Earlier on the blog I announced that there will be an online Q&A and orientation for recently-admitted students on Thursday, 9/7, on Zoom, at 6pm eastern. We’re extending the invitation for this event to any and all students in the graduate program, no matter how far you are along in your studies, and no matter if you feel that you need info or answers about anything in particular. It will likely prove useful and interesting to meet your fall professors in person; to hear any Q&A about the upcoming courses; to hear some general advice and guidance about program-level support and resources; to meet some of the other students in the program; etc. So, anyone who is interested, please contact cloots@mercy.edu to receive the meeting info and links. We hope to see a big turnout! Thank you, all.

Blackboard sections for your graduate courses were revealed today 8/23. Please note, though, that these sections are still works-in-progress and most of your professors will be tinkering with them prior to the first day of class on Wednesday 9/6. Although the overall Blackboard sections have been revealed, much of the particulars in each section might still be hidden from student view. This is purposeful. Again, these are all works-in-progress as professors prepare for the fall semester. All necessary parts will be visible and ready come the first day of the semester, 9/6.

We’re planning to hold a faculty-led orientation for recently-admitted graduate English students (and other continuing students who feel that they could benefit from such an orientation) on Zoom on Thursday 9/7 at 6pm eastern. Attendance by our incoming students is strongly recommended, though we understand that not everyone will be able to make that day or time. Some of the faculty teaching this fall, including the Program Director of MA in English Lit, as well as the Chair of the Department of Literature & Language, will be present. So you’ll get to meet some of your fall-semester professors in person (virtually speaking), will be able to ask questions about the program or specific fall courses, and will hear advice and info from faculty and others. We’ll be reaching out to incoming students soon via email with information for how to attend. Continuing students who are interested in attending should contact cloots@mercy.edu.