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Lasallian Explorations Program

Broaden your mind: Liberal arts and more

If you’re part of the Lasallian Explorations Program, you’ll get to choose from a wide variety of courses across different subjects — all designed to help you grow as a thinker and learner. Guided by Lasallian Catholic values, the program also encourages community, service, and making a difference in the world.

There are over 100 Gen Ed courses to choose from across seven core disciplinary areas:

A white artists palette and paintbrush icon with five red paint blobs on a dark blue circular background. Arts, Communication, and History
One course		 White outline of a classical bust with a red laurel crown in front of a white column, set on a dark blue circular background. Philosophy
One course
Icon of a laptop with a red graduation cap and gear on the screen, representing online education or educational technology, on a navy blue circular background. Computer Science and Natural Sciences
Two courses, one with a lab		 A network of people icons connected by lines, with a magnifying glass highlighting one person in red on a dark blue circular background. Social Sciences
One course
Icon of an open book with red horizontal lines on one page, set against a dark blue circular background. Literature
One course		 Icon of a white Bible with a red cross on the cover, centered in a dark blue circle. Theology
One course
White icon of a calculator and a paper with a red bar graph and percentage symbol, set against a dark blue circular background. Mathematics and Statistics
One course

“Saint Mary’s general education program made me a more well-rounded student and introduced me to new perspectives through classes and classmates outside my major.”

– Celeste Rimstad, Class of 2026

Setting you up for success — from day one

At Saint Mary’s, every first-year student in the Lasallian Explorations program starts with core courses designed to help you build strong academic skills, think critically, and feel confident as you make the jump into college life.

Your journey begins with:

  • First-Year Experience Anchor Course
  • Thinking Theologically
  • First Year Writing
  • Oral Communications

Browse all our Lasallian Explorations courses.

Course Catalog

Figuring out your classes? We’ve got you.

At New Student Orientation and Registration (NSOR), you’ll meet with faculty to choose your first-semester courses. After that, your academic adviser will help you map out future semesters based on your goals and interests.

Have questions along the way? Your faculty adviser is here to guide you, mentor you, and cheer you on every step of the way.

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