As you continue charting your path toward educational and professional success, Mercer’s academic advising team is available to ensure that you’re on track to meet your goals. Whether it’s a question about registering for classes, earning credit hours toward degree completion, or accessing your course syllabus, you’re connected with passionate individuals who will guide you in the right direction.
Meet Your Academic Advisor
Donna Terrill
Director of Academic Advising Services and Undergraduate Student Advisor
478.301.2140 terrill_dw@mercer.edu
Office Location: Stetson Hall, Room 260 (Macon)
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need to meet with an advisor?
Your academic advisor can assist with everything from course selection, to program planning, to degree completion preparedness. Basically, if you have a question, your advisor can either help answer it for you, or point you towards the person who can.
When should I meet with an advisor?
Students are required to meet with an advisor before the start of any program. Once you start taking courses, it’s recommended that you speak with your advisor once per semester, or anytime you have an issue that you cannot resolve via other resources.
How do I change my major or concentration?
Please consult with your advisor to discuss the impact of changing your major or graduate degree program. If, after that conversation, you decide to change, simply complete the Program/Major Change Form and email it to your advisor.
If you are an undergraduate student, credit is awarded for examinations administered by the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) for scores of 50 or higher on general or subject exams. CLEP credit will not be awarded if the student has already taken the equivalent college-level course. You can find a list of CLEP examinations on College Board’s Mercer University page.
How do I register for classes?
You can register for classes by using the online registration tool in MyMercer. If you have difficulties with the online registration tool, registration instructions are available on the Registrar’s website.
Where do I find the class schedules?
The schedule of available courses for current and future semesters can be found on the Registrar’s website. (Select your respective campus once on the Registrar’s homepage).
How do I find my course syllabus?
The syllabus for each course will be posted in Canvas. If your syllabus is not in Canvas, please contact your instructor. You can find faculty contact information by using the faculty directory.
How do I find my required textbooks?
You can find your required textbooks by using the “Find Textbooks” tool on the Mercer Bookstore’s website.
How do I contact my instructor?
You can find your instructor’s contact information in the Faculty Directory.
How do I know if I’m full-time or part time?
If you are an undergrad student, you must enroll in 12 credit hours per semester to be full time, or a minimum of 6 hours to be considered part time.
What is the difference between dropping a class and withdrawing from a class?
Dropping a class means that the course is eliminated from your schedule altogether, as if it never existed. Dropping is only available for a short time at the beginning of a semester or session, please check the Registrar’s Academic Calendar for the drop/add dates for each term. If you want to stop attending a course, and it is beyond the drop/add deadline, you may withdraw from the course. If it is not yet beyond the “last day to withdraw” as published on the Registrar’s Academic Calendar. The grade for all withdrawn courses is “W,” which has no academic impact.
How do I withdraw from a course?
To withdraw from a course, from all courses in a semester, or from the University, log into MyMercer and use the online withdrawal utility in MyMercer. Before you withdraw, be sure to read the Financial Aid Withdrawal Policy, and consult with your Financial Aid advisor to ensure there is no impact on your aid.
Preparing for graduation
If you are two semesters from completing your program, then it’s time to start preparing for graduation. Follow the steps below to ensure you are ready.
Submit your graduation application.
Submitting a graduation application alerts the Registrar that you are nearing the completion of your program, and triggers the processes that lead to the conferral of your degree. You can download a copy of the graduation application on the Registrar’s website. We recommend you return it directly to your advisor.
If you plan to attend Commencement, order and pick up your cap and gown.
The Registrar will send out information regarding Commencement to your Mercer email. You can also find information about Commencement on the Registrar’s Graduation website.
Review your degree audit.
Shortly after you submit your graduation application, the Registrar will send you a copy of your degree audit. The audit is completed by your academic advisor, and will list any remaining requirements necessary to complete your degree. If you have questions about the audit, schedule an appointment with your advisor to discuss where you stand.
All undergraduate Stetson-Hatcher School of Business students are required to complete an Exit Assessment Examination. You can schedule this exam with our undergraduate advisor.