Why would an ASU student take courses from Mary College?
Mary College offers ASU students a unique opportunity. While remaining students at a renowned and rapidly-growing research university, ASU students can further their education in Catholic thought and culture. An ASU student can fulfill their Humanities (HU), Cultural Diversity in the United States (C), Global Awareness (G), and Historical Awareness (H) general studies requirements through Catholic Studies courses at Mary College.
Furthermore, although students register for Mary College courses through the University of Mary, Mary College courses count toward an ASU student’s credit total in terms of full-time status and financial aid.
What does it cost to take courses at Mary College?
ASU students do not pay additional tuition to take courses through Mary College. They continue to pay regular tuition to ASU in addition to a modest membership fee each semester to belong to Mary College, which offers unique academic and residential opportunities. The membership fee for 2021-22 is $925. Scholarships are available, including the Mary College at ASU Desert Rose Scholarship.
What does a membership at Mary College include?
In addition to access to University of Mary courses, Mary College members are eligible to go on a guided pilgrimage to Rome at the University of Mary’s Rome Campus, a retreat for new members, community excursions, and exclusive access to our members’ loft with extended hours in our beautiful study space for evenings and weekends.
Can an ASU student major or minor in Catholic Studies?
Yes! ASU students can major or minor in Catholic Studies in addition to fulfilling ASU Humanities (HU), Cultural Diversity in the United States (C), Global Awareness (G), and Historical Awareness (H) general studies requirements and various elective requirements. A student who majors in Catholic Studies will be issued a joint degree upon completion of the Catholic Studies major requirements (30 total credits) and his or her ASU degree. In addition to graduating with a bachelor’s degree from ASU, the student would receive a Bachelor of Arts in Catholic Studies from the University of Mary. For a minor, a student receives a credential on a University of Mary transcript upon completion of the Catholic Studies minor requirements (18 credits total) and his or her ASU degree.
Visit our Catholic Studies program page to learn more about the major and minor.
What does Mary College have to offer other than courses?
Mary College offers unique opportunities and amenities to members through our campus in Old St. Mary’s. See “What does a membership at Mary College include?” above.
We also invite members of the public to engage with the Catholic Intellectual Tradition at Mary College. Our study space is open to the public from 10 am to 5 pm weekdays throughout ASU’s academic year. In addition, each Tuesday at 6:30 pm throughout the academic year, Mary College hosts Convivium in Old St. Mary’s. We open our doors and invite the public to enjoy community over a meal and hear a talk from faculty and staff of the University of Mary and ASU, or engage in Disputatio — a medieval classroom experience.