{"id":1019,"date":"2024-09-27T19:16:15","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T19:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/about\/?page_id=1019"},"modified":"2025-09-22T19:56:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T19:56:51","slug":"location","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/about\/location\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Location"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1019\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1019-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1019-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1019-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1019-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h1>Explore Our Grounds<\/h1>\n<span>St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland's 361-acre campus is nestled between stands of loblolly pine and the oyster beds of the Chesapeake Bay.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1019-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>St. Mary&#8217;s College of Maryland offers a peaceful and beautiful campus, perfect for quiet study with hidden gardens and calm spaces. There&#8217;s always something fun to do thanks to our great location. You can hike local forests, bike through farm fields, or paddle-board on the St. Mary\u2019s River. If you enjoy birdwatching, you\u2019ll love that we were the first college in Maryland to be named an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mt-1 flex gap-3 empty:hidden -ml-2\">\n<div class=\"items-center justify-start rounded-xl p-1 flex\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1019-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1019-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-1019\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/09\/54011979647_ea78435c08_6k-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/09\/54011979647_ea78435c08_6k-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/09\/54011979647_ea78435c08_6k-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/09\/54011979647_ea78435c08_6k-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/09\/54011979647_ea78435c08_6k-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/09\/54011979647_ea78435c08_6k-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/09\/54011979647_ea78435c08_6k-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"54011979647_ea78435c08_6k\" alt=\"Dallas P. Dean Learning Commons behind a gold flag showcasing the SMCM Seahawk\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1019-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1019-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1019-1-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3135.816967725001!2d-76.43121998467042!3d38.190925479685696!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x89b9e0738d9bcf3d%3A0x1cc044db3c6bc244!2sSt.+Mary's+College+of+Maryland+Admissions+Building%2C+47645+College+Dr%2C+St+Marys+City%2C+MD+20686!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1468866670629\" width=\"750\" height=\"475\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" aria-label=\"Google Map of SMCM Campus\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1019-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1019-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Visit<\/strong> Us<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1019-1-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Although we\u2019re only 75 miles from Washington, D.C., and 97 miles from Baltimore, our quiet setting creates a close-knit community. Students, faculty, and staff all support one another.<\/p>\n<p>Nearby towns, like Lexington Park and Leonardtown, offer excellent services, including hospitals and waterfront dining options.<\/p>\n<p>Nothing beats seeing St. Mary\u2019s College for yourself, so we invite you to schedule a visit! You can also explore our campus and learn more about our location through our virtual tour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1019-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1019-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1019-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/about\/location\/directions\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-compass\"><\/i>Directions <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1019-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/about\/location\/accommodation\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-user-plus\"><\/i>Nearby Accommodations<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1019-2-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hsmcdigshistory.org\/\"target=\"_blank\">Historic St. Mary's City<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1019-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1019-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/campus-map\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-map-location-dot\"><\/i>Campus Map (PDF)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1019-2-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/publicsafety\/parking\/parking-lot-assignments\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-square-parking\"><\/i>Parking Information<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1019-2-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitstmarysmd.com\/\"target=\"_blank\">Visit St. Mary's MD<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1019-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1019-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1019-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-1019\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/unnamed-3.png\" width=\"1796\" height=\"975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/unnamed-3.png 1796w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/unnamed-3-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/unnamed-3-1024x556.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/unnamed-3-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/unnamed-3-1536x834.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1796px) 100vw, 1796px\" alt=\"Aerial view of St. Mary&#039;s College of Maryland campus, showing academic buildings, a parking lot, tennis courts, and surrounding greenery.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1019-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1019-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Virtual <strong>Tour<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1019-3-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"14\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Take a virtual tour of SMCM for an immersive look at our stunning waterfront beauty, historic charm and remarkable architecture. It&#8217;s a convenient way to explore everything SMCM has to offer\u2014all from the comfort of your own device.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-1019-3-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.panoplanning.com\/md\/edu\/smcm\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-map-location-dot\"><\/i>Explore Our Campus Virtually<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1019-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1019-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1019-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Our Campus is for <strong>Everyone<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1019-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/admissions\/visit-campus\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-chalkboard-user\"><\/i>Want to become a Seahawk?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1019-4-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/alumni\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i>Are you an Alum and want to revisit your Alma Mater?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1019-4-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/about\/community-hub\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-users\"><\/i>Learn more about what we offer to the Community<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1019-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1019-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-1019\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/53002429172_732be467f7_c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/53002429172_732be467f7_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/53002429172_732be467f7_c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/11\/53002429172_732be467f7_c-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Aerial view of a brick building complex surrounded by trees, with a road and expansive green fields nearby. A body of water is visible in the background under a clear, blue sky.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1019-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1019-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1019-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-1019\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/52384244584_161e58bb25_o-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/52384244584_161e58bb25_o-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/52384244584_161e58bb25_o-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/52384244584_161e58bb25_o-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/52384244584_161e58bb25_o-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/52384244584_161e58bb25_o-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/10\/52384244584_161e58bb25_o-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"52384244584_161e58bb25_o\" alt=\"A modern building with a curved, glass facade is illuminated at dusk. Inside, warm lights create a vibrant atmosphere. Nearby, a brick structure is accented with blue lighting. Smooth, white stones are scattered on the ground in the foreground.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1019-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1019-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Campus <strong>Buildings<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1019-5-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Our campus buildings reflect the tidewater architectural style, with large, cozy porches perfect for enjoying a summer evening breeze. The sheltered porches make it easy to relax and connect with friends, taking in the warm, subtropical climate of the lower Atlantic coast.<\/p>\n<p>The Princeton Review&#8217;s Best 391 Colleges (2026) ranks SMCM #9 nationally for Green Matters: Everyone Cares About Conservation.* \u00a0St. Mary\u2019s College is deeply committed to sustainability. We have a geothermal heating system, a student-run farm, and our newest buildings are Silver or Gold LEED Certified for energy efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1019-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1019-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1019-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1019-6-0-0\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><em>* The Princeton Review. Used with permission. TPR Education IP Holding, LLC. The Princeton Review is not affiliated with Princeton University.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>St. Mary&#8217;s College of Maryland offers a peaceful and beautiful campus, perfect for quiet study with hidden gardens and calm spaces. There&#8217;s always something fun to do thanks to our great location. You can hike local forests, bike through farm fields, or paddle-board on the St. Mary\u2019s River. 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