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Welcome to the 2026–2027 academic year at Saint Mary’s College! 

At Saint Mary’s, your academic journey is at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment is simple yet profound: to support you in completing your degree on time and to ensure you graduate with the knowledge, skills, and sense of purpose needed to thrive in your life and career. 

The Academic Catalog is an essential companion on that journey. Used alongside the guidance of your advisors and the many resources available across campus, it will help you chart a clear and confident path toward graduation. Within these pages, you will find a comprehensive overview of our degree programs, certificates, and academic opportunities—each designed to challenge you intellectually, spark curiosity, and prepare you for meaningful work in the world. Whether you are the first in your family to attend college or continuing a proud tradition of higher education, we are delighted that you are part of our Gael community. Our dedicated faculty and staff stand ready to support you, answer your questions, and encourage your growth as a scholar and as a person. As a Gael, you join a legacy rooted in academic excellence, innovation, and service to others. Our achievements—as well as the distinctions earned by our students and alumni—reflect a community that believes deeply in learning with integrity, leading with compassion, and engaging thoughtfully with the world. Collectively, those attributes have led to a variety of rankings, distinctions, and accolades. Please take time to familiarize yourself with the Academic Catalog, bookmark it, and refer to it often. It is a valuable resource—one that will serve you well throughout your time at Saint Mary’s. I wish you an inspiring, purposeful, and successful year ahead. 

Sincerely, 

Roger J. Thompson, Ed.D., President