Campus Visits
Given that about 80% of all college applicants visiting their colleges of choice during the selection process, it's no surprise many of the questions we get in our admissions office deal with a campus visit. Your college campus will be "home" for the next four years and we encourage you to get to know the campus and the college community.
When can I visit campus?
Admissions Office Hours (September through May):
- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
- 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.
- 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. — Football Saturdays
For reservations, contact our Campus Visit Coordinator, at (574) 284-4587 or (800) 551-7621, or contact her via email at campusvisit@saintmarys.edu
What can I do when I'm on campus?
- Take a student guided tour.
- Regular tour times:
Monday-Friday tours are: 10:00 a.m, 1:00 p.m, & 3:00 p.m.
During the Academic year regular Saturday tours are: 10:00 and 11:00. a.m.
During football weekends tours are 9:00 and 10:00. a.m.
- Meet with an Admissions Counselor. Sign up to meet with an admission counselor. This informal interview is a good way for your admission counselor to get to know you, your goals and your anxieties about college. Interviews usually last 1 hour.
- Attend a class. Take part in a first year class in a subject of interest.
- Stay overnight with a current student and get a feel for life at Saint Mary's.
- Explore the campus. Shop at the campus bookstore, eat at the Noble Family Dining Hall or the Cyber Cafe; visit the Moreau Art Gallery or the Angela Athletic facility. The list goes on.
The Notre Dame Connection
The University of Notre Dame is located just across the street from Saint Mary's and many of its resources and events are open to Saint Mary's students.
What is the relationship with the University of Notre Dame?
Saint Mary's and Notre Dame enjoy a distinctive relationship that provides you with the exciting atmosphere of a large, comprehensive university. You'll join Notre Dame's legendary traditions while enjoying Saint Mary's academic excellence.
- Join the marching band or other cultural activities.
- Participate in club or intramural sports.
- Take Notre Dame classes.
- Attend sporting events such as Notre Dame Irish football games.
- Enjoy dances and other social activities.
Applying to Saint Mary's
Saint Mary's Office of Admissions welcomes applications from all qualified women who demonstrate the drive to perfrom exceptional academic work.
When should I apply and when will I be notified?
Saint Mary's offer both Early Decision and Rolling Applications options.
- Students who are ready to commit to enroll and meet the November 15 early application deadline are notified of their admission decision by December 15.
- Applicants who file and complete their applications by December 1 are notified of their status by mid-January.
- Applications submitted between December 1 and February 15 are evaluated within four to six weeks following receipt of all materials.
- Those applications submitted after February 15 are admitted as space becomes available.
If you have specific questions about Saint Mary's or the admissions process, we invite you to contact us at admission@saintmarys.edu.
