If you are a KSOE Gael then you are resilient, persistent, and motivated. You’re not afraid of challenge and have most likely encountered some tough situations recently.

You’re here for a reason and whether that reason is to connect with amazing faculty members; bond with exceptional learners in your chosen field; advance your career; expand your horizons; or complete a longtime goal; you belong here. We know the road ahead will not always be easy, in fact at times it may be downright difficult, but we want you to know that we’re here to help you navigate that process. It’s what we do and what you expect from us at KSOE.

The information on this site has been put together for you, KSOE Gael. It has been designed as a tool to help you through your KSOE journey. We welcome your feedback and look forward to working with you!

To probe deeply the mystery of existence by cultivating the ways of knowing and the arts of thinking.

Recognizing that the paths to knowledge are many, Saint Mary's College of California offers a diverse curriculum that includes the humanities, arts, sciences, social sciences, education, business administration and nursing, serving traditional students and adult learners in both undergraduate and graduate programs.

As an institution where the liberal arts inform and enrich all areas of learning, it places special importance on fostering the intellectual skills and habits of mind, which liberate persons to probe deeply the mystery of existence and live authentically in response to the truths they discover. This liberation is achieved as faculty and students, led by wonder about the nature of reality, look twice, ask why, seek not merely facts but fundamental principles, strive for an integration of all knowledge and express themselves precisely and eloquently.

To affirm and foster the Christian understanding of the human person which animates the educational mission of the Catholic Church.

Saint Mary's College holds that the mystery which inspires wonder about the nature of existence is revealed in the person of Jesus Christ giving a transcendent meaning to creation and human existence. Nourished by its Christian faith, the College understands the intellectual and spiritual journeys of the human person to be inextricably connected. It promotes the dialogue of faith and reason: it builds community among its members through the celebration of the church's sacramental life; it defends the goodness, dignity and freedom of each person, and fosters sensitivity to social and ethical concerns.

Recognizing that all those who sincerely quest for truth contribute to and enhance its stature as a Catholic institution of higher learning, Saint Mary's welcomes members from its own and other traditions, inviting them to collaborate in fulfilling the spiritual mission of the College.

To create a student-centered educational community whose members support one another with mutual understanding and respect.

As a Lasallian college, Saint Mary's holds that students are given to its care by God and that teachers grow spiritually and personally when their work is motivated by faith and zeal. The College seeks students, faculty, administrators and staff from different social, economic and cultural backgrounds who come together to grow in knowledge, wisdom and love.

A distinctive mark of a Lasallian school is its awareness of the consequences of economic and social injustice and its commitment to the poor. Its members learn to live "their responsibility to share their goods and their service with those who are in need, a responsibility based on the union of all men and women in the world today and on a clear understanding of the meaning of Christianity." (From The Brothers of the Christian Schools in the World Today: A Declaration).

The Counseling Department Graduate Student of Color Group

The purpose of the counseling graduate students of color group/LGBTQ POC is to provide a supportive, inclusive and safe enough space to assist students of color/LGBTQ POC in navigating their graduate school experience and increasing their visibility on campus. This group will elevate the voices and experiences of historically marginalized community members and promote their wellness needs. This is a marked attempt to carve out an intentional space for students of color/LGBTQ POC to decenter whiteness within a higher education system that has historically marginalized the voices of these communities. This is a chance for us to come together, build community, establish networks and stand in solidarity while empowering each other to disrupt 500 years of oppression.

Let’s create community together!

If interested in joining, please contact co-facilitators: Dr. Rebecca Anguiano and Dr. Cynthia Martinez.

SMC Clubs

The Intercultural Center

The Intercultural Center strives to create a safe and supportive learning environment that values diversity and builds an inclusive community. Through our co-curricular programs and services, the IC promotes cultural competence and social justice.

All student clubs are invited each year to participate in the Diversity Organization Council (DOC), a coalition that meets once a month to share information and collaborate with the IC and each other. The IC supports DOC through advocacy, publicity, space, and other resources.

Please contact the Director, Legacy Lee at lrl2@stmarys-ca.edu with any questions.

Saint Mary's has partnered with the EAB to support the College's strategic goals and will be utilizing its technology, the Student Success Collaborative (SSC), to support Deans, Chairs, faculty and staff in your engagement with students and with each other to support student success.

Link to the Student Success page for more information.