Can I enroll in college without choosing a major?
Of course! When enrolling, many students know that a college degree is one of their goals, but they’re not sure what they want to study. Students who enter without declaring a major are among the largest group of new and transfer students at the Mount. Choosing to remain undeclared while exploring the many options is a wise decision.
What Services are available to assist me in choosing a major?
Academic advisors from each major or department and in the Registrar’s Office, plus the Mount’s Career and Experiential Education Center are happy to assist you in a degree progression plan. You will be assigned an academic advisor prior to enrollment.
What is a "Liberal Arts" curriculum?
At the Mount, you'll study a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences core curriculum. Mount graduates possess not only professional skills that will enhance success in the workplace but also qualities associated with a liberally educated person in a complex, diverse world. All baccalaureate students take 52 semester credit hours in the core curriculum. For details, visit the College Catalog. During the junior or senior year, students participate in a capstone experience. This course integrates what they’ve learned in their liberal arts core curriculum with their major.
What if I want to study two different subjects?
You may pursue multiple majors or add minors (a second field of study along with a major) to add specialization in an area different from the major. A minor requires fewer hours than a major.
How many semester credit hours will it take to earn a degree?
The total hours needed for a degree are 64 hours for an associate degree and 128 hours for a baccalaureate degree. Students register each semester for five to six courses in the following areas:
- Core curriculum classes (52 credits total)
- Major courses (number of credits varies by major)
- General electives (number of credits varies)
If your goal is to graduate in four years, you will need to average 15 to 16 credit hours per semester.
If I already have a baccalaureate degree, can I earn a new major without retaking Core Curriculum (general education) classes?
If you have already earned baccalaureate degree, you’ll have the core curriculum requirements waived if pursuing a second baccalaureate degree.
What are "residency hours?"
The term "residency" is used to describe the length of time a student should maintain continuous enrollment at their degree granting institution in order to qualify for the rights, privileges and representation of earning that institution’s degree. The residency requirement for baccalaureate and associate degrees is that the final 30 semester hours must be completed at the College in order to fulfill the residency requirement. Only courses taken at the Mount and through the Consortium qualify for residency.
How do I register and receive my grades?
You’ll receive a Mount Web password/PIN which along with your Mount ID number are the "keys" to your 24/7 access to your Mount academic, financial and registration records. Dates, times and procedures for Web registration are published in each semester’s or term’sclass schedule. In-person registration support is provided in the Conlan Center, Student Administrative Services. You’ll also have full access to their grades via the Web. Grade reports are mailed only upon written request to the Registrar’s Office.
How does a current or former Mount student obtain a copy of their courses and grades earned (academic transcript)?
Transcripts of a student’s academic records may be obtained by written request to the Registrar’s Office, the Conlan Center. A student’s signature is required to release his/her transcript. Transcripts are issued only after all financial obligations to the College have been fulfilled. Transcript processing time is one to three days. Registrar.
Who has access to my educational records?
In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, grades and other information about your academic progress, financial status, conduct on campus, and medical records are not released to individuals or organizations outside the College without your written consent.
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