Making a Difference, Making a Life
A liberal arts education ignites curiosity, sharpens critical thinking, and fosters adaptability in a rapidly changing world. At Saint Mary's' College, a liberal arts education is a commitment to developing the whole person—curious, capable, and ready to lead in a changing world.
Our students explore ideas across disciplines, learning to think critically, communicate effectively, and approach complex problems with creativity and empathy. We offer majors, minors and certificates in the social sciences, arts and humanities to offer a broad, flexible foundation. Studying the liberal arts at Saint Mary's will prepare you for a meaningful career and also for a life of purpose and informed citizenship. Come explore with us!
Graduate and Professional Programs

Career Readiness
Gain the experience and confidence needed for a successful transition to life after graduation.
School of Liberal Arts Highlights
Give to SOLA

Direct your giving to SOLA
Gifts to a program in the School of Liberal Arts play an important part in sustaining our academic mission. Such support is essential to the ongoing strength of our programs. You will be supporting:
- Performing Arts to create opportunities for off-campus performances.
- Tuition Assistance Program for current and former professional dancers in LEAP (Liberal Education for Arts Professionals), a national bachelor of arts degree program.
- Scholarships for emerging writers in the MFA in Creative Writing Program.
- Professional exploration, development, and internship for post-graduation success through LAB, the Liberal Arts Bridge program.
- Faculty and student scholarly travel grants through the Dean's Fund for Academic Distinction.
- Internships for students at the Smithsonian Institute, and educational partnerships with local schools promoting public history to future Gaels.
To learn more, please contact Heidi Stornetta Butler, Executive Director of Gifts, at (925) 631-8666.
Contact Us
Molly Metherd, Interim Dean
Dante 109B, x. 4166
mmetherd@stmarys-ca.edu
Karen Chew, Operations Manager
Dante 109, 631-4145