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NOW IT’S YOUR TIME. IT’S YOUR JOURNEY.
when discovery becomes wisdom Our vision of academic excellence isn’t the typical vision. You are a talented and driven woman. Here, you’ll dig in, push boundaries, challenge yourself, surprise yourself, open yourself to new realities, explore who you are and how you can impact the world.
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MORE PREPARED THAN EVER
In an ever-changing world with unscripted problems, it is imperative that graduates be able to think creatively and boldly as they enter the workplace or continue their education. Saint Mary’s College understands the needs of today’s students and has developed the Sophia Program to make our graduates well prepared for what lies ahead. The Sophia General Education curriculum empowers students in all areas of study, from STEM to philosophy, enabling them to think creatively, communicate powerfully, and collaborate effectively. MAJORS | MINORS | BOTH ACCOUNTING
AMERICAN HISTORY ANTHROPOLOGY
ART Major with concentrations in: Art history Studio art
ART HISTORY BIOLOGY Major with concentrations in: Cellular/molecular Ecology, evolution and environmental Integrative BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Major with concentrations in: Accounting Finance International business Management Management information systems Marketing CHEMISTRY
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
COMMUNICATIVE SCIENCES & DISORDERS
COMPUTER SCIENCE
COMPUTING & APPLIED MATHEMATICS
DANCE
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ECONOMICS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Major with optional minor in: Reading ENGINEERING* ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE/
BILINGUAL BICULTURAL EDUCATION
ENGLISH LITERATURE
ENGLISH LITERATURE & WRITING ENGLISH WRITING
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES EUROPEAN HISTORY FILM STUDIES FRENCH
GENDER & WOMEN’S STUDIES
GERONTOLOGY GLOBAL STUDIES Major with concentrations in: Anthropology Gender and women’s studies Global business administration Global economics Intercultural studies International development International higher education administration Modern European culture
HISTORY Major with optional concentration in: Women’s history
ISABELLA SPEEDON ‘18 sociology and psychology
HUMANISTIC STUDIES
INTERCULTURAL STUDIES ITALIAN
JUSTICE STUDIES
MAJORITY WORLD HISTORY MATHEMATICS
MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE MUSIC
MUSIC EDUCATION
MUSICAL THEATRE NEUROSCIENCE NURSING
PHILOSOPHY PHYSICS
PHYSICS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS POLITICAL SCIENCE PSYCHOLOGY
PUBLIC RELATIONS/ADVERTISING RELIGIOUS STUDIES
SECONDARY EDUCATION SOCIAL WORK SOCIOLOGY SPANISH
STATISTICAL & ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS
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STUDENT-DESIGNED MAJOR
STUDIO ART THEATRE
THEATRE PERFORMANCE THEATRE PRODUCTION WOMEN’S HISTORY
Regardless of the major you choose, Saint Mary’s offers courses of study and advising for admission to graduate/ professional programs in: Dentistry Law
Medicine—Human or Veterinary Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant Studies Other allied health fields
* Engineering is a dual degree program with the University of Notre Dame. In addition to earning a bachelor of science degree from Saint Mary’s, you can also earn a bachelor of science degree from Notre Dame. While taking classes at Saint Mary’s, you can choose an area of focus in engineering at Notre Dame such as chemical, computer science, electrical, environmental earth sciences, or mechanical engineering. SAINTMARYS.EDU/ACADEMICS
A native of California, Isabella Speedon ’18 believes it was fate that brought her to Saint Mary’s. Her desire to work for the FBI propelled her to double major in sociology and psychology. She is also a member of the varsity golf team and dances with Notre Dame Tap Company. Isabella recognizes the impact of her Saint Mary’s experience and how it will propel her into her next steps.
I don’t think I could be where I am academically without coming to a small school. It’s one thing to be known by a professor, but to have a personal relationship with each of them is unique.
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O F O U R G R A D UAT ES R E P O RT T H AT T H E I R SA I N T M A RY ’S E D U C AT I O N P R E PA R E D T H E M W E L L F O R T H E I R C U R R E N T J O B A N D G R A D UAT E SCHOOL, AND ENABLED THEM TO M AKE A DIFFERENCE I N T H E WO R L D.
when A CAMPUS becomes YOUR HOME Envision a place where people never hold back.
Where accomplished, passionate, confident women express themselves, share their dreams, push each other, support each other, encourage each other, are inspired, and strive to inspire. That’s when a college becomes more than a community. It becomes a home.
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SAINT MARY’S AND NOTRE DAME
We take a lot of pride in the special relationship shared between Saint Mary’s College and the University of Notre Dame. Our worlds are integrated in a powerful way, so that you can enjoy the academic and social experiences of one of the nation’s most respected women’s colleges, while also taking part in Notre Dame’s legendary traditions — from cheering on the Fighting Irish, to joining the Notre Dame marching band, to writing for The Observer, to taking classes and attending dances and concerts. THE RING
No matter where you are in the world, you’re likely to spot the ring. The iconic design is steeped in tradition. It represents the legacy of our sisterhood as well as individual achievement and pride. The ring connects Belles in airports, boardrooms, and even during job interviews. Networking becomes easy. Strangers become sisters.
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#BellesRing
What sisterhood means to me is the love, truth, and honor between girls who are not blood related, but who couldn’t be closer if they were.
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70+ STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Artist rendering of Angela Athletic & Wellness Complex Opening January 2018!
TAYLR DAVIS ‘16 communication studies One of the reasons Taylr loved her Saint Mary’s experience was the people she shared it with. Life on campus is driven by sisterhood in its purest form. The women Taylr encountered on the Saint Mary’s dance team, the Sisters of Nefertiti, in her classes, and in her residence hall have become her sisters. And these bonds last long after four years. saintmarys.edu/Studentlife
OUR BELLES ATHLETIC TEAMS COMPETE AT THE DIVISION III LEVEL OF NCAA INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS. BASKETBALL
GOLF
SOCCER
TENNIS
CROSS COUNTRY
LACROSSE
SOFTBALL
VOLLEYBALL
Learn more at saintmarys.edu/Athletics
Visit saintmarys.edu/CampusBeauty to enjoy a video of Saint Mary’s campus.
ADRIENNE HUSCHKE ‘16 communicative sciences & disorders
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Leadership means something a little different at Saint Mary’s. It goes deeper. The way Adrienne sees it, leadership is about confidence and assurance in yourself. It’s about sticking to your morals, believing in your principles, and guiding others with the kind of respect and grace that inspires them to be their very best.
TEACHERS AND MENTORS
Leadership doesn’t happen all on its own. Look at those who achieved their goals in life, and you’ll find that they had amazing mentors guiding them along the way. That’s how our faculty approach teaching. They will truly know you — your strengths, your dreams, your character — and devote themselves to empowering you to succeed.
Here, I’ve become a humbled leader. Instead of seeing leadership as a power position, I look at it as an opportunity to create an environment in which those I lead can achieve their fullest potential, be the best they can be.
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WHEN A CALLING BECOMES A CAREER
Google. Disney. MSNBC. The Peace Corps. The United States Congress. Hollywood. This is just a small handful of career destinations in which you’ll find Saint Mary’s graduates leading and living their dreams. For each of them, it started as a calling. At Saint Mary’s, they learned how to transform it into a career. Take a look at what some of our more recent graduates have achieved. REGISTERED NURSE AT CLEVELAND CLINIC — Maria Molnar ’17
BRAND SPECIALIST AT AMAZON — Rachel Murphy ’16
MARKET PRICING STRATEGY ANALYST AT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES — Marissa Pié ’15
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS COORDINATOR AT GOOGLE — Anna Ulliman ’14
ASSISTANT ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR AT UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME — Megan Golden ’14
In one recent graduating class alone, Saint Mary’s alumnae were accepted into graduate school programs at Duke University, University of Notre Dame, University of Southern California, Trinity College, and Northwestern University.
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OF RE CE N T G RADUAT ES ARE E MPLOYE D F ULL - TIME , E N ROLL ED IN G RADUATE SC HOOL, OR E N GAG E D IN OT H ER F ULL - TIME ACTIVITI ES SUC H AS SE RVIC E.
when YOUR SPIRIT IS CALLED TO LEAD Leadership is a mindset.
It takes confidence, character, compassion, and conviction. It takes a clear vision and a strong voice. Leading is about putting yourself out there fighting for what you know is right and showing the world the difference. Because it takes great women to lead.
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when learning is life changing It’s really not far from the head to the heart. That is the connection that awakens within us the kind of faith and concern for a troubled world that drives us to action, dares us to feel, and puts the passion into compassion. Our students and faculty change the world by being faithful and responsive. Because we know that justice and respect for human dignity aren’t to be discovered, but to be achieved.
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CASSIE LIBBING ‘17
biology and Spanish
GLOBAL DISCOVERY You can’t bring positive change to the world unless you first understand the world. Explore it and experience it. Because the problems facing humanity transcend geographic boundaries, so too must we.
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Going abroad put my dreams in perspective and I realized going into the medical profession is so much more than helping people who are sick.
50% OUR CATHOLIC IDENTITY OF STUDENTS S TUDY ABROAD
SEMESTER AND FULL-YEAR PROGRAMS CÓRDOBA, ARGENTINA
FREMANTLE, AUSTRALIA INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA SHANGHAI/NANJING, CHINA OXFORD, ENGLAND ANGERS, FRANCE MAYNOOTH, IRELAND ROME - JCU, ITALY
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Since our founding more than 170 years ago by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, our Catholic heritage has been characterized by taking passionate and spirited action to improve lives in the local community and around the world. No matter what your faith is, Saint Mary’s welcomes you. Because we know if you’ve chosen us, you share our passion for social justice and human dignity everywhere. AN UNSTOPPABLE FORCE FOR GOOD Giving back, lifting up, moving forward … it’s what we do. Our Office of Civic and Social Engagement coordinates boundless opportunities for students to volunteer their minds and hearts in the form of tutoring, building homes with Habitat for Humanity, rehabbing area homes with Rebuilding Together, raising money for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, and empowering young women through Girl Power workshops, for example. This is how we live our faith.
IFRANE, MOROCCO SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA ALICANTE, SPAIN SEVILLE, SPAIN
SEMESTER BREAK PROGRAMS EDUCATION STUDIES IN IRELAND HONDURAS SPRING BREAK
Learn more at saintmarys.edu/StudyAbroad #bellesgoabroad
Cassie studied in Seville, Spain. Living abroad helped her to understand the universality of her Catholic faith and the need for good healthcare. Cassie is now in medical school pursuing her dreams of being a doctor.
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N O W I S YO U R T I M E .
It’s time to see for yourself everything that’s waiting for you here at Saint Mary’s and apply for admission. We’ll arrange your campus visit and help guide you through the application process. All you need to do is listen to your spirit, and take that first step. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2017–2018 COSTS
ACCEPTED STUDENT PROFILE
To be considered for admission, you’ll need to have completed a minimum of 16 academic units that include:
Tuition and Fees: $40,800 Room and Board: $12,100 (Average for a double room)
Middle 50% ranges for the 2017 entering class: GPA: 3.5–4.00 ACT: 23–29 SAT: 1000–1210 (CR+M)
FINANCIAL AID
4 years of English
3 years of college prep mathematics 2 years of laboratory science
2 years of the same foreign language 2 years of social studies
3 additional units in any of the above areas
APPLICATION DEADLINES
November 15 Early Decision February 15 Regular Decision
All applicants for admission will be evaluated for merit-based scholarships. 100% of incoming students will receive a scholarship and will be notified in their admission letter. To apply for need-based financial aid, complete the FAFSA (free federal application) after October 1, but before the March 1 deadline. Early decision students who want to have a preliminary financial aid award before the January 15 deposit deadline will need to submit the FAFSA by December 15. Learn more about financial aid by calling 866-502-7788 or emailing finaid@saintmarys.edu. Visit saintmarys.edu/FinancialAid
Learn about some of the amazing things members of the 2017 entering class have achieved at saintmarys.edu/ClassProfile
Phone: 800-551-7621 Email: admission@saintmarys.edu Text us: (574) 284-4587 Apply online at saintmarys.edu/Apply Office of Admission 122 Le Mans Hall Notre Dame, Indiana 46556 SAINTMARYS.EDU #DiscoverSMC
1,600 100% STUDENTS
OF INCOMING STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
10:1 80%
100 acres of trees, gardens, green space, historic buildings, and technologically advanced classrooms along the St. Joseph River, across the way from the University of Notre Dame
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STUDENT/ FAC U LT Y R AT I O
OF SAINT MARY’S S T U D E N T S PA R T I C I PAT E IN SERVICE BY THE TIME THEY GRADUATE* * C O M PA R E D TO T H E N AT I O N A L AV E R AG E O F 5 5 %
OUR FOUR-YEAR PROMISE
We promise that if you follow the guidelines set forth in our four-year graduation plan, you will graduate in those four years. If you do not complete in four years, we will cover the costs of additional courses needed.
93% VS. 78% of Saint Mary’s College grads earn a degree in 4 years
of private college grads nationwide earn their degree in 4 years
IT’S THAT SIMPLE.
Learn more at saintmarys.edu/Promise
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