Who We Are

• A Catholic, Lasallian, 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 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