Student at Mercy College

Welcome Cazenovia Wildcats!

Â鶹¾«Æ· is pleased to welcome Cazenovia students and alumni through a partnership and formal teachout agreement. 

students talking

Explore Â鶹¾«Æ·

Stay on Track to Graduation

Â鶹¾«Æ· is pleased to offer Cazenovia College students a home to achieve their educational goals.

Through a formal teach-out agreement with Cazenovia College, many students will have the opportunity to transfer to Â鶹¾«Æ· in Fall 2023 and continue toward their degrees without interruption.

Offering one of the lowest private college tuitions in the region, Mercy can offer Cazenovia students the robust college experience they are looking for without the anxiety of transferring to a higher cost institution. Plus we have a special scholarship for all Cazenovia Alumni interested in any of our Graduate programs. 

With 100+ programs across our three New York campuses and online we have a program designed to help you succeed. 

Transfer to Mercy Seamlessly

Â鶹¾«Æ· has developed seamless transfer opportunities for current Cazenovia students.

This means that students who qualify for the teach-out program will not lose any credits or add additional time toward program completion if they enroll at Mercy in the fall.

Explore program options below: 

Cazenovia College Program  Â鶹¾«Æ·
Program 
Mercy Campus Location
Biology, BA Biology, BS Dobbs Ferry 
Business, BS Business Administration: General Business, BS Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan & Online
Business Management, BPS Business Administration: Management, BS Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan & Online
Communication Studies, BA Communication Studies, BS Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan
Criminal Justice & Homeland Security, BS Criminal Justice: Homeland Security, BS Dobbs Ferry, Bronx & Manhattan
English, BA English, BA Dobbs Ferry, Bronx , Manhattan & Online
Finance, BS Business Administration: Finance, BS Dobbs Ferry, Bronx & Manhattan
Finance, BPS Business Administration: Finance, BS Dobbs Ferry, Bronx & Manhattan
History, BA History, BA Dobbs Ferry
Psychology, BS Psychology, BS Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan & Online
Social Science, BA Sociology, BS Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan & Online
Sport Management, BPS Business Administration: Sport Management, BS Dobbs Ferry & Online

Don't see your program listed?

Â鶹¾«Æ· has over 100+ academic programs to choose from. Explore your options with our search tool to find a program that best fits your needs.

Cazenovia Alumni Scholarship

Cazenovia alumni that transfer to one of our graduate programs, or start a new one,  will receive a one-time $1,000 alumni scholarship


Explore Â鶹¾«Æ·

Shape

Individual Support

Your PACT Mentor is here to help you every step of the way toward your goals. 

bill

Affordable Tuition

Â鶹¾«Æ· has one of the lowest private tuition rates in New York.

Icon/Nova/building

3 Campus Locations

Our three campuses are spread across NYC's metro area. 

Icon/Nova/volleyball

Vibrant Campus Life

Become a Maverick and join a community with something for everyone

Live on Dobbs Ferry Campus

Living on Campus

Â鶹¾«Æ· offers exciting residential life options in Westchester County at our Dobbs Ferry Campus and in Herald Square at our Manhattan Campus.

Learn more about our facilities and amenities on our Residential Life webpage.

Connect with Us

Biology-students

We are here to answer your questions. Schedule a meeting with an Admissions Counselor to discuss your options.

Student on Dobbs Ferry campus

Visit Campus

The best way to explore campus is to see it for yourself! Start your journey with a tour of campus, schedule an in person tour of campus today. 

Admissions Process

Students coming to Â鶹¾«Æ· from Cazenovia will be considered transfer students. Here’s how you can get started:

Submit your application for admission for the Fall 2023 start term.

We have waived the $40 application fee for you.

Application Fee Waiver Code: MAVS2023

Upload all required supporting documents, including a Cazenovia College transcript

We will expedite the admissions process and work to release an admissions decision 7-10 days after the application is complete

At Mercy College, we believe your ability to finance the cost of tuition should never interfere with your college education. There are many options when it comes to funding your education— from grants and scholarships to loans and work-study programs — Mercy offers countless forms of financial aid. 

We will automatically consider applicants for merit scholarships and begin articulating transfer credits.

Be sure to fill out your 2023 – 2024 FAFSA and add the Mercy College School Code: 002772


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What has happened at Cazenovia College?
A: Cazenovia College has announced that, due to financial concerns, Cazenovia College will not be enrolling students for the 2023-2024 academic year. The College is working toward closure prior to the start of the fall 2023 semester. 

Q: How is Mercy College involved?
A: Mercy College has entered into a teach-out agreement with Cazenovia College in Cazenovia, New York to offer their students the opportunity to join the Mercy College academic community and continue their education in fall 2023.

Q: What is a teach-out agreement?
A: A teach-out agreement is a plan between two institutions that provides opportunity for students to complete an academic program, started at one institution, at the other partner institution.

Q: When can students apply to transfer to Mercy as part of the teach-out?
A: Cazenovia College students can begin applying to Mercy to enroll for fall 2023.

Q: Is this agreement like the agreement with the College of New Rochelle (CNR) in 2019?
A: No. In this case, Cazenovia College entered into agreements with multiple institutions for students currently enrolled in their programs, and Mercy is their partner in the New York metro area since many of their students are from our region. The number of students coming to Mercy is expected to be significantly smaller than with the CNR agreement. Also, the agreement for CNR involved employment of faculty and staff, but the agreement with Cazenovia focuses on student program completion.

Q: Is this a merger or acquisition?
A: No. This is not a merger or acquisition. It is an agreement between Mercy College and Cazenovia College to continue the educational needs of Cazenovia’s students at Mercy.

Q: If I am a current Cazenovia student, why should I continue my education at Mercy College?
A: Mercy College is proud to be able to offer current Cazenovia students an uninterrupted path to continue the education which they sought at Cazenovia. Mercy College has developed seamless transfer opportunities for the following undergraduate Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs:

  • Biology
  • Business Administration: General Business
  • Business Administration: Management
  • Business Administration: Sport Management
  • Business Administration: Finance
  • Communication Studies
  • Criminal Justice: Homeland Security
  • English
  • History
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Q: Are there other transfer options available besides Mercy?
A: Students are certainly free to transfer elsewhere.  However, through the agreement between Cazenovia and Mercy, students in good standing have the best possible opportunity to transfer to Mercy College.

Q: Does Mercy College offer all the degree programs Cazenovia offers?
A: Mercy College has developed seamless transfer opportunities for the following undergraduate Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs:

  • Biology
  • Business Administration: General Business
  • Business Administration: Management
  • Business Administration: Sport Management
  • Business Administration: Finance
  • Communication Studies
  • Criminal Justice: Homeland Security
  • English
  • History
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Q: Will current Cazenovia students need to apply for Mercy admission?
A: Yes. Currently enrolled students of Cazenovia in good standing who wish to continue at Mercy College will need to apply for admission for the fall 2023 term. Here is how current Cazenovia students can get started:

  1. Submit your application for admission for the Fall 2023 start term. We have waived the $40 application fee for you. Application Fee Waiver Code: MAVS2023
  2. Upload all required supporting documents, including a Cazenovia College transcript
  3. We will expedite the admissions process and work to release an admissions decision 7-10 days after the application is complete.
  4. We will automatically consider applicants for merit scholarships and begin articulating transfer credits.
  5. Be sure to fill out your 2023 – 2024 FAFSA and add the Mercy College School Code: 002772

Q: Will credits for all courses taken at Cazenovia transfer to Mercy College?
A: Credits for all courses taken at Cazenovia will be honored by Mercy as long as the grades obtained meet the criteria for passing at Mercy.

Q: Will my Cazenovia grade point average be calculated into the grade point average I earn at Mercy?
A: No. Your Cazenovia grade point average will display on your Cazenovia transcript only.  Your Mercy College grade point average will be calculated based on Mercy College coursework only.

Q: Will current Cazenovia students who matriculate at Mercy be able to change their major?
A: Yes. Cazenovia students in good standing will become Mercy students and thus will be able to change their major consistent with .

Q: Will housing be available to Cazenovia students?
A: Yes, Cazenovia College students will also be eligible to reside in Mercy’s residential facilities at the beautiful Dobbs Ferry and Manhattan Campuses. Learn more about our facilities and amenities on our Residential Life webpage.

Q: When can I sign up for Mercy courses?
A: Fall 2023 registration opens in March 2023.

Q: How do I get advice to map out my individual path to graduation?
A: Each Cazenovia student will be paired with a PACT (Personalized Achievement Contract) mentor who will reach out to them and work closely with them to map their individual path to graduation and career success.

Q: Where will I take my classes starting in fall 2023?
A: Transfer students can choose to enroll in classes at one of Mercy’s three campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan, or the Bronx. You can also enroll in online classes. For a full list of program offerings and locations, please contact Mercy’s Admissions office at 877.MERCY.GO.

Q: Will tuition at Mercy College be more expensive than Cazenovia?
A: Mercy College has one of the lowest private college tuitions in the region. The agreement also offers an improved financial arrangement, as most Cazenovia students will see a lower tuition.  Students admitted to Mercy will be offered a tuition rate equivalent to that of Mercy’s current students for the academic year, which has historically been less than the tuition rate charged by Cazenovia College.

Q: Will I qualify for the same financial aid or scholarships?
A: Cazenovia students will also be eligible, upon application, to receive scholarships and financial aid, including need-based grants, available through Mercy College. In addition, Cazenovia alumni who enroll into one of Mercy’s graduate programs will receive a one-time $1,000 alumni scholarship for fall 2023