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Application
Code Information for Saint Mary's
SAT
test code: 1702
ACT test code: 1244
FASFA Code: 001836
C.S.S. Profile code: 1702
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GENERAL ADMISSION INFORMATION
Saint Mary's College admits students of any race, color, religion
or national origin to the rights, privileges, programs and activities
generally accorded or made available to students at the College.
The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
national or ethnic origin, or physical handicap in the administration
of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarships and
loan programs or any other program administered by the College.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Students wishing to apply for admission to Saint Mary's College
should submit their applications by February 15 of the year of entrance.
Later applications are welcome if space is available. Admission
is competitive and is based on the student's total profile which
includes: academic transcript of coursework, standardized test scores,
essay and recommendation. A personal interview is strongly recommended
and may be arranged by contacting the Admission Office Campus Visit
Coordinator at 1-800-551-7621 or 574/284-4587.
The following items are needed for completion of an application
to Saint Mary's:
- Completed application form, with essay.
- A nonrefundable fee of $30. The application fee
is waived for students applying on-line.
- An official transcript of the completed high school
work. The high school transcript should be accompanied by an explanation
of the grading system, including the cumulative class rank, if
available, and a list of the courses in progress during the current
year.
- One recommendation from an administrator or counselor.
- Scores earned on the SAT
/ACT tests - (Saint
Mary’s SAT code is 1702 and ACT code is 1244.) - Please
read the New SAT/ACT Policy information
Saint Mary's has a modified rolling admission policy. Students
whose applications are complete on or before December 1 will be
notified of their decisions in mid-January. Applications submitted
in December or later will be evaluated within four to six weeks
from the date of a file's completion.
Accepted students indicate their desire to reserve a room on campus
by submitting a $200 deposit. Students not planning to reside on
campus should indicate their desire to attend the College by submitting
a $100 deposit. In both cases the deposit is refundable if the College
receives written notification postmarked by May 1.
EARLY DECISION PROGRAM
Highly qualified students who have selected Saint Mary's as their
first choice college may apply for admission under the Early Decision
Program. The deadline for early decision is November 15. Admission
notifications for program applicants are mailed December 15. Applications
received after November 15 will be transferred into the regular
admission program.
The application of a candidate who does not qualify for Early Decision,
and who has not been denied admission, will be transferred into
the regular admission program. The candidate will be asked to submit
additional information in support of her application, such as additional
test scores, grades or activities from her senior year. The application
will be reevaluated without prejudice and the applicant will be
notified of the committee's decision within a few weeks of the receipt
of the additional information. A student whose application is transferred
from the Early Decision Program to the regular admission program
is free to submit or complete applications to other colleges.
If an Early Decision candidate, accepted by Saint Mary's, decides
to accept her offer of admission, she must certify that any applications
submitted to other institutions will be withdrawn. To confirm her
acceptance, she must submit a non-refundable $200 deposit by January
15.
Early Decision applicants who wish to apply for financial aid must
file the College Scholarship Service Financial Aid PROFILE
by December 1. Accepted applicants are then asked to
file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
to the Processing Center after January 1.
SCHOLASTIC RECORD
The entering first year student is expected to have completed a
high school program of at least 16 academic units. One unit is equivalent
to a full year of a college preparatory subject. The minimum requirements
are:
4 units of English literature and composition
2 units of one foreign language
3 units of mathematics
2 units of laboratory science
2 units of history or social science.
The remaining units to complete the minimum of 16 should consist
of four additional units in the above listed subjects. The following
subject areas are considered complementary to the college preparatory
courses: religion, business, home economics, physical education,
health, art or music.
Home-schooled students are encouraged to apply for admission and
should contact the Admission Office for details.
SAT/ACT
Policy
Saint Mary’s requires test results from the new SAT I
or ACT with the optional Writing Test. Taking the ACT Writing Test
will involve an additional fee. For students taking the SAT I and
the ACT, the optional ACT Writing test will not be necessary.
Writing samples from these tests will be reviewed by the Admission
Committee but will not take the place of the required essay. Scores
from either SAT I or ACT including the writing portion should be
submitted directly from the testing centers. Saint Mary’s
SAT code is 1702 and ACT code is 1244.
Accepted students planning to enroll at Saint Mary’s will
be required to take SAT II: Subject Tests in Mathematics (Level
IIC), English Literature and the Foreign Language taken in high
school for placement in first year courses..
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Saint Mary's College will consider the results of the College
Board SAT II: Subject Tests, Advanced Placement Examinations
, the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or higher
level International Baccalaureate examinations for
credit and/or exemption from college requirements. The scores must
be submitted in advance of preregistration, and must meet or exceed
the minimum score as established by the appropriate department.
Questions about advanced placement and amount of credit granted
should be directed to the First Year Studies Office, Saint Mary's
College.
Applications and additional information regarding the above tests
may be obtained from high school guidance offices or directly from
the College Board ATP , CN 6200, Princeton, New Jersey
08541-6200.
EARLY ADMISSION
A mature, well-qualified student who wishes to enter college after
three years of high school may apply for early admission to Saint
Mary's College. A strong academic record and supporting recommendations
from teachers and counselors will be major factors in the evaluation
of candidates for early admission. A personal interview is strongly
recommended for early admission applicants.
DEFERRED ADMISSION
Saint Mary's will grant deferred admission, upon request, to candidates
who are accepted in the normal competition. An applicant should
indicate on her application that she is a candidate for deferred
admission. Students who defer admission and who take any college
level courses between the time of acceptance and matriculation must
submit that information to the Admission Committee.
ADMISSION OF TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer applicants should apply for the fall semester by April
15. For the spring semester, the application deadline is November
15. The following items are needed for the completion of an application
for transfer admission:
The application form and essay submitted with a nonrefundable application
fee of $30;
A catalog of the institution from which the student is transferring;
Official transcripts of high school and college work;
One recommendation from a college professor or from an academic
advisor.
Students who have completed fewer than the equivalent of 30 semester
hours must submit SAT I:-Reasoning Test or ACT
scores.
Of the information submitted, the Admission Committee attaches greatest
importance to the student's academic record. Ordinarily, a student
is expected to have earned a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) to be considered
for transfer admission.
A student who transfers to Saint Mary's receives academic credit
for all courses in which she has earned grades of "C"
or better and which are comparable in content to courses offered
at Saint Mary's. She must be in good standing at the last college
attended.
After acceptance, a student's transcript is evaluated to determine
which of her completed courses will transfer to Saint Mary's. She
receives an evaluation of her courses showing which ones have been
accepted and which are needed to complete the work for her degree.
All transfer students must complete the college requirements for
the degree outlined beginning on page 54.
ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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For complete information about Admission of International Students
please visit The
International Admission Website
Saint Mary's College welcomes applications from international students.
Admission is based on grades and curriculum in a secondary course
of study, command of English as demonstrated through standardized
testing, an essay and recommendation.
A candidate's file will be evaluated when all information has been
submitted. To be considered for admission, an international student
must submit the following items:
The completed application for admission, including essay, summary
of educational experience and $30 fee;
A complete, official and detailed copy of the secondary school record
translated to English;
One recommendation from an administrator or counselor;
The completed Certification of Finances and Financial Aid forms;
The scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) and the SAT I: Reasoning Test . Students
whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL
. Information on TOEFL test dates and centers may be
obtained by writing the TOEFL SERVICES , CN 6151, Princeton,
New Jersey 08541-6151, USA. Information regarding the SAT
I: Reasoning Test is available through College Board ATP,
CN 6200, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6200, USA.
These materials should be submitted as early as possible but not
later than January 15.
Four weeks after receiving her acceptance, the applicant should
indicate her desire to reserve a place on campus by submitting a
$200 deposit, which is refundable if the College is notified in
writing by May 1. Upon receipt of the deposit and verification of
financial responsibility, an I-20 form will be sent to the student.
The American Embassy, Consulate or Immigration Office nearest the
student's home should be contacted for passport and visa information.
An international student who matriculates at Saint Mary's must have
a sponsor in the United States who insures the student a place to
stay during vacations when the College is closed.
ADMISSION TO THE ACCELERATED PROGRAM IN NURSING
Applicants for the accelerated program in nursing should apply
by February 15. The following items are needed for completion of
the application process:
Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of
higher learning.
Official transcripts of college work and catalogs from each institution
attended;
Two letters of reference from either an academic institution or
a place of employment;
A letter explaining reasons for changing careers and choosing nursing
as a major;
Individuals may apply prior to completing prerequisite course work;
however, the prerequisites must be completed before registration.
For additional information, students interested in the Accelerated
Program in Nursing should contact the Admission Office.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Saint Mary's College welcomes those women who wish to pursue a
degree after time away from the academic environment. Courses may
be taken for credit that may apply toward a degree or license, or
without credit for enjoyment and enrichment.
For those women continuing their education to pursue a degree, Saint
Mary's may accept up to 30 hours of credit for satisfactory completion
of CLEP, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and the
National League for Nursing Mobility examinations.
SPECIAL STUDENT
A student not working for a degree from Saint Mary's may enroll
as a special student in classes which are not over enrolled. Both
men and women are welcome to take a part-time or a full-time load
as special students. By special arrangements, women special students
may apply for campus housing.
REINSTATEMENT
A student who has officially withdrawn from and wishes to return
to Saint Mary's College should send a written request to the director
of admission stating her reasons for wishing to be readmitted. After
receipt of the letter, she will receive an application for reinstatement.
If she has been in school in the intervening time, she should have
the transcripts of all college credits acquired during her absence
sent to Saint Mary's College. A copy of the catalog of any college
attended should also be forwarded to Saint Mary's.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact the Admission Office using one of the following:
Telephone
(574) 284-4587
1-800-551-7621
FAX: (574) 284-4841
U.S. Mail
Admission Office
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-5001
Internet
Electronic Information Request Form
Send E-Mail to admission@saintmarys.edu
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