Saint Mary's College Academics

With a sterling reputation for both academics and athletics, Saint Mary's College provides the rare balance of small college size with NCAA Division I competition. Gael student-athletes receive guidance and counseling to meet their needs from the first day on campus until they graduate. Our staff is committed to ensuring each student-athlete has a successful experience at Saint Mary's. To further assist our student-athletes in their academic endeavors, a newly created student-athlete academic center was created in November 2007. Additionally, we also provide a multitude of resources for our student-athletes:

• Selection of Classes and Majors
• Time Management
• Academic, Athletic, and Personal Goal Setting
• Collegiate Study Skills
• Support Skills for Student-Athletes (study hall, tutors, learning disabilities)
• Life Skills and Personal Development
• NCAA, WCC, PCSC, and MPSF Academic Requirements
• Balancing Academic and Athletic Expectations
• Student-Athlete Study Hall
• Dropping/Adding Courses
• Adjustment to Saint Mary's College
• Personal Issues that Affect Academic Performance
• Campus Resources
• Maximizing the College Experience, Including Exploration of Opportunities Beyond Athletics
• Career Planning and Development
• Preparation for Graduate Programs
• Preparation and Application for NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships