At the School of Professional and Continuing Education at the College of Mount Saint Vincent, we want the process of submitting your application to go as smoothly as possible.  Listed below are some commonly questions and answers. If you don't find an answer to your question here, please contact the SPCS at 718-405-3322 or e-mail us at professionalstudies@mountsaintvincent.edu. You can also submit a request for additional information by clicking here.

Where do graduate classes meet?

Where can I pick up a copy of an application for the graduate programs or the certificate programs?

When should I apply?

How can I find out if I will qualify for admission?

How can I arrange to speak with an advisor in my chosen field?

Is parking available?

What are your office hours?

Do you offer financial aid to graduate students?

Where do graduate classes meet?
Currently, classes meet at our Riverdale campus, conveniently located 12 miles from midtown Manhattan and minutes from the Henry Hudson Parkway and the George Washington Bridge. We also hope to offer graduate courses at our mid-Manhattan site, St. Vincent’s Midtown Hospital, which is near the West Side Highway in the near future. Students can also look up class time and locations through Self Service, the College of Mount Saint Vincent's student service software. Please check with the School of Professional and Continuing Studies for more information.

Where can I pick up a copy of an application for the graduate programs or the certificate programs?                                                                                                                                                        Applications are available in a number of ways. Stop by the School of Professional and Continuing Studies to pick up a copy of any application in person. The office of the SPCS is located at 6301 Riverdale Avenue, Administration Building, Suite 304, Riverdale, NY, 10471. You can also request that a copy of the application for any of our graduate programs be mailed to you. Please contact the SPCS at 718-405-3321 for more information. Finally, you can download a copy of either the nursing or education graduate applications by clicking here.

When should I apply?
For fall admission, we recommend that prospective students apply between April and August. For spring admission, we recommend that students apply between September and December. For the summer session, students should apply between February and April.

How can I find out if I will qualify for admission?
First, check our general information on graduate admission requirements. If you still have questions, call the School of Professional and Continuing Studies at 718-405-3322.

How can I arrange to speak with an advisor in my chosen field?
We’ll be happy to arrange a meeting for you. Just call the SPCS at 718-405-3322.

Is parking available?
Yes, we offer parking facilities for a small annual fee. For additional information regarding on-campus parking, please click here.

What are your office hours?
During the academic year the SPCS is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feel free to contact us a 718-4050-3322 to set up an appointment to meet with one of the SPCS staff members.

Do you offer financial aid to graduate students?
Loan programs are available for qualified students. For more information please visit the Office of Financial Aid's webpage.