College of Mount Saint Vincent

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. College of Mount Saint Vincent accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, College of Mount Saint Vincent has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 63% of students who start college at College of Mount Saint Vincent graduate within six years.

College of Mount Saint Vincent offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: College of Mount Saint Vincent may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At College of Mount Saint Vincent?

College of Mount Saint Vincent has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with College of Mount Saint Vincent directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at College of Mount Saint Vincent

When choosing a major, College of Mount Saint Vincent students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at College of Mount Saint Vincent.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

College of Mount Saint Vincent does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at College of Mount Saint Vincent

College of Mount Saint Vincent offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About College of Mount Saint Vincent

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Does College of Mount Saint Vincent Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ College of Mount Saint Vincent offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does College of Mount Saint Vincent Offer Online Classes?

❌ College of Mount Saint Vincent does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does College of Mount Saint Vincent Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ College of Mount Saint Vincent offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does College of Mount Saint Vincent Have An Honors Program?

✅ College of Mount Saint Vincent offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at College of Mount Saint Vincent.

Does College of Mount Saint Vincent Require Internships?

❌ College of Mount Saint Vincent studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About College of Mount Saint Vincent

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College of Mount Saint Vincent Library

The main library on campus is the Elizabeth Seton Library.

Dual Degree Programs at College of Mount Saint Vincent

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

College of Mount Saint Vincent offers these dual degree programs:

•Occupational therapy with Columbia University, physical therapy with New York Medical College,

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does College of Mount Saint Vincent have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

College of Mount Saint Vincent has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at College of Mount Saint Vincent include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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