Applications for medical insurance plans for international visitors offered by several US insurance companies are available from the Director of International Student Services. It is strongly recommended, however, that students purchase health insurance in their home countries before traveling to Mercer that will provide initial coverage upon arrival. The Director of International Student Services at Mercer assists students with immigration, academic, cultural adjustment or personal concerns and serves as a referral source to other college services and community resources. The Director plans special programs for international students which include international student coffee hours, conversation partners , study skills workshops, international cultural events, holiday celebrations and American host family visits. Send a check or money order payable to MCCC to the Director of International Students at this address .
International students can also obtain the catalog upon arrival at the college.
A copy of your program of study course requirements and additional academic information is available upon request from the Director of International Student Services. When you arrive in the United States, please make these two calls. Call the Admissions Office to arrange an appointment with the Director of International Student Services. Call to ask about the schedule for on-campus English placement tests. If English is your native language, check the schedule for the college skills placement test , or call the Testing Center for the schedule.