ALL DREAMS WELCOME
“The College of Mount Saint Vincent educates the whole person— the heart, as well as the mind.” CHARLES L. FLYNN, JR., PRESIDENT COLLEGE OF MOUNT SAINT VINCENT
Where passion meets perspective The College of Mount Saint Vincent is a rigorous and inclusive Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts college with nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs. Our scenic campus is located on the Hudson River, in the Riverdale neighborhood of New York City. The Undergraduate College combines a strong core curriculum and a full array of majors with small class sizes and personalized attention to provide our talented students with an exceptional academic experience. Education here goes beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work: at the Mount, we cultivate independent thinkers ready to apply critical inquiry toward lives of leadership, service, and innovation.
An open mind starts right here, inside the classroom. You’ll explore unfamiliar ideas. You’ll be challenged to do even better than your best— and you’ll be a part of an academic community that supports you to make success a reality. Here you’ll find education at its best and most enriching—exactly how it should be. Simply put, the Mount will help shape how you think without telling you what to believe. A liberal arts education is the most lasting and valuable way to invest in your future as you become fluent in the kind of multidisciplinary thinking that shapes a life of leadership, accomplishment, and service. The College of Mount Saint Vincent challenges students to master their full potential as creative, disciplined
thinkers and problem solvers. A Mount education develops the whole person. Every field of study emphasizes analytical skills and critical thinking; clear, persuasive communication and moral and religious thought— the essentials for success in every profession. Our professors are more than just experts in their field. They’re mentors. They’re an active part of the community. And they’re as invested in your success as you are.
AT THE MOUNT Education for Life
The student to faculty ratio at the Mount—13 to 1—ensures you’ll always get the attention you need to do your best. What you learn at the Mount will stay with you long after you graduate. A Mount education is versatile, and truly “preparation for a life well-lived”.
“Aside from all the opportunities this school offers, the faculty and staff take a personal interest in each student and that gives us the confidence that we can do anything.”
-ANTHONY LANGONE ’13
CULTURAL LITERACY The Core Curriculum
At the Mount, Chemistry majors balance more than chemical equations, and English students think critically about words and statistics alike. The Core Curriculum builds every student’s skills. Through a range of classes, you’ll graduate with an invaluable repertoire of analytical skills, critical thinking, clear expression, and moral and religious thought. Your liberal arts foundation will set you apart professionally and develop you as a well-rounded individual. You may discover that you’re really good at calculus, ceramics, philosophy or psychology. And sometimes, the new thing you come to love will become your deepest passion.
Multiple Choices: Academic Degree Programs and Course Offerings
Even if you don’t yet know what you’re searching for, one thing’s for sure: you’ll find it here. We offer an extensive range of undergraduate majors, minors, and course offerings, as well as pre-professional programs. Business and Economics Accounting Business Business Administration Economics Finance Health Care Management Human Resource Management International Business Marketing Organizational Management Sports Management Communication Communication Digital Arts and Media Studies Strategic and Human Communication English English Literature Writing
Fine Arts Art History Dance Studio Art History History Political Science Honors Program Interdisciplinary Studies International Studies Latin American Studies Mathematics Modern Languages and Literatures Arabic Chinese Filipino French French Studies German
Greek Hebrew Irish Italian Japanese Latin Russian Spanish Natural Sciences Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Nursing Philippine Studies
ROTC Air Force Army Sociology Criminology and Justice Education and Society General Sociology Social Service Urban Studies Teacher Education Elementary Middle Secondary Special Education TESOL
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy Religious Studies
Theatre
Psychology Psychology Psychology and Childhood Education
Women’s Studies
Visual Arts and Experimental Media
Get There Faster: Joint/Accelerated Degree Programs
Mount students have big dreams. Our accelerated and joint-degree programs are the fast track to reaching them. And the good news is that we’re expanding these offerings every year, so there are always new opportunities for you to explore. • Business B.S./M.B.A - College of Mount Saint Vincent • Criminology & Justice B.A./M.A. - St. John’s University • Education B.A./M.S. - College of Mount Saint Vincent • History B.A./M.A. - St. John’s University • Library and Information Sciences B.A./M.S. - St. John’s University • Nursing B.S./M.S. - College of Mount Saint Vincent
• Occupational Therapy B.S./M.S. - Columbia University • Pharmacy B.A./Pharm.D. - University of Saint Joseph • Physical Therapy B.S./D.P.T. - New York Medical College • Podiatric Medicine B.S./D.P.M. - New York College of Podiatric Medicine • Social Work B.A./M.S.W. - Fordham University • Sociology B.A./M.S. - St. John’s University
Partners and Programs For Success Here you’ll develop one-on-one relationships with professors who know what you need to thrive and make sure you get it, whether that means an added challenge, a push in a new direction, a little help getting acclimated to college life, or some extra support with coursework. First Year Experience The First Year Experience (FYE) helps make the transition to college a little bit smoother. You’ll take an FYE course during your first semester and participate in informal social gatherings throughout the year to develop positive work habits, effective study skills, and strong relationships. The Honors Program The Honors Program gives some of our most motivated students additional opportunities for intellectual development, interdisciplinary study, and original research. The rigorous curriculum, which integrates the College’s mission and values, challenges students throughout their undergraduate experience. Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)/ Mount Access Program (MAP) These programs provide a broad range of academic and financial services to students. Students who show great potential but are disadvantaged academically and/or economically are eligible to participate. Benefits of both programs include structured support services in the form of a summer enrichment program, academic counseling, additional tutoring and career development. Scholars-on-Track / Noyce Scholars We’re nationally recognized for our strength in the sciences. In fact, a 2010 National Science Foundation (NSF) funded study ranked the Mount number one in the U.S. for Latino success in science fields. We were awarded a highly competitive grant of nearly $600,000 from the NSF to support the Mount’s science scholarship program. NSF scholarship recipients participate in Scholars-on-Track, a program that furthers student success in the sciences through scholarships, academic enrichment and research opportunities, mentoring, and peer tutoring. The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program - another NSF grant to the Mount - provides scholarships to students majoring in science or math to help them become teachers in New York’s high-need schools.
“As professors, we get to know our students really well. When advising, we tend to do a lot more informal life coaching. And we work with them from there.”
-DR. KRISTIN LAWLER,
CHAIR AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY
MINDS AT WORK Undergraduate Research Opportunities The Center for Undergraduate Research provides opportunities for students to take research projects to the next level. Our students produce a wide range of nationally recognized original research frequently inspired and informed by projects that began in the classroom and present it at colloquia and research conferences across the country. These experiences provide a solid foundation for graduate studies, and make students more attractive to potential employers. A few research highlights From psychology to genetics, Mount students present their original research at regional and national conferences. Here are some recent examples: Veronica Vay ’13 was an undergraduate research finalist at the Eastern Psychological Association and the Society of the Scientific Study of Religion. Stephanie Tejada ’14, Vicky Milord ’13, and Paz Rivera ’13 presented their research on Meso-substituted porphyrins at the American Chemistry Society Research Symposium. Indira Cepin ’15 and Katiuska Hernandez ’15 were selected for the summer research training program on urban impacted ecosystems at Kent State University and The Holden Arboretum.
“There is a strong satisfaction that one can get from answering a question, but [research with] Dr. Fabrizio has taught me that there is an even greater satisfaction to be felt from answering a question with another question.” -MARY JONGOY ’12
SEE THE WORLD At Home and Abroad
Our diverse community and proximity to Manhattan are all part of a Mount education, an experience that changes the way you think and helps you realize what matters most to you. We’re just minutes away from the best of the City which means museums, restaurants, theater, shopping, Central Park, Madison Square Garden, Wall Street, the United Nations, and much more are right at your doorstep. New York City is also your classroom away from campus. Enthusiastic about art history? Explore the Met. Or study sociology through the lens of your own personal metropolis. And as life’s big questions (What am I going to do after graduation?) arise, answer them by taking advantage of the internship and research opportunities unique to our location. The City is a valuable resource, home to prestigious institutions and world-class businesses that could be the next stop on your path.
Taking advantage of the Mount’s study abroad opportunities gives you a valuable, culturally immersive international experience, and we offer a variety of programs to give you added flexibility as you explore your interests. Students can choose to study abroad through semester-long and summer programs, short courses, or alternative spring breaks. The Mount offers options for study in London, Florence, St. Petersburg, Zuhai, Rome, Spain, Guatemala, and many locations across the U.S.
“My semester in London was nothing short of amazing...It allowed me to truly come into my own.” -JAMELIA BASTIEN ‘12
Leaders In Service: Giving Back
At the Mount, we share the best parts of ourselves with others and constantly seek new ways to give back to our surrounding community. Students and faculty further the Sisters of Charity’s mission of active responsibility towards others, on-campus and beyond. Campus Ministry As the on-campus center for spiritual enrichment and community development, the Office of Campus Ministry fosters a spirit of service and a sense of responsibility for each other and our world. Staff members welcome all faiths and respond to the spiritual needs of our diverse community. Seton Service and Leadership Scholarship Program We offer the Seton Service and Leadership Scholarship to students who demonstrate an especially deep commitment to service and outstanding academic achievement. Seton Scholars meet weekly to share their experiences and attend a leadership retreat every semester. Alternative Spring Breaks For a week every spring, our students bring their commitment to service to different destinations around the country and overseas.
Examples of Volunteer Efforts: Mount M.D.’s participated in an Alternative Spring Break Trip to the Dominican Republic, where they served orphans through a community health project. Students raised more than $23,000 for the American Cancer Society through a campus-wide Relay for Life, an overnight fundraising event. Students volunteer with Part of the Solution (POTS), a Bronx-based soup kitchen, and participate in the Annual Candy for Kids Collection and the Year-End Food Drive. Through Midnight Runs for the homeless, Mount students serve the homeless with food and clothing donations in Manhattan and host an annual fundraiser.
Navigating the World: The Mount Will Help Guide Your Way The Oxley Career Education Program When it comes to starting a career, connections, experience, and familiarity with the professional world matter. The Oxley Program is committed to assisting students with making connections between their academic experience and career paths by identifying their interests, skills and professional goals. We provide personalized advice on resume and cover letter preparation, interview coaching and support with graduate school applications. Mount Mentors The Mentorship Program pairs students with accomplished alumni, trustees, and friends of the College to help undergraduates channel their passion and talents toward successful, fulfilling professional lives. It’s something far more valuable than just job-placement: mentors provide cultural enrichment and professional development that broadens your horizons. The Center for Academic Advisement The Center for Academic Advisement provides students with a wide range of academic services. Advisors are faculty members and professional staff who provide expert information about registration and major requirements. Our primary goal is to assist students in making appropriate academic choices and to provide them with the individualized guidance to complete their academic course of study successfully. Alumni Networking Events You’re always a part of our community—even after you graduate. Alumni networking events are beneficial (and fun!) opportunities for you to reminisce about the college days, find out what your accomplished peers are up to, and deepen your personal and professional connections.
GET INVOLVED Options Abound
The Mount has more than 40 different clubs and organizations on campus. There’s something for everyone, from cultural awareness and community service to journalism, athletics, and theater. And if you don’t find the club that’s right for you, you can start your own. Leadership Development Opportunities The strong sense of direction and purpose that carries Mount graduates to leadership postitions starts right here, on campus. There are many ways to hone your leadership skills: be an orientation leader or a resident assistant, join student government, or play a bigger part in your club or as the captain of your athletic team. Student Government Student Government advocates for the Mount student body. It represents students and coordinates events, establishing new ways for students to get involved, and actively contributing to the Mount’s community.
Student clubs and organizations include: Business Club, CMSV Players, Environmental Club, Family of Multicultural Awareness, FLAVA Dance Club, Make A Difference, Mount MD’s, Mount Media, the MountTimes, The Underground Literary Magazine and SAMAHAN…to name just a few.
“That’s the thing about the Mount— whether you want to join a varsity team or a club, everyone here has an opportunity to be part of something.”
-SARAH COLLETTI ’13
Work Hard, Play Hard: Athletics At The Mount The Mount boasts 15 Division III varsity teams that compete in the Skyline Conference of the Eastern College Athletics Conference (ECAC). Student-athletes demonstrate strong character, both on and off the field. All athletes engage in community service projects and Students Providing Understanding and Resources (SPUR) is a mentorship program that strengthens the relationship between academics and athletics. Every year, 200+ students play on intramural teams, ranging from basketball to soccer, fun runs, and competitive cheerleading and dance teams. In recent years, we’ve invested millions in our athletics and recreation facilities, including the Peter Jay Sharp Athletic and Recreation Center and a new athletic field. Plus, all students have access to on-campus athletic facilities such as the new fitness center. In addition, one of our two gyms is open for recreation at all times.
Women’s Varsity Teams Basketball Cross Country Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Volleyball Men’s Varsity Teams Baseball Basketball Cross Country Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Volleyball Wrestling
Seventy acres of rolling hills in New York City: The best of both worlds The first thing people notice when they visit the Mount campus is its striking natural beauty in the greatest city in the world. On your way to class every day, you’ll walk past a visual panorama of grassy hills, historic sites, classic architecture, and modern buildings. We’re invested in maintaining the idyllic campus atmosphere and preserving the Mount’s beauty and history. We recently unveiled our new dining hall, Hudson Heights, which features numerous healthy and tasty dining options, and a large outdoor patio, where you can relax with friends. Our recently renovated residence halls offer in-room wireless access, lounges, kitchens, and study areas.
You can live in a single, with a roommate in a double, or with a group of fellow Mount students in a suite. The College has state-of-the-art labs, a new black box theater, professional quality dance studios, a TV and radio station, art studios, a new sports medicine suite, and much more on the way. Beyond Campus: From Passion to Profession Our location is as convenient for your future as it is for your social life. We’re a mere 20 minutes away from midtown Manhattan, so you’ll have easy access to internships and other professional opportunities. You’ll gain invaluable experience, build your resume (and your confidence, too), and connect with the people who will become mentors, job references, and perhaps even future employers.
Similar to internships, nursing students complete clinical placements, externships, and preceptorships— one-on-one training with experienced nurses—and do so at some of New York’s preeminent hospitals, including Memorial Sloan Kettering, Mt. Sinai, NYU Langone Medical Center, Columbia Presbyterian, Montefiore Medical Center, Westchester Medical Center, and Misericordia Hospital Medical Center.
Organizations that call Mount Students “Interns” Atlantic Records CBS Deutsche Bank The Food Network Marie Claire Magazine New Line Cinema New York Legal Aid Society The New York Mets The New York Stock Exchange
WHAT’S NEXT A Lifetime of Success From here to there
Mount students are prepared for academic success at the graduate level and have gone on to continue their studies at some of the most preeminent institutions in the country and around the world.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine Brown University Columbia University Harvard University Kings College London McGill University New York University Teachers College Columbia University University of Chicago
Alexandria Bobe ’11
Biology Major/Currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Chicago Some students, like Alexandria Bobe ’11, arrive at the Mount already knowing their greatest passion. In Alex’s case, that passion was biology. A deep interest in health sciences and her love of biology has carried Alex to a few different settings: research labs on and off campus, abroad for a couple of alternative spring breaks, and to the University of Chicago, where she recently completed a post-baccalaureate program and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Nutritional and Molecular Metabolism.
As soon as she came to the Mount, Alex connected with the faculty. They encouraged her to take advantage of research opportunities and, more specifically, to apply to the Minority Summer Student Research Opportunity Program at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Through the program, Alex conducted original research on type II diabetes and apoptosis the summer before her junior year. “That summer really opened my eyes to research,” she said.
Mark DeLeon ’03
Economics Major/Currently works at Citi Prime Finance Throughout his time at the Mount, Mark DeLeon ’03 pushed himself to do his best work, and credits his peers in the Honors programs for helping him to stay challenged.
He still recalls the speech from his commencement, in which a classmate highlighted the Mount’s emphasis on social obligations to each other— and to the world.
But academics were only part of the education Mark got from the Mount and just one of many ways that his experience prepared him for the future.
“The Mount produces doctors, nurses, teachers, scientists, and business leaders who will bring a set of strong ethics to their respective fields,” said Mark, who currently works at Citi Prime Finance. “Those values taught me to always question if any decision I make is good [for me as well as for those whom it affects].”
“Looking back, the Mount’s core values were all part of the College’s ‘secret ingredients’ that really molded me into a well-rounded, educated human being,” he said.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York in 1847, the College of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts college. The College combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study. At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other. You will recognize the Catholic tradition in our students’ commitment to service. Mount students are as devoted to giving back as they are to academic excellence; here, service and academics overlap inside the classroom, and outside of it too.
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