why give back to smc?
- Because you'll never forget the breathtaking drive down Saint Mary's Parkway in spring
- Because there is nothing in the world so satisfying as watching Saint Mary's beat Santa Clara, USF and Gonzaga
- Because seminar opened your eyes to all of life's possibilities
- Because nothing could beat the camaraderie of life in the dorms
- Because the Chapel and the De La Salle statue reminded you day after day of God's presence in your life
- Because you are eternally grateful for all the fabulous, greasy food you consumed in "SAGA"
- Because your Saint Mary's College education is priceless, and you want to help others have the same experience!



AND ON THE PRACTICAL SIDE...
- Because tuition doesn't cover the College's actual operating expenses and gifts from alumni help bridge that gap
- Because with help from alumni, 74% of Saint Mary's students receive some kind of financial aid each year
- Because a strong annual fund helps Saint Mary's attract and retain outstanding faculty
- Because alumni giving helps us maintain the unique beauty of Saint Mary's campus
- Because collectively, alumni gifts make a significant improvement in the quality of student life
- Your gift to Saint Mary's College is an investment that will make a difference. Saint Mary's alumni carry the College's mission out into the world, making an impact on many people who, in turn, affect others; the ripple effect is endless



