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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 with a full array of majors. Small class sizes and personalized attention 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.
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“ The College of Mount Saint Vincent educates the whole person—the heart, as well as the mind.”
— Charles L. Flynn, Jr., President
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“ The Mount is one of a kind. This is really an amazing place…there are so many dimensions of education here.” — Nephthalie Charleston ’16
EDUCATION FOR LIFE AND CAREER— NOT JUST A JOB 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 supportive enough to make success a reality. Here you’ll find education at its best and most enticing—all that it should be.
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THE MOUNT WILL SHAPE HOW YOU THINK without telling you what to believe. We will equip you for success in any field because we emphasize the ultimate credential: a repertoire of analytical skills; clear, critical thinking; the ability to express yourself convincingly both orally and in writing; and the ability to weigh moral and ethical questions seriously. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York in 1847, the College of Mount Saint Vincent challenges students to master their full potential as creative, disciplined thinkers and problem solvers. You may recognize the Catholic tradition in our students’ commitment to service. Mount students are as devoted to giving back as they are to academic excellence. At the Mount, service and academics overlap and inform one another.
Professors and staff challenge you—inside the classroom and outside of it, too. Our dedicated faculty members have excellent academic credentials. They share a passion for teaching and engaging their students. The student to faculty ratio—13 to 1—means you’ll always get the attention you need to do your best. It also means that professors are more than just experts in their field. They’re mentors. They’re an active part of your community. And they’re as invested in your success as you are. You might not remember every piece of the problems you solve in class—you’ll be too busy finding innovative solutions for new problems you encounter in your postcollege pursuits. But what you learn at the Mount stays with you long after you graduate. A Mount education prepares students for a life well-lived.
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“ My experiences at the Mount have made me a more independent and critical thinker. I'm always asking myself questions. The way I have been challenged to think in my classes really sets me apart from other graduates.”
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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 allows students to complete classes in a broad range of disciplines—literature, languages, music, history, philosophy, religion, mathematics, as well as the natural and social
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sciences—to develop a solid foundation of knowledge, a repertoire of analytical skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, and a refined capacity for moral and ethical judgment. You’ll even discover new interests and opportunities, and sometimes, the new thing you come to love will become your deepest passion.
“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
ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS AND COURSE OFFERINGS • Accounting
• Education
• Political Science
• Arabic
• Education (B.A./M.S.)
• Pre-Law
• Art History
• English
• Pre-Med
• Biochemistry
• French
• Psychology
• Biochemistry/Pharmacy (joint degree: B.A./Pharm.D.)
• French Studies
• Psychology/Occupational Therapy (B.A./M.S.)
• Biology
• German
• General Science
• Biology/Occupational Therapy (joint degree: B.A./M.S.)
• Health Care Management
• Biology/Occupational Therapy (joint degree: B.S./M.S.)
• History
• Biology/Pharmacy (joint degree: B.A./Pharm.D.) • Biology/Physical Therapy (joint degree: B.S./D.P.T.) • Biology/Teacher Certification • Business • Business (B.S./M.B.A.) • Business Administration • Business Administration (B.S./M.B.A.) • Chemistry • Chemistry/Pharmacy (joint degree: B.A./Pharm.D.) • Chemistry/Teacher Certification • Chinese • Communication • Computation and Coding • Dance • Data Analytics • Economics
• Hebrew • History (joint degree: B.A./M.A.)
• Psychology/Occupational Therapy (B.S./M.S.) • Public Policy • Religious Studies • ROTC – Air Force • ROTC – Army
• History/Library and Information Sciences (joint degree: B.A./M.S.)
• Russian
• Interdisciplinary Studies • International Studies
• Social Work (joint degree: B.A./M.S.W.)
• Irish
• Sociology
• Italian
• Sociology (joint degree: B.A./M.A.)
• Japanese • Latin • Latin American Studies • Library and Information Sciences (joint degree: B.A./M.S.) • Mathematics • Nursing • Nursing (B.S./M.S.) • Philippine Studies • Philosophy • Physical Therapy (joint degree: B.S./D.P.T.)
• Service Learning and Leadership
• Sociology/Criminology and Justice (joint degree: B.A./M.A.) • Sociology/Social Work (joint degree: B.A./M.S.W.) • Spanish • Sports Management • Studio Art • Theatre • Visual Arts and Experimental Media • Women’s Studies • Writing
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“ As professors, we get to know our students really well, and that’s how we do advisement. Some of it’s formalized, but we do a lot more informal life coaching. We find out who the student really is and we work from there.” — Dr. Kristin Lawler, Chair and Associate Professor of Sociology
PARTNERS IN LEARNING We’re in this together. You’ll develop one-on-one relationships with professors who learn what you need to thrive and make sure you get it. That might mean an added challenge, a push in a new direction, a little help getting acclimated to college life, or some extra support with coursework. ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is your go-to place for tutoring, study groups, stress relief, and more. The ARC is also home to the College’s Writing Center, which covers just about anything related to writing—from workshops on grammar and sentence structure, to assistance with essay writing and thesis development. FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE First Year Experience (FYE) helps make the transition to college a little bit smoother. You’ll take an FYE course with your faculty advisor during your first semester and participate in informal social gatherings throughout the year to develop positive work habits, study skills, integrate career education into your studies, and develop strong relationships. TRIO Maybe you’re the first member of your family to attend college—or maybe you just need additional guidance while adjusting to college life. We welcome students of different socioeconomic backgrounds and as a community we’re stronger for it. The TRIO Student Support Services program assists low-income and first-generation college students with academic and professional growth through academic support, leadership development, and mentoring. 8
HONORS PROGRAM The Honors Program offers highly motivated students a unique and challenging approach to the core curriculum, designed to stimulate intellectual growth, creativity, and critical thinking skills. The program is interdisciplinary, with classes specifically designed to help students decipher complexity while developing academic skills. ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT Academic Advisement is an interactive collaboration between you and your advisor—one of your department’s professors—who will be a source of guidance as you consider how to apply your interests, values, and abilities towards your educational and professional goals. Your advisor will help you choose your classes for the following semester, answer any questions you have about registration and major requirements, and can refer you to appropriate resources for expanding academic opportunities, such as study abroad, internships, and independent study. OXLEY CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAM Beginning your first semester until graduation, you will be paired with both a faculty advisor and an Oxley professional advisor. Your professional advisor will help you answer questions
and build the skills you need to start a career, not just get a job. Through Oxley, you’ll have access to the finest internship opportunities in NYC, you’ll get involved in and outside the classroom, and you’ll turn experiences into accomplishments. HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) allows eligible New York State residents the opportunity to pursue higher education and overcome academic vulnerabilities despite limited financial resources. HEOP serves promising students, preparing them to succeed at the college level and beyond. MOUNT ACCESS PROGRAM The Mount Access Program (MAP) provides higher educational opportunities to students who might not otherwise continue their education. MAP is designed for students who show potential and motivation to succeed in college but have SAT/ACT scores and/ or high school records below normal admission requirements. The Program reflects our belief that education is a pathway to success, and our commitment that if given the opportunity, every student can achieve success.
MINDS AT WORK: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES From psychology to genetics, Mount students present their original research at regional and national conferences. The Center for Undergraduate Research sponsors and supports students developing original research and scholarships across the College.
“My conference presentation would not have been possible without Dr. Zubeck’s encouragement and commitment. This is what I love about my professors. They invite you to become collaborators in gaining knowledge.” — Micheal Stephens-Emerson ’18
Through the program, 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. Their experiences are an invaluable foundation for graduate and professional studies, and make them more attractive to potential employers.
1,000+ INTERNSHIPS IN NYC It’s a big world and Mount students are ready for it. The Mount’s location in New York City ensures you’ll have ready access to internship opportunities at top businesses, entertainment companies, health care facilities, government agencies, and more. Internships connect the classroom to the world. You’ll explore interests and transfer theory to application. While doing so, you’ll gain invaluable professional experience, build your resume (and your confidence, too), and connect with the people who will become mentors, job references, and perhaps even future employers.
RECENT INTERNSHIPS ABC Cosmopolitan Deutsche Bank Elvis Duran and the Morning Show ESPN JPMorgan Chase Legal Aid Society Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Merrill Lynch Metropolitan Museum of Art NBC Universal New Line Cinema New York Mets New York Stock Exchange Pfizer Rolling Stone United Nations 9
“An education moves us to look outside of ourselves and to see others, as they are and where they are, and then to respond to them with love. Our students embody that response through their passionate involvement and dedication to service, both close to home and across the globe.”
— Margaret Hughes, Assistant Professor of Philosophy
LEARNING IN ACTION 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. 10
LEADERS IN SERVICE Opportunities to serve abound and can be found across the campus and throughout the curriculum. Through an integrated and board 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. 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. SETON SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Exemplifying 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. 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 doing. And it helps develop the whole person—a key 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 10 incoming freshmen, sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of New York. Those with high academic profiles and outstanding community service and leadership skills are encouraged to apply. Being in the Seton Service and Leadership Program is much more than an outward appearance—it is a deep and total commitment to what the Mount believes is our obligation to help others in need. VOLUNTEER SERVICE As diverse as their interests are, students find commonality in service. Volunteering allows students to provide a lasting impact on campus, in the surrounding community, across the country, and around the world.
The Mount partners with various social service agencies, furthering its commitment to those in need. Through hunger and homelessness outreach, youth mentoring and tutoring, service for and with the Sisters of Charity, sports and recreation volunteer opportunities, awareness and advocacy events, outreach to people with developmental disabilities, mission and ministry trips, and service through work study, Mount students demonstrate an exemplary devotion to promoting the common good. Student clubs and organizations also engage in service projects to raise awareness and organize events addressing health issues, environmental concerns, women’s rights, and much more. MISSION AND MINISTRY TRIPS Service at the Mount is not limited to our campus or immediate community. Mission and ministry trips are a way to actively live out our faith and a testament to the College’s mission. Students immerse themselves into 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. They travel to the Sololá region of Guatemala to work in health clinics, responding to the medical needs of the Guatemalan people. And they serve those who live in poverty in Ethiopia with the Vincentian Lay Missionaries, while working alongside the Daughters of Charity in Africa.
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“Our purpose is more than just giving the homeless food. We try to show them that someone cares. The conversation they have with the volunteers from Grand Central Outreach might be the � first one they've had all week.”
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GIVE BACK: VOLUNTEERING AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES At the Mount we try to share the best parts of ourselves and constantly seek new ways to give back to our surrounding community. 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.
“We offer some help in the beginning, but we try to encourage the students to take it on themselves…as they start to understand what social justice is, and what they can do to help, they become interested in making things better.” — Matthew Shields
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BE YOU STAY TRUE Like Facebook and many great enterprises, Be You Stay True began with friends developing an idea in a college dorm room. Those friends, Andrew Curiel ’18 and Franciso Zeno ’18, wanted to create a youth basketball group that was an alternative to the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union). Knowing many families might not have the resources to pay for leagues and camps, Andrew and Francisco worked hard to create a fun, free camp for children to shoot hoops and learn skills that will allow them to love the game of basketball.
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.
Be You Stay True hosts a day camp in the summer, inviting participants to have fun while also improving their skills as basketball players. The group also invites campers to attend basketball games at the Mount, where children have the opportunity to participate in various events during halftime. Andrew and Francisco have also been able to link their program with the Jr. NBA, the official youth basketball participation program of the NBA, which helps encourage and support youth basketball participation at the grassroots level and improve the overall youth basketball experience for all participants.
The organization—which is recognized as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization—invites volunteers to dress as popular princesses and superheroes 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. The co-founders spread hope on campus, too. The group currently has over 40 volunteers—and continues growing.
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“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
WE'RE NOT IN NEBRASKA Mount students enjoy juggling about a dozen things at once. Maybe it's because of how much you can learn from the things you do when you’re not in class. You’ll learn from the people you meet and the places you frequent, too. Our inclusive 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.
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OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM YOU’RE IN NEW YORK. The City is your playground. And your classroom. You’ll cheer on the Yankees...or their Beantown rivals. You’ll see Wicked or Jersey Boys (and at a much lower price than usual: Student Affairs’ programming makes tickets to events like Broadway shows, games, and concerts available at seriously discounted rates). We’re just minutes away from the best of the City. That means museums, theaters, restaurants, shopping, Central Park, Madison Square Garden, Wall Street, the United Nations, and much more. Enthusiastic about art history? Explore the Met. Or, study sociology through the lens of the metropolis. And as life’s big questions (What am I going to do after graduation?) arise, answer them by taking advantage of the research and internship opportunities unique to our location. City culture is integrated into life on campus. Manhattan attracts writers, business leaders, politicians, artists, and musicians from all over the world, and many of them make
a stop here. In recent years, a range of influential industry leaders have spoken on campus, including Gabriela Isler, former Miss Universe, now active in the fight against human trafficking; Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States; Benigno Aquino, former President of the Philippines; and Ambassador Youssef Zada, the Consul General of Egypt in New York. We often host lectures, conferences, and other cultural events—and our dance and theater companies in residence, BalaSole and Red Monkey Theater Group, perform throughout the semester free of charge for students and faculty. Numerous programs and activities promote student learning, encourage a sense of community, and provide opportunities for personal development. Plus, Student Activities hosts concerts annually during Springfest— an outdoor festival held on campus during the Spring semester, with games, rides, music, and food—where we’ve welcomed performances by Gym Class Heroes, Trey Songz, DJ 3LAU, and Mario. 15
EXPLORE THE WORLD: STUDY ABROAD Mount students are explorers of the world—on and off campus. We offer a variety of options—semester-long programs, short courses, and mission and ministry trips—to give you added flexibility as you explore your interests abroad. Taking advantage of the Mount’s study abroad opportunities gives you valuable, culturally immersive international experience. Faculty members lead foreign study courses to South America, England, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Russia, and Spain, among others. The College engages its students and faculty in international experiences to ensure they become more civically engaged, interculturally literate, internationally aware, and responsive to the needs of others.
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“My semester in London was nothing short of amazing—it allowed me to truly come into my own. ”
— Jamelia Bastien ’12
SERVE AND LEARN AROUND THE WORLD Nearly every college student has an opportunity to study abroad, but College of Mount Saint Vincent students have an advantage: they can imbue their study abroad experiences with meaningful work. Students can study at more than a dozen international sites through IPSL. These are the finest international study opportunities in the world—in the classroom, through home stays, and through service internships, students are uniquely immersed in the cultures they are studying. IPSL offers programs in Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Cartagena and Medellin, Colombia; Guayaquil, Ecuador; Montpellier, France; Thessaloniki, Greece; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Dublin, Ireland; Jerusalem, Israel; Siena, Italy; Cusco, Peru; Segovia, Spain; Arusha, Tanzania; Chiang Mai, Thailand; and Hanoi, Vietnam, with more in development. Service learning allows students to change the world for the better. Students can explore the history and culture of the Andean Highlands, study the hill tribes and elephant camps of Thailand, help maintain the complex ecosystem in the Galapagos Islands, teach English or health concepts to poor and rural Cambodian youth, build centers for refugees—or choose from many more opportunities.
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“ Coming to the Mount was an eye-opening experience that allowed me to understand diversity and how valuable it is. I want to teach in inner-city schools, and the Mount specifically prepares students for that experience.” �
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SEVENTY ACRES OF ROLLING HILLS OVERLOOKING THE HUDSON
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THE FIRST THING PEOPLE NOTICE when they visit the Mount is the striking beauty of the campus. On your way to class every day, you’ll walk past a visual medley of grassy hills, historic sites, classic architecture, and modern buildings.
Updated 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.
We maintain the campus atmosphere, while creating new facilities and opportunities for students. We recently unveiled our new dining hall, Hudson Heights, which features numerous dining options, and a large outdoor patio, where you can relax with friends.
The College has state-of-the-art science and nursing labs, a black box theater, professional dance studios, a TV production studio and radio station, art studios, sports medicine suites, athletic field and gyms, and a 7,500-squarefoot fitness center, and much more.
“ Wherever you work, you’re going to be surrounded by all different kinds of people. The Mount has prepared me to work with people no matter what our differences are.” — Kristin Yanniello ’13
100% INCLUSIVE: DIVERSITY AT THE MOUNT NOT EVERYONE GREW UP IN A DIVERSE CITY or neighborhood. Maybe you did, maybe you didn’t, but you will live in one soon. 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.
The Mount’s multicultural makeup has long reflected the face of New York City—and America as a whole. The Mount has the highest graduation rate in the country for Latino students in science, technology, engineering, and math fields. And, through a need-blind admissions policy, we continue to serve students who are the first members of their families to attend college. We’re proud of our students and faculty—and we’re proud of this College. The Mount represents the best in this country, and continues to be nationally recognized. A recent national study identified only five independent and public colleges and universities in the United States for their high commitment to socioeconomic inclusivity and extraordinary student success. The federal government identified the Mount as one of those five. We’re excited to welcome you to our dynamic and exceptional College.
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SAMPLING OF STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
• A Moment of Magic Foundation
• Psychology Club
• CMSV Players
• Sport Business Club
• Environmental Club • Investment Club • Model U.N. • Mount Media • The Mount Times • Music Club
• Science Club • Student Government Association • The Underground Literary Magazine • Women’s Studies Club • Wrestling Club
GET INVOLVED: PASSION IN ACTION We seek the development of the whole person, and that means giving you plenty of opportunities to explore your passions outside the classroom, as well as in it. A vibrant campus life is part of our mission. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS We have more than 35 different clubs and organizations on campus. Whatever your interest—journalism, finance, creative writing, acting, art, dance, cultural awareness, athletics, community service, the environment, and more— there's a club for you. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Mount graduates go on to become leaders in education, business, medicine, nursing, communication, and government. The strong sense of direction and purpose that carries them starts right here. There are many ways to hone your leadership skills. You can be an orientation leader or a resident assistant, join the Student Government Association, or play a bigger part in your club or as a captain of an athletic team. 20
STUDENT GOVERNMENT The Student Government Association (SGA) is an actively functioning body of students representing the full-time undergraduate and graduate student populations. SGA promotes responsible self-governance through its Constitution and Bylaws. By representing students and coordinating student activities and social functions, SGA provides an opportunity for all students to become actively involved in the governance of the College. This involvement promotes the general welfare by developing community and opening channels of communication.
“Since the Mount is in New York City, I had the opportunity to wrestle at Madison Square Garden. I even have a picture of myself on the jumbotron, and that’s pretty amazing.”
— Karl Schmitt ’16
WORK HARD, PLAY HARD: ATHLETICS AT THE MOUNT 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 MEMBER 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, open to all members of our Dolphin 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.
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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-square-foot fitness center housed in the Peter Jay Sharp Athletic and Recreation Center.
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16 Skyline Conference All-Stars 21 Chi Alpha Sigma Inductees
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Teams with a GPA of 3.0 or Higher
Skyline Conference Players of the Year Skyline Academic Honor Roll Members
MEN’S
WOMEN’S
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Cross Country
• Lacrosse
• Golf
• Golf
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Soccer
• Softball
• Volleyball
• Volleyball
• Wrestling
INTRAMURAL AND CLUB SPORTS • Basketball
• Indoor Soccer
• Boxing
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Dodgeball
• Volleyball
• Flag Football
• Women’s Wrestling
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“Looking back, the Mount’s core values were all part of the College’s ‘secret ingredients’ that really molded me as a good human being,” �
— Mark DeLeon 03 Major: Economics | Citi Institutional Services Group
FROM PASSION TO PROFESSION It’s a big world, and Mount students are ready for it. At the Mount, life after college begins while you’re still in college. You’ll do an internship, or two, to find out what you want to do, or what you don’t—which can be just as valuable. Grad school on your radar? No problem. There are plenty of people on campus to support you with the application process. The College’s Oxley Career Education Program helps students appreciate their strengths and interests, understand the value and range of opportunities associated with their strengths, and strategize how to translate what they love into a meaningful career. 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, providing easy access to the finest internship and job opportunities in the country. Whatever your goals, there are a wide range of on- and off-campus resources to help you reach them and launch your future.
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THROUGHOUT HIS TIME AT THE MOUNT, Mark DeLeon ’03 was challenged by his peers in the Honors Program and pushed to do his best work. 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. Mark embraced the College’s mission—to foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other. “Looking back, the Mount’s core values were all part of the College’s ‘secret ingredients’ that really molded me as a good human being,” he said. 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. “The Mount produces doctors, nurses, teachers, scientists, and business leaders who will bring a set of strong ethics to their respective fields,” he said. “Those values taught me to always question if any decision I make is good—for me as well as for those whom it affects.” Mark is currently an Assistant Vice President with Citi Institutional Clients Group. He works to implement and manage the onboarding of clients conducting business with Citi.
ALEXANDRIA BOBE ’11 Major: Biology Ph.D. Candidate The University of Chicago
SOME STUDENTS, LIKE ALEXANDRIA BOBE ’11, arrive at the Mount already knowing their biggest strengths. In Alex’s case, that strength was biology. A deep interest in health sciences and a love of biology has carried Alex to a few different settings: research labs on and off campus, abroad for mission and ministry trips, and to the University of Chicago, where she recently completed a postbaccalaureate 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. “The professors were great,” she said. “They became a second set of parents who encouraged me to keep going when things were hard.”
They also 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 2 diabetes and apoptosis during the summer before her junior year. “That summer really opened my eyes to research,” she said. She enjoyed the experience so much that she returned to Einstein the following year to volunteer at the lab. During her senior year, she worked closely with Dr. Janet Rollins, an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the Mount, studying proteins in fruit fly embryos. The Mount’s service learning opportunities also gave Alex a great way to combine her interests in biology and health sciences with meaningful international volunteer experiences. In Guatemala, she and her peers worked in the maternity ward of a public health clinic, which helped the students gain a deeper understanding of international health care systems. “It was interesting to see what a different country’s hospitals look like and how they work,” she said. The combination of these experiences helped Alex ultimately realize the burgeoning field of translational research would be a meaningful way to bridge her passion for health and nutrition with her love of the lab. Her strong connection with the Mount’s faculty prepared her well. “Everyone in the science department was very close,” she said. “They were willing to be there for me, and they truly supported my success.” 25
FROM HERE TO THERE Mount graduates are prepared for academic success and go on to study at some of the nation’s finest institutions: • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• Pennsylvania State University
• Brown University
• Rutgers University
• Columbia University
• St. John’s University
• City University of New York
• State University of New York at Albany
• Fordham University • Georgetown University • Harvard University • Kings College London • McGill University • New York Medical College • New York University • NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
YOU DON’T HAVE TO LEAVE The School of Professional and Graduate Studies extends our undergraduate mission and offers comprehensive graduate studies in business, education, and nursing, among others. Our graduate students’ presence means you’ll get access to advanced coursework and a whole different set of mentors at the Mount. ➤
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• Stony Brook University • Teachers College, Columbia University • The University of Chicago
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Master of Science in International Development and Service Master of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated Program)
• University of Nebraska • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
ROTC AT THE MOUNT The College of 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. The program recruits officer candidates and supports their education through training and financial assistance. In turn, students commit to a military service term after graduation. When you sign on for the ROTC program, you’ll have a guaranteed career in addition to a college degree. ROTC scholarships help with tuition, cover the cost of books and other education-related expenses, and give you extra spending money. Interested students can try the General Military Course, the first two years of the four-year program, to get a sense of the program before committing.
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LET’S GET CLINICAL Nursing students complete clinical placements, externships, and preceptorships—one-on-one training with experienced nurses—at some of New York’s most renowned hospitals, including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Mount Sinai Hospital, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York Presbyterian University Hospitals of Columbia and Cornell, Montefiore Medical Center, Westchester Medical Center, Misericordia Hospital Medical Center, and more.
NAVIGATING THE WORLD MOUNT MENTORS The Mentors Program pairs students with accomplished alumnae/i, trustees, and friends of the College to help undergraduates channel their passion and talents toward successful, fulfilling professional lives. It’s not a job-placement service. In fact, students are frequently paired with professionals who work outside their field of interest. It’s something even more valuable: cultural enrichment and professional development that broadens your horizons.
PARAMOUNT PERSPECTIVES The ParaMount Perspectives Speaker Series connects students with today’s thought leaders. Artists, business executives, doctors, scientific researchers, and other prominent leaders bring their experience and wisdom directly into the Mount’s classrooms. Students gain industry knowledge and unique career insights firsthand.
ALUMNAE/I NETWORKING EVENTS You’re always a part of our community—even after your time as an undergraduate ends. The College hosts a number of alumnae/i networking events where you can reminisce about your college days, find out what your accomplished peers are up to, and deepen your personal and professional connections.
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A rigorous and inclusive liberal arts college committed to the Catholic tradition and ecumenism, the College of Mount Saint Vincent boasts nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs. We combine a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors. Small class sizes and personalized attention provide our talented students with an exceptional academic experience. Education here goes beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. At the Mount, we seek to develop the whole person—the heart as well as the mind.
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