First year admissions process
There is a $55 USD non-refundable application fee for all applicants. Saint Mary's College accepts freshman applications for the Fall Semester, January Term and Spring Semester. The deadlines for first year (freshman) applications are as follows:
| PRIORITY DEADLINE | REGULAR DEADLINE | FAFSA FORM DUE | |
| FALL TERM '10 | November 15, 2009 | February 1, 2010 | February 15, 2010 |
| JANUARY TERM '10 | — — — — — — | December 1, 2009 | December 1, 2009 |
| SPRING TERM '10 | — — — — — — | January 1, 2010 | December 1, 2009 |
After the admissions deadlines, applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Only complete applications will be considered for admission. Applicants will be officially notified by the Admissions Committee as soon as possible.
Students who have all required application materials in by the Priority Deadline will hear back from the Admissions Committee by mid-December. If accepted, these students are not required to enroll early or to pay an early deposit. Students who have all required application materials in by the Regular Deadline should expect a response within 4 to 6 weeks.
Required Application Materials
First year applicants are required to submit:
- a completed application
- essay / personal statement
- official scores from SAT 1 or ACT
- one academic letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher
- official high school transcript
- $55 USD application fee
You may apply online or download an application. As you prepare to submit your application, please pay attention to the appropriate deadlines mentioned above. Printed application materials should be sent to:
Saint Mary's College Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 4800
Moraga, CA 94575-4800
Please call (800) 800-4SMC or 1-925-631-4224 if you have questions or need assistance during the application process. You may also email us at: smcadmit@stmarys-ca.edu
