How to Visit, Request Info, or Apply to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) gives you four direct next steps: take a campus tour, request information, watch a video tour, or apply online. The right choice depends on how far along you are — exploring, comparing, or ready to commit. All four entry points are listed on the SMWC homepage under "See for yourself" and "Apply."

Choose Your Next Step

Your situation Best next step What you get
Early research, want details by email Request Info Admissions follow-up with program and aid information
Want to see campus in person Schedule a campus tour Guided visit of campus, residence halls, and facilities
Can't travel to Indiana Video tour Remote look at campus before deciding
Ready to enroll Apply Start of the application process

Schedule a Campus Tour

SMWC's homepage invites prospective students to "take a tour to explore the beauty of campus, meet friendly faces and discover why The Woods is home." The tour is the most direct way to judge fit — you see residence halls, athletics facilities, and campus ministry spaces in person rather than through photos.

Steps:

  1. Go to smwc.edu and find the "See for yourself" section.
  2. Follow the tour link to the visit page.
  3. Pick a date and submit your visit request.
  4. Expect a confirmation with arrival details before your visit.

What to check during the visit: ask about the 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio in practice — class sizes in your intended major — and how the 95% financial aid figure applies to your situation.

Request Information

If you're still comparing schools, requesting info is the lowest-commitment step. It puts you on the admissions contact list so you receive program details, aid guidance, and deadline reminders.

Steps:

  1. From the homepage, select "Request Info."
  2. Complete the form with your intended program and study format.
  3. Watch for a reply from admissions — use it to ask specific questions about your major or financial aid.

Take the Video Tour

The homepage offers a "Video Tour" alongside the in-person option. Use it when distance or scheduling makes a visit impractical, or as a first pass before booking a real visit. It won't replace seeing residence halls and campus life firsthand, but it answers the basic question of whether the setting appeals to you.

Apply

SMWC describes its application as a "quick and easy process to launch your future." The homepage's "Apply Now" button is the entry point.

Before you start, have ready:

  • Your intended academic program (SMWC offers more than 40)
  • Your preferred format — campus, distance, or graduate
  • Contact details for admissions follow-up

After submitting: expect admissions to guide you through next steps, including financial aid. With 95% of students receiving aid and nearly $10 million in scholarships awarded, filing aid paperwork early is worth the effort.

Common Sticking Points

  • Choosing a format: SMWC offers campus, distance, and graduate programs. Confirm your program is available in your preferred format before applying.
  • Cost concerns: Don't assume sticker price. The 95% aid figure and scholarship totals are the numbers to discuss with admissions.
  • Timing a visit: Book early if you're traveling — tour slots fill around fall and spring recruiting seasons.

For questions at any stage, use the Request Info form — it routes you to admissions, who can clarify program availability, aid steps, and visit logistics.