WE GET IT.
YOU WANT SOMEPLACE THAT GETS
YOU. WHETHER YOU’VE KNOWN WHAT
YOU WERE GOING TO DO SINCE YOU
WERE SIX YEARS OLD, OR YOU’RE
STILL FIGURING IT OUT, WE’LL HELP
YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY.
Here, you’ll find your footing and your fit—from academics
to clubs to sports to social activities to internships. All along
the way, you’ll be empowered to try new things and explore
new directions, enabling you to become more confident in
your capabilities.
Sure, making best friends and having fun will undoubtedly be
part of your Merrimack experience. But, you’ll also have plenty
of opportunities to add greater meaning by getting involved
and giving back.
Because at Merrimack, something greater isn’t just a thing that
we say. It’s something we aspire to every day.
ACADEMICS
Four schools. Unlimited possibilities. It’s your education, your way. With more than 100 academic
programs to choose from—including majors, minors, and accelerated master’s degrees—
you can custom tailor an educational experience that advances your personal and professional
goals. Every step of the way, our faculty will be there for you, providing knowledge,
guidance, and good old-fashioned advice.
THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL POLICY
•New engineering and physics labs
•Extensive MTEL preparation
•Pre-professional health program advising
(Pre-Dental, Pre-Med, Pre-Veterinary)
•Required field experience integrated
into curriculum
•National Science Foundation grant—only
one of 10 granted nationally—promoting
computer science and engineering success
•Forensic science internships for
Criminology majors
•BodyViz 3D lab within health science
facilities
•Annual Steel Bridge Competition
•Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant—
providing active learning opportunities with
middle school children dealing with obesity
issues
THE GIRARD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
•Bloomberg-equipped Mucci Capital
Markets Lab
•Annual team business plan competition
and presentation to experienced investors
•Speaker Series—connecting students
with experts in the field of community
engagement for discussion of critical
industry issues
THE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
•The Writers House
•New WMCK Internet radio station
•Moot Court competition
•Rogers Center partnership for theater
and production experience
•Context, Attention, Memory, and Perception
(CAMP) Lab—furthering research into
various topics in cognitive psychology
•Global Asset Management forum on Wall
Street in New York City
•New financial capability center—training
students to become financial coaches and
serve low-income communities
“I enjoy teaching Child & Adolescent Development because
it is my first opportunity to meet education and human
development majors—students who are motivated to learn
more about a topic that relates to their future career. I love
introducing them to theories, research, and practices that
I hope will inspire and influence them to become better
teachers, as they did for me.”
LAURA HSU, ED.M. AND ED.D.
Assistant Professor, Human Development
MOBILE MERRIMACK
Featuring iPads for all
incoming freshmen,
the Mobile Merrimack
initiative strives to
strengthen learning and
engagement through
interactive and wireless
technology.
GREATER
EDUCATION
GREATER
EXPERIENCES
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
With our interdisciplinary blend of academics, cooperative education, internships,
study abroad programs, and service learning, you’ll be prepared for whatever comes your way.
Each new experience helps you build knowledge, confidence, and valuable leadership skills.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Sample projects include:
FIELD EXPERIENCES
Sample projects include:
•Active Science where children participate
in movement-based exploratory learning in
after-school programs
•Perform clinical work to practice and integrate
athletic training knowledge and skills
•Equine-assisted activities in a working
therapeutic environment
•Impact of resistance training on bone
mineral density
•Release from Proactive Interference
•Renewable energy electronics
•Participate in a potential employer site
visit including Brigham and Women’s
Hospital, CDM Smith engineering firm,
Enzymatics life science research facility,
Johnson O’Connor accounting firm, and
Liberty Mutual
•Tour the equity and foreign exchange
trading floor at State Street Global Advisors
in the Boston Financial District
•Visit with Merrimack alumni who work at
Bloomberg and PricewaterhouseCoopers
in New York City
STUDY ABROAD LOCATIONS
Semester- and Short-term:
year-long:
Belfast and
Buenos Aires,
Argentina
Dublin, Ireland
Florence, Italy
London,
England
Shanghai,
China
Sydney,
Australia
Dublin, Ireland
Berlin, Germany
Havana, Cuba
(Honors)
London, England
Pellegrinaggio
in Italia
San Gimignano,
Italy
SERVICE LEARNING
Elder Services of the
Merrimack Valley
Habitat for Humanity
“Hands to Help”
Lawrence Community
Partnership
Haven from Hunger
Ironstone Farm
JumpStart
Lawrence Math &
Science Partnership
Program
Lawrence School
Department
Lazarus House
Life Choice Hospice
MerrimAction
YMCA/YWCA
“Living in a different country is an
eye-opening experience. You really
don’t know who you are until you
are placed in a situation where your
only option is to go into sponge
mode to absorb every moment
and choose how it shapes you.”
ANDREA PELAYO ’16
Business Administration,
Marketing concentration
International Business minor
GREATER
OPPORTUNITIES
REAL-WORLD RESULTS. Many of our graduates land
well-paying jobs at some of the country’s most respected
companies and earn admission into competitive graduate
programs at top-tier institutions. In fact, within nine
months of graduation, 97% of our 2015 class is employed,
in graduate school, or completing a year of service.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
At Merrimack, we believe that career preparation is not a one-time event, but rather, a four-year
process that empowers you to hone in on your strengths and explore professional opportunities
that fuel your passion. To help you on your journey, the O’Brien Center for Career Development
provides one-on-one career advice; access to “best fit” internships, co-ops, and jobs; and a chance to
take part in our two-day Professional Development Retreat for juniors and seniors.
EMPLOYERS
CO-OPS & INTERNSHIPS
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
BAE Systems
Bank of New York Mellon
Beth Israel Deaconess
Medical Center
Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston Herald
Boston Public Schools
Brigham and Women’s
Hospital
Brown Brothers Harriman
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Fidelity Investments
Goldman Sachs
HubSpot
J.P. Morgan
John Hancock Financial
Services
Johns Hopkins University
KeyBanc Capital
Liberty Mutual
Marriott
Massachusetts General
Hospital
Merrill Lynch
Northeast Rehabilitation
Hospital Network
Pfizer
Philips Electronics
Putnam Investments
Raytheon
State Street Corporation
SunGard
Under Armour
Vicor Corporation
Wells Fargo
American Cancer Society
Andover District School
System
Blue Ocean Society for
Marine Conservation
Boston Celtics
CBS Boston and New York
Citibank
Department of Homeland
Security
Ernst & Young
ESPN
Fidelity Investments
Fox25 News
iHeartMedia Boston
JumpStart
Kiss 108 FM
Kraft Sports Group
Lawrence Public Schools
Lowell Spinners
Massachusetts General
Hospital
Massachusetts State House
NESN
New England Aquarium
New England Patriots
Nexcelom Bioscience
Northwestern Mutual
Pfizer
Phillips Academy
Procter & Gamble
Project Bread
Puma
Putnam Investments
Sodexo
State Street Corporation
SunGard
The Micheli Center for
Sports Injury Prevention
WHDH-TV
YMCA
Advantage—online career
resource for job postings and
events
Annual career fairs
Job shadows and company
site visits
On- and off-campus
networking opportunities
On-campus interview
program
One-on-one and small group
advising
One-on-one assistance in
obtaining internships and
co-ops
Personalized career plan
Professional Development
Retreat
“Merrimack’s supportive
professors have helped me
discover how much I love
engineering. I’ve developed
my skills as a manufacturing
engineer intern at Vicor
Corporation and in the
future, I plan to pursue an
engineering career as a
developer of our country’s
defense systems.”
CARLOS PEÑA ’17
Mechanical
Engineering
STUDENTS FROM:
34 & 28
STATES
COUNTRIES
FEMALE
49%
MALE
FOUNDED IN
51%
1947
MACK
+
STUDENT-LED
CLUBS AND
ACTIVITIES
GRAD
ADVANTAGE:
BUSINESS 31%
EDUCATION 15%
LIBERAL ARTS 20%
HEALTH SCIENCES 14%
ENGINEERING 11%
OTHER SCIENCES 9%
Graduate with both your
bachelor’s & master’s
degrees in only 5 years!
100+
13:1
190
20
DEGREES
ACADEMIC
PROGRAMS
YEARS
FULL-TIME FACULTY
STUDENTFACULTY
RATIO
AVERAGE
CLASS
SIZE
%
97%
JOB OR
GRADUATE
PLACEMENT RATE
OF 2015 GRADUATES AFTER NINE
MONTHS based on an 81% knowledge rate
PARTICIPATION
IN INTERNSHIPS
AND CO-OPS
FACTS
London, England
London, England
Belfast & Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
Berlin, Germany
Merrimack College, North Andover, MA
Florence, Italy
Pellegrinaggio in Italia
San Gimignano, Italy
Havana, Cuba
Semester- and year-long study abroad programs
25
%
OF FIRST YEAR
STUDENTS LIVE
ON CAMPUS
Buenos Aires, Argentina
MILES TO
BOSTON
Students come from 34 states
and 28 countries, including:
Argentina Mexico
Australia New Zealand
Canada Norway
China
Saudi Arabia
Colombia Sweden
Ghana
United Kingdom
India
Venezuela
Italy
Projected data for 2016
Shanghai, China
Sydney, Australia
Short-term study abroad programs
435,000SQUARE FEET
OF NEW AND RENOVATED SPACE
including labs, classrooms, and residence
halls over the past 5 years
GREATER
CHOICE
ATHLETICS
Want to dance, kick, swing, cheer, skate, hit, throw, run, or tackle? Then, suit up! At Merrimack,
our roster spans 24 varsity sports, including NCAA Division I men’s and women’s ice hockey
in Hockey East, 15 club sports, and 13 intramurals. Our student athletes are committed to excellence,
on the playing field and in the classroom. From ski trips to whitewater rafting to golf outings,
Merrimack also offers a multitude of off-campus athletic adventures.
VARSITY SPORTS
Men’s:
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Ice Hockey
Indoor Track
Lacrosse
Outdoor Track
Soccer
Tennis
CLUB SPORTS
Women’s:
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Indoor Track
Lacrosse
Outdoor Track
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Baseball
Cheerleading
Cross Country (Co-ed)
Dance Team
Figure Skating
Men’s Golf
Men’s Ice Hockey
Women’s Ice Hockey
Men’s Lacrosse
Men’s Rugby
Women’s Rugby
Men’s Soccer
Softball
Ultimate Frisbee (Co-ed)
Women’s Volleyball
INTRAMURAL
SPORTS
Badminton
Basketball
Billiards
Broomball
Dodgeball
Flag Football
Floor Hockey
Frisbee
Kickball
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
“People at Merrimack are so kind, generous, and encouraging.
I branched out and became more involved, even trying theater
by joining The Onstagers, where I discovered my talent for
costume design!”
JULIE SALISBURY ’15
Communication and Media; Women’s & Gender Studies minor
CLUBS
Whether you want to pursue your current interests or cultivate new ones, at
Merrimack you’ll find more than 50 clubs—from Greek life to arts to academics to music,
and just about everything in between. Meet like-minded social activists, electrical engineers,
poker enthusiasts, or snowboarders; make new friends; and forge lasting bonds.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Accounting Club
Active Minds
ALANA (Asian,
Latino(a), African,
Native American
Affairs)
American Marketing
Association (AMA)
American Society of
Civil Engineers
Art Warriors
Best Buddies
Black Student
Association Bridges 2 Prosperity Class Councils
Comedy Club
Commuter Student
Association (CSA)
Concert Choir
Criminology Club
CRU
Education Club
e-NABLE
Film Club
Finance (Investment)
Club
Gaming Club
Gay Straight Alliance
(GSA)
Gender Equality at
Merrimack (G.E.M.)
Green Team IEEE (Electrical
Engineering)
Interfaith Alliance
Jazz Ensemble
Live to Give
(Relay for Life)
Mackapella
(A cappella group)
Mackaphonics
Merrimack College
Dancers
Merrimack
Programming Board
(MPB)
Model United Nations
Onstagers Dramatic
Society
Pep Band
Poker Society
Pre-Law Society
Psychology Club
Ski & Snowboard Club
Spanish and Latino
Student Association
(S.A.L.S.A.)
Sport Management
Club
Student Government
Association (SGA)
Tau Kappa Epsilon
(TKE)
The Beacon
(Student Newspaper)
The Odyssey
(Online Student
Newspaper) Theta Phi Alpha WMCK Radio Club
Young Athletes
Program
Zeta Tau Alpha
Burlington, VT
VT
NH
Buffalo, NY
ME
Portland, ME
Manchester, NH
Albany, NY
MA
NY
CT
RI
North Andover, MA
Boston, MA
Provincetown, MA
Fairfield, CT
PA
NJ
Philadelphia, PA
Baltimore, MD
Washington, D.C.
DE
VA
NC
New York, NY
“AT MERRIMACK,
YOU DON’T JUST
MEAN SOMETHING
TO A SINGLE
PERSON. YOU MEAN
SOMETHING TO MANY
PEOPLE. WHAT WE
HAVE AT MERRIMACK
IS SPECIAL. WE ARE
FAMILY.”
CHLOE ROTHMAN ’15
Exercise Science
GREATER
COMMUNITY
CAMPUS LIFE
Reflecting our tight-knit community atmosphere, 75% of Merrimack’s students
live on campus. And for good reason! Whether you’re assigned to a double, triple, quad, or suite,
in Deegan, Ash, or Monican, you’ll enjoy dorm life—along with free laundry and cable.
If you decide to commute, you’ll still enjoy all that Merrimack has to offer; plus, our
Commuter Student Association offers special resources just for you.
STUDENT SUPPORT
SERVICES
Academic Success
Center
Compass Program
Hamel Health and
Counseling Center
iTEC Summer Bridge
Program
Peer and Professional
Mentoring
Promise Program
Tutoring and Math
Center
Writing Center
RESIDENCE HALLS
Double, triples,
quads, and suites:
Deegan Hall
Ash Centre
Monican Centre
O’Brien Hall
North Residential
Village
South Residential
Village
Townhouses
Apartments
AMENITIES
EATERIES
Campus shuttle
Complimentary wi-fi,
printing, laundry,
& cable
Zipcars
Dunkin’ Donuts
Sanctuary
Coffeehouse
Sparky’s Place
Warrior’s Den
Zime bakery-cafe
CAMPUS HOTSPOTS
47 Lounge
Academic Innovation
Center
Augie’s Pub
Main Street
Mucci Capital
Markets Lab
The Writers House
“When I first got here, I didn’t know anyone. Merrimack
staff helped me get a bank card and cell phone, and most
important, make friends. Everyone here has helped me grow,
get involved, and become a more confident person.”
MAX ZHANG ’15
Business Administration, Marketing concentration
READY FOR
SOMETHING
GREATER?
The real Merrimack experience begins when
you step foot on campus. From our Fall for
Merrimack - Open Houses to Academic Preview
Days, Merrimack hosts a wide variety of campus
visit opportunities throughout the year. Daily
“Merrimack 360°” visit programs (which include
a student-guided campus tour) are offered
Monday–Saturday. Each program is designed for
you to discover your future here at Merrimack!
Find out more information, and register for all
visit opportunities at merrimack.edu/visit.
APPLY. IT’S EASIER
THAN YOU THINK.
Freshman Admission
• Complete the Common
Application, found at
commonapp.org.
• Include your high school
transcript, any college
transcripts, secondary
school report with school
counselor letter, as well as
a letter of recommendation
from a teacher.
• International applicants
whose first language is
not English are required
to submit proof of English
proficiency. Additional
information is available at
merrimack.edu/admission.
MORE THAN TEST SCORES
Merrimack College is test
optional. Standardized test scores
(such as the SAT or ACT) are not
required for admission. However,
we encourage you to submit
your scores if you feel they
will support or enhance your
academic background.
TRANSFER STUDENTS WANTED
While the application process
is similar to the freshman
admission process, we understand
that transfer students have
unique needs. Visit on a Transfer
Tuesday and meet with a transfer
counselor to gain insight into
Merrimack’s transfer admission
and credit policies. On-the-spot
decisions are available.
Visit merrimack.edu/application
for more information.
COST OF ATTENDANCE
Tuition $36,625
Comprehensive Fee $2,200
Room and Board* $14,345
* Room and Board rates
vary depending on
residence assignment.
IT’S SO WORTH IT
At Merrimack, you get a lot
for your tuition: top-notch
academics, a supportive
environment, and the handson training you need to
succeed in the real world.
FINANCIAL AID
We can help
We are committed to making
a Merrimack education as
affordable as possible through
an array of scholarships,
grants, loans, and work study
programs that are offered to
eligible students. To that end,
98% of the 2016–2017 class
received some type of financial
aid, with Merrimack awarding
$54 million in institutional
grants and scholarships.
How to apply for aid
To apply for need-based
aid—grants, loans, and work
programs—applicants must
file the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),
using the Merrimack College
federal school code of 002120.
The FAFSA is available online
at fafsa.gov beginning
October 1. The recommended
deadline should correspond
with your application deadline.
MERRIMACK TIMELINE
(J): Events for Juniors, (S): Events for Seniors, (T): Events for Transfers
APPLICATION DEADLINES
SEPT.
10/1 (S)
10/10 (J/S/T)
FAFSA is live
10/16 (J/S/T)
OCT.
Fall for Merrimack–
Open House
11/15 (S)
Early Decision/Early
Action 1 Deadline
Freshman (Fall)
Academic Preview
Day (Columbus Day)
11/6 (J/S/T)
NOV.
Fall for Merrimack–
Open House
DEC.
1/15 (S)
JAN.
2017
Early Action 2
Deadline
Late Feb. (S)
Check your inbox
if you applied Early
Action 2*
3/15 (T)
FEB.
Transfer Spring
Priority Deadline
Transfer (Spring)
MAR.
APR.
4/17–4/21 (J)
Junior Discovery Days
JUNE
Priority Deadline: November 15
Regular Decision: January 6
“At Merrimack, I was inspired
to pursue my goals. By
blending my interests in
sports and communication
through my dual major, I’m
well prepared to follow
my dreams—finishing my
doctorate, opening a gym,
establishing a health clinic
with my sister in my native
country, Uganda, and
writing a memoir.”
KENNEDY NDAMBA ’14
Exercise Science,
English, Creative Writing
concentration
5/1 (S)
Deposit Deadline
Mid-June (T)
Transfer Advising
Days
JULY
8/1 (S)
8/10 (J/S)
Transfer Orientation
Mid-March (S)
Check your inbox if
you applied Regular
Decision*
7/27 (J/S)
Late-August (T)
Regular Decision
Deadline
Winter Warrior
Visit Days
June (S)
Summer College
Workshop
Transfer Spring
Regular Deadline
2/20–2/24 (J/S/T)
MAY
Summer College
Workshop
Transfer (Fall)
Priority Deadline: March 15
Regular Decision: August 15
2/15 (S)
Spring Senior
Showcase
Orientation
Regular Decision: January 6
1/6 (T)
Transfer Fall
Priority Deadline
4/17–4/21 (S)
Freshman (Spring)
11/15 (T)
Late Dec. (S)
Check your inbox if you
applied Early Decision/
Early Action 1*
Early Decision: November 15
Early Action 1: November 15
Early Action 2: January 15
Regular Decision: February 15
AUG.
Common Application
goes live
8/15 (T)
Transfer Fall
Regular Deadline
* All admission decisions are communicated through your personalized online portal.
A 2016 A BEST
BEST REGIONAL
COLLEGE COLLEGE
IN THE NORTHEAST
THE PRINCETON REVIEW
IN THE NORTH FOR THE FIFTH
CONSECUTIVE YEAR
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
AJORS/MINORS
SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
MAJORS
- and Concentrations
Biochemistry
Biology
-- Ecology and
Environmental Biology
-- Integrative Biology
-- Molecular and
Cellular Biology and
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
HEALTH SCIENCES
MAJORS
- and Concentrations
Athletic Training
Exercise Science
Health Science
Nutritional Sciences
Public Health
BUSINESS MAJORS
- and Concentrations
Business Administration
-- Accounting
-- Finance
-- International Business
-- Management
-- Marketing
-- Sport Management
LIBERAL ARTS MAJORS
- and Concentrations
Art & Art History
Communication and Media
Economics
English
-- Creative Writing
-- Film Studies
Environmental Studies and
Sustainability
-- Environmental Business
and Policy
-- Environmental Science
-- Social Sustainability
French
Graphic Design
History
International Studies
Italian Studies
Mathematics-Economics
Philosophy
-- General Philosophy
-- Moral and Political
Political Science
Psychology
Religious & Theological
Studies
-- Religious Studies
-- Theological Studies
Romance Languages
Social Justice
-- Global Justice and
Human Rights
-- Green Cultural Studies
-- Religion and Social
Justice
-- Social Change
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre Arts
Women’s & Gender Studies
EDUCATION & SOCIAL
POLICY MAJORS
- and Concentrations
Criminology
Education
-- Early Childhood Education PreK–2
-- Elementary Education 1–6
-- High School Education 8–12
-- Middle School Education 5–8
-- Moderate Disabilities PreK–8
Human Development
-- School and Society
STEM Education
MINORS
Accounting
Art History
Biology
Business
Administration
Catholic Studies
Chemistry
Communication
and Media
Computer
Engineering
Computer Science
Criminology
Economics
Education
Electrical
Engineering
English
Environmental
Studies and
Sustainability
European History
Exercise Science
Film Studies
Finance
Fine Arts
French
Graphic Design
Health Sciences
History
Human Resources
Management
Information
Technology
International
Business
Italian
Italian Studies
Jewish-ChristianMuslim Relations
Law, Ethics, and
Society
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Moral Philosophy
Music
Operations
Management
Philosophy
Philosophy of
Science
Physics
Political
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health
Religious &
Theological
Studies
Science and
Religion
Social Justice
Sociology
Spanish
Sport
Management
Studio Art
Theatre Arts
United States
History
Visual Storytelling
Women’s &
Gender Studies
World History
SPECIALIZATIONS
Pre-Dental
Pre-Law
Pre-Medical
Pre-Veterinary
315 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845
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