Student Life

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Start your Trocaire story.

Our students may come from different places and walks of life, but they have two very important things in common: a willingness to work hard and commitment to learning new things. 

At Trocaire, they find a place of inspiration and a source of support. Despite busy lives, family obligations and work responsibilities, they learn in class and labs and from real-life clinical experiences and service opportunities. 

They discover how to be critical thinkers. To continually evolve their abilities. And to take big leaps into bold new futures. 

If you’re ready to be one of them, you won’t be alone. You’ll have the support and mentorship you need, plus new and valuable connections with your fellow students. 

You’ll graduate ready to not just change your life, but also your community and the world around you.

This is where lifelong learning is encouraged. Where new paths are forged. And where careers of achievement and lives of purpose begin.

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Students' mental health is a vital component of their wellness and success. The Wellness Center offers counseling, education, resources, and support.
Academic Coaching is available to students seeking assistance with time management, note-taking, and test-taking strategies
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All of our freshmen and transfer students have access to a Student Service Advisor to guide you and help you succeed.
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Our students are ready to share.

It’s one thing to read what we have to say about Trocaire and another to hear about us directly from our students. From service experiences with local community organizations to the lessons that are already changing their lives, get ready to discover just what it’s like to be a student on our campus.

Hear from our students >

People may ask themselves, ‘Can I go back to school with work and a family?’ I would tell people that you definitely can. And it’s not just because of the flexibility Trocaire offers. Flexibility only goes so far. It’s because of the support.
Jenna Kendzierski – ’17, Cardiac Sonographer

This is Mercy Spirit.

As a Mercy College of Western New York, Trocaire strives to create a welcoming, inclusive and communal environment where human dignity, self-discovery and holistic growth are cultivated in ways that are transformative for our students. The Mission Office contributes to this endeavor by offering programs and services that support student development on all levels: mind, body, and spirit.

 Services centered around you.

We want to give you the best possible opportunity to make the most out of your Trocaire experience, so we’ve developed several services ready to help you overcome any challenge. For example, our career services staff conducts interview skills classes and offers resume writing assistance, as well as sharing job listings, employer contacts and career services advisors. We also offer confidential counseling services and support for veterans.