With nationally renowned faculty, a tight-knit community, and rigorous academics, Saint Mary’s stands out from the pack.. MARY CONLONValedictorian · Class of 2019 Academics English Favor
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Leave behind the expectations of who you ought to
be Let go of what the world says you’re supposed to be
Your voice is uniquely your own Claim it boldly.
Owning your voice requires asking hard questions It means pushing past limits and breaking down barriers When you know the power of your voice, you gain
a bold confidence
Your voice leads you to your purpose, and your purpose is our passion So discover what moves you, shakes you, and keeps you up
at night That is your challenge
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S A I N T M A R Y ’ S
C O L L E G E O F C A L I F O R N I A
Distinctive for all
the right reasons.
With nationally renowned faculty, a tight-knit community,
and rigorous academics, Saint Mary’s stands out from
the pack We see things differently Enter to Learn Leave
to Serve For 150 years, we’ve transformed education into
a platform for the common good We stand up for the
silenced and speak out against injustice It’s been our
mission since the start—and the motivation that moves
us forward
R A I S E I T H I G H
Celebrate what sets you apart.
Founded on academic rigor and strengthened by a transformative community, Saint Mary’s is proud
to have a return on investment that’s unmatched
Top 5 Western Regional Universities
U.S News & World Report: Best Colleges · 2020
One of the Best 385 Colleges in the U.S.
The Princeton Review · 2020
Colleges That Change Lives Distinction
CTCL.org · 2020
Top 15 Best Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degrees
GradReports, 2020
Top 25% of U.S Colleges and Universities
Wall Street Journal, Times Higher Education · 2020
Top 8% Nationwide for Highest Earning Potential
PayScale · 2019
Top 10% Nationwide for Return on Investment
PayScale · 2019
Top 8%
Nationwide for
Earning Potential
Top 10%
Nationwide for Return on Investment
Top 5 Western
Regional Universities
U.S News & World Report: Best Colleges · 2020
16
NCAA Division I Athletic Teams
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Valedictorian · Class of 2019
Academics
English
Favorites
Hanging out with friends
in Dante Quad
Hometown
Fremont, California
“The intimate nature of the classes empowered me to push myself and take chances
Classes felt like mini communities They were spaces for
me to grow as both a student and a person Professors were always available to meet for office hours, and they would often initiate meetings with each student I always felt they had a personal vested interest in my success at Saint Mary’s and beyond.”
Comprehensive Approach
There’s nothing as transformative as a liberal arts degree Forge your path with a strong balance
of exploration and application Choose courses, topics, and experiences to match your strengths and test your limits Then get down to work because nothing worth having comes easy
Thinking ahead? Many of our programs include 4+1 initiatives Complete an undergraduate and graduate program in five years from one nationally ranked campus
A C A D E M I C E X P E R I E N C E
Transformation
begins at the edge of
your comfort zone.
Undergraduate ozone research at Devils Postpile National Monument.
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A C A D E M I C E XC E L L E N C E
World-class educators
Personal Attention
Our faculty are second to none Many earn national recognition for their research, and most hold the highest degree in their field
They know what it takes to succeed and have high expectations for your performance
Our faculty are tough, yet they meet you for coffee and notice when you have an off day
It’s challenging, but you won’t be in it alone
So try something that makes your heart race a little
Intimate Class Sizes
Small classes keep friendships tight and discovery at the forefront NASA-level research projects? Service trips around the world? You bet While we put you through your paces and expose you to next-level opportunities, our scale makes it easy to build community and find your rhythm Focus on pushing yourself while friends and faculty help you go even further
Collaborative Research
Pioneer discovery at the national level We’re
a research-based institution with dedicated space for undergrads in the lab Individual attention means one-on-one mentorship from professors at the top of their field It’s time to roll up your sleeves
PROFESSOR
ALICE BALDRIDGE
Director, Environmental and
Earth Sciences Department ·
NASA Researcher of Lunar
and Martian surfaces
Academics
PhD, Geological Sciences
Arizona State University
Favorites
Taking field trips with students,
hiking in the hills behind campus,
and retreats at the Russian River
Hometown
Berkeley, California
“Undergraduate research
experiences at Saint Mary’s are
especially remarkable because
students work with a professor
rather than for one.
Because students get to work one-on-one with a
professor, they really take ownership of their research,
and have the freedom to be creative with their project
Students get to experience the passion that their
professors have for their field and build that passion
themselves Students also get a foot up on doing
research for graduate school or for careers.”
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to take a step back, look at who
I am, and apply ideas to make myself a better person
It’s helped me to become a better student You read and discuss a text and its meaning on the pages and outside of the book And because everyone in Seminar is different, with different ideas, it has also helped me connect with other people and understand the world better.”
DYLAN JENNINGS
Class of 2021
Academics
Business Administration
Favorites
Competing in club and intramural sports with friends
Hometown
Atwater, California
C O L L E G I AT E S E M I N A R
Dissect the ideas of the
world’s greatest thinkers in an
intellectual experience known
as Collegiate Seminar From
historical classics to modern
contenders, the books in this
annual course challenge your
preconceived ideas
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S M C V O I C E S | J A N T E R M “I’ve never had a class like Jan Term before It’s a different kind of curriculum that allows you to really grow as a person I encountered two completely different cultures than the Bay Area when I traveled to Tanzania and Puerto Rico It empowered me to understand the world around me, and helped shape my career goals, too.”
Megan Hackleman
Biochemistry Class of 2019
In January, it’s
time to dig deeper
Ring in the new year with an
intensive course intentionally
outside your major Jan Term
alters how you experience the
world For some, it even spurs
a new academic path Four
weeks One hundred course
options Let’s go
J A N T E R M
Changing
your
perspective
changes
everything
FOUR WEEKS
TO LEARN AND DISCOVER
100 COURSE OPTIONS TO EXPLORE
Stay on Campus or Choose to Travel
Use Jan Term to connect with new experiences and places Past courses have seen the Sundance Film Festival
in Utah, studied culture and history abroad, and even investigated the science behind making beer right on campus
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Earn a BA and BS in five years with Washington University in St Louis
Teachers for Tomorrow
Earn a BA and a Preliminary Multiple Subject (MSTE)
or Education Specialist Teaching Credential (SPED) in four years, or a BA/BS and a Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential (SSTE) with an optional Master of
The Integral Program:
SMC’s Great Books Program
Discover the interconnected nature of broad fields through a classic liberal arts approach.
Pre-Professional Curricula
Work toward what’s next with SMC’s pre-law, pre-med, pre-vet, pre-dental, pre-counseling, and pre-allied health professions curricula
SMC sees academic majors as flexible pathways that lead to more intentional and customized careers Pick a path reflective of your strengths, and take some courses for a spin Get feedback from faculty, and determine your goals
Then, work together to pick a program where you’ll thrive Ask Academy Award–winning actor and alumnus Mahershala Ali What starts as a passion can extend into an equally unexpected and rewarding career
Accounting Anthropology Archaeology Art Practice Art Theory and Criticism Biology
Business Administration Catholic Tradition Chemistry Cinematic Arts Classical Studies Communication Computer Science Creative Writing
Dance Digital Studies Earth Science East Asian Studies Economics English Environmental Science Environmental Studies Ethnic Studies French German Studies Greek
History History of Art
Interfaith Leadership Italian Studies Justice, Community, and Leadership Justice, Community,
and Leadership, 4+1
single subject teaching credential
Kinesiology:
Athletic Training Kinesiology:
Health Education Kinesiology: Sport and Recreation Management Latin
Law and Society Mathematics Music Philosophy Physics Politics Psychology Sociology Spanish Theatre Theology and Religious Studies Women’s and Gender Studies
A C A D E M I C M A J O R S
M I N O R S
S P E C I A L I Z E D P R O G R A M S
A C A D E M I C PAT H WAYS
Some things take time
Choosing a major
should be one of them.
Accounting Allied Health Science Anthropology
·Archaeology Concentration
Art and Art History
·Art Practice ·Art Theory and Criticism ·History of Art
Biochemistry Biology Business Administration
·Business Analytics
Concentration
·Digital Media Concentration ·Entrepreneurship
Concentration
·Finance Concentration ·Global Business
Concentration
·Intercultural-Interfaith
Leadership Concentration
·Marketing Concentration
Chemistry
·Environmental
Concentration Classical Languages
·Classics Concentration ·Greek Concentration ·Latin Concentration
Communication Earth Science Economics
·International and
Development Concentration
·Sustainability Studies
Concentration Engineering
·3+2, see specialized
program below English
·Creative Writing
Concentration
·Dramatic and
Film Arts Concentration
·Literary Theory and
History Concentration
·Teaching Concentration
Environmental Sciences Environmental Studies Ethnic Studies Global and Regional Studies
·East Asia ·Europe ·Global Justice ·Global Studies ·Latin America
History Integral Program Justice, Community, and Leadership
·Education Specialist Teacher
Education
·Multiple Subject
Teacher Education
·Single Subject 4+1, see
specialized Teachers for Tomorrow program below Kinesiology
·Exercise Science ·Health Promotion ·Sport and Recreation
Management Mathematics
·Applied Mathematics ·Computer Science ·Secondary Teaching
Program
·Pure Mathematics
Performing Arts
·Dance: Choreography
and Performance
·Dance Studies ·Music ·Theatre: Design and
Technical Theatre
·Theatre: Performance
and Theatre Studies
Philosophy Physics Politics Psychology
·Behavioral Neuroscience
Concentration
·Child/Adolescent
Development Concentration
·Clinical/Counseling
Concentration
·Social Psychology
Concentration Sociology Theology and Religious Studies Women’s and Gender Studies World Languages and Cultures
·French Studies
Spanish and Latin American Studies
·Hispanic Cultural
Studies Concentration
·Hispanic Linguistics
Concentration
·Hispanic Literary
Studies Concentration
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“Transferring to SMC was
smooth in part because
of how much I enjoy my
program and my professors.
Their academic and personal support helped me
realize for myself that I’m strong enough and
smart enough to succeed in my field As soon
as I stepped onto this campus, it felt like home.”
KENNELL
HENRY
Class of 2020
Academics
Psychology
Favorites
Gaming, listening to music,
reading biographies, playing
basketball, and working out
at the Rec Center
Hometown
Antioch, California
S M C V O I C E S | L O O K I N G B A C K
“I graduated from SMC in May 2018 with a Politics degree, and before that I attended Diablo Valley College I chose Saint Mary’s because of its beauty, different programs, and small campus
You only have so much time while being a transfer student, so just take advantage of it all I was involved with the Intercultural Center and Mission and Ministry Center, and became the student body president my second year.”
Maria Mata
Politics Class of 2018
No matter where you start, we’re proud to be where you finish.
T R A N S F E R F R I E N D LY
Transferring to Saint Mary’s from another institution? No problem
Expect a smooth transition with
a solid support system Our admissions counselors know the way Schedule a one-on-one appointment to talk options, or sign up for our next Transfer Information Session Then apply online We’ll even waive the application fee
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“We collaborate with faculty to build on the strengths of
our students From individual academic and success
coaching and focused programs for first-generation college
students, disability services, and holistic learning and skill
development for undergraduates and graduate students,
our goal is to promote successful degree completion,
and rewarding post-graduate outcomes with Career and
Professional Development Services.”
Dedicated Coaches
From day one to graduation, your Student Engagement and Academic Success (SEAS) coach has your back They’re your sounding board, your safety net, and your motivator when you need it Get advice on everything from test anxiety to career paths With them, it’s personal
Hispanic-Serving Institution
Barriers don’t belong here Take on STEM with the help of SMC Our Department of Education Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) grant supports underrepresented students who major in STEM: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
On-Campus Services
You can’t do your best work if you’re hungry, stressed, or feeling directionless Pick up groceries from GaelPantry, our free on-campus food supply Lean on professional guidance from Counseling and Psychological Services
Get confidential care at the Health and Wellness Center We have what you need for a healthy mind, body, and spirit
Tracy Pascua Dea
Former Assistant Vice Provost · Student Success Office
“The High Potential (HP) program for first-gen students was my biggest support The
HP fam was there for me and understood the struggles of being the first in my family
to go to college.
I knew I had people on my side They provided resources like tutoring and counseling, and if they couldn’t help us they would refer us to someone
in the College that could I honestly believe that without HP, I would not be where I am today.”
P E R S O N A L I Z E D S U P P O R T
It’s a path all your
own, but never alone.
JOLANDA SANCHEZ
Alumna · Class of 2019
Academics
Accounting
Favorites
Hiking to the cross on SMC’s campus and being
a part of the Ballet Folklórico Guadalupano dancing club
Hometown
Live Oak, California