Founded by trailblazers. Ahead of the curve. Meeting the challenges of the future head-on. We’re on a mission. Our first priority is (and has always been) the social and economic empowerment of women. We’re preparing for a better world, one graduate at a time. This is our moment—and yours.
Practice what you’re passionate about. Test your theories. Jump in on active research. Our flexible and accelerated programs create more options for you. Our more than 180-year partnership with the University of Notre Dame combines the personal attention of Saint Mary’s with the opportunities of a top research university. Together, we’ll figure out where you want to go, get you there as fast as you’d like, and help you earn some truly impressive credentials.
Our unique curriculum-to-career experience combines coursework with professional mentoring, skill building, and internships to awaken undiscovered talents and enrich your academic journey. From orientation to graduation, you’ll travel your own personalized road—your Avenue, an experience intentionally designed to align with your goals. (Even if they change, or you’re not quite sure what they are yet.) The Avenue turns a college education into strategic preparation for a lifetime of meaningful success.
Everyone here is headed somewhere. Sometimes it’s just lunch, class, or the lab. Other times, it’s the big game or the interview of a lifetime. No matter what’s happening, there’s an intentional sense of unity and belonging here unlike any other campus. We embrace our differences, lift each other up, and celebrate everyone’s successes. And we wouldn’t have it any other way.
It feels good to score. It feels even better to win (which we do, often). But the best feeling? When your teammates set you up for a three-pointer. When they remind you of that time you hit a double. Or when they pump you up for a race, or calm you down after a loss. The camaraderie forged within all-women teams, the unwavering support? That’s the best.
Dive into different cultures. Expand your thinking. Experience the global economy firsthand. A hallmark of your pathway at Saint Mary’s is the opportunity to study abroad. Our students learn math in Budapest and explore marine biology in Belize. They’re traveling to Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America—most with financial assistance. Whether you go during spring break or the entire summer, for an academic semester or a full year, studying abroad will be a life-changing part of your education. With 23 programs in 20 countries, you can go. You should go! Let’s make it happen.
