Orientation Details

We have created an orientation program to make sure our new ELI students feel comfortable at Mercer and are able to get their questions answered before classes begin. Orientation will take place before each term.

During orientation, students go on a tour of campus, take an English placement test, get their Mercer Bear Card, meet Mercer staff and faculty members from across campus, and attend various sessions regarding immigration, cultural adjustment, U.S. classroom behavior, and more!

Orientation is required for all new students.

Orientation Dates for 2018-2019

Summer 2         July 5-6, 2018

Fall I                   August 23-24, 2018

Fall II                  October 18-19, 2018

Spring I              January 3-4, 2019

Spring II             March 7-8, 2019

Summer 1         May 16-17, 2019

Once you have received your F-1 student visa, please email us a copy of the visa stamp at eli@mercer.edu and we will send the orientation schedule to you.