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The College

The College of Mount Saint Vincent is a four-year, coeducational, liberal arts college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York in 1847, the College currently enrolls students from twenty-two states and five countries. About 55 percent of full-time undergraduates live on campus. The current full-time undergraduate student enrollment is more than 1,300 men and women.

Career, academic, and personal counseling; academic support; and health services are available to all students. Cahill Lounge is the site of many student social events and features regular live entertainment.

The College recognizes more than twenty campus clubs and organizations, and these groups sponsor a full calendar of events, including dances, readings, dinners, and frequent social and educational trips to Manhattan. Some of the larger groups on campus include SAMAHAN (Filipino awareness), La Casa Latina (Latino culture), MSV Players (repertory company), and FLAVA (dance club). Students interested in broadcasting can gain valuable experience in the state-of-the-art TV and radio stations on campus. Student writers have a host of College publications to choose from, including the Moun Times (student newspaper), Fonthill Dial (literary journal), and Parapet (yearbook). Fifteen academic honor societies have chapters on campus.

Athletic facilities include a gymnasium, a state-of-the-art Fitness Center and Health Lounge, a 60-foot swimming pool, tennis courts, weight room, and a dance studio. A fall 2008 groundbreaking for the expansion of the Athletics Center is scheduled.

Varsity sports include womens and mens basketball, cross-country, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and volleyball; mens baseball; and womens softball and swimming. The College also supports a popular intramural sports program. Mount Saint Vincent is an active member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), the Hudson Valley Mens and Womens Athletic Conference, and the Skyline Conference on the Division III level.

Community service is a large part of students lives, and the Campus Ministry team offers many opportunities for students to give back to the community. Students participate in Habitat for Humanity, Midnight Run (delivery of food and clothing to the homeless), POTS Soup Kitchen, Appalachia Spring Break, Pasta Suppas, clothing drives, and much more.

The College offers two graduate degree programs: nursing and teacher education.

The graduate nursing program offers four areas of study: adult nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist for adults and the aged, family nurse practitioner, and nursing administration. These programs prepare nurses for the complex decision-making process necessary in todays health-care environment. A registered nurse license and baccalaureate degree in nursing are required for application.

The graduate program in teacher education results in a Master of Science in urban and multicultural education. It is a values-centered program reflecting the belief that learning and culture are inseparable, as are relationships among learner, teacher, environment, and purpose for learning. A bachelors degree and a provisional or initial teaching certificate are required for application.

Location

Located on the Hudson River, the 70-acre campus of Mount Saint Vincent encompasses rolling lawns, stone walls, wooded fields, and several buildings designated as historic landmarks of the city of New York. The campus is only 12 miles from midtown Manhattan. This proximity offers to students all the cultural, social, and academic opportunities of New York City, all within a short bus or subway ride.

Majors and Degrees

The College offers majors in biochemistry, biology, business, business administration, chemistry, communication, economics, English, French, history, liberal arts, mathematics, modern foreign languages, philosophy, psychology, religious studies, sociology, and Spanish. Students can pursue minors in biochemistry, biology, business, chemistry, communication, economics, English, fine arts, French, history, mathematics, performing arts, philosophy, psychology, religious studies, sociology, Spanish, and writing.

The Department of Teacher Education offers programs for prospective teachers in elementary, secondary, and special education. In addition, there are dual certification programs, a five-year B.A./M.S., and the masters program in urban and multicultural education. Students may specialize in areas such as early childhood, childhood, or adolescence education. Students pursuing adolescence education may obtain certification in one of seven fields: biology, chemistry, English, French, history, mathematics, or Spanish. A five-year combined B.A./M.S. program in urban and multicultural education is also available.

Certificate programs are offered in a variety of programs.

Academic Programs

The regular academic year is divided into two semesters, with intersessions in Januaryand three summer sessions.

A core curriculum allows all Mount Saint Vincent students to participate in a common intellectual experience and a core of shared learning. The core extends over a full four years, pairing classes from a range of disciplines to provide all students with a solid foundation of knowledge, an appreciation of values, and a wide range of skills such as analysis, problem solving, and communication.

Candidates for the B.A. must earn 120 credits, and candidates for the B.S. must earn 126 credits, distributed in accordance with the requirements of the curriculum pursued. The selection of elective courses is planned with guidance from the students academic adviser, according to the students aims and interests. Students who are preparing to teach after graduation follow a program outlined by the Department of Teacher Education.

Students may prepare for careers in dentistry, law, medicine, physical and occupational therapy, optometry, and podiatry through the Mounts pre-professional programs. The College also supports an honors program for talented and dedicated students. The honors program provides a supportive community that encourages critical thinking and independent scholarship so that participants can realize their scholarly potential.

The College has an extensive internship program that enables students to combine course work with practical, job-related experience. There are more than 500 organizations currently participating in the Colleges internship program throughout the tristate area.

Off-Campus Programs

The College of Mount Saint Vincent encourages students to participate in study-abroad programs. The College participates in numerous study-abroad programs, including those offered by the Lower Hudson Valley Catholic College and University Consortium.

Academic Facilities

The library contains more than 170,000 volumes, 616 current periodical subscriptions, 9,850 microfilms, 6,150 audiovisual units (recordings, films, and cassettes), and numerous electronic databases. The ground floor of the library contains the Stephen J. Maloney Computer Center, with digital and general computer labs, lounges for individual and group study, and a cybercafe.

The newly renovated and expanded Maryvale Hall houses the Communication and Fine Arts Departments and includes two art studios, a radio station, and a state-of-the art TV production studio. The three-story Science Hall contains recently renovated laboratories, a lecture hall, classrooms, darkrooms, and environmental research facilities in addition to classrooms. The Administration Building is the main building on campus, housing most of the administrative and faculty offices, classrooms, general computer labs, and Academic Counseling and Educational Services (ACES), which includes the Center for Academic Excellence, the Office of Career Development and Internships, TRIO Student Support Services, and Academic Advisement.

Costs

Tuition for the 200607 year was $22,150; room and board were $8925. Fees were $600.

Financial Aid

The College awards Academic Merit Scholarships, Distinguished Scholarships, and federal, state, and institutional financial aid. Among the full-tuition scholarships are the Corazon C. Aquino Scholarship and the Fonthill Writing Award.

To be eligible for any merit or distinguished scholarship, freshman applicants must have a completed application for admission on file with the Admissions Office by March1. In addition to providing College scholarships, Mount Saint Vincent participates in all available federal and state programs of financial assistance, including Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Work-Study awards, federal and New York State student loans, and New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards.

To be eligible for all forms of financial aid, freshman applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March15; transfer applicants should submit the FAFSA by June15. Eligibility for these programs is based on need. More than 90 percent of the students at Mount Saint Vincent receive aid from government or private agencies.

Faculty

The faculty is composed of 75 full-time and 89 part-time members who, in addition to their teaching responsibilities, act as academic advisers and moderate student activities. The student-faculty ratio is 13:1. Of the full-time faculty members, 78 percent hold terminal degrees in their fields.

Student Government

Students participate in College governance through a strong Student Government with elected representatives on most major governing bodies of the College, including the College Senate, the Undergraduate and Graduate Committees, the Policies and Procedures Council, the Orientation Committee, and the Commencement Committee. Student Government leaders meet regularly with members of the Board of Trustees and make most decisions regarding the disbursement of student activities fees and budgeted funds for clubs and organizations. Students also play a central role in discipline through an elected Student Judicial Council. This constitutionally ensured involvement guarantees that students have direct access to information and multiple opportunities to present student views and articulate student needs to both faculty and administrators.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the College of Mount Saint Vincent must have graduated from an accredited secondary school, should rank in the upper half of their class, and must achieve satisfactory scores on the SAT, ACT, or TOEFL. International students who qualify for admission are welcome. Students attending a community college or another four-year college may apply for admission with advanced standing. It is recommended that prospective students telephone or e-mail for an interview and tour.

Students may apply online by visiting the Colleges Web site (http://www.mountsaintvincent.edu/application.htm) or by using the Common Application (http://www.commonapp.org). The College hosts an annual open house in the fall and is regularly open on the weekends for interviews and information sessions.

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