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MOUNT STUDENTS SEE OPPORTUNITY AS BOUNDLESS. Few institutions offer what Mount Saint Vincent does. Our students expand their perspectives through the richness of New York City with the support of a close-knit academic community. At the Mount, we seek the development of the whole person. This means giving our students plenty of opportunities to explore their passions in and outside the classroom. 1
EXPLORE THE NEIGHBORHOOD We’re in New York City. Students are just minutes away from museums, theaters, restaurants, shopping, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden, Wall Street, the United Nations, and much more.
NYC is fast-paced. It’s a globally influential cultural and economic capital. You’ll learn from the people you meet and the places you frequent—from the High Line to the Guggenheim, the Mount will get you where you want to go.
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Students from the Department of Accounting, Business, and Economics visit the floor of the New York Stock Exchange where they speak to market analysts and specialists until the closing bell.
From its academic, cultural, and professional institutions to its history and the dynamics of its diverse population, New York offers countless and unparalleled ways to enrich an education. Professors encourage student trips to galleries, scholarly collections, and museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Visual Arts and Experimental Media students complete outdoor photography tours throughout NYC, frequenting landmarks such as the Brooklyn Bridge.
Biology students conduct ecological studies in the Hudson River and Van Cortlandt Park.
The College’s curriculum utilizes opportunities outside the classroom, allowing students to gain practical experience and apply theory in professional settings. 3
ON CAMPUS
A vibrant campus life is part of our mission. Students immerse themselves into a diverse and supportive community that changes the way they think and helps them realize what matters most.
Students continually learn and grow, exploring new and exciting interests. Each club and organization has an advisor— made up of Mount faculty and staff—ready to help you foster valuable connections. Whatever your passion—journalism, creative writing, acting, art, dance, cultural awareness, athletics, business, community service, environmentalism— there’s a club for you. 4
Mount Media is for all students interested in journalism or production, offering the programming and tools to get involved in the media world. The club hosts multiple radio and television shows that stream online and on the College’s own TV station.
SAMAHAN celebrates Filipino heritage through projects and events that have both social and educational value. The group, open to all Mount students, focuses on Filipino roots and hosts various traditional events.
It’s easy to get involved at the Mount. We offer more than 40 different clubs and organizations—a few of which are listed here.
Model U.N. offers a forum for students to address global concerns in a real-world context. Students attend conferences at Harvard University, Columbia University, and the University of Pennsylvania.
CMSV Players offers students interested in theater arts a chance to perform. The group hosts a main stage show each year, providing opportunities for acting, stage management, and production.
The Underground is the College’s student literary magazine that has garnered submissions from contributors at colleges and universities around the globe.
A Moment of Magic is a student-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that invites volunteers to dress as popular Disney characters and visit children in need— in hospitals, schools, camps, and social service agencies— throughout New York and across the country. 5
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Mount graduates go on to become industry leaders in education, business, health care, social justice, and government. There are many ways to hone your leadership skills on and off campus. The strong sense of direction and purpose that carries our students starts right here. Student Government An actively-functioning body of students representing the full-time undergraduate and graduate student populations, the Student Government Association (SGA) promotes leadership on campus, providing an opportunity for all students to become actively involved in the governance of the College through responsible self-governance. Oxley Integrated Advising Program Support from the Oxley Center begins on your first day at the Mount and continues through graduation. You’ll identify your strengths and interests, as well as the range of opportunities associated with them. The Oxley team will help you strategize your academic and professional options, preparing you to launch your career. Undergraduate Research The Center for Undergraduate Research sponsors and supports students developing original research across the College. From psychology to genetics, students produce a wide range of nationally recognized projects and present it at national and international conferences. Internships At the Mount, we recognize the vital role internships play in your success after graduation. We connect our students with opportunities to explore their chosen field in one of the most diverse cities in the world. We’re just minutes from Manhattan, ensuring you’ll have access to thousands of internships at top businesses, entertainment companies, health care facilities, government agencies, and more.
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ROTC As one of the country’s top leadership programs, ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) offers lifelong benefits by preparing young adults to become officers in the U.S. Military. Mount Saint Vincent connects interested students with the U.S. Army ROTC at Fordham University and the U.S. Air Force ROTC program at Manhattan College, where students develop specific military skills in the classroom and in fields that are applicable to life outside the service, gaining the respect of peers and potential employers. ROTC programs help students earn a college degree, requiring a single term of military service in return. Students can apply for merit scholarships that help to defray the cost of tuition, books, and other educational expenses. Participants gain an exceptional Mount education, launch a career, and expand their commitment to servant leadership.
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LEADERS IN SERVICE
SERVICE IS NOT JUST AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY AT THE MOUNT. Service is an essential component of the College’s mission, and the charism of its founders, the Sisters of Charity of New York. Opportunities to serve can be found across the campus and throughout the curriculum. At the Mount, students engage in service to pursue knowledge, develop an understanding and appreciation for individuals from diverse backgrounds, and prepare themselves to address the challenges facing our communities, both locally and globally. Through an integrated and broad range of programs, the College inspires its students to be Leaders in Service—individuals who respect the dignity of every person, freely share the benefits of their experiences and education, and who understand that true charity is an act of love and respect between equals.
CAMPUS MINISTRY Campus Ministry serves the entire College as a center for spiritual enrichment and personal development, fostering a spirit of service and sense of responsibility as modeled by Saints Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton. All faith backgrounds are encouraged to share in advancing a vibrant faith community while empowering servant leaders. 8
SETON SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Exemplifying the College’s most fundamental values, the Seton Service and Leadership Program welcomes Mount students to join a likeminded community of peers who serve together, nurturing servant leadership skills. Being involved is much more than an outward appearance—it is a deep and total commitment to what we believe is our obligation to help others in need. As diverse as their interests are, students find commonality in service. Program participants engage in frequent spiritual and faith-based reflections, which allow them to think about life’s bigger questions. Reflection helps our students thoughtfully process their spiritual commitment. It helps them understand what they are seeing and helps develop the whole person—a key “My heart has opened up element of the College’s mission. The Seton Service and Leadership Program also offers a competitive scholarship—providing full room and board for four years to 12 incoming freshmen—sponsored by the Sisters of Charity. Those with high academic profiles and outstanding community service and leadership skills are encouraged to apply.
to care for so much more outside of myself... I plan to actively serve wherever I may be. Service has become something I cannot live without.” —Jessica Gamez ’19
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LEARNING IN ACTION MISSION AND MINISTRY TRIPS These trips are not simply service projects—they are a way to actively live our faith and a testament to the College’s mission. Students are able to engage in a new culture and come to a broader understanding of service and community. Students help surrounding communities and families around Bethlehem Farm in West Virginia, repairing homes and connecting with homeowners in the Appalachian Mountains. They work in teams to repair substandard housing and build new homes for low-income families in Kentucky through the Christian Appalachian Project. They help people facing homelessness and poverty at the St. Francis Inn, a ministry that serves the local Philadelphia community. They work with the Sisters of Charity’s House of Charity in New Orleans, volunteering with the St. Bernard Project to rebuild homes that are still destroyed from Hurricane Katrina. And they travel to the Sololá region of Guatemala to work in health clinics, responding to the medical needs of the Guatemalan people.
SUMMER SERVANT LEADERS For many students, summers are spent volunteering around the country and the world. Through this extended service initiative, our students develop meaningful relationships with local people and make a significant impact on the communities they serve. Owen Smith ’18 and Damarcus Williams ’18 served those who live in poverty in Ethiopia with the Vincentian Lay Missionaries, while working alongside the Daughters of Charity in Africa. Victoria Burel ’18 served for six weeks in West Virginia at Bethlehem Farm, a Catholic community in Appalachia that transforms lives through service with local communities and through teachings of sustainable practices. 10
A MOMENT OF MAGIC FOUNDATION Kylee McGrane ’17 and Margaret McAndrew ’17 established A Moment of Magic to give children an experience that can lift them above the everyday—especially important to those who are hospitalized over long periods of time. By restoring the magic of believing at a time when a child needs to ‘just be a kid,’ the group inspires children to be brave, strong, and fearless. The organization—which is recognized as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization—invites volunteers to dress as popular princesses and superheros and visit children in hospitals, schools, camps, and social service agencies throughout New York and beyond. A Moment of Magic also encourages the initiative to be adopted far beyond the gates of Mount Saint Vincent—the group has over 50 new chapter applications coming in from all over the country. Colleges and universities across the U.S. can participate as either The Fairytale Force, which focuses on characters from the world’s most famous fairytales, or Mission Superhero, which allows volunteers to visit children as caped crusaders.
“Everyone needs positive attention, a moment that’s special for them. These kids need it more than most.”
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LEARNING AND SERVING AROUND THE WORLD Nearly every college student has an opportunity to study abroad, but Mount students have an additional advantage: they can imbue their study abroad experiences with meaningful work.
A SEMESTER ABROAD Leslie Peralta ’19 spent nearly five months studying and serving abroad. A recipient of the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, Leslie traveled to to Cusco, Peru, where she studied Spanish courses in language, human rights, and environmental sustainability, as well as sociology courses based on service and social activism. During her time abroad, she explored historic sites such as Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley in Peru’s Andean highlands, and she even picked up a part-time job as an English language tutor at a local school. But that wasn’t all—she also took advantage of the opportunity to imbue her experiences with meaningful work. With future plans to pursue a master’s degree in occupational therapy, Leslie was excited for the opportunity to spend time volunteering in a Peruvian clinic, providing care, education, therapy, and counseling to hospitalized children—ranging from infants to young adults. “Helping individuals from such an unfamiliar culture prepared me for the connections I’ll have with patients in the future,” she said. And once she got back in New York, Leslie couldn’t help but share her experiences in hopes of inspiring other students to go abroad and learn about new ways of living—something she continues to advocate for.
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“You have to study abroad to truly understand what I experienced. I would have never understood the culture of a place like Peru, but now I do. You’ll only know how it feels if you go—this trip changed my life.”
STUDY ABROAD
Mount Saint Vincent’s study abroad programs broaden cultural and intellectual horizons and deepen students’ perspectives on their home country and the world. We encourage students to live and learn in foreign countries to enhance their development as global citizens through a variety of semester-long and short-term programs. You can study Italian language courses in Rome, forecast economic trends in China, and even conduct research on agricultural technology in Greece. Interested in studying abroad for an entire semester? The Mount participates in exchange programs with St. Mary’s University in London and the Florence University for the Arts, both offering courses for students in a variety of majors and concentrations. Can’t commit to a semester abroad? Travel during our winter intersession, spring break, or over the summer. We’ve created a number of short-term study abroad options to fit your schedule, including faculty-led excursions to South America, England, Turkey, Greece, Italy, and Spain.
Studying abroad is one of the most beneficial experiences during your time in college—and we’re committed to helping you find an option that works for you.
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PARAMOUNT PERSPECTIVES The ParaMount Perspectives speaker series connects students directly to diverse and vibrant thought leaders, allowing participants to pursue deep learning, cultivate open-mindedness, and engage in creative thinking. Artists, business executives, doctors, scientific researchers, and other prominent leaders bring their experience and wisdom directly into the Mount’s classrooms, allowing students to gain industry knowledge and unique career insights firsthand.
SPEAKERS Matthew J. Arduino ’79 Dr.P.H. Chief of Clinical and Environmental Microbiology at the CDC Virginia A. LiVolsi ’65 M.D. Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Professor of Otorhinolaryngology, Head, and Neck Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Frank Bruni Author and Op-Ed Columnist for The New York Times Kathryn Swintek ’74 Former Head of Leveraged Finance and Global Head of High Yield at BNP Paribas and Managing Partner of Golden Seeds Fund 2, LP Joanne Zurlo ’74 Ph.D. Director of Science Strategy at Johns Hopkins University Terence Tubridy and Jeffrey Brosi ’02 Co-owners of In Good Company Hospitality Group Rosemary Berkery ’75 Chairman of UBS Bank USA and Vice Chairman of UBS Wealth Management Americas Ambassador Ahmed Farouk Consul General of Egypt to New York Theresa B. Dizon-de Vega Consul General of the Philippines to New York
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MOUNT MENTORS
MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS. PROMISING FUTURES. The Mentors Program pairs accomplished alums, trustees, and friends of the College with exceptional students to help our undergraduates channel their passions and talents toward successful, fulfilling professional lives. The program provides students the opportunity to integrate the habits of mind that they have developed in their academic studies into their career development. Students’ relationships with their mentors allow them to see the implications of their college education beyond the classroom.
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ATHLETICS AND RECREATION The Department of Athletics and Recreation is committed to reflecting the values of excellence and achievement to which our institution aspires. The Mount is a participant of the Skyline Conference and an NCAA Division III affiliate. We currently offer 15 varsity sports and emphasize athletic participation as an integral part of the overall collegiate experience. We also offer many intramural and club sports that are open to all members of our student body. The Department complements the College’s mission, emphasizing the holistic development of our students—we encourage honesty, integrity, teamwork, and discipline. We are dedicated to providing the support and resources that our students need to be successful in the classroom, in the arena of competition, in service to our community, and in their chosen profession. We prepare our students with the knowledge and experiences needed to be successful in life.
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MEN’S Baseball
Soccer
Basketball
Track
Cross Country
Volleyball
Golf
Wrestling
Lacrosse
WOMEN’S Basketball
Softball
Cross Country
Track
Lacrosse
Volleyball
Soccer
INTRAMURALS Boxing
Indoor Soccer
Dodgeball
Ultimate Frisbee
Flag Football
Volleyball
Handball
Women’s Wrestling
Hockey Kickball
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Our on-campus facilities include an NCAA regulation athletic field, a performance gym, an auxiliary gym, dance studios, and a 7,500-squarefoot fitness center housed in the Peter Jay Sharp Athletic and Recreation Center.
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RESIDENCE LIFE
College residence halls offer a safe and comfortable community that supports academic and personal development. The Office of Housing and Residence Life promotes respect and responsibility, allowing students to establish their independence while living in a dynamic environment. You can live in a single, with a roommate, or with a group of fellow Mount students in one of our six residence halls. Our residence halls are staffed by resident assistants who are a great resource throughout your journey on campus. They serve as peer advisors, resources, and friends to students. Living on campus affords many benefits and the Mount is committed to making it a meaningful part of your educational experience. Residential students immerse themselves in their studies, make effective use of campus services, forge friendships, and participate in numerous activities. This kind of personal growth offers students a unique experience, allowing residents to support and learn from each other.
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GETTING HERE
COMMUTER LIFE Commuter students are vital members of the College community, too. Nearly half of our students commute, but all students feel at home on campus. There are a number of programs tailored to the needs and schedules of commuter students, including monthly commuter breakfasts and a commuter week. We also offer a Commuter Assistant program, inviting upperclassmen who are involved in campus life to assist first-year commuter students as they successfully integrate into the Mount community. Staff members will guide you and answer questions—plus they’ll even help you find employment on or near campus.
We offer two free shuttles, ensuring all students have quick and convenient transportation options. We accommodate 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, B, and D train riders, as well as Bx10, Bx12, Bx26, Bx28, Bx38, and BxM11 bus riders. Pickup and dropoff locations include: Van Cortlandt Park– 242nd Street, Pelham Bay Park, Pelham Parkway, and Bedford Park Blvd. Getting to and from campus has never been easier!
Set activity periods ensure commuters can engage in extracurricular events, trips, and activities, so there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer or join different student clubs and organizations. Whether your classes are during the day or in the evening, we encourage you to visit the Alumnae Pavilion Student Center, which houses the Mount’s Office of Student Activities, Leadership, and Commuter Life. 21
PUT YOUR PASSION IN ACTION. GET INVOLVED AT THE MOUNT. MOUNTSAINTVINCENT.EDU/EXPLORE OFFICE OF ADMISSION admissions@mountsaintvincent.edu 718.405.3267 COLLEGE OF MOUNT SAINT VINCENT 6301 Riverdale Avenue Riverdale, New York 10471
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