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St. Mary’s University is an innovative teaching and research university that provides affordable, accredited and highly valued degrees in Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education. Located on a historic site in Calgary, Alberta, StMU inspires students to combine academics with a passionate commitment to ethics, social justice and respect for diversity of opinion and belief. St. Mary’s has 1025 full and part-time students, 80 full and part-time faculty, and an average class size of 25. St. Mary’s University is accredited to offer four three-year Bachelor of Arts degrees with concentrations in General Studies, English, History, or Psychology, as well as six four-year degrees: a Bachelor of Arts with a major in English, a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology , a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Liberal Studies , a Bachelor of Arts with a major in History, Bachelor of Arts with a major in Social Justice & Catholic Studies as well as a Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology. See our after-degree Bachelor of Education (Elementary) Program, Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Program, as well as our two-year Diploma in Entrepreneurship & Social Responsibility.

Our Vision
St. Mary’s University will be a leader in post-secondary education, open to all, and focused on developing the whole person: mind, body and spirit. Founded on the Catholic intellectual tradition, St. Mary’s will prepare its students to live with integrity, compassion and confidence.

St. Mary’s University News

2305, 2023

Graduating Soon? Here’s what you need to know!

By |May 23rd, 2023|Categories: Graduation Ceremonies, News, News and Events|

As we gear up for summer, we hope to see all of our 2023 graduands attend our Runway to Grad which we will be hosting on Tuesday, June 6th in McGivney Hall (M100) from 4:00 [...]

2305, 2023

Strategic Planning Survey is Now Closed

By |May 23rd, 2023|Categories: Strategic Planning Updates|

The survey is now closed.  The Strategic Planning Steering Committee thanks you for your input as we work on envisioning the future of StMU and the University’s next strategic plan”. 

1705, 2023

StMU student and DSISO athlete looks toward future as 2023 convocation approaches

By |May 17th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

St. Mary’s University student and DSISO Team Canada athlete, Josh Weaver, has been enrolled in courses at StMU since 2018 and will soon be crossing the stage at convocation in June. With this milestone quickly [...]

1105, 2023

2023 Capstone Conferences: Biology

By |May 11th, 2023|Categories: Academics, News, News and Events|

From April 17 -18, we celebrated academic excellence at StMU by showcasing the final projects and presentations prepared by our fourth-year students during our 2023 Capstone Conferences. We’re excited to share the results of the [...]

805, 2023

2023 Capstone Conferences: English

By |May 8th, 2023|Categories: Academics, News, News and Events, Uncategorized|

Designed by Laura Fraser, the image for the 2023 English 401 conference was inspired in its stance and form by the Greek statue, Nike of Samothrace (also known as “Winged Victory”). Nike, the goddess [...]

St. Mary’s University Events

Runway to Grad

Runway to Grad

June 6 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

2023 Convocation

2023 Convocation

June 8 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

2023 Stampede Breakfast

2023 Stampede Breakfast

July 13 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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