Mount St. Joseph University

Academic advising is available for all degree-seeking students. Students that have declared a major are assigned to a faculty advisor associated with that major. Students can identify their advisor and find contact information by logging in to myMount and doing the following:

• Select the Academics tab at the top of the page.
• Click the My Academic Record link on the left hand navigation bar.

Traditional Students

Before registering for class, traditional students must meet with their advisors, who provide registration clearance on myMount.

Traditional students that have not declared a major are assigned to an academic advisor in the Academic Exploration Program. Students can learn more about the Academic Exploration Program in the Academic Advising Resource Center.

Adult and Non-Traditional Students

Adult and non-traditional students are encouraged to meet or talk with their advisor before registering for classes. Advisor registration clearance for adult and non-traditional students is required for the following majors: art, biology, chemistry, education, mathematics, nursing, legal studies, psychology and social work.

Adult or non-traditional students that have not declared a major are assigned to an academic advisor in the Academic Advising Resource Center. Learn more about academic advising.

Students in Online or Virtual Programs:

Students in the Management and Leadership Major

Students in the Liberal Arts Major:

For more information regarding your academic program, please consult the Undergraduate Catalog.

Academic Advising Resource Center Location:

Conlan Center

Contact: 513-244-4213

Email: advising@msj.edu

There are a variety of spaces for students to study on campus for both quiet and group study.

• Archbishop Alter Library provides quiet and group study spaces. Computers, wireless access, and printing are also available.
  • Private and Group Study Room Reservations
• Ground Floor of Harrington Center located on the bottom floor of the Harrington Center there are tables with outlets outside of Joe Lion's Grille where you can study and grab a bite to eat.
• We Proudly Serve Starbucks in Archbishop Alter Library our on-campus coffee shop that serves coffee along with pastries, sandwiches, and salads. 
• The Commuter Lounge is located on the ground floor of the Seton Center next to the Seton Lobby. This space provides plenty of seating, and a whiteboard, and is close to an open lab that has access to computers and printing.
• The Theatre Gallery is located outside the Theatre and contains seating and a quiet atmosphere for studying.

The Archbishop Alter Library assists students with learning and research by providing a wide variety of resources and services, including:

• Access to journals, magazines, and books via the A-Z list of databases
• Access to print and ebooks via the library catalog
• Quiet and group study areas
• Interlibrary loan services through OhioLINK, SearchOhio, and OCLC
• Research help via email, phone, and scheduling an in-person consultation via the library’s website
• Textbooks and other course materials on course reserves
• Research guides via the library’s website
• Access to computers and printing/copying/scanning
• Wireless internet access
• Book-borrowing and other guest privileges at OhioLINK libraries with your student ID card

To access the library's online resources from off-campus, you will need your library account number, printed on the front of your student ID card. If you do not have your library account number, you can look it up on myMount.

View more information about Archbishop Alter Library.

Contact: 513-244-4216

Email: library@msj.edu

The Learning Center’s mission is to provide a level of academic support that enhances the ability of every motivated student to succeed in their studies at Mount St. Joseph University.  The Learning Center services include a Writing Center, Math & Science Center, Peer Tutoring, and individualized assistance with study skills, and support for students with disabilities.

View more information about the The Learning Center and Disability Services.

Location: Seton 156

Contact: 513-244-4202

The Career and Experiential Education Center provides an array of services that can assist with your professional growth.

• Cooperative Education: Cooperative education, also known as co-op, gives you a fantastic opportunity to learn in an actual career setting, applying your interests and learning about career options – all while getting paid. Nearly one-third of the students who participate in cooperative education at the Mount accept full-time employment with previous co-op employers following graduation. Learn more about cooperative education.
• Career Development:Learning skills that will help you land a great job is a crucial part of your personal and academic growth. That’s why, at the Mount, we provide dedicated career development resources for students and alums who want to improve their resume, evaluate career options and learn interview skills. Learn more about career development.
• Prior Learning Assessment:We recognize that university-level learning happens outside of the classroom as well. That’s why we provide prior learning assessment, a service that evaluates the professional and personal experience you gained prior to enrolling at the Mount, and rewards you with academic credit. Learn more about prior learning assessment.
• Service Learning: Service learning is an opportunity for students to earn academic credit by participating in meaningful service activities. Service learning fosters a deeper understanding of academic course content and enhances a sense of civic responsibility necessary for the flourishing of any community. Learn more about service learning.

View more information about the Career and Experiential Education Center.

Location: Seton 120

Contact: 513-244-4888

The primary function of the Registrar’s Office is to create and maintain student academic records, issue official transcripts, and verify and post degrees.  Additionally, the Registrar’s Office reports and records grades, verifies enrollment and graduation applications, maintains course offerings, schedules academic classrooms, determines academic honors, certifies VA educational benefits, determines NCAA Division III student athletic eligibility, and updates transfer credits from previous institutions.

Mount St. Joseph University has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) for electronic transcript ordering. Only an official transcript is sent directly to a student, third party, and/or institution specified by the student. The university is not permitted by law to issue copies of documents from other institutions. All financial obligations to the Mount must be resolved before release of a transcript will be permitted.

View information about transcript ordering.

Location: Conlan Center

Contact: 513-244-4432

View a summary of the 2024-25 academic calendar.

Students in programs with start dates outside those aforementioned should consult their instructors and refer to their schedules listed in myMount for beginning and end dates.

2024-25 Academic Calendar