Congratulations, Seahawk!
You’ve been admitted to St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College. Be proud, celebrate, and thank whoever helped get you here.
This page is an excellent resource for you to take the next steps towards becoming a SMCM Seahawk. Please contact us at admissions@smcm.edu or at +1 (240) 895-5000 if you have any questions. We are here to help.
Pay Your Deposit
Your enrollment deposit secures your spot on campus. It’s a $500 non-refundable portion of your tuition, paid upfront by the deposit deadline.
Once you pay your deposit, you will begin receiving information which will help guide you through your transition to St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Hard Deadlines
Remember! The deadline to submit your enrollment deposit is based on your application plan:
- Early Decision applicants: January 15
- Early Decision II applicants: April 1
- Early Action applicants and Regular Decision applicants: No later than May 1
- Transfer applicants admitted prior to April 15: No later than May 1
Rolling Deadlines
- Transfer applicants admitted after April 15 must pay their deposit within 2 weeks of admission.
- All First Year applicants admitted after April 15 must pay their deposit within 2 weeks of admission.
Pay Online
- Use your SMCM Applicant Gateway (Visa, Mastercard, Discover are accepted)
Pay via Telephone
- Call us at +1 (240) 895-5000
Still have financial aid questions?
Contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance to speak with a student financial assistance counselor.
- Give OSFA a call at +1 (240) 895-3000
- Email OSFA at osfa@smcm.edu
- Try out OSFA’s online chat
Events
- Saturday, February 15, 2025
- Saturday, April 5, 2025
Admitted Seahawk Celebrations are held at off-campus locations near you! You'll get to mingle with other admitted students, faculty, staff, current students and alumni.
- Baltimore Area Admitted Student Celebration - Thursday, March 20 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
- Montgomery County Admitted Student Celebration - Sunday, March 23 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
- Frederick County Admitted Student Celebration - Thursday, March 27 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Register for a class visit!
- Our 2025 Spring Open House will be on Saturday, April 26. Stay tuned for registration information.
Resource Lists
- Attend Admitted Seahawk Day
- Schedule a walking tour led by one of our Student Ambassadors
- Can’t come to campus? Explore SMCM virtually
Check out some of our other great options
- Shadow a Seahawk and Class Visits Coming Soon!
- Connect with a current Seahawk - our current students would love to share their experiences with you!
- Speak with a Faculty Member in your program of interest
Explore our community
For Parents
- We’ve created this hub of need-to-know information and resources for you!
Campus Resources
- Academic Calendar
- Office of Admission
- Business Office (Billing/Payments)
- Center for Career & Professional Development
- Office of Information Technology
- Office of Student Financial Assistance
- Office of Student Success Services (OS3)
- Office of the Registrar (Class Schedules)
- Office of Public Safety
- Office of Residence Life
- Wellness Center (Health and Counseling Services)
Housing and Meals
- Housing/Residence Life Office
- Housing and Meal Plan Costs
- Housing Dates and Deadlines
- Moving in information
- Meal Plans
Tuition and Fees Information
- Tuition and Fees Costs
- Business Office (Billing/Payments)
- Business Office Due Dates and Deadlines
- Tuition Payment Steps
- Payment Plan Information
Health and Wellness
Student Success Services
- Office of Student Success Services
- Advising and Registration
- Procedures for Requesting Accommodations
Campus Information
Need Help?
If at any point you feel confused – don’t be afraid to pick up the phone and call us at +1 (240) 895-5000 or email us at admissions@smcm.edu. We can point you in the right direction!