Saint Marys College Notre Dame, Indiana

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Saint Marys CollegeNotre Dame, Indiana

• Americas Premier Catholic
• Womens College

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Honoring Traditions, Pioneering Change

• Founded in 1844 and continues to be sponsored by
  the Sisters of the Holy Cross.
• Over 16,000 alumnae in every state and over 58
  countries.
• Saint Marys is consistently ranked at the top of
  its category by U.S. News and World Report.

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The Colleges Mission

• To bring together women of different nations,
  cultures and races ... to a residential
  community where they can grow in their
  appreciation of the strengths and needs of
  others.
• To promote a life of intellectual vigor,
  aesthetic appreciation, religious sensibility and
  social responsibility.
• To prepare women for roles of leadership and
  action in the worlds of work, church and
  community.

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An Internationally Friendly Environment!

• Over 23 different nations currently represented
• Several international student organizations
• A separate International Orientation Program for
  overseas students
• Intercultural Living Program in one residence
  hall
• International Student Mentors

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Well Challenge You Academically!

• Over 30 majors and minor concentrations within
  five degree programs.
• Nationally accredited programs in Art, Education,
  Music, Nursing and Social Work.
• Small Classes 121 students-to-faculty ratio.
  
• Average class size of 16.
• Senior capstone experience Internships in
  business, government and not-for-profit
  organizations.
• International study Australia, Rome, Ireland,
  Spain, France and India.
• Co-exchange programs with Notre Dame.

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Majors

• Art Finance Music
• Accounting French Nursing
• Business Administration History Philosophy
• Biology Humanistic Studies Political
  Science
• Chemistry International Business
  Psychology
• Communication Studies Management Religious
  Studies
• Computational Math Management Info Social
  Work
• Cytotechnology Systems Sociology
• Economics Marketing Spanish
• Elementary Education Mathematics Statistics
  Actuarial
• English Literature Medical Technology
  Mathematics
• English Writing Music Theatre

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Well Engage You Socially!

• Close-knit community of 1,600 women More than
  80 students live on campus.
• Advantages of a Co-ed environment through
  co-exchange programs at the University of Notre
  Dame.
• Over 169 clubs and organizations in several
  sports, art, music, service, cultures, political,
  and social are available to join on both Saint
  Marys and Notre Dames campuses

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Admission to Saint Marys College
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Admission Requirements

• Applicants should submit the following items
• Completed application form may be submitted
  on-line at www.saintmarys.edu
• Application fee of 30
• Official transcript of completed high school work
• Scores earned on the SAT (or ACT) TOEFL
• Recommendation from high school counselor
• Essay
• Certification of Finances Form (needed for I-20
  issuance

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Cost of Attendance for 2003-04
Tuition Fees 21,974 Room Board Avg.
7,289 Fixed Expenses
29,263 Books 1,000 Health
Insurance 325 Misc. Expenses
(books, personal, etc.) 1,150 Travel Expenses
425 Estimated Expenses
2,900 Total Expenses 32,163
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Recognizing Your Academic Merit
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Scholarship Opportunities

• Presidential Scholarship
• Scholarship up to 9,500
• Deans Scholarship
• Scholarship up to 6,600
• Madeleva Scholarship
• Scholarship up to 5,400
• Le Mans Award
• Award of up to 5,800
• Bertrand Award
• Award of up to 5,000
• Note Scholarship amounts are subject to change

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The International Scholarship

• Part need-based, part merit-based award
• Requires complete application by January 15 plus
  the International Student Financial Aid
  Application
• Available to first-year international applicants
  only
• Valued at nearly 30,000 per academic year
• Extremely competitive scholarship

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Questions?

• For additional information about Saint Marys
  College visit our web site at http//www.saintmary
  s.edu
• Or Contact
• Marty Bennett, Coordinator of International
  Admission
• intladmission_at_saintmarys.edu