 914-674-7255. Emergencies always take priority.
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| Dobbs Ferry Campus |
Bronx Campus |
| Main Hall Room 127 |
Room 2125 |
| 914-674-7255 |
718-678-8487 |
| Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm |
Wednesday 9am - 5pm |
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| Manhattan Campus |
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| Room MT 341 |
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| 212-968-3269 |
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Counseling Services
Mercy University Student Counseling Center provides brief treatment lasting up to 8 sessions/semester. Appointments are available Monday – Friday between 9am-5pm on all 3 campuses by appointment. To make an appointment please call 914-888-5150 or email counselingcenter@mercy.edu. Students in need of more intensive treatment will be referred to local hospitals, clinics or outside providers for long-term psychotherapy and/or medication, if necessary.
Students may come to the Counseling Center with mental health issues including stress, depression, anxiety, academic concerns, adjustment to college and roommates, relationship issues, and difficulty managing their emotions or distress. Counseling can be an opportunity to talk about issues that are of concern to an objective person who can help develop healthy coping skills and gain new perspectives that may enable students to be more effective in managing life’s challenges.
Students can join our ongoing groups offered throughout the semester to talk about their feelings and learn coping skills to manage a variety of situations. Visit the counseling center website to learn more and answer questions you may have – please click here.
The office hours on all 3 campuses are Monday through Friday 9am-5pm during the academic school year.
Bettermynd Online Counseling
Mercy has partnered with BetterMynd, an online therapy platform for college students, with services available 7 days a week with evening and weekend appointments available. Students can access 8 sessions/semester of short-term therapeutic support. Send an email to counselingcenter@mercy.edu to inquire and begin working with a counselor that is a good fit for you. Bettermynd also offers 24/7 crisis support. Students needing immediate mental health support can call (844) BTR-MYND or (844-287-6963)
Students with Disabilities
The Office of ACCESSibility provides Accommodations, Collaboration, Consultation, and Educational Support Services to students with disabilities. Our mission is to collaborate with and empower students to achieve equal access to education and campus life. ACCESS offers resources and opportunities that support the development of self-advocacy, self-efficacy, and adaptive skills—all essential tools for overcoming barriers related to a disability.
Students whose disabilities may require accommodations must self-identify by completing an Application for Accommodations and providing supporting documentation, as requested. This documentation helps the ACCESS office understand how the student’s disability impacts them in an academic setting and how it relates to the accommodations being requested. The review process is collaborative and conducted on a case-by-case basis. In some instances, a follow-up meeting with ACCESS staff may be necessary to clarify needs and finalize accommodations.
Students are encouraged to register with the Office of ACCESSibility as soon as they have confirmed Mercy University as their school of choice. Early registration helps ensure that any necessary accommodations are in place in a timely manner. Students are also welcome to visit the ACCESS office at any point during the semester for support or to discuss any questions related to their accommodations.
For more information, please contact the Office of ACCESSibility:
Phone: (914) 674-7764
Email: accessibility@mercy.edu
Campus Locations:
- Dobbs Ferry-Main Hall 121D
- Bronx-room 2153
- Manhattan-by appointment only
For more information about the process for obtaining accommodations, or if a student believes their accommodations are not being adequately provided—or disagrees with a decision regarding an unapproved accommodation—they should refer to the Policy and Procedures for Implementing Reasonable Accommodations for Students in the Mercy University Student Handbook.
The Mercy University Fitness Center
The 5,000 square-foot Mercy University Fitness Center, located in Hudson Hall, is equipped with top-of-the-line fitness equipment and offers access to all members of the campus community. Since its completion in January 2016, the Fitness Center holds a wealth of options for the recreational exerciser. Included in the facility are full locker rooms with shower and toilet facilities for gym users, a variety of cardio equipment, and an assortment of Life Fitness weight training machines. Multiple pairs of free weights ranging from 5 to 100 pounds are available with adjustable and fixed benches. It is open for free to all students, faculty and staff.
The Speech and Hearing Center
The Speech and Hearing Center offers diagnostic and remedial services for children and adults who have speech, language, and/or hearing disorders. In addition, the center serves as a laboratory for students studying speech, language, and hearing disorders and working toward New York State Provisional Certification as Teachers of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped.
Learning and Assessment Services
Learning and Assessment Services is the umbrella for the Vitale Center for Academic Excellence and Innovation (composed of Learning Centers on Mercy University’s four campuses), and the Testing Office. The overall purpose of these services is to provide Mercy University students with the academic support necessary to meet the challenges of higher education.
The Learning and Assessment Services are an outgrowth of Mercy University’s mission to support the academic development of students with their full range of diversity in language, scholastic background, levels of communications skills and general academic sophistication. The services of these offices are available to all undergraduate students who want to improve or enhance their learning skills. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to take advantage of the available resources, and to discuss issues related to their classes.
The Vitale Center for Academic Excellence and Innovation
The four campus Learning Centers are designed to support teaching and learning at the University. They offer assistance in English and writing across the curriculum as well as most content-specific areas including mathematics, statistics and the computer sciences; biology, chemistry and physics.
Many qualified peers, graduate students and faculty members are on staff to help students succeed. Group, supplemental instruction and individual tutoring are available, as well as workshops on a variety of study skills. Hours of offerings vary at each location. Mercy University students have access to all Centers regardless of home cam-pus. Students interested in taking advantage of this service should call 914-674-7402.
Testing Office
The Testing Office coordinates placement examinations for incoming new and transfer students. Examinations are administered by proctors and offered on all campuses. Placement examinations are used to determine the appropriate introductory level courses for incoming students in mathematics.
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