LEARNING IN ACTION LEADERS IN SERVICE

SERVICE IS NOT AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY AT THE MOUNT. Service is an essential component of the College’s mission and the charism of the Sisters of Charity.

Through an integrated and broad range of programs, the College challenges its students to be Leaders in Service—individuals who respect the dignity of every person, freely share the benefits of their talent and education, and who understand that true charity is an act of love and respect between equals.

Rotc At The Mount

The College connects interested students with the U.S. Army ROTC at Fordham University and the U.S. Air Force ROTC at Manhattan College. ROTC programs help students earn a college degree, requiring a single term of military service in return. Participants gain an exceptional Mount Saint Vincent education, launch a career, and expand their commitment to servant leadership.

Students complete over 10,000 hours of service annually. Reflective of the College’s mission, students respond to the immediate needs of the disabled, disenfranchised, elderly, homeless, working poor, and youth, while pursing advocacy and policy work to address the cause of inequities. Our volunteers work to create change with some of the most disadvantaged populations across New York City and beyond—students give back in our community, across the country, and around the world.

On campus, our Office of Mission and Ministry offers 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.

And to exemplify the College’s most fundamental values, the Seton Service and Leadership Program welcomes Mount students to join a like-minded community of peers who serve together, fostering servant leadership skills. The Seton Service and Leadership Program also offers a competitive scholarship—providing full room and board for four years—sponsored by the Sisters of Charity. Those with high academic profiles and outstanding community service and leadership skills are encouraged to apply.

100% INCLUSIVE

AT THE MOUNT, you’re part of a vibrant, authentically inclusive community that allows you to experience different viewpoints every day. Everyone has a home here. Diversity is an important piece of your educational experience—you’ll share your unique perspective with those around you and gain new insights from your peers.

Plenty of colleges help their students succeed, but the best colleges are the ones that truly transform the lives of their graduates. Studies and rankings consistently recognize us among the best in the nation for our commitment to extraordinary student success—so it’s no surprise that we were ranked first—yes, first—among private, not-for-profit colleges in NYC for social mobility according to U.S. News and World Report’s list measuring how well colleges serve low-income students.