As a visitor to our web site, you'll have an opportunity to find out how the University of Detroit Mercy is addressing the needs of the present and the future with nearly 125 years of experience in providing exceptional higher education to tens of thousands of students. Even though our myriad graduates have gone on to become corporate executives, elected officials, civic and community servants, teachers, attorneys, health care providers, engineers, entrepreneurs, scientists, architects and noted professionals in every field, that is not the truest measure of our success . The truest measure of our success is that we are making a substantive and positive difference in our world through the lives of our students, our faculty, our staff, and our graduates. At UDM, mission is vital. As a result of UDM's commitment to excellence in every area, our graduates are educated, spiritually aware, ethical decision-makers who can collaborate, lead and serve in their professions and in the world.
Academic excellence is certainly crucial to our mission.
At the same time, it is our responsibility not just to impart academic knowledge and career-oriented skills, but also to educate the whole person , which means integrating the intellectual, spiritual, ethical and social development of the student. That is the essence of a Jesuit and Mercy education. It is a source of great pride for us that we provide distinctive personal attention to our students. We will serve you. We will engage you in learning, leadership and growth.