Congratulations on your admittance to Merrimack. We are thrilled that you chose Merrimack for your graduate studies and we look forward to helping you succeed in the classroom and beyond. Take a look around and get ready to become a Warrior!
Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships, Loans and Other Important Financial Aid Information
Parking Registration, Fees, Policies, Alternative Transportation and Other Important Information
MyMack Login, Registration Tips, Course Withdrawal, Pass/Fail Option and Other Important Information
Tuition And Fees, Housing & Food Fees, Payment Options and Other Important Billing Information
The Accessibility Services Office serves as a hub for any and all students on campus who self-identify and register with a disability.
Official Transcript Requests, Transfer Credit Information and Important Forms
Activate your Merrimack email by changing your password.
If you have already attended Merrimack as an undergraduate student, your log in will remain the same.
For help resetting your password
If you run into any issues, please contact IT at [email protected] or 978-837-3500
Information about orientation for the upcoming entry term will be announced as the semester draws closer. Once available, details will be shared via email – be sure to keep an eye out for updates.
After, submitting your deposit, please contact your program director so they can assist with registration.
If you’d like to obtain a Merrimack College ID card, you must visit the Warrior One Stop on the first floor of Austin Hall. It is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. You will need to bring a photo ID and know your Merrimack ID number.
Complete the Vehicle Registration application online in MyMack. The Vehicle Registration form is located under Quick Links.
Once you’ve completed the Vehicle Registration application, you’ll be notified via your Merrimack email address regarding your parking assignment. This will be sent by [email protected]
For questions about parking, please email [email protected]. Visit the office in Austin Hall, or reach them via phone at 978-837-3553
All full-time students (enrolled in 8 or more credits) in on-campus programs, international students, and all student enrolled in the Health Sciences programs must complete the forms.
Students in fully online programs do not need to complete the forms.
To complete the forms students must create an account in the student Medical Portal.
For more information about Medical forms, please visit the Hamel Health website or contact at [email protected] or 978-837-5441
Massachusetts law requires that all students enrolled three-quarter-time or more at the start of the semester, as defined by Merrimack College, have comprehensive health insurance coverage. Domestic students must either enroll in the Merrimack College Student Health Insurance Plan or request a waiver with proof of comprehensive health insurance coverage through an outside provider. Students who do not complete the online waiver-request form by the deadline will automatically be enrolled in the Merrimack College Student Health Insurance Plan and will be responsible for the charged premium, even if they are covered by another plan.
Students whose programs are entirely online are exempt
For health insurance information and for information on how to waive insurance, more information can be found at: https://www.merrimack.edu/bursar/student-health-insurance/
Visit the Bursar’s website for information or contact them at [email protected] or 978-837-5105
If you were admitted to a program before completing your bachelor’s degree, you need to have your final official transcript sent to Graduate Admission directly from your institution’s Registrar.
The final transcript MUST be issued to Merrimack College and show a degree conferral date.
If you fail to end us your final transcript, a registration hold will be places on your account
If electronic delivery is available, please have it sent to [email protected]
Our mailing address is:
Merrimack College Graduate Admission, 315 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845
Matriculated graduate students may request to transfer a maximum of 25% of the total credits for their degree program from another institution. All transfer credits must be reviewed and approved in writing by the corresponding graduate program director in order for the credits to be used to complete the program. Graduate programs may adopt a more restrictive transfer credit criteria.
Our office brings together Merrimack’s Financial Aid, Registration, Student Billing, Student Employment and Student Records in a single, easy-to-use location. Explore our self-serve resources for students and families below.
Merrimack College offers fellowships, assistantships, scholarships (determined by the Graduate Admissions Office or via your academic program Directors). Beyond that, eligible graduate students are able to utilize federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans of up to $20,500 per year. These can be obtained by completing a FAFSA form on www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students must also complete the entrance counseling and Master Promissory Note online at studentloans.gov. i]Instructions can be found at merrimack.edu/aid/forms. Our federal school code is 002120.
Domestic graduate students who wish to borrow under the Federal Direct Unsubsidized and/or Federal Graduate PLUS Loan programs should submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. To ensure efficiency processing, you should complete your FAFSA prior to the start of the fall semester. Please be sure to add Merrimack’s school code, 002120, to ensure your FAFSA is received.
For more information on your personal loan, please visit your MyMack account.
If you enroll at least half-time at Merrimack (4 credits), many loans will automatically go into deferment. You may also request deferment manually via the Registrar’s Office.
Students can use federal loans for as little as $1000 to cover living costs. First, make sure all items are submitted on MyMack > Student Info > Financial Aid Portal. Each semester, funds typically disburse to student billing accounts after add/drop is over (if all documentation is on file). The funds can then be requested from the Bursar’s Office to be direct deposited, mailed, or picked up. This process can take 1-2 weeks after funds disburse.
If the federal limit of $20,500 is not enough, you can borrow through the Graduate PLUS Loan program
by applying at studentloans.gov, or through one of the alternative lenders listed on our website who
have a graduate loan program: www.elmselect.com. We always recommend exhausting federal loan
programs first due to the flexible repayment options. Please note, educational loans are only for direct
educational expenses.
Domestic graduate students may apply for financial aid by submitting a free student aid application (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. Note international students are not eligible for federal aid.
There are two types of federal student aid:
Federal Graduate PLUS Loans: Graduate students are eligible to apply for this credit-based loan up to a maximum of their yearly financial aid cost of attendance, minus the Federal District Unsubsidized Loan awarded, and any other aid received.
Private loans can help bridge the gap between the cost of education and other available aid. As all private loans are subject to credit approval and the interest and fees set with the respective lender, we recommend the use of private loan programs only after all types of financing are considered. We encourage you to fully research the loans and lenders that best fit your needs using ELMSelect, a neutral lender and product comparison tool.
Some programs offer graduate fellowships which cover half- or full-tuition and include an unpaid part-time fellowship placement to enrich your professional qualifications and help you gain valuable hands-on experience.
Austin Hall, Room 15B
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our financial aid experts understand what you’re going through and are ready with answers.
For billing questions or to learn about payment plan options, contact Student Accounts at [email protected] or 978-837-5105.
Students use MyMack to search and register for classes. Reference How to Register for Classes Guide for instructions on how to register for classes.
Merrimack College offers a limited number of on-campus housing options for graduate students and provides resources and support for securing off-campus housing. To explore off-campus housing opportunities, follow the link below or contact Ian Mulhern for personalized assistance.
Graduate level academic support at Merrimack College includes workshops, resources, and individual coaching from the staff of the Graduate Center as well as the Writing Center and the Tutoring & Math Center in the Academic Success Center, located in Sullivan Hall 101.
We want to get to know you: your strengths, your learning history, and the areas you want to grow. We are here to work with students as a whole with workshops and other resources to help you build your academic skills and habits as well as to meet one-on-one about your individual concerns. Contact us early and often!
Our Writing Center staff is trained to support students from any discipline, which means we support any
discipline, including education, business, and the
natural and health sciences. Our tutors can help
you get started, find a research question through
invention activities, develop a literature review,
format in APA style, revise, and edit.
Even if you just want to read through your work or go over an assignment in your textbook to get more
comfortable with your material, we’re happy to
listen and to be your sounding board. Finally, if
you just want to use our resources on technical,
business, and academic writing, we have a
variety of book and web-based tools available.
Learn More about the Writing Center
All graduate students can access the Tutoring & Math
Center for support with any academic needs related
to math, including questions related to statistics.
More information on the Tutoring & Math Center can
be found by visiting:
Learn More about the Tutoring & Math Center
Graduate-level academic support at Merrimack College includes workshops, resources, and individual coaching from the staff of the Graduate Center as well as the Writing Center and the Tutoring & Math Center in the Academic Success Center. The Graduate Center is now located on the first floor of Sullivan Hall (Room 101).
The Graduate Center, located on the first floor of Sullivan Hall (Room 101), is the hub of graduate life at Merrimack, with helpful staff, space, and resources for grads. Students can access the Center whenever the Library is open to use the kitchenette, TV, Apple tv capability, study space, and whiteboards.
[email protected]
@mcgradcenter
The Merrimack College Graduate Ambassadors are leaders in the graduate student community who uphold Merrimack’s values and traditions. Graduate Ambassadors assist in many aspects of the admission process, including giving campus tours, answering prospective student questions, and attending the Office of Graduate Admission’s events. For questions and information on how to apply to be a Graduate Ambassador, please email: [email protected]
The Office of Student Involvement (OSI) is at the center of all student engagement on campus, and the best way to find out campus happenings from all kinds of offices and organizations is on the CORQ app!
Director, Graduate Student Academic Success
The Accessibility Services Office serves as a hub for any and all students on campus who self-identify and register with a disability. The ASO works with students to determine the scope of any reasonable campus accommodations and to facilitate communication with other parts of campus.
[email protected]
978-837-5722
Reasonable Accommodations can be used to assist graduate students through the creation of an Academic Accommodation Plan. Students with disabilities might register with our office for various reasons, including learning needs, psychiatric conditions, physical limitations, and medical diagnoses.
Graduate students who need accommodations during their time at Merrimack are welcome to register with the Accessibility Services Office. Graduate students are encouraged to contact the Accessibility Services Office or visit our website for more information on how to register with our office.
The Hamel Health Center provides confidential health services to all Merrimack students. Licensed healthcare professionals provide confidential medical health services to all Merrimack students for acute health issues and injuries, wellness visits, lab work and referrals.
Health forms and immunization requirements can be found at: merrimack.medicatconnect.com
During Academic Year:
Your mental health is our priority. Our Counseling Center with Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness platform for colleges and students, you now have free access to confidential teletherapy. This service provides an immediate, secure, and convenient way to receive online counseling whenever you need it.
You can select a therapist based on your preferences, such as specific issues, gender, language, or ethnicity. Additionally, you can schedule sessions at a time that works for you, with options available during the day, night, and weekends. You can also choose your preferred appointment format—whether it be via video, phone, chat, or message.
Access is quick and easy – you can register and book your first session in just minutes. Many students have their first session within hours of registering.
Reach out directly to Uwill at 833-99-UWILL or [email protected].
If you have a concern about a medical, mental health or safety issue that cannot or should not wait, please call campus police at 978- 837-5911. If you are not on campus, please call 911 or go directly to the nearest emergency room.
Hospitals typically used by Merrimack College for emergency care:
If McQuade doesn’t have access to the materials you’re looking for, there’s no need to panic! We’re able to reach out to other institutions across the country to have the item sent here at no charge to you. Order materials by filling out an online request form or by reaching out to a librarian.
Databases can be accessed off-campus by logging in with your regular Merrimack credentials when prompted. Please keep in mind that all databases and electronic resources should be accessed through McQuade and not via search engines (i.e. Google).
Professional Librarians can be found in the Research Center on the 2nd floor and can consult with you by email, IM, Zoom, or in person. The Research Center is open during the hours listed below:
During the academic year, MACKCard holders can visit the library 24 hours a day during the week (Sunday at 10 a.m. to Friday at midnight) and from 10 a.m. until midnight on Saturday.
During the summer, McQuade is open Monday-Thursday 8:30am-6pm. See website for holiday and intersession hours.
As a graduate student at Merrimack College, you will engage with workshops, programming, and events to prepare you for the next phase of your career!
Throughout the year, the O'Brien Center for Career Development in conjunction with specific programs and schools, host networking events, providing the opportunity to connect with a high caliber of Merrimack alumni, industry professionals and Merrimack College senior leadership. Some areas of networking events hosted in the past include criminology, health sciences, marketing and more.
Handshake is the online portal you can use to book career advising appointments, check out upcoming networking and professional development events at Merrimack College and search for internship and job opportunities.
Our career advisors work with you one-on-one to prepare for upcoming interviews and provide resources to practice on your own. In addition, some specific programs and departments work with the O'Brien Center to host mock interview events, where you can interact with Merrimack alumni and professionals, expanding your network and honing your interview skills in a supportive environment.
Merrimack students enjoy printing at no cost in McQuade Library. You can print from your mobile device or one of our own computers to printers available on the second floor of the library. If you have any questions or problems with printing you can visit the Mack Tech Bar on the first floor of McQuade or email [email protected].
If you’re on campus, stop by the Mack Tech Bar on the first floor of McQuade Library and our staff will be happy to help! When you’re not on campus, you can reach IT at [email protected] or 978-837-3500.
Merrimack offers students free download of the entire Microsoft Office 365 Suite, SPSS, Adobe, along with other software. Visit merrimack.onthehub.com for more info!
Fit Rec is open 24 hours daily (limited hours during the summer and winter sessions). The Anthony Sakowich Recreation Complex on the first and second floors of our Sakowich Campus Center features a fitness area with cardio equipment, free weights, circuit training, aerobics/dance studio, indoor jogging/walking track, and basketball and volleyball courts. Merrimack students have free use of all fitness facilities with a valid Merrimack ID.
If you have questions about Fit Rec, please call 978-837-3514.
For any questions, please contact our Grad Center staff at [email protected]. Catherine Chandler, the Director of Graduate Student Academic Success, is happy to answer any questions you have about your graduate experience here at Merrimack!
Block meal plans are available for graduate students to take advantage of throughout their time at Merrimack. These plans offer students the flexibility to choose from a variety of different food options on campus. Graduate students typically choose the commuter block meal plan packages. More information on the packages and how to purchase one can be found via the link below:
merrimack.sodexomyway.com/my-meal-plan
International students will need to take a few additional steps to enroll. We are here to support and guide you with getting started as a Merrimack Graduate Student. Throughout your time at Merrimack, you’ll also have access to programs designed to help you thrive academically, professionally, socially, and culturally as you transition to college life and living in the U.S.
Our graduate admission team is happy to help answer your remaining graduate-related questions. Please feel free to email us at [email protected]
