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Shaping Your Future:

Steps & Hints To Academic Success

Athenians believe that they can succeed - that is the formula for our success. In order to succeed, you must figure out what skills you need and then go through the process to attain them. Develop a goal that fits your talents and skills. If you are not sure of what you want to achieve, get informed of what resources and centers are offered on campus that can help you figure out what you need. It is always beneficial to get involved!

This booklet is designed to help you plan your academic career at Mount St. Mary’s and to provide information about college life. Follow the steps (and hints) in this booklet to reach academic success at Mount St. Mary’s College. It is MSMC’s belief that with the help of your advisor and the Catalog, YOU can make your own choices and design your own educational path.

The Advisement Center staff looks forward to meeting you this summer at Orientation, and getting to know you during your time at the Mount. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at Advisement@msmc.la.edu, or stop by one of our offices (Chalon H401 /Doheny Bldg.3 Rm.107). Again, Welcome to the Mount!

Chapter 1:  Planning Your Education

Chapter 2:  Academic Program Requirements

Chapter 3:  Choosing Courses

Chapter 4:  Tips for Academic Success

Chapter 5:  Glossary

Chapter 6:  Some Final Words of Advice