In accordance with its mission, Merrimack College seeks to provide its students with the greatest opportunities possible for the development of their intellectual, social, cultural, and spiritual lives. To this end, the College complements its academic programs with an array of academic and co-curricular resources, services, and opportunities. These include those that are housed within the Academic Success Center. Others are more concerned with the broader dimensions of student life and development. And still others are devoted to the development of both internal and external community.
The Academic Success Center
www.merrimack.edu/asc
978-837-5278
asc@merrimack.edu
McQuade Library, 3rd Floor
The Academic Success Center provides a wide range of opportunities to students wishing to enhance their academic performance. Students taking advantage of these opportunities will develop a stronger foundation in academic skills, understanding of college policy, and self-advocacy that they will need for effective learning through their graduate program and after graduation. The Academic Success Center conducts proactive assessments of student needs, and works to be responsive to students at every level of academic achievement. The Center also offers workshops, programs, individual and group meetings to all students on a variety of topics including time management, preparing for tests, study skills, and conducting research.
The Academic Success Center is staffed by dedicated professionals who coach, counsel, and advise students, especially those that are new to the College, those who find themselves considering a change of program, or searching for other opportunities and those who find themselves in academic difficulty.
Academic Success Coaches help all students. It can be particularly helpful for students who need additional support to build the skills needed for success in college. Consultations often involve discussions about time-management, test taking skills, tutoring, note-taking, and making referrals to appropriate services/offices on campus. Appointment and walk-in services are available. Students who are considering changing their program will receive direction and referrals to faculty advisors to help them determine what program will be the best fit.
The Accessibility Services Office
www.merrimack.edu/aso
978-837-5722
accessibilityservices@merrimack.edu
McQuade Library, 3rd Floor
The Accessibility Services Office (ASO) serves as an advocate for students; works closely with the College community to increase campus awareness of disability related access issues; and develops collaborative relationships on campus and in the community to promote an environment conducive to the completion of higher education degree requirements. The Office is to provide access to higher education for students with diagnosed disabilities as defined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA).
Students interested in receiving accommodations must:
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Identify themselves as a student in need of accommodations
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Request services
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Submit documentation of their need for accommodations
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Schedule an appointment with the Office staff
Office professionals will review potential accommodations and develop an Accommodation Plan with the student. This is an interactive process between the student and the Office. We encourage students to contact the Office as early as possible in order to allow sufficient time to implement accommodations.
Reasonable accommodations must be directly linked to functional limitations determined by a comprehensive review of documentation. Reasonable accommodations which provide equal access to education must not interfere with the academic/technical standards or essential course requirements.
Some examples of potential accommodations include:
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Testing Accommodations, such as additional time and distraction-reduced environment
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Alternative format text
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Note-taking support
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Information about Assistive technology
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Housing Accommodations
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Dietary Accommodations
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Medical parking exceptions
In addition, specific events such as workshops and guest speakers are offered to cultivate pride and community among Merrimack’s learners with disabilities. The Director of the Office leads a Compliance Team in addressing access issues on campus. Students who are interested in receiving accommodations or who have questions about documentation guidelines are encouraged to contact the Office.
The Tutoring and Math Center
https://www.merrimack.edu/academics/academic-success-center/tutoring-and-math-center/
mathcenter@merrimack.edu
McQuade Library 346-348
The Tutoring and Math Center is a unique and valuable resource for Merrimack College students of all programs, providing a central location where students can collaborate with tutors and with one another to become better learners. While most of the tutoring that takes place in the Center relates to mathematics, the Center staff trains tutors across the College and will connect students with tutors in other subjects. Tutoring in other subjects takes place throughout the College and the list of tutoring offered each semester can be found on the Center’s webpage.
The immediate goal of the math tutors is to assist students in enhancing their knowledge and understanding of topics covered in their mathematics and mathematics-related courses and to promote self-confidence in mathematics; the long-term goal is to extend this self-confidence to self-sufficiency in applying a scholarly mathematical approach in all problem-solving situations.
The Center is a dynamic environment where students can drop in at no cost and with no prior appointment. The Center is staffed by Professional Tutors and trained Peer Tutors. The Center is a great place to study and learn on one’s own or with other students, to share common interests.
The Writing Center
https://www.merrimack.edu/academics/academic-success-center/writing_center/
writingcenter@merrimack.edu
McQuade Library 346 (enter through the Math Center)
The Writing Center is a vibrant learning community where writers at all levels can work with peer tutors from across the disciplines, graduate tutors, professional tutors, and writing faculty. Help with developing ideas, drafting, organizing, editing, and proofreading is available in the center on a drop-in basis. The center is helpful to undergraduate and graduate students with a range of different learning styles and from a number of different language backgrounds.
The Writing Center also houses the Writing Fellows Program, which places peer tutors in classrooms throughout the College. Fellows are familiar with the disciplinary writing conventions of the course, and often with the particular standards of the instructor. Fellows consult with faculty as they develop writing assignments, meet with students as they draft and revise assignments, and serve as liaisons between students and faculty in clarifying requirements and standards.
Upon faculty recommendation, students with strong writing and interpersonal skills can apply for a position in the Writing Center.
McQuade Library
McQuade Library
https://www.merrimack.edu/library/
978-837-5215
mcquade@merrimack.edu
McQuade Library is an evolving center for learning, study and research. Rich in traditional print materials, media, and digital resources, it provides work spaces for groups as well as quiet corners for solitary study. Special collections in Education Resources and Augustinian Studies provide research support in those areas, and Merrimack ScholarWorks offers access to the college’s digital archive at http://scholarworks.merrimack.edu/.
In the Research Center, skilled and dedicated staff members are ready to assist students with anything from a simple article request to a full-scale research project. Librarians collaborate with faculty to provide Information Literacy workshops and customized web guides to support coursework. Library information and access to materials is available via the library’s homepage at www.merrimack.edu/library.
In addition to a traditional print collection, a wide variety of online resources including ebooks, journal literature, images, and datasets are available. These resources are available from off- campus with a valid MACKcard college ID.
McQuade also offers a bestsellers collection, popular magazines, and DVD’s for recreational interests. A café, pleasant study areas, and a variety of options for study furniture enhance the library as a center of activity and learning.
For further information about library services and policies please refer to the library web site or speak with a library staff person.
The McQuade Library is also the site of Information Technology Services, the Academic Success Center, the Writing Center, and the Tutoring and Math Center.
Media Center
https://www.merrimack.edu/library/media_center.php
978-837-5377
salemmek@merrimack.edu
Cushing 201
The primary mission of the Media Center is to support and assist the learning process by providing the highest quality technology and instruction, technical support, and collaboration opportunities as well as access to technology for production and presentation, including a photography studio, video studio, and digital editing lab. The Media Center provides a creative learning environment and instructional support through which faculty and students can become visually literate independent developers and/or users of new media to support teaching, scholarship and community. Information about hours and services can be found at the center’s website: ( http://www.merrimack.edu/library/media_center.php). 978-837-5480
Arcidi Center, 2nd Floor
At the O’Brien Center for Career Development, students are empowered to take control of their career journey the moment they come to Merrimack. They will launch into their career exploration by identifying their interests and then developing the skills they’ll need (and that employers are seeking) to pursue their passions and goals. We strive to help students create a personalized path to success leading to their future career. The O’Brien Center for Career Development serves as the hub for all career- and internship-related services and resources and provides access to incredible career events, networking nights, and workshops all aimed at one thing: helping students secure the position they want. Career events and resources aren’t only available in the O’Brien Center - the entire Merrimack community is dedicated to setting students up for success and many collaborative events span across many departments including the Academic Success Center, the Office of Student Involvement, and the Office of Multicultural Initiatives.
Office of the Dean of Students
https://www.merrimack.edu/about/offices_services/office-of-the-dean-of-students/
Sakowich Campus Center, 3rd Floor
The Vice-President for Student Affairs / Dean of Students is an advocate for students in all areas of campus life, focusing on the development and maintenance of a vibrant campus community dedicated to the overall well-being of students. The Dean’s office is a place for students to ask questions, find help if needed, and be challenged to become engaged in their own academic and personal development.
CARE
https://www.merrimack.edu/campus-life/care-committee.php
978-837-5175
care@merrimack.edu
The CARE Team at Merrimack College is dedicated to the health and success of each student academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. The purpose of the team is to identify and develop a plan for those students that may be experiencing more than ordinary transitional issues and may need a member of the campus community to check in or offer assistance in some way. Through this outreach, it is our goal to make students aware of the resources that are available to them and help them to be successful.
The CARE Team meets weekly in an effort to review all cases that are referred to them. After reviewing each student individually, the team determines appropriate outreach based on student needs and resources that can be provided to them. The CARE Team utilizes a vast network of faculty and staff from across campus and identifies the key people who are best served to help the student solve their problem and succeed at the College. Once a connection between a student and staff has been made and resources have been offered, the team will follow up to ensure the student is in the best possible place to continue with their education.
Students who are typically referred to the CARE Team have recently shown some kind of distress or significant change in regular behavior, either in or outside the classroom. This can be due to the stresses of the academic calendar, a change in financial status, the death of a loved one, a challenging living situation, a recent illness or injury, or any other number of challenging issues that students face today. In reality, if there is any student concern that warrants some kind of intervention, the CARE Team can be notified and will review the student’s case.
The Office of Community Standards
https://www.merrimack.edu/about/offices_services/office-of-community-standards/
Sakowich Campus Center, 3rd Floor
Before all else, the students, faculty, staff, and administration of Merrimack College form an Augustinian community that supports and challenges its members in the pursuit of Truth. We declare and celebrate our common purpose, and commit ourselves:
to serious study, generous service and courageous leadership
to academic integrity and personal growth
to civilized discourse in the exchange of ideas
to friendship, diversity, and mutual respect
to primacy of conscience and the spiritual life
to responsibility for the common good, and
to pride in our schools and ourselves.
It is the responsibility of the College to maintain an environment that is consistent with its mission and respectful of the rights of all individuals within the College community. In addition to this obligation, the College affirms that all members of this community are freely united by this agreement in the pursuit of scholarship and intellectual growth. By reason of this contract, both the College and the students accept responsibility toward each other within this community. Consequently, it is necessary to establish procedures to ensure the preservation of this community and its goals, and to respond promptly and accurately to actions that are contrary to these values and ideals.
The Merrimack College Community Standards are directed to this end as they seek to impart the values and ideals of this community as well as habits of conduct. When student conduct adversely impacts the College community, the educational program or the community standards of the College, the case will be processed within the student conduct system and sanctions commensurate with the offense will be applied.
Behavior that is in violation of local, state or federal law will also be responded to in accordance with this system. In these cases, the College reserves the right to take action independent of that which may occur in a court of law and does not provide protection from prosecution by law enforcement agencies.
Hamel Health Center
https://www.merrimack.edu/about/offices_services/hamel-health-center/
978-837-5441
Emergencies: Call police services at 978-837-5911 or dial 911
Located between Monican Centre and St. Thomas Apartments
The Hamel Health Center provides comprehensive medical services in a welcoming and inclusive setting. Hamel is staffed by licensed professionals, and all services are confidential. Services are free and available to all enrolled undergraduate students by making an appointment (except for online-only students). We also provide consultation to Merrimack students, parents, faculty, and staff who may have concerns about a student or who have health-related questions. During the academic year, Hamel staff engage in outreach and training to educate the campus on significant health issues that impact college students. Additionally, Hamel Health accepts and manages health forms and immunization records for all students as required by state law. We offer information and consultation regarding the submission and completion of these required forms by calling 978-837-5441 or by visiting our website.
The health services staff consists of two nurse practitioners, a physician assistant, and a physician. Students receive care for a wide variety of concerns, such as cold and flu symptoms, infections, rashes, concussions, stomach issues, minor strains and sprains, asthma, or more serious health concerns. Students may make an appointment by calling 978-837-5441 or stopping by the office. All students must complete health forms in order to utilize health services. Health forms are available to all entering students through our online portal, which can be found on our website. For medical treatment when the office is closed, students may use off-campus services, including AFC Urgent Care, Merrimack Medical and Walk-In Center, and Pentucket Medical Express Care. In the event of an emergency, students should contact Merrimack Police Services at 978-837-5911 who can assist by calling for an ambulance. The emergency rooms at Lawrence General Hospital and Holy Family Hospital provide 24-hour medical care.
https://www.merrimack.edu/about/offices_services/the-counseling-center/
978-837-5444
Sakowich Campus Center, 3rd Floor
The Counseling Center provides mental health services in a welcoming and inclusive setting. The staff consists of licensed mental health professionals who have years of experience working with college students. The staff is available to help students address personal challenges and learn strategies and skills to help navigate the college experience. The services provided are confidential and free to all enrolled undergraduate students by making an appointment (except for online-only students). The Counseling Center staff also provides consultation to Merrimack students, parents, faculty, and staff who may have concerns about the well-being of a student.
During the academic year, the Counseling Center offers crisis intervention, individual short-term counseling as well as topic-focused group counseling. In addition, assessment and referrals for specialized services, psychiatric care, and long-term counseling is available. Common reasons that college students seek services include stress, depression, anxiety, eating and/or body image concerns, relationship problems, sexual assault and intimate partnership violence, and substance abuse. Students access counseling services by calling 978-837-5444 or by visiting the office to make an appointment. In a mental health crisis, students should walk in or call at any time. After-hours crisis phone counseling is also available to students by speaking with a Residence Life professional staff member or by call Police Services at 978-837-5911 and asking to speak with the counselor on call. The individual counseling services are offered throughout the calendar year.
The Office of Wellness Education
https://www.merrimack.edu/about/offices_services/office-of-the-dean-of-students/office-of-wellness-education/
wellnesseducation@merrimack.edu
Sakowich Campus Center, 3rd Floor
The Office of Wellness Education is staffed by the Wellness Educator and Graduate Fellows team.
The Office of Wellness Education promotes behaviors that create a healthier environment for the Merrimack College community. We provide many opportunities for students to discover how they can optimize their health and well-being during their time at Merrimack and beyond. There are many events throughout the year for students to learn about nutrition, fitness, stress management, mental health awareness, positive body image, alcohol & other drugs, campus safety, and much more. Mack at Night, a late night event series, provides social entertainment events Thursday through Saturday night. All events are free and light refreshments are typically provided. In the past, we have hosted trips to Laser Tag, Wamesit Lanes, Sky Zone, plus on-campus game night, movie screenings, karaoke, and painting classes. Email wellnesseducation@merrimack.edu for more information.
Interested in becoming involved? Students can apply to be a Wellness Peer Educator to educate fellow Merrimack students on a range of wellness topics. Peer Educators receive many hours of training in order to be educators, leaders, role models, and resources for the Merrimack community. The application process typically opens during the beginning of the spring semester. Email peereducators@merrimack.edu for more information.
Active Minds is a student organization that aims to remove the stigma that surrounds mental health issues and create a comfortable environment for an open conversation about mental health issues on campuses nationwide. Their weekly meetings are open to all students- those with a mental illness, those without, and anywhere in between- at any time. Email activeminds@merrimack.edu for more information.
The Office of Student Involvement
https://www.merrimack.edu/campus-life/getting-involved/
osi@merrimack.edu
The Hub
The Office of Student Involvement’s mission is to engage students in purposeful, out-of- classroom experiences that enlighten students through social, cultural, spiritual, transitional, and interpersonal development, and to empower them to live the mission of Merrimack College by promoting leadership, community building, awareness, scholarship, and service in their daily lives.
The Office of Student Involvement coordinates the efforts of over seventy student organizations to ensure diverse and exciting involvement opportunities. These student-governed organizations include creative and performing arts organizations, co-curricular organizations, fraternities and sororities, service organizations, student publications, and special interest organizations. In addition, this office enables students to produce and sponsor late night and weekend programming and supports recreational activities and trips of all kinds. The office also oversee all of our student affinity groups including commuters, transfers, veterans, and graduate students. In all of its efforts, the Office of Student Involvement focuses on developing student leadership and encouraging students to get involved and accept responsibility for the design and presentation of their own activities and programs.
As the voice of students and the governing body for all student organizations, the Student Government Association seeks to ensure that students’ needs and concerns are addressed by faculty, administration and the College community. SGA conducts its business through a system of standing committees and the Executive Board. Through this structure, as well as through its open forums, the goal of SGA is to encourage students to have a positive influence upon their community and improve the overall student experience at Merrimack College.
Graduate Student Senate
The Graduate Student Senate (GSS) serves as the official voice of the graduate student body at Merrimack College and is the liaison to the administration, faculty, students, and other entities. The purpose of the GSS is to provide all graduate students at Merrimack with a collective voice to advocate needs, enrich the graduate student experience, and develop a sense of community across academic programs.
GSS is committed to providing diverse developmental programming and opportunities for all students in Merrimack’s graduate programs and does not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, race, sexual orientation, gender, ability, socioeconomic status, or age. Students interested in joining GSS can contact Preston Croteau at croteaup@merrimack.edu.
graduateeducation@merrimack.edu
Austin Hall, Provost’s Office
The Office of Graduate Education is a part of the Provost’s Office. The office oversees the execution of graduate policies and coordinates with a variety of offices across campus regarding graduate-related programs and services. The office oversees the Graduate Council. Comprised of faculty and staff representatives from each of the College’s five schools and the Registrar, the council reviews current graduate academic policies and puts forth both suggested updates and recommendations for new policies for further review. The office also oversees the Graduate Academic Board, comprised of the deans from the College’s five schools, the Registrar, and the Director of the Undergraduate Academic Board. The board reviews academic probation and dismissal cases, policies drafted by the Graduate Council, and other academic matters related to graduate education at Merrimack College.
Students are welcome to contact the office with any questions, comments, and feedback regarding graduate education at Merrimack College.
The Office of International Student Support
https://www.merrimack.edu/academics/international-student-support/
978-837-5225
iss@merrimack.edu
Sakowich Campus Center 310
The Office of International Student Support (ISS) provides support to international students who study at Merrimack College. In keeping with the Merrimack College mission and inspired by Augustinian values, the International Student Support team takes a multilayered approach to enriching the campus community by fostering positive growth and empowerment of international students.
International Student Services: Every year students from all over the world study at Merrimack College. The Office of International Student Support coordinates a customized orientation for international students and supports international students with visa and immigration services.
The Office of Fitness and Recreation
https://merrimackathletics.com/sports/2017/12/8/fitrec.aspx
978-837-3514
Sakowich Campus Center, 3rd Floor and Merrimack Athletics Complex
The Office of Campus Fitness and Recreation serves students with the opportunity to better themselves, physically, emotionally, and mentally. We offer a wide variety of activities to help everyone find something that interests them. Campus Fitness and Recreation offers five different components: fitness, intramurals, club sports, group exercise, and personal training.
Fitness Center and Group Exercise
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Newly renovated in 2018 with new equipment in the over 9000 square feet of space
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Three large rooms housing exercise equipment, three studios, and an elevated three lane track surrounding two courts on a multipurpose flooring
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During the academic year, our facility is open 7:00 AM- Midnight during weeknights and 10:00 AM - midnight over the weekend. Limited summer hours are available as well
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Group exercise classes include: Spin, Barre, Pilates, Kick!, and Body Pump
Intramurals
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The Intramural program offers four quarters of competition during the academic year
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Popular offerings include: Spike Ball, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, and BroomBall
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If students are interested in a sport we do not currently offer, we are open to suggestions for the following quarter or a tournament
Club Sports
Recreation Trips
Normally, the department offers 8-10 recreation trips per year, one of which is the annual ski trip. We have previously taken students to Red Sox games, Celtics games, white water rafting trips, and hikes in the area as well. We intend to begin this program again in 2021-22.
Employment
Student employment is offered across all of the programs. All of our instructors are certified, and can answer any questions. If interested, please reach out to Jeremy Blake-Johnson at blakejohnsoj@merrimack.edu.
The Office of Financial Aid
978-837-5186 (phone)
978-837-5067 (fax)
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