Res Life
Is housing guaranteed for all four years?
No, however, Merrimack will do their best to accommodate housing for students
What is located on the third floor of the Sak?
Dean of Students, Counseling Center and Office of Wellness Education, and the Honors Program
How many Division I sports does Merrimack have?
28 Division I teams
What credit system does Merrimack follow?
4 x 4 system - typical semester is 4 courses for 4 credits each
When was the Arcidi Center built?
September 2018
What is the order of hierarchy in the office of residence life?
Resident Advisors (RAs), Graduate Resident Directors (GRDs), Area Coordinators (ACs)
What days of the week is Augie's Pub? What are the hours?
Wednesday and Thursdays
8:30pm-1am
What is the name of the new athletic conference that Merrimack joined last year?
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC)
What does SIRF stand for (and where is it located)?
Shared Instrumentation and Research Facility in Palmisano!
What are the 4 pods of the executive board for the Admission Ambassador program?
Communication and Scheduling,
Retention and Recruitment,
Training and On-Boarding,
Program Development
When are the new residence halls expected to open?
Fall 2026
Can first-year students choose what meal plan they would like for their first semester?
They are automatically enrolled in the 19 meal swipe plan and cannot change it until after their first semester.
How many club sports does Merrimack offer?
17 sports
23 teams (men's and women's)
When do nursing students begin their clinicals?
Second semester of freshman year
How long has Larissa been a member of the Welcome Center team?
Since October 2022 (2 years)
Are air fryers allowed in dorms for first-year students?
No, they are not allowed, but students are allowed one microwave per room and one mini fridge per student
What are the hours of operation for the fitness and recreation center?
Monday-Thursday: 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.,
Friday: 6:30am-9:30pm,
Saturday: 9:30am-9:30pm,
Sunday: 9:30am-10:30pm
When did Merrimack complete the full transformation to full division I athletics?
July 2023 - Merrimack is eligible to compete in all NCAA Division I tournaments
With the new core curriculum, what two things might students receive by taking their requirements?
Either a certificate or a minor
When did Merrimack join the Hockey East conference?
1989
What are the four Living Learning Communities that are EXCUSIVELY offered for first-year students?
-iTEC
-Women in STEM
-Women in Health Sciences
-Creative Arts
Name the three different meal plans that Merrimack offers for residential students
19 All access - $50 Dining Dollars,
14 Swipes - $200 Dining Dollars,
7 Swipes - $400 Dining Dollars
When did the Merrimack Men's Ice Hockey last play at TD Garden?
March 2023
(Great tour fact!!!)
Who teaches First Year Seminar classes?
1 full-time faculty member and 2 peer mentors
Name every Executive Board member
(double points if you know what pod they're in!)
Program Development: Kendall, Alianna, Maegan
Retention and Recruitment: Declan, Molly, Avery
Communication and Scheduling: Olivia, Stella, Josalyn
Training and On-Boarding: Carly, Leah, Max, Matt