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What is Mount Saint Vincent College?

The College of Mount Saint Vincent is a liberal arts college rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the mission of its founders, the Sisters of Charity, “…to share in the ongoing mission of Jesus by responding to the signs of the times…and by revealing God’s love in our lives and in our varied ministries with and for all in need, especially the poor.” Built on this foundation, the College is committed to excellence in all things, truth and integrity at all times, and respect for human dignity in all dimensions of the ethical and moral way of life. This identity is lived out in our faith and in our academic and community lives.

What sports does Mount Saint Vincent have?

Mount Saint Vincent sponsors Division III inter-collegiate varsity teams for women in basketball, cross-country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and volleyball. For men it sponsors varsity teams in baseball, basketball, cross-country, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, volleyball and wrestling. There is also a junior varsity men’s basketball team, and a cheerleading club team. A certified Athletic Trainer is available for all varsity student-athletes in order to help prevent injuries and promote strength and conditioning.

When are residence halls open?

Residence halls are open during the academic year, exclusive of vacation periods, as defined by the College calendar. Buildings open the day before classes resume following a vacation period and close the day of the last class or exam. Students must vacate the buildings at specified times. Failure to do so may result in an assessment of rental fees and/or other disciplinary sanctions. Students with night classes on the night that the residence halls close must make prior arrangements with their respective Area Coordinators. The College reserves the right to use students' rooms when classes are not in session. Advanced notice will always be given should this become necessary.

Who is on the student conduct board?

The Student Conduct Board consists of the Chief Justice (an elected member of Student Government), a member of the faculty or an administrative staff person, and one other member of Student Government. The Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students will appoint the two faculty or administrative staff to the Board. Student Government will appoint two students to the Board.A quorum of three is required to hear a case; two students and a faculty or an administrative staff member.

Does Mount Saint Vincent require psychological evaluation?

For this reason, the College has adopted a policy to address cases in which the College may require a student to undergo a psychological evaluation. For further information on this policy see the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs or the Counseling Center.

How does a student conduct hearing work?

In cases, where the student or student organization contest the charges the Student Conduct Officer will determine who will hear the case; a Student Conduct Officer or the Student Conduct Board, if constituted. Whatever the determination, the process is similar. The accused shall have a fair and timely Student Conduct Hearing. The Student Conduct Hearing will be scheduled such that the timing does not negatively affect the student’s ability to fulfill his/her academic obligations at the College and such that the accused has a reasonable amount of time to prepare the case. The accused will have ample opportunity to make any statements written or oral relevant to the case, identify possible witnesses, and receive and choose among hearing date options.

Who can suspend a student from residence?

In certain circumstances, the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students or a designee may suspend a student from residence and/or from the College pending the outcome of the Student Conduct Process.