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SMC Shares Plans for Fall 2020

First Year Experience

Welcome New Gaels! The first year of college is a crucial transition period. It's when you'll lay the foundation for academic and personal success, and we'll support you every step of the way!

The community seeks to help you make a successful transition to college by offering a comprehensive curriculum and support services to engage you in active learning and growth, living among and valuing all members of our diverse community and making vital and meaningful connections both within and beyond the College. In doing so, Saint Mary's seeks to assist each first year student in establishing effective strategies to explore, connect, and engage through the completion of their programs of study.

Check out the tabs below for all the information you need to make your first year a huge success!

Signature FYE Programs

Weekend of Welcome
New Student Orientation
First Year | First Six
F irst Year Fair
First Year Olympics
First Year Life Skills Course; In its inagural year, first year students have the opportunity to take our First Year Life Skills course. This course is specifically designed to help students transition to Saint Mary's College and to prepare them for successful lives post-graduation. The course curriculum includes topics such as financial responsibility, learning styles and living in community. Click the link to sign up for this exciting opportunity!

Common First Year Experiences

First Year Residential Experience; All first year students are required to live on campus the entirety of their first year.
First Year Common Reading; Check out more about the This I Believe series!
First Year Advising Cohort; Faculty academic advisors are a critical resource for helping students make this transition. At Saint Mary's, first year students are assigned an academic advisor by enrolling in a First Year Academic Cohort (FYAC).

Helpful First Year Resources

Student Success Office; All Saint Mary's students are assigned a Success Coach that will provide personal support through their journey at the College. Success Coaches are assigned by FYAC section and will also be present at New Student Orientation and Weekend of Welcome.
Getting Involved
Mission and Ministry Center
Financial Aid FAQ's
Campus Recreation

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First Year Residential Experience; All first year students are required to live on campus the entirety of their first year.

First Year Common Reading; Check out more about the This I Believe series!

First Year Advising Cohort; Faculty academic advisors are a critical resource for helping students make this transition. At Saint Mary's, first year students are assigned an academic advisor by enrolling in a First Year Academic Cohort (FYAC).

Student Success Office; All Saint Mary's students are assigned a Success Coach that will provide personal support through their journey at the College. Success Coaches are assigned by FYAC section and will also be present at New Student Orientation and Weekend of Welcome.

Getting Involved

Mission and Ministry Center

Financial Aid FAQ's

Campus Recreation

FYE

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Student Life

First Year Experience

First Year Residential Experience; All first year students are required to live on campus the entirety of their first year.

First Year Common Reading; Check out more about the This I Believe series!

First Year Advising Cohort; Faculty academic advisors are a critical resource for helping students make this transition. At Saint Mary's, first year students are assigned an academic advisor by enrolling in a First Year Academic Cohort (FYAC).

Student Success Office; All Saint Mary's students are assigned a Success Coach that will provide personal support through their journey at the College. Success Coaches are assigned by FYAC section and will also be present at New Student Orientation and Weekend of Welcome.

Getting Involved

Mission and Ministry Center

Financial Aid FAQ's

Campus Recreation

FYE

Contact Us

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