[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The president also said the university is focused on working closely with the Saint Mary’s University Students’ Association “to maintain a close connection and understanding of student needs.”At the same time, they will help students understand the external sources of funding available to them.While all academic courses and programs will be offered online, the university said it will support special opportunities wherever possible for in-person on-campus participation that is done safely..