Undergraduate Admission

Prospective Student & Family Night

Prospective Student & Family Night

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

We understand that it is hard to navigate all the ins and outs of the college process in this current world, so we hosted this Prospective Student & Family Night to help relieve some stress! This event was a one-stop shop for everything you need to know about the application process: from admission requirements to financial aid information, we hope you were able to get your questions answered.

Recordings are posted below. If you have any questions, you can use Mack, our chatbot, on the bottom right side of this page or email our team at welcomecenter@merrimack.edu.

Schedule

Welcome to tonight’s event!

Tune in to hear a quick 1-minute welcome message from Jessica Dumais, Director of Admission for First-Year Recruitment.

“I wish I could greet you all in person, but I’m excited to welcome you, virtually, to our Prospective Student and Family Night!”

5:05 p.m. - 5:35 p.m. - Admission Session: The Ins and Outs of Applying to Merrimack

Join for helpful tips and tricks from our admission team on how to apply, choose an admission plan and write an awesome essay!

View Admission Session Recording View Admission Powerpoint Presentation

5:40 p.m. - 6:10 p.m. - Financial Aid Session: Applying for Aid

Learn how to apply for aid, fill out the FAFSA and look for outside scholarships. Sessions will be live and available in both English and Spanish.

View Financial Aid Recording
in English View Financial Aid Powerpoint Presentation
in English

View Financial Aid Recording
in Spanish View Financial Aid Powerpoint Presentation
in Spanish

6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. - Student Panel: Why Merrimack?

Get the scoop on what it’s like to be a student at Merrimack and what made our panelists choose to become a Warrior.

View Student Panel Recording

6:50 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. - Counselor Q&A Panel

Welcome school and independent counselors! Join us for an interactive Q&A with our admission team.

View Counselor Panel Recording

Mack Chat: Ask Me Anything!

Our chatbot, Mack, is your go-to for any questions you have. You ask! We’ll answer! (Tip: look at the bottom right corner of this page.)

Virtual Tour

We’ve partnered with YouVisit to provide you with an interactive 360° experience of Merrimack College. Take a virtual look around our residence halls, coffee shops, cafeteria and hangout spots on campus. Check out our photos, videos and panoramic views and see what it’s like to be on campus.

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Residence Hall Photo Gallery

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Helpful Websites

Video Gallery

Academics at Merrimack College

Academics at Merrimack College
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Campus Life at Merrimack College

Campus Life
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Merrimack College YouTube video internship takeovers

Student Life Takeovers
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Mobile Merrimack initiative

Mobile Merrimack
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Merrimack College athletics goes Division I

Athletics
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This is Merrimack College

This is Merrimack
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Campus Visits

Merrimack is now welcoming students and families to campus for visits.

Explore our various visit options including in-person tours, virtual information sessions, campus drive-thru and our interactive virtual tour.

On-Campus and Virtual Visit Options

Meet Our Team

Find your counselor

Application Portal

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