When new Mercer students arrive on campus, they usually want to get connected to the Mercer network (Internet) quickly. We understand. That’s why we’ve put the following resources together for you.
In this section:
- MyMercer
- Mercer Email Account
- Blackboard
- Internet Connections
- Mandatory Cisco Network Access Control Installation
- Mandatory Game Console Registration
- Bear Print: Mercer’s Pay-for-Print System
The information presented on this page is meant to be introductory. For more comprehensive details about the various Information Technology resources on your campus, explore the rest of this site.
MyMercer
MyMercer is an online self-service portal that allows students to manage courses, schedules, grades, financial aid, payments, and academic or administrative holds. Click here for more information on MyMercer.
Mercer Email Account
All currently enrolled students are automatically assigned Mercer email accounts. You can find out your Mercer email address by logging into MyMercer. Select My Profile then My Information from the menu on the left hand side of your MyMercer homepage. Your Mercer email adress is listed in your personal information. For more information about Mercer email accounts, visit the Email Access page.
Blackboard
Blackboard is an online course system that supports supplementary learning tools in an online environment. Students can download course materials (e.g., course syllabus, supplemental readings), view course announcements, review course calendars, track grades, or participate in online discussion boards using Blackboard. Click here for more information on Blackboard.
Internet Connections
Mercer IT maintains a network systems (wired and wireless) that allows students to connect to the Internet on all campuses. Visit the Cisco Network Access Control or Wireless Access pages for more information.
Mandatory Cisco Network Access Control Installation
In order to protect the integrity of the Mercer network, student computers, and university-owned systems, IT has established comprehensive network security measures. Currently Mercer uses Cisco Network Access Control (NAC) to ensure that all student computers on the residence hall networks have up-to-date security patches and antivirus defenses.
As such, all students using the wired network must install Cisco NAC on their computers before accessing the Internet via the Mercer network. Mercer also requires that all computers run up-to-date antivirus software. For information on installing Cisco NAC and antivirus software, visit our Cisco Network Access Control page.Mandatory Game Console Registration
Many game consoles, including Xbox, Xbox 360, GameCube, Wii, and PlayStation 2, are capable of connecting to the Internet for gaming, updates, and other purposes. To protect the integrity of the Mercer network and all associated systems, all students must register game consoles with the Information Technology Help Desk.
Bear Print: Mercer’s Pay-for-Print System
Bear Print is Mercer University's pay-for-print system that allows you to use your own personal computer or a Mercer computer lab workstation to print documents to any pay-for-print printer on campus. Using Bear Print, you can print your document and pick it up at your convenience! For more information on this system, visit Bear Print.