Visit Mercer

Websites and brochures never capture the whole story. Visit Mercer and experience firsthand the undeniably energizing spirit of our campus.

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Experience Mercer

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Discover Mercer

Learn more about the admissions process and explore Mercer's wide-ranging degree programs. Connect with current students, discover undergraduate research opportunities, tour labs and classrooms, and meet faculty in your area of interest.

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See For Yourself

March 15

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Campus Tours

Available Monday through Friday, our daily campus tour offers an overview of Mercer, the admissions process, academics, student life, and financial aid, followed by a student-led walking tour of campus. The combined presentation and campus tour is approximately two hours and will begin and end at the Emily Parker Myers Admissions and Welcome Center.

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Very Important Bear (VIB) Tours

Participate in a customized visit experience with a unique schedule tailored to your academic interests. Tour campus, meet faculty and current students, participate in a classroom experience, eat lunch on campus, and more. VIB tours are available Monday-Friday throughout the year for all high school seniors.

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Saturday Visit

Mercer’s Saturday Visit features a student-led campus tour, current Mercer student Q&A, an opportunity to connect with admissions counselors, and more.

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Group Tours

Available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for high school students, our group tours feature an admissions presentation upon request and a walking tour of our historic Macon Campus.

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Day In The Life

Participate in a tailored classroom experience, meet faculty, connect with current students, tour our historic Macon campus, and more. Day in the Life experiences are available to high school juniors and seniors.

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Life in Macon

Explore Our Hometown

Macon’s 6 Most Instagram-Worthy Places

While you're at Mercer, take some time to explore Macon, too. Our hometown has all the amenities of a big city with the charm of a small town. Check out our list of Macon’s 6 most Instagram-worthy places.
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17 Things to Add to Your Macon Bucket List

From floating down the Ocmulgee River to catching a concert at one of Macon’s historic venues or checking out one of the local restaurants downtown, there’s always something fun to do! Don’t know where to start? No worries – we’ve created the ultimate Macon bucket list to help!
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Interactive Campus Map

Learn more about Mercer's historic Macon campus, residential accommodations, campus life, and academic programs as well as hear from our students on a day in the life of a Mercer Bear.

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