Mendel Center and the Moseley Wrought Iron Arch Bridge.
Aerial shot of the Academic Quad.
The Gladys Sakowich Campus Center, the heart of campus activities.
435 students participate in Merrimack’s varsity sports programs each year- from hockey to lacrosse to rugby.
The Collegiate Church of Christ the Teacher is the spiritual center of the Merrimack College community.
Whether it’s winter, spring, or anything in between, Merrimack’s beautiful campus is enjoyed by all.
The resident dining hall, Sparky’s Place, offers a variety of nutritious meals for students and faculty.

Campus Life

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Making the most of your Merrimack experience

Participating in Merrimack’s student organizations is a great way to stretch your skills, develop new interests and forge lasting friendships. With more than 65 student-led clubs and organizations on campus, there’s something for everyone.

Whether you’re into performing arts, intramural sports, or giving back to the community, at Merimack you’ll find plenty of opportunities to get involved.

Student-led groups include:

Student Government Association
Merrimack Program Board
Poker Society
Fraternities and Sororities

435 students participate in Merrimack’s varsity sports programs each year- from soccer to softball, field hockey to lacrosse.

Looking for something fun to do?

At Merrimack, you don’t have to look far. From comedians and movie nights to concerts and plays, every weekend you’ll find a number of school-sponsored events. Some of Merrimack’s most popular annual events include Winter Carnival, Spring Weekend and Cram Jam.

On-campus activities include:

Intramural and club sports
MerriComedians, hypnotists and magicians
Dance team performances
OnStagers student plays
Jazz Ensemble and Pep Band
Concert Choir
American Marketing Association
Merrimack College Bike Club
Spring week
Poker tournaments
Greek life
Recreation trips
Concerts

Living on campus

Merrimack’s housing system consists of 5 traditional residence halls, 2 apartment complexes and 14 townhouses that are home to approximately 1,700 undergraduate students each year.

Freshman who come to Merrimack and deposit by May 1, 2012, are guaranteed two consecutive years of campus housing, beginning with their freshman year. First-year students may be housed in any of our traditional residence halls (except O’Brien Hall).

Keeping fit and having fun

You can also get involved in competitive sports, fitness activities and recreation through Merrimack’s extremely popular intramurals and recreation program. Choose from 15 different leagues and a growing number of club sports, including male and female rugby and lacrosse. Dodge ball, kickball and ping pong tournaments- along with hiking trips, whitewater rafting, skiing and canoeing- provide activities for everyone.

Arthur Ledoux

Arthur Ledoux - Department of Philosophy
Professor Arthur Ledoux has taught Philosophy at Merrimack since 1975 and has had additional teaching experience at the University of Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka (as a Fulbright fellow); the University of Hawaii, Hilo, HI; and the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN among others.

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