Be Here. Be Proud. Be Your Best.
Our students go all in. And student life is no exception.Our college is full of fun things to do. You can see people skateboarding, playing sports (Go Seahawks!), riding bikes, and enjoying bonfires at the Point. With 65+ clubs to join, a climbing wall, fly fishing classes, and plenty of chances to go barefoot. We also have a great theater program and an awesome student-run outdoor music festival called Bottom County!
82%
of St. Mary’s College students live on campus (fall 2023)
65+
student-led clubs and organizations
23
varsity athletic teams (NCAA, Division III, ICSA, Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference)#1
College food in Maryland (Niche, 2023)
So much to do!
You can join one or even fourteen of our 65+ student clubs and really get into campus life! You might enjoy comedians at our Twain Lecture Series or see amazing shows on the Main Stage. Every day, there’s something exciting happening with student groups and activities!
Upcoming Featured Events
Food & Dining
Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, paleo, gluten-free, or just love chicken nuggets, we have food for you. We offer organic fruits and vegetables from our campus farm, as well as local seafood, free-range chicken, and naturally raised beef. There’s something tasty for everyone!
4 Years of Housing - Guaranteed
Each of our residence halls, suites, apartments, and townhouses has its own special features. Queen Anne Hall has a Vegetarian/Vegan Food Co-op, while Crescent Townhouses are close to the Learning Commons coffee shop. You can enjoy beautiful water views at The Greens Townhouses, which overlook the St. Mary’s River. We also offer special options like Women in Science, substance-free living, and open housing, so you’ll have plenty of choices!
"Everyone is so close here. I never go a day without waving 'hi' to someone on the way to class or seeing someone I know having lunch outside. It's just such a nice tight-knit community that I feel like I am a part of" -Emily Vance, English and ILC/Spanish
Campus Hot Spots
Our beautiful waterfront campus has some great benefits. You can learn to sail, relax on the pier or use stand-up kayaks and paddle boards whenever you like. But if you’re not up for the waterfront, there’s plenty else to do. You can catch free movies at the Cole Cinema every weekend, sing karaoke at Solomon’s Kitchen, or relax at The Pillow and watch the clouds. Life is definitely good here!
Out & About
We are located in St. Mary’s County, a peninsula with 500 miles of shoreline, so you’ll find lots of fun activities on the water.
If you love history, you’ll enjoy the county’s colonial sites. As the birthplace of Maryland, there’s plenty to explore. Foodies will also be happy here, with a range of places to eat, from seafood spots to fancy restaurants.
Wherever you go in St. Mary’s County, you’ll get great views and friendly locals. Don’t miss a visit to Leonardtown and the county fair!
Commuter Students Don't Miss a Beat!
Even if you live off-campus, you’re still a big part of campus life. You can eat in the Great Room, use the athletic facilities at the ARC, and join student clubs. You’ll have all the same chances for college success as students who live on campus.
All in for You
College is supposed to challenge you (that’s the point!). But we’re not going to leave you out there on your own. We are here, and we help–in any and every way.
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