Characteristic of the College is its informal friendly atmosphere, its general concern for the individual student and its warm welcome for the newcomer. Programmes are accredited by the University of Limerick. The College operates the same modular system of continuous assessment as the University. Each module is normally assessed in isolation. Students are provided with transcripts at the end of each semester showing their current status.
Accumulated performance is based on grades obtained in each module.
The College community promotes excellence in teaching, learning and research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It seeks to foster the intellectual, spiritual, personal and professional development of students within a supportive and challenging environment that guarantees the intellectual freedom of staff and students. In particular, the College seeks to foster in its students a spirit of justice and compassion in the service of others, together with an openness to the religious tradition and values of each individual. The College promotes a sense of identity enriched by an awareness of its Catholic tradition, the cultures, languages and traditions of Ireland, and its special commitment to the Irish language. Mary Immaculate College respects cultural diversity.