Welcome to The Woods

Transform yourself, your community, your world. Aspire Higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.

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Choose from more than 40 academic programs to prepare you for the career you want.
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Ninety-five percent of our students are awarded financial aid, making college more affordable.
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Take a tour to explore the beauty of campus, meet friendly faces and discover why The Woods is home.
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Life at The Woods

From sports and service learning trips to clubs and the arts, traditions and events at The Woods help you become the best version of you.
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AVENUE MOMENT

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Financial Aid

95% of all students receive financial aid

Faculty Ratio

13:1 Student to faculty ratio

Scholarships

$7 million in scholarships are given to students every year

Stories From The Woods

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Calendar

Dec 13

East Central Illinois Alumni Gathering

Dec 15

Winter Commencement

Dec 15

Christmas break begins

Jan 14

Campus and Woods Online classes begin

Jan 18

New Year Celebration in Naples

Jan 25

Pomeroy Overnight and Preview Day

Jan 25

The Mane Event

Feb 18

President’s Day

Mar 1

The Theory of Relativity by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill

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