Make It Mercer!

Welcome to Make It Mercer! We are excited to see you on campus for an extraordinary day of fun unlike any other. During the day, students will participate in:

  • Interactive games across campus
  • Opportunities to ask questions
  • Icebreakers with future classmates
  • Student faves for lunch
  • Mercer swag

Parents and guests will have the opportunity to learn more about next steps in the enrollment process, upcoming dates and deadlines, campus life, academics, and more.

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Saturday, March 21, 2026

Macon’s International Cherry Blossom Festival

Each March, Macon hosts its annual International Cherry Blossom Festival, celebrating the bloom of over 350,000 Yoshino cherry trees that transform the city into a sea of pink. After Make It Mercer!, take the opportunity to explore Downtown Macon and experience the excitement of the festival’s opening weekend. Click here to view the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival event schedule.  

Mercer Baseball vs. The Citadel and Mercer Softball vs. Samford

If you’re looking for things to do after Make It Mercer!, why not cheer on the Bears? Catch the men’s baseball team as they take on The Citadel at OrthoGeorgia Park at 2 p.m., or swing by Sikes Field at 3:30 p.m. to watch the women’s softball team face Samford.

For Hungry Bears

Fresh Food Company Favorites Menu

Fried Chicken Wednesday

  • Fried Chicken
  • Mac and Cheese
  • Roasted Red Potatoes
  • Collard Greens
  • Sweet Corn Muffin
  • Hot Sauce

The Oven

  • Cheese Pizza
  • Pepperoni Pizza
  • Veggie Pizza
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread with Marinara

The Grizzly Grill

  • Hamburgers GF Hamburger Buns Available
  • Grilled Chicken
  • Beyond Plant-Based Burgers
  • House-made Potato Chips
  • Cheese Tray
  • Lettuce and Tomato Tray
  • Mayo, Mustard, and Ketchup Packets
  • Chipotle Mayo

Leaves & Loaves

  • Garden Salad with Chopped Green Leaf, Sliced Cherry Tomatoes, & Diced Cucumber
  • Shredded Cheddar
  • Chopped Bacon
  • Diced Egg
  • Croutons
  • Ranch Dressing
  • Balsamic Dressing
  • Turkey & Cheese Hoagies with Lettuce & Tomato
  • Ham & Pepper Jack on Sundried Tomato Wraps with Lettuce & Tomato
  • Gluten Free Turkey Wraps
  • Mayo and Mustard Packets

Dessert & Beverage

  • Assorted Craveworthy Cookies
  • Gluten Free Cookies and Brownies
  • Vegan Cupcakes
  • Sweet Tea
  • Unsweet Tea
  • Mercer Pineapple Almond Punch
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Make It Official

Submit your $500 enrollment deposit by May 1 to secure your spot in Mercer University’s incoming class as well as your access to housing self-assignment and priority registration.

Class of 2030

Get Connected

Join the Accepted Student Chat on ZeeMee

Join our accepted student chat on ZeeMee, exclusively for the Class of 2030! Here, you can connect with your future classmates, find a roommate, and get details about campus life, residence life, Summer Orientation, and more.

Follow @MercerNow on Instagram

Stay up-to-date with everything going on around campus by following our Mercer Admissions Instagram account. Run by current Mercer students, you'll get a real-life look at what it's like to be a Mercer Bear. We'll also keep you updated on all your admissions information and answer any questions you might have.