Northern Indiana Consortium for Education

(N.I.C.E.)

All full-time Saint Mary's students may take courses not available at SMC at the following local colleges/universities through the Northern Indiana Consortium for Education :

Bethel College

Goshen College

Holy Cross College

Indiana University at South Bend

Ivy Tech State College

Students may be admitted to classes on a space-available basis only during the fall or spring semesters. Courses cannot be added before the first class day at the host institution and must be processed by the add deadline at the respective college.

PROCEDURE:

  • Obtain the NICE form from the SMC registrar's office
  • Secure approval from your academic advisor AND an advisor in the Academic Affairs Office, 121 Le Mans.
  • Obtain signature from the Saint Mary's Registrar.
  • Take NICE form to the host college and secure permission (signature) from the instructor of the course.
  • Take NICE form to the host registrar who will notify the Saint Mary's registrar that you are officially added to the class.

**Be sure you are aware of the beginning and ending dates of classes at the host college as well as mid-semester break and other holidays**