Veteran On-Campus Resources
Meet a Student
Jeffrey Krisiak ’17 enrolled in the U.S. Navy’s Officer Candidate School to become a commissioned officer shortly after receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Government, Law and National Security.
“The personal attention I received allowed me to develop the habits and skills necessary to succeed in the classroom.’’
- Admissions
- Academic Advising
- Mission, Ministry and Service
- Career Development
- Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS Center)
- Accelerated Program
- Student Success Center
- School Certifying Official
Admissions
The Admissions Office provides assistance to students and student veterans/service members navigate and succeed with academic resources and transition services.
Academic Advising
Students at Misericordia University are assigned an advisor once accepted into the university. The Academic Advisors can help Veteran students register for classes. Advisors assist students meet university requirements to reach their educational and career goals.
Registration forms can also be found by following these steps:
myMU> Students> Academic Record Reports and Forms> Registration and Academic Program Adjustment Forms
Mission, Ministry and Service
The Office of Mission, Ministry and Service at Misericordia University serves the Mission of the University by making visible and effective their Mercy Charisms and Catholic Tradition. They seek to respond to the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy through advocacy, education and action. Campus Ministry is located in the Banks Student Life Center.
Career Development
The Insalaco Center for Professional Development and Leadership provides career-planning services that prepare students for successful transition from college to career. They provide individual career counseling, resume and cover letter development, career assessment/major choice using MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory, internship advising and resource, graduate school advising and resources, career and internship fairs, networking fairs, interview preparation, part-time job opportunities among a broad variety of other services. The Insalaco Center for Professional Development and Leadership is located on the first floor of McAuley Hall.
Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS Center)
The CAPS Center offers support and counseling services appropriate to the students’ needs. Our services are confidential and available at no charge for a variety of topics, such as adjusting to college, anxiety, depression, or relationship concerns. A counselor is also on call 24 hours a day for emergency services.
Please call the CAPS Center at 570-674-6408, or simply drop by our office during business hours to schedule an appointment. The CAPS Center is located on the lower level of McGowan Hall.
Director of Counseling and Psychological Services
- Curtis Wiseley, Psy. D.
- cwiseley@misercordia.edu
- (570) 674-6466
Accelerated Program
The Accelerated program is formatted to meet the needs of working adult students. Students can earn a bachelor's degree in as little as 2 1/2 years. Students attend classes 1 evening per week, four hours per class, in 5 week sessions - or in 7 1/2 week online sessions. Students can chose to complete the entire degree online if that is a more convenient option.
For Students pursuing the accelerated degree the tuition is discounted and it is lower price per credit. Financial Aid is available for qualifying students. Students have up to 10 years to complete their bachelor's degree.
For more information about the Accelerated program, please contact the Admissions Office at (570) 674-6791 or toll free at 1-866-262-6363; admissmu@misericordia.edu
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is an academic resource for all Misericordia students who want to improve their academic skills and strategies. The SSC provides assistance through tutoring and other resources to help you become more confident and successful in your coursework. The SSC is located on the lower level of Alumnae/McGowan Hall.
- Help with:
- Writing and research
- Course material
- Time management
- Test preparation
- Reading comprehension
- Test anxiety
- Critical thinking
- Study strategies
Students with Disabilities, Assistant Director Student Success Center
- Kristen Ricardo
- kricardo@misericordia.edu
- 570-674-6205
School Certifying Official
The Department of Veterans Affairs defines a School Certifying Official (SCO) as the individual assigned the authority of completing all paperwork necessary to certify the enrollment and changes in enrollment for students eligible for VA educational benefits at their college or university. The school certifying official does not determine eligibility for benefits nor do they have access to any student’s Department of Defense VA records.
VA Certifying Official
- Deborah Cragle
- dcragle@misericordia.edu
- (570) 674-6313
- Mercy Hall Room 105
Around MU
Parking/vehicle registration ($60 per year)
- To apply online, click here
- *or go to myMU> Campus Safety> Campus Safety Links> Student Vehicle Registration
- Campus Safety
- for registration pick up
- Mercy Hall Room 7
- (570) 674-6300
- Click on Current Students
- Sign in using the Misericordia user name and password
- Items found on myMU:
- Blackboard
- Schedule
- Registration
- Books
- ADP
- Academic services
MU Photo ID
- Mercy Hall Room 23
IT Department
- Mercy Hall Room 23
Book/Campus Store
- Banks Student Center
- (570) 674-6271
Housing
- On campus
- Complete Campus Housing Agreement
- Off campus Country Club Apartments
- The Cougar's Den
- Chick fil A
- The Chopping Block
- In the Banks Student Center
- John and Mary Metz Dining Hall (Cafeteria)
- In Banks Student Center
- Intermetzo
- In Insalaco Hall
- Starbucks
- In Banks Student Center
- CHS Kiosk
- College of Health Sciences Building (Passan Hall)
- On Lake Street
In the Know
- MU Alerts
- myMU
- Compressed Schedule
- myMU > Students
Computer Labs
- Bevevino Library
- Second Floor Research Lab
- Science Building
- Room 205
- Insalaco Hall
- Ground floor, open Computer Lab
- Henry Student Lounge
- Commuter lounge
- John J. Passan Hall
- Mercy Hall
- Room 335
- Room 349
- Ground Floor Lounge (24 hours)
Computer Lab Hours (except Library Labs)
Fall or Spring Everyday: 8:00AM - 11:00 PM
Summer Everyday: 8:00AM - 8:00 PM