Mercer University

What are the popular events and traditions at Mercer University?

Homecoming and Bearstock are two documented recurring parts of Mercer's campus calendar. Homecoming brings together students and alumni for university and athletics-related activities; the schedule and featured events vary each year.

Bearstock is a student-centered music festival associated with campus programming. Performers, venue arrangements, and admission rules can change, so a past lineup is not a guide to a future event. Together with performances and other student-organized activities, these events give students opportunities to gather outside class without requiring membership in a particular organization.

What are the student housing and dining options at Mercer University?

Mercer provides undergraduate housing on its Macon campus, including coeducational residence options. Housing availability does not mean that every applicant is automatically assigned a preferred building or room type.

Students considering residence halls or apartment-style options should review eligibility, application dates, contracts, and any first-year residency rules for their entry term. Reported campus housing includes high-speed internet access. Mercer also offers campus dining and meal plans; the plan a student needs may depend on residence assignment and how often they expect to eat on campus.

Off-campus housing can be an option for students whose circumstances and university policies permit it, but commuting introduces transportation and scheduling considerations. Applicants should compare a current housing contract and meal-plan terms with their own budget before treating the published room-and-board estimate as their exact cost.