Student Resources & Departments

As St. Ambrose & Mount Mercy finalize integration work, many department functions have been combined on the back end so that they can serve all University students. To that end, this page contains a list of resources and departments that serve all University students. If an office or department serves University students across all campuses, that information will be listed under this tab along with campus-specific contact information. Offices and departments that are specific to each campus can be found under the appropriate campus tab in this section of the handbook. 

Academic & Career Planning (ACP) Center

Academic and Career Planning (ACP) Center is a team of professional advisors who advise undergraduate students on course and degree planning, degree progression, major discernment, and ways to be academically successful. Additionally, professional help students with resume writing, internship and job search strategies, mock interviewing, and cover letter reviews. The ACP Center hosts career fairs and networking opportunities to facilitate student and employer connections. 

Visit the website for St. Ambrose ACP hours and contact information

Visit the St. Ambrose Experience Portal for more information on the ACP

Visit St. Ambrose Handshake

Visit Mount Mercy's Career Services website (soon to be ACP)

Visit Mount Mercy Handshake

Academic Coaching & Enrichment (ACE)

The University's Academic Coaching & Enrichment (ACE) Center (formerly known as the Academic Center for Excellence) is committed to academic excellence, student success, leadership and service to the community; and to providing a quality learning environment. ACE is Mount Mercy's one-stop learning center for students. A wide spectrum of Mount Mercy students come to ACE, but they all have one thing in common: a desire to bring their skills to a new level of excellence.

ACE has several computers available for student use and space to study, work on assignments, collaborate with classmates, and gather with study groups. Technical support is available to assist with accessing e-mail, logging into Brightspace, and computer use. There is also a printer/copy machine, study tables, and whiteboards for individual or group studying.

There is no cost to use the resources at ACE. 

Visit the website for hours and contact information on SAU ACE (formerly known as the Student Success Center)

Visit the Mount Mercy website for campus ACE hours, contact information, and resources

Access & Disability Services (ADS)

Visit the website for more information about St. Ambrose Access and Disability Services (ADS)

Access and Disability Services (ADS) exists to provide qualified students with reasonable accommodations, academic modifications, or adjustments intended to reduce the effects that a disability may have on their performance in a traditional academic setting. A student who wants to request services, accommodations, or academic modifications or adjustments must contact the appropriate campus ADS office and identify as having a disability. The disclosure of a student’s disability is voluntary, but if the student does not disclose the disability, St. Ambrose University cannot determine which services, accommodations, academic modifications, or adjustments may be appropriate. The ADS office will engage in an interactive process with the student to determine if the student has a disability and if they do, which accommodation(s), academic modification(s), or adjustment(s) are appropriate. Accommodations, academic adjustments, and support services are available without cost to all currently enrolled students.

Students are not guaranteed specific accommodations, academic adjustments, or modifications. The student is required to submit documentation of disability to verify eligibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and policies outlined by the ADS Office. The diagnostic report or supporting documentation must document a disability as defined by applicable laws and regulations.

Visit the SAU Experience Portal for more information on ADS resources and guidelines

Mount Mercy Campus

The Access & Disability Services (ADS) Office, located in the Academic and Coaching Enrichment (ACE) Center, is a resource for students who are seeking accommodations, academic adjustments, and support services based on an identified disability or chronic medical condition. Students who may be eligible for an accommodation plan are encouraged to reach out to the Access & Disability Services Office to set up an appointment to learn more about the accommodation process.

Visit the Mount Mercy website for information about the ADS office

Service and Emotional Support Animals

Service Dogs

Service dogs are working animals, not pets. They undergo specialized training to perform tasks that assist individuals with disabilities. Under the ADA, only dogs—and in some cases, miniature horses—are recognized as service animals. Service dogs can assist with mobility, alert the deaf, protect during seizures, or help with psychiatric conditions by performing specific tasks. They must be trained to behave well in public and reliably perform their duties.

Emotional Support Animals

An emotional support animal (ESA) is a companion animal that provides therapeutic benefit, such as alleviating or mitigating some symptoms of a person’s disability. This policy does not address service animals, which are addressed and covered under separate regulations by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). This policy does not apply to pets, which are animals kept for ordinary use and companionship unrelated to a disability. Fish is the only pet allowed on all campuses (< 20 gallon tank).

The Fair Housing Act grants housing rights to individuals with ESAs, even in residences with 'no pets allowed' policies. Pet fees may be waived, but proper documentation must be supplied. A 2013 HUD memorandum allows housing providers to request documentation from a licensed mental health professional confirming the ESA alleviates symptoms of a disability.

Service and ESA Policies

An ESA will not be permitted in the applicant’s residence until formal approval has been communicated through email notification and the applicant has signed and agreed to abide by their campus policy.

Refer to A.3. Animals: Pets, Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals in the UNIVERSAL POLICIES tab of the Residence Life Policies section of this handbook. 

Handler Responsibilities

• Handlers must comply with all city, county, and state animal regulations
• They must maintain control of the animal at all times via leash, harness, tether, or carrier. Exceptions apply for service animals or ESAs in student residences. 
• Handlers must clean up waste and properly dispose.
• Animals may not be tethered to campus structures or vehicles.
• Handlers assume full financial responsibility for any property damage or personal injury caused by their animals. 

Failure to Comply

Unattended or Uncontrolled Animals

If an animal is found unattended or uncontrolled, efforts will be made to locate the Handler. If unsuccessful, Animal Services may remove the animal. Repeat offenses may result in permanent removal from campus. 

Residence Life offers accommodation for residents with Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) or service animals. For more information on the accommodation process, please contact the Disability Case Coordinator within the Access & Disability Services (ADS) Office for assistance.

Property Damage

Handlers are responsible for repair or replacement costs of any damage caused by their animals. **See Damage Waiver Below 

Removal of Animals

Animals  may be removed or banned from campus if any of the following conditions apply:

• They pose a threat to health or safety.
• They are disruptive or uncontrolled. •
• They are deemed dangerous or excessively noisy. •
• They cause property damage or harm. 
• They are not housebroken or are unclean.
• They are ill.
• The Handler violates any applicable Residence Life or Code of Conduct violations related to the animal.
• Their presence fundamentally alters a service or program. 

​Disruptive animals may be asked to leave classrooms, workplaces, events, or residence halls immediately by appropriate authorities. 

Admissions

Visit the website for SAU Admissions hours and contact information

Visit the Mount Mercy Website for more information on their admissions office

Alumni Engagement

Visit the website for the SAU Alumni Experience

Visit the Mount Mercy website for more information on their Alumni engagement

Athletics

Visit the website the Official Athletics Website of the St. Ambrose Fighting Bees

Visit the website for the St. Ambrose Athletic Administration and Staff Directory

Visit the Official Home of the Mount Mercy Mustangs

Visit the Mount Mercy website for the Athletic Administration and Staff Directory

Brightspace

Visit the landing page for Brightspace (all University students)

Bookstore and Mail Services

Each campus partners with Slingshot as their campus bookstore provider. In addition to having the latest campus gear, the bookstore is also where mail and packages are delivered for residential students.  Any course materials purchased through Slingshot are managed through the campus bookstore as well. 

Course Materials via Slingshot

Slingshot is a free service to all students. All new students are opted into the rental preference for course materials. We will provide every took to every student at an affordable price, all before the first day of class. Orders are delivered to residence halls prior to the first day of classes and anything not needed can be returned for a full refund during the first week of the semester. Materials will be mailed to the address you have on file with Slingshot if you do not live on campus). All Slingshot orders are charged to student accounts, where applicable financial aid can be applied, making it easier to cover the cost, plus you get to skip the line. 

Refer to the Residence Life Policies section of the Handbook for more information on Mail Services

Merchandise

The campus bookstore carries an assortment of name brands from Under Armour, Columbia, Nike, League, Camp David, etc. From tees to hoodies, sweatpants, and key rings; we have the best Mustang merchandise you can find. Online orders can be sent to the store for pickup. 

Visit the SAU Slingshot Campus Portal

Visit the Mount Mercy Slingshot Campus Portal

Information Technology Services

Visit the website for for hours and contact information for St. Ambrose IT Services

International Student Support

To Maintain legal F-1 or J-1 Status, Federal law mandates various requirements, which may include the following: 

1. Only one online or distance learning class can count toward a full course of study for an F-1 student during each term or semester.
2. Remain a full-time student during each regular academic session or semester. Full-time is defined as 12 undergraduate credit hours, 9 graduate credit hours for 16-week graduate programs (such as MSITM), or 12 graduate credit hours per semester for 8 week graduate programs (such as MBA or MOL). A student should visit the International Student Services Office if for any reason they believe they may drop below a full course load. A Reduced Course Load may be authorized for very limited circumstances such as medical necessity or academic issues during the first or final semester of study.
3. Obtain prior approval for any and all off-campus employment prior to starting work. This can be either through OPT, CPT, or Academic Training. There are restrictions about the type of work, duration, and approval required. Please speak with International Student Services if you are considering off-campus employment, to include unpaid internships. Unauthorized off-campus employment is grounds for SEVIS record termination and deportation.
4. Students on the F-1 visa are eligible to work on campus as a benefit to status. Students on the J-1 visa must receive prior approval from International Student Services prior to working on campus. Students are eligible for a maximum of 20 hours per week on campus employment during the academic semesters.
5. Report changes to your address, residence hall, legal name, or major to the International Services Office within 10 days of the change, so that SEVIS can be updated.
6. Contact International Student Services to apply for an extension of your program at least 60 days before your I• 20 expires.
7. Notify the International Student Services Office if you plan to change or transfer schools so your SEVIS file can be transferred to your new school.
8. Obtain a DSO/RO travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 prior to traveling outside the US.
9. Keep a valid passport at all times and keep your passport, I-20/DS-2019 and I-94 together and secure.
10. Watch your visa expiration date. Visas cannot be renewed in the US. If you plan to return home near the time that your visa is due to expire, please have your visa renewed at home before you return.
11. Upon completion of your degree or program of study, leave the US before the end of the authorized grace period (30 days for J-1 visa and 60 days for F-1 visa), unless prior to completing your program you have filed for other authorization to remain in the US.

If a DSO/RO obtains knowledge that a student visa holder is not maintaining status, they are required by federal law to report that on the SEVIS system. Students are admitted to the US in F-1 or J-1 student status for a period of time known as “duration of status” (D/S). It is the responsibility of the student to know and understand the visa regulations that pertain to his or her visa status. If a student fails to maintain status, it is grounds for deportation from the US.​

Visit the website for the US Department of Homeland Security - Resources for Students - Maintaining Status for students on the F-1 Visa

Visit the website for website for students on J-1 Visas 

Office of the Registrar

The Registrar's academic record-keeping functions include: producing transcripts of a student's academic history, verifying a student's enrollment status, ensuring the collection and proper maintenance of undergraduate/graduate grades, ensuring that a student's academic record is accurate, transfer credit evaluation, degree audit, withdrawing a student from school, and petitioning for academic exception. 

Staff in the Registrar’s Office can answer questions about enrollment verification, loan deferment, withdrawing from school, petitioning for academic exception, applying for graduation, and transcript request. The Registrar counsels and advises students, faculty, and staff on academic matters and interprets and enforces policies and regulations of the University and FERPA. The Registrar’s Office also handles Veteran and athletic certification.

Visit the National Student Clearinghouse to request an official copy of your transcript

Visit the website for St. Ambrose Office of the Registrar policies, forms, and links

Visit the website for more information on St. Ambrose Graduation and Commencement

Visit the Mount Mercy website for forms and links from the Registrar's Office

Visit the Mount Mercy website for more information about Mount Mercy Graduation and Commencement

Student Financial Services

Refer to this section of the Course Catalog for more information on Financial Aid & Billing 

Refer to this section of the Course Catalog for more information on St. Ambrose Student Financial Services

Refer to this section of the Course Catalog for more information on Mount Mercy Financial Aid & Billing

Student Life

Each campus possesses its own unique and vibrant culture of student life. That is why each campus is staffed with its own team of Student Life professionals who can focus on and bring to life what it means to be a fighting Bee or a Mustang in action. 

Refer to this section of the Student Handbook for more information on the SAU Division of Student Life

Refer to this section of the Student Handbook for more information on the Mount Mercy Division of Student Life

Veteran Services

The office of Veterans Recruitment and Services assists students in obtaining VA education benefits, acts a liaison to campus and community resources for veterans, and advocates on behalf of service members, veterans and their families to the university. The University partners with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to offer the Yellow Ribbon program, a scholarship available to qualifying individuals under the Post 9/11 GI Bill. In addition, St. Ambrose offers a flexible disenrollment policy for activated service members and limited tuition deferment for students using VA funding to pay for college. Institutional financial aid and other tuition restricted scholarship funding is subject to change for individuals using VA education benefits. 

• Visit the website for more information about SAU Veterans Services
• Visit the Mount Mercy website for more information about their Veterans Services 

Veteran Benefits and Transition Act

Individuals utilizing Chapter 31, VA Veteran Readiness & Employment or Chapter 33 of the G.I. Bill®¹ will not incur penalties or restrictions due to the delayed disbursement of payment by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. These penalties include the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a Chapter 31 or Chapter 33 recipient borrow additional funds to cover the individual’s inability to meet their financial obligations due to delayed disbursement of payment by the VA.

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"GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

ST. AMBROSE CAMPUS

St. Ambrose Campus Resources

Visit the website for St. Ambrose Contact Information and local emergency phone numbers

Visit the website for a map of the St. Ambrose campus

Visit the website for a the St. Ambrose Faculty and staff directory

Visit the SAU Experience Portal

St. Ambrose Division of Student Life

Dean of Students 

Department of Residence Life

Refer to the ST. AMBROSE RES LIFE tab for more information abou the St. Ambrose Res Life team

Student Activities

Health Services

Counseling Services

Public Safety

St. Ambrose Campus Ministry

Programs and services include regular worship services, retreats, social activities, ongoing service opportunities, service trips, social justice activities, bible study, prayer groups, marriage preparation, RCIA, sacrament of reconciliation, and other spiritual and pastoral counseling. Campus Ministry serves all students, regardless of their faith denomination. 

College can be a time of great transition. St. Ambrose Campus Ministry aims to serve students in their spiritual journeys and welcome them as they decide to make new commitments.

Visit the webpage for contact information for St. Ambrose Campus Ministry

Christ the King Chapel

The Christ the King Chapel has served as a place of spiritual nourishment and faith-based community for generations of St. Ambrose students, and our campus wouldn’t be the same without it. From its soaring stained-glass windows to the locally crafted altar, ambo, and tabernacle, the Chapel reflects the faith of the many people who have passed through its doors.

Unlike a parish, our chapel exists solely for our students and the needs of the University. Students are encouraged to explore chapel events, concerts, and interfaith dialogues, or just use the space for quiet reflection and personal prayer. We encourage all students and staff to join in and contribute to the chapel’s vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

Visit the website for more information about Christ the King Chapel, including the schedule of Mass and other resources

St. Ambrose Dining & Food Services

Sodexo Food Service

Sodexo Food Service provides meals in the dining room, located in Cosgrove Hall on the 1st floor, while classes are in session and during examination periods. It also staffs the Rogalski Center food court and catering services.

Any member of the University community may participate in the food services program. 

Visit the website for for more information about St. Ambrose Dining Services and Meal Plans 

Visit the website for Sodexo hours and contact information

St. Ambrose Behavior Intervention Team

The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) is responsible for assessing reports of troubling behavior on the part of students, staff, or faculty and implementing interventions that are in the best interest of the individual and the community.

Assisting students, staff, and faculty so that they may continue to be successful members of the campus community is at the heart of BIT. The BIT is authorized by the University to take necessary actions to ensure the well-being and safety of individuals, the campus, community and to ensure the smooth functioning of the University. This may be accomplished by the involvement of specialists and outside agencies, referral to the student conduct process, Board of Studies, Early Alert, and Human Resources to ensure intervention or actions deemed necessary by the BIT.

Galvin Fine Arts Center

Galvin Fine Arts Center is a fully equipped performing arts facility providing professional services to St. Ambrose and the community. It coordinates a yearly season subscription series including acclaimed professional arts events and theatrical productions. The facility also supports fine arts programming including music, choir, and jazz concerts, department lectures, and student activities.

Visit the website for more information on the Galvin Fine Arts Center, including hours, contact information, and more

Fire Pit Policy

The fire pits are available for St. Ambrose Community use under the following guidelines: access to the fire pit requires scanning the user’s BeeCard (student ID card) to activate the pit for 30 minutes. The person whose BeeCard activated the fire pit assumes responsibility for actions that occur during that time period. Usage is permitted during the following hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Sunday–Thursday and from 10 a.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays (in alignment with campus quiet hours).

All university policies pertain to any activities occurring at or around the campus fire pits. Alcohol and other substances are not allowed to be used in conjunction with the fire pits. Do not place items into the fire pits—nothing is to be lit or ignited using the fire or gas from the pit. Roasting campfire foods such as marshmallows is permitted, but only in a controlled and safe manner that does not cause damage to the fire pits. 

At least one person must be present and actively supervising the fire at all times; the fire pit must never be left unattended while activated. The fire pit cannot be used if there’s rain, snow, or during periods of high winds as determined by the University. The University reserves the right to deactivate the fire pits at any time. Failure to adhere to the guidelines may result in loss of privileges and/or disciplinary action.

How to use the fire pits:

• Make sure the fire pit cover is removed.
• Do a scan of the fire surface area to clear leaves, paper, or other debris.
• After confirming the fire surface is clear, scan your BeeCard to ignite the fire.
• The fire should ignite after 1-minute.
• If the fire doesn’t ignite, confirm the red emergency stop button isn’t activated.
• Note: you can deactivate the red button by gently pulling it out.
• You must be present at all times when the fire is ignited. The fire will stay ignited for 30 minutes, at which point it will automatically shut off.
• To extinguish the fire before the 30-minute window, gently press the red stop button.

St. Ambrose Hospitalization Procedure and Checklist

Students who are hospitalized will be required by the University to provide documentation upon discharge. A personal letter to the student and a Hospitalization Checklist may be issued to request information from the treating facility that verifies the student’s stability and well-being to return to an academic environment. The Hospitalization Checklist is as follows:

St. Ambrose Hospitalization Checklist

St. Ambrose University has been made aware that you have been treated at a hospital for medical care. This checklist outlines our procedure for returning to campus, which is reviewed by a team of Professional Student Affairs staff and is designed to verify that resources have been made available to assure your continued health and success.

• Before you can return to campus you will need to get documentation from the medical facility where you were treated and return it to the Dean of Students Office (see attached verification form). You may also bring discharge paperwork from your visit to the facility.
• You may submit the verification form to the Dean of Students Office in the Rogalski Center, Monday through Friday, during business hours. On evenings, weekends, and break periods, you can deliver the form to the on-call staff member through the Security Office in the Rogalski Center: 563-333-6104. Please note that your Bee-Card may have been restricted, and this documentation will aid us in clearing you for access to the campus.
• You have allegedly been involved in University policy violations related to this hospitalization, and you are required to complete specific tasks before you return.
• Depending upon the details of this matter related to your safety, an evaluation by the St. Ambrose University Counseling Center staff may be required to ensue you have care moving forward.

Parental Notification

The University reserves the right to notify parents and guardians at any time it deems a student’s health, safety, or general well-being of concern. Examples that might trigger such an action are, but not limited to, policy violations and behavior that indicates one’s safety may be threatened. Each incident will be evaluated separately prior to making this contact and will be done in accordance with FERPA and St. Ambrose University guidelines.

St. Ambrose Library

The St. Ambrose University Library provides a variety of resources and spaces for students. In terms of services, the library provides hundreds of databases, millions of books and e-books, and various kinds of equipment for checkout. We also provide a dedicated staff of librarians and archivists who are eager to help you with your research, questions, projects, etc. In terms of spaces, the library has 4 floors. Our bookable individual study rooms, group study rooms, and conference rooms are very popular with students. We also have a classroom, a computer lab, a podcasting lab, a specialty media production space, an archive, and a variety of study/workspaces spread throughout our four floors.

Visit the website for SAU Library hours, contact information, and other resources

Visit the St. Ambrose Library, Education: Library Central - LibGuides

To reserve a study room in the SAU Library, visit the Library website

St. Ambrose Radio and Television Stations

Radio

KALA-FM Radio broadcasts at 10,000 watts to the campus and Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois region at 88.5 FM, plus serves the metro Quad Cities at 106.1 FM. These stations stream audio online as well. Additionally, KALA operates the student programmed online station, “The Stinger.” All three stations need disc jockeys, sports announcers, copywriters, and production assistants. Contact us for more information.

Request line: 563-333-6216

Visit the website for KALA-FM Radio Station hours and contact information

Visit the KALA-FM website for more informationKALA-FM

Television

Located in Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose’s broadcast-quality television studio has a 24-hour cable channel (streaming and Mediacom digital channel 81). The station carries educational, international, Catholic, public service, news, sports programming, and produces a range of local programs.

Visit the YouTube channel for St. Ambrose University Television (SAUtv)

Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC)

The Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC) is Home of the Fighting Bees and has 80,000 sq. ft., 56,000 sq. ft. field house, with 200 meter, 6-lane competition track, pole vault areas, long and triple-jump pits, 4 basketball/volleyball courts (two wooden floor courts, two resilient flooring courts); 5,200 sq. ft. 2-story cardio/weightlifting workout center, 2,200 sq. ft. group exercise room, 1,200 sq. ft. club room and houses office suites for Athletics, Wellness and Recreation Departments. WRC events and programs enhance skills, foster life-long friendships, and teach the understanding of true sportsmanship while promoting healthy lifestyles. A valid SAU ID is required to enter the facility.

Visit the website for WRC hours and other information

Parking at St. Ambrose

Parking at St. Ambrose is managed by the Department of Public Safety. Visit the website for more information about Parking for Students and Visitors (includes general parking information and parking permit options).

MOUNT MERCY CAMPUS 

Mount Mercy Campus Resources

Visit the Mount Mercy website for campus contact information, campus maps, building hours, and directions

Visit the Mount Mercy website for campus faculty and staff directory

Mount Mercy Division of Student Life

Dean of Students 

The Dean of Students oversees the Division of Student Life on each campus. 

Department of Residence Life

Refer to MOUNT MERCY RES LIFE tab of the Handbook for more information about the Mount Mercy Res Life team

Center for the Common Good

Visit the Mount Mercy website for information about the Center for the Common Good

Student Success Programs

Visit the Mount Mercy website to learn about programs like Project Connect and the McAuley Scholarship Program

Student Activities

Student Activities (formerly referred to as Student Engagement) helps keep students in the know about events and opportunities on campus through different communication platforms. The MMU app is a tool that students can access and use at any point as a student. The app can be downloaded to your phone via the Apple or Google Play store. Student Engagement also sends out a weekly email, “Happenin’ on the Hill” as well as updates the weekly Toilet Talks that can be found around campus. Keep an eye on the TVs around campus as they will have the most up-to-date information about campus events.

The Director of Student Activities oversees the Mount Mercy Student Government Association (SGA) the Student Activities Board (SAB). The SGA governs all student clubs & organizations. Both SGA and SAB host programming on campus to keep students involved, active, and having fun.

Visit the Mount Mercy website for information about SGA and student Clubs & Organizations.

Events Services

Visit the Mount Mercy website for more information about Events Services

Health Services

Visit the Mount Mercy website for more information about Health Services

Counseling Services

Visit the Mount Mercy website for information about Counseling Services

Public Safety

Visit the Mount Mercy website for more information about the Department of Public Safety

Mount Mercy Campus Ministry & the Chapel of Mercy

Visit the Mount Mercy website for information about Campus Ministry and the Chapel of Mercy including Mass times and other resources.

Mount Mercy Dining and Food Services 

Mount Mercy’s meal plans offer dining service each weekday to provide students with maximum flexibility in fulfilling their dining needs. Students on meal plans will be asked to scan their ID cards when entering the cafeteria. Non-board plan customers may pay with cash, credit cards, or purchase declining balance dollars online here our through the Dining Service Office. All meals are provided in an all-you-can-eat format and enable students to make food choices that best fit their lifestyles.

Visit the Mount Mercy Dining Hub for food service locations and hours

Any member of the University community may participate in the food services program. 

Visit the Mount Mercy Dining Hub for more information about Mount Mercy Meal Plans

Mount Mercy Busse Library

Mount Mercy’s Busse Library is over 65,000 square feet with nearly 84,000 volumes and multiple computing areas for students – 20 PCs in the computer classroom, 35 computers in the Reference Area, and a Mac computer lab. Hours vary throughout the year, but access to their virtual resources is available 24/7. 

Visit the Mount Mercy website for lick here for Busse Library hours, contact information, and other resources

Visit the Busse Library Resources: Catalog & Databases for a full roster of our databases and freely available research services on the web

Visit the Mount Mercy Busse Library WorldCat. WorldCat is the catalog of offerings the Mount Mercy Busse Library has to offer. It allows you to find electronic or physical items in our collection, as well as searching thousands of library catalogs across the US and the world. If you are looking for articles or eBooks in Discovery, you will often find a full text link to reach the content.   

Users should then supply their MMU credentials (username/password) to reach the item.

To help reduce college expenses, faculty may provide links to free or low-cost class materials. This choice is part of open education, a movement to make college affordable and accessible to everyone. 

Visit the Open Education Network website that Mount Mercy students have access to. Contact Busse Librarians for login information.

Fill out and submit this form to complete an Inter Library Loan request. When our collection doesn’t have what you need for your research, we can request it from another library on your behalf. To begin this process, complete the Inter Library Loan (ILL) request form. We strongly suggest not waiting until the last minute as delivery time can vary depending upon the item and where it is coming from, with some physical items, taking weeks to arrive. This service is free to students.

Music at Mount Mercy

Visit the Mount Mercy website for more information on the Music Program

Parking at Mount Mercy

Parking at Mount Mercy is managed by the Mount Mercy Department of Public Safety. Visit the Mount Mercy website for more information about parking for students and visitors.

All drivers should use proper care and caution while operating a motor vehicle on campus property. All students are expected to use campus parking lots and are discouraged from parking in the neighborhoods surrounding campus unless you live on the street you are parking on or have written permission from the home owner. 

Local Emergency Rooms, Urgent Care Clinics, and other Physical Health Resources

Cedar Rapids area Emergency Rooms

• Mercy Medical Center Emergency Room, 701 10^th St SE, Cedar Rapids, 319-398-6041
• Unity Point Health – St Luke’s Emergency Room, 1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, 319-369-7105
• UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Emergency Room, 3301 Armar Dr, Marion, 319-451-2700
• Mercy Emergency Department, 1195 Boyson Rd., Hiawatha, 319-832-3950

Cedar Rapids area Urgent Care Clinics

• MercyCare North Urgent Care, 5264 Council St. NE, Cedar Rapids, 319-221-8444
• UnityPoint Clinic – Express (Lindale), 153 Collins Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids, 319-826-2972
• University of Iowa Urgent Care, 411 10^th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, 319-731-1430
• UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care – Westside, 2375 Edgewood Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids, 319-396-1983
• Physician’s Clinic Walk-In Clinic, 275 10^th St. SE, St. 1120, Cedar Rapids, 319-247-3333
• UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care – Marion, 2992 7^th Ave., Marion, 319-730-8300
• UnityPoint Clinic Express (Peck’s Landing), 1940 Blairs Ferry Rd., St. 104, Hiawatha, 319-393-0178
• MercyCare Marion Urgent Care, 3701 Katz Dr., Marion, 319-373-3022
• MercyCare South Urgent Care, 2815 Edgewood Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids, 319-396-9097

• Community Health Free Clinic. The Community Health Free Clinic offers free, non-emergency medical care including fee or low-cost prescriptions. 947 14^th Ave SE. (319) 363-0416.
• His Hands Free Clinic is free for students who do not have medical insurance or are unable to pay. 1245 2^nd Ave SE. (319) 862-2636

Suicide Prevention, Crisis Counseling, Mental Health Support

• Foundation 2 Crisis Services is dedicated to providing compassionate, confidential and accessible support for individuals and families facing life’s challenges across Iowa. Whether it’s navigating stress, anxiety, thoughts of suicide or other crises, trained counselors are here to help 24/7 at no cost. Call (319) 362-2174 or call/text/chat with 988. (319) 362-1170 (business office). 
• 988 Lifeline Website, Call or text 988, Chat and Deaf/Hard of Hearing help available through website.
• Linn County Mental Health Access Center provides crisis care for adults experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis that requires immediate attention. They will quickly assess your situation, provide services and support to help ease your crisis, and connect you to community-based services. Open 24/7, no appointment needed. (319) 892-5612, email, 501 13^th St. NW, Cedar Rapids. 
• The Green Bandana Project (national chapter) does not provide emergency services or crisis intervention, but it does have a list of hotlines. 
• Suicide Awareness Voices of Education is a national nonprofit working to prevent tragedy of suicide through education, advocacy, lethal means safety efforts, and support for suicide loss survivors. 
• National Center for PTSD is the world’s leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD. Email. (802) 296-6300. This website contains information on understanding PTSD, treatment options, ways to get help, and information for family and friends. 
• The National Domestic Violence Website, 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). That National Domestic Violence website serves as resource for all who are impacted by relationship abuse, 24/7 and confidentially. You can speak or chat with a live advocate or have access to a directory of local providers. 
• Internet Mental Health is a website that has a library of mental health resources and can help put you in touch with therapists or types of treatment.
• Olson Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic offers marriage and family therapy graduate students the opportunity to provide direct mental health services to individuals, couples, and families in the greater Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. The Olson Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic does not have the capacity for us to direct students to their clinic as process. We have the ability to direct insured students who appear to have the highest need to the Olson MFT Clinic. We will work with high-need students who do not have health insurance on a case-by-case basis.

Substance Abuse & Addiction Treatment

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA provides leadership, supports programs and services, and devotes resources to helping the U.S. act on the knowledge that behavioral health is essential to health, prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover. (800) 662- HELP (4357). 
• Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) is Eastern Iowa’s leading provider of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services. ASAC offers outpatient and residential treatment programs for substance use and gambling disorders. (319) 390-4611.
• The Heart of Iowa Program - ASAC is designed specifically to address the needs of women and children impacted by substance use disorders. The program allows moms and children to remain together so that moms can care for their children while they receive residential treatment. Email. (319) 774-3813.
• St. Luke’s Chemical Dependency Services offers a variety of treatment options for individuals suffering from chemical dependency and its effects. (319) 363-4429. 810 1^st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids. 
• Fellowship Club Cedar Rapids is an non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to provide a safe environment for AA, Al-Anon, and Alateen recovery meetings. Parking is available and there is a Recovery Book Store on site. Email. (319) 364-0314. 
• Mercy Medical’s Sedlacek Treatment Center serves adolescents and adults within the community with alcohol and/or drug disorders. (319) 398-6226. 
• Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. It is free and there are no age restrictions. Membership is open to all. This website is for anyone looking for help with a drinking problem or who is trying to help a family member or friend with a drinking problem. There are additional resources available on this website. 
• The Center for Internet Addiction was founded by Dr. Kimberly Young in 1995 in an effort to help people better manage technology use in their daily life.