SMC Prepares for Mainly Remote Instruction in the Fall
Access official information for COVID-19 and Fall 2020 plans
August 6, 2020
Virtual Office Hours with the Dean of Students
Calling all SMC students and families! As we get closer to the start of the Fall 2020 term, join the Dean of Students during virtual open office hours to ask your questions about what to expect upon Fall opening! Dean Evette Castillo Clark and special SMC guests that include current students, staff, faculty, and Christian Brothers, will be available to answer questions that you may have about starting in the Fall.
Newly Enrolled Student Sessions: Your Next Steps
Congratulations on securing your spot at SMC! Now that you have deposited, you will need to register for housing, fill out medical forms, placement exams, complete orientation, and more. If you have financial aid and payment option questions, register for our Financial Aid and Student Accounts sessions. If you want to get personalized help from these various departments and ask questions about new student requirements then join us for these informative sessions that are geared towards new student enrollment.
Join us during the week throughout May.
Connect with Our Student Life
Learning about what a college has to offer its students is critical in the college decision process. That is why we want to connect you with SEBA Peer Mentors, Leaders of our student ran Clubs and Organizations, our Campus Engagement and Recreation team, learn about Summer Research opportunities, and much more! Get some more information about career development, relationship building, job opportunities, and more!
Join us during the week throughout May and few weeks of June.
Current Student Panels & First-Year Advice Sessions
Hear what current students have to say about their time and experiences at SMC. They will share things like their major, year, hometown, clubs, and organizations they are apart of, what’s it like living on campus, and much more! Also, gain virtual information about things you should keep in mind while searching for your next home from students who were just in your shoes.
Join us during the week throughout May.
Academic Deans Panels
Listen to what our Deans have to say about Saint Mary’s holistic approach to education and the opportunities that all students have access to within various departments. Meet Sheila Hassell Hughes, Dean of School of Liberal Arts; Roy Wensley, Dean of School of Science; Andras Margitay-Becht, Dean of School of Economics and Business Administration; and Elizabeth Davis, Dean of School of Economics and Business Administration.
The event takes place:
- Thursday, April 16, 3:00-4:00pm
- Thursday, April 23, 4:00-5:00pm
Transfers Information Sessions
Join Craig Means and Morganne Whaley to learn more about the transferring process. You will get to hear Morganne’s transfer story, and get to ask questions about anything from applying through graduation.
Join us during the week throughout May.
Alumni Panels
Do you want to know what SMC Alumni are up? Well, you can listen in and ask questions to the alums of SMC. Find out what they studied, where they are currently working, and how Saint Mary’s prepared them for the career paths they have established for themselves.
This event takes place:
- Thursday, April 16, 6:30 - 7:30pm
- Wednesday, April 22, 5:00 - 6:00pm
- Wednesday, April 29, 5:15 - 6:15pm
- Tuesday, May 12, 5:00 - 6:00pm
Major Specific Information Sessions
The Saint Mary’s mission is to provide all students with a quality education, join our virtual sessions to hear what our professors have to share about the academic experience and rigor at SMC. Learn more about what a typical class day looks and feels like, get more information about academic advising, career development and much more! Some of the ones we have scheduled so far are listed below, but we are adding more every day! Check out the registration form for a full comprehensive calendar list of all the sessions we are offering.
- Anthropology Thursday, April 23, 12:00 - 1:00pm
- Art and Art History Thursday, April 16, 12:00 - 1:00pm
- Biology
- Monday, April 20, 2:00 - 3:00pm
- Chemistry Thursday, April 30, 2:00 - 3:00pm
- Classical Languages Wednesday, April 29, 3:00 - 4:00pm
- Ethnic Studies Thursday, April 23, 12:00 - 1:00pm
- Performing Arts Thursday, April 16, 12:00 - 1:00pm
- Philosophy Wednesday, April 29, 3:00 - 4:00pm
- Physics Friday, April 17, 2:00 - 3:00pm
- Psychology Thursday, April 30, 1:00 - 2:00pm
- Sociology Thursday, April 23, 12:00 - 1:00pm
- Theological Religious Studies Wednesday, April 29, 3:00 - 4:00pm
- Women’s and Gender Studies Thursday, April 23, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Campus Resources Information Sessions
Saint Mary’s offers an array of resources for students throughout their academic time! Join our virtual sessions to hear from various campus partners about their roles in assisting students to reach their highest potential. Some of the ones we have scheduled so far are listed below, but we are adding more every day! Check out the registration form for a full comprehensive calendar list of all the sessions we are offering.
- Career and Professional Development Services (CPDS)
- Tuesday, April 14, 3:00 - 4:00pm
- Center for International Programs (CIP)
- Friday, April 24, 2:00 - 3:00pm
- Financial Aid
- Wednesday, May 6, 3:00 - 4:00pm
- High Potential (HP) Program
- Wednesday, April 22, 3:00 - 4:00pm
- Intercultural Center
- Wednesday, April 15, 3:00 - 4:00pm
- January Term Information Session
- Monday, May 18, 4:00 - 5:00pm
- Library Information Session
- Friday, April 17, 12:00 - 1:00pm
- New Student and Family Programs
- Tuesday, April 21, 12:00 - 1:00pm
- Student Disability Services
- Friday, April 24, 3:00 - 4:00pm
- Student Engagement and Academic Sucess (SEAS)
- Monday, April 20, 3:00 - 4:00pm
- Student Involvement and Leadership
- Monday, April 20, 12:00 - 1:00pm
- Tutorial and Skills Center (TASC)
- Monday, April 20, 3:00 - 4:00pm