St. Mary's College of Maryland

st marys college of maryland logoSt. Mary’s College of Maryland is Maryland’s Honors College, a selective, public liberal arts college—a vibrant community of scholars and learners.

We foster a rigorous and innovative curriculum; experiential learning; scholarship and creativity; close mentoring relationships; and a community dedicated to honesty, civility, and integrity. We are committed to diversity, access, and affordability. Our students, faculty and staff serve local, national, and global communities and cultivate and promote social responsibility.

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Transfer Admission Deadlines:
Fall Priority Admission: May 1st
Spring Priority Admission: December 1st

Physical Address: 
47645 College Dr., St. Mary's City, Maryland 20686

Phone:
240-895-2000

St. Mary's Main Website

St. Mary's Admissions Website

St. Mary's Transfer Website

St. Mary's Scholarship Website

St. Mary's Transfer FAQ Website

St. Mary's AP, CLEP, IB, and Cambridge Equivalencies

  • Guaranteed admissions for CSM students who:
    • Graduated with any CSM Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts in Teaching, Associate of Science in Engineering, or Associate of Applied Science degree.
    • Submit the SMCM Application for Admission at least six months prior to the start of the semester they wish to transfer to St. Mary's College of Maryland.
    • Satisfy all other SMCM admissions requirements.
    • Graduate from CSM with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
    • Enroll in SMCM within one year of graduating from CSM without attending another institution of higher education. 
    • Understand that if they were previously enrolled at SMCM, they are not eligible for this agreement.
  • For the Art Articulation Agreement, CSM students must:
    • Complete the Associate of Arts in Arts and Sciences: Art with a 2.0 GPA.
  • For the Biochemistry Articulation Agreement, CSM students must:
    • Complete the Associate of Science in Mathematics and Science with a 2.0 GPA.
  • For the Biology Articulation Agreement, CSM students must:
    • Complete the Associate of Science in Mathematics and Science with a 2.0 GPA.
  • For the Chemistry Articulation Agreement, CSM students must:
    • Complete the Associate of Science in Mathematics and Science with a 2.0 GPA.
  • For the Computer Science Articulation Agreement, CSM students must:
    • Complete the Associate of Science in Computer Science degree with a 3.0 GPA.
  • For the Computer Science with Cloud Computing Articulation Agreement, CSM students must:
    • Complete the Associate of Science in Computer Science with Cloud Computing degree with a 3.0 GPA.
  • For the Dual Admission Agreement, CSM students must:
    • Complete a "Dual Admission Program Intent to Enroll Form" at the time of admission to CSM, or no later than when they have completed 30 college transferable credits, including CSM courses and those from other colleges and universities.
    • Submit the SMCM Application for Admission, ideally once 45 credits have been earned at CSM, or at least six months prior to the start of the semester they wish to transfer to St. Mary's College of Maryland.
    • Satisfy all other SMCM admissions requirements.
    • Graduate from CSM with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
    • Not attend another institution between graduation and enrollment at SMCM. 
    • Understand that if they were previously enrolled at SMCM, they are not eligible for this agreement.
  • For the English Articulation Agreement, CSM students must:
    • Complete the Associate of Arts in General Studies: English degree with a 2.0 GPA. 
  • For the History Articulation Agreement, CSM students must:
    • Complete the Associate of Arts in Arts and Sciences: History degree with a 2.0 GPA.
  • For the Marine Science Articulation Agreements, CSM students must:
    • Complete one of the following programs with a 2.0 GPA:
      • Associate of Science in Mathematics and Sciences: Biology Concentration
      • Associate of Science in Mathematics and Sciences: Chemistry Concentration
      • Associate of Science in Mathematics and Sciences: General Concentration
      • Associate of Science in Mathematics and Sciences: Mathematics Concentration
  • For the Mathematics Articulation Agreement, CSM students must:
    • Complete the Associate of Science in Mathematics and Science: Mathematics Concentration with a 2.5 GPA.
  • For the Neuroscience Articulation Agreements, CSM students must:
    • Complete one of the following programs with a 2.0 GPA:
      • Associate of Science in Mathematics and Sciences: Biology Concentration
      • Associate of Science in Mathematics and Sciences: General Concentration
  • For the Performing Arts - Music Articulation Agreement, CSM students must:
    • Complete the Associate of Arts in Arts and Sciences: Music with a 2.0 GPA.
  • For the Public Policy Articulation Agreement, CSM students must:
    • Complete the Associate of Arts in Arts and Sciences: Social Sciences with a 2.0 GPA.
  • For the Physics, Applied Articulation Agreement, CSM students must:
    • Complete the Associate of Science in Mathematics and Science with a 2.0 GPA.
  • For the Political Science Articulation Agreement, CSM students must:
    • Complete the Associate of Arts in Arts and Sciences: Social Sciences with a 2.0 GPA.
  • For the Psychology Articulation Agreement, CSM students must:
    • Complete the Associate of Arts in Arts and Sciences: Social Sciences with a 2.0 GPA.
  • For the Rugby Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), CSM students are eligible to participate on SMCM's Rugby team if they:
    • Are enrolled with a minimum of 6 credits per semester at CSM. 
    • Complete SMCM club participation physical and documentation requirements.
    • Complete a SMCM Health Form and submit the form to the SMCM Office of Student Activities and/or Athletics and Recreation each year before the season commences. 
    • Enroll as an SMCM Team player with USA Rugby.
    • Act in accordance with the National Small College Rugby Organization policy. 
    • Pay club dues to SMCM. 
    • Maintain own health insurance. All participating students are required to pay Club and Individual Participation Program (CIPP) fees to USA Rugby, to cover the cost of Accidental Injury insurance. 
  • For the Sociology Articulation Agreement, CSM students must:
    • Complete the Associate of Arts in Arts and Sciences: Social Sciences with a 2.0 GPA.
  • For the Dual Admission Agreement:
    • This program is also available for part-time students.
    • SMCM application fee will be waived.
  • For the Guaranteed Admission Agreement:
    • This program is also available for part-time students.
    • Students will receive an additional $500 to participate in this program.
  • For the Rugby Memorandum of Understanding (MOU):
    • When playing at SMCM, CSM students will be permitted to park their vehicles in accordance with SMCM parking policy.
    • SMCM agrees to supply equipment, uniforms, and medical supplies for the SMCM team. 

View Agreements

View our Guaranteed Admission Agreement

View our Art Articulation Agreement

View our Biochemistry Articulation Agreement

View our Biology Articulation Agreement

View our Chemistry Articulation Agreement

View our Computer Science Articulation Agreement 

View our Computer Science with Cloud Computing Articulation Agreement

View our Dual Admission Agreement

View our English Articulation Agreement

View our Environmental Studies Agreement

View our History Agreement

VIEW OUR MARINE SCIENCE (FROM THE BIOLOGY CONCENTRATION) AGREEMENT

VIEW OUR MARINE SCIENCE (FROM THE CHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION) AGREEMENT

VIEW OUR MARINE SCIENCE (FROM THE GENERAL CONCENTRATION) AGREEMENT

VIEW OUR MARINE SCIENCE (FROM THE MATHEMATICS CONCENTRATION) AGREEMENT

View our Mathematics Agreement

VIEW OUR NEUROSCIENCE (FROM THE BIOLOGY CONCENTRATION) AGREEMENT

VIEW OUR NEUROSCIENCE (FROM THE GENERAL CONCENTRATION) AGREEMENT

View our Performing Arts: Music Articulation Agreement

View our Physics, Applied Articulation Agreement

View our Political Science Articulation Agreement

View our Psychology Articulation agreement

VIEW OUR PUBLIC POLCY ARTICULATION AGREEMENT

View our Rugby Memorandum of Understanding

View our Sociology Articulation Agreement

Important Note Regarding General Education Requirements at St. Mary's College of Maryland

Completion of the A.A. or A.S. Degree satisfies LEAD Core Knowledge and Methods requirements. Completion of CORE 301 (or equivalent) is a requirement of attending St. Mary's College of Maryland.

Transfer Housing Information

Transfer students are guaranteed housing on campus for their time at St. Mary’s. Typically, transfer students are placed in suite-style housing with other transfer students, or a mix of new transfer students and other upperclassman. Students who transfer in with fewer than 24 credits, or who are of an age with first years and sophomores may be placed in dorm-style housing with other sophomore students.

For more information, please visit the St. Mary's Transfer FAQ Website.

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