Saint Mary's College of California
University Information
A Saint Mary's education inspires learning that lasts a lifetime. It engages the intellect and spirit, and awakens the desire to transform society. We are all learners here — working together to understand and shape the world.
Who We Are
A Catholic liberal arts college, rooted in the life and work of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, founder of the Christian Brothers and the patron saint of teachers. We are Lasallian.
We are committed to social justice, respect for all persons, and the power of education to transform lives.
Saint Mary's was founded in 1863, one of the oldest schools in the West, but our feet are planted firmly in the 21st century on a foundation of strong values.
At the heart of our curriculum is Collegiate Seminar, in which undergraduates read and discuss great works and learn how to listen.
We operate on a 4-1-4 calendar schedule, which means that during January term students can travel to entirely different points on the globe, lend a hand to others, explore new ideas or take a courageous step towards personal change. And we have wonderful semester, year-long, and summer programs that our students can explore an ever globalizing world.
The Programs we offer include:
SMC-Sponsored Programs:
CIEE Seville Study Center - Seville, Spain
Freie University-BEST - Berlin, Germany
IAU College - Aix-en-Provance, France
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) - London, England
SAI-John Cabot University - Rome, Italy
TEAN-Fudan University - Shanghai, China
Lasallian International Program Consortium:
AIFS Paris - Paris, France
American University of Rome - Rome, Italy
API Jagiellionian University - Krakow, Poland
CC-CS Alicante - Alicante, Spain
CC-CS Cordoba - Cordoba, Argentina
Deakin University - Melbourne, Austrailia
ISA-Veritas University - San Jose, Costa Rica
National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) - Galway, Ireland
SAI Florence University of the Arts - Florence, Italy
University College Dublin - Dublin, Ireland
Exchange:
Akita International University - Akita, Japan
BES La Salle - Barcelona, Spain
Sophia University - Tokyo, Japan
University of Technology - Sydney, Austrailia
Summer:
IAU College - Aix-en-Provance, France
University College Dublin - Dublin, Ireland
Important Dates and Deadlines
Study Abroad Deadlines:
For the Spring cycle: October 1st the semester before
For the Summer/Fall cycle: March 1st the semester before
"It confirmed and greatly expanded and deepened my knowledge of the subject/culture."
Lars R Saint Mary's College of California
"The knowledge is immense. The experience itself is very eye-opening and difficult to put into words. One needs to experience this for themselves. Everyone from the staff to the students were welcoming and open minded making it an enjoyable and prosperous learning environment for all!!"
emily E Saint Mary's College of California
"I want to go back! Australia was such an amazing expereience. The culture, the PEOPLE, and the country in general were sights to remember. The country was beautiful and I wouldn't change a thing!"
Makenna L Saint Mary's College of California
"I learned a lot about myself and my own culture. I learned how I adapt to situations. I noticed myself adding parts of the Italian culture to my lifestyle, while still practicing my own culture. I matured a lot because I was dependent on myself. "
Nicole E Saint Mary's College of California
"I became a lot more independent and confident in going out and doing things on my own. I learned and experienced a new culture and have integrated their work ethics and lifestyle into how I live today. Going to Sydney was the best decision I've made in my college career because I really challenged myself and what I can do, all w..."
Katrina A Saint Mary's College of California
"I always wanted to study abroad and I am so happy I went when I did and with the program I did. I did not know anyone on my program before I left, but I made so many new friends from around the country and really improved my Spanish by living with a host family. I had a wonderful experience that has only help me positively as ..."
Catherine S Saint Mary's College of California
