Saint Mary’s offers many graduate program options. As a prospective student there are several things you should consider as you choose a program that will fit your needs.

1. Evaluate program options and admission requirements.
2. Review transfer credit policies.
3. Know program start dates and application deadlines. See your program page for start date and application deadline information.
4. Review tuition and fees.
5. Understand the application process. See your program page for information regarding the application process.

Submitting Official Transcripts

Transcripts must be received from the credit-granting institution in a sealed envelope. Saint Mary’s can not accept transcripts that have been previously scanned, faxed, e-mailed, opened, marked, or damaged in any way. To order your official transcripts, please contact the credit-granting institution directly.

Students with International Transcripts

All applicants whose native language is not English and/or who submit a transcript from a country other than the U.S. must provide evidence of successfully completing a university approved English Language Assessment exam which includes the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 79 for the internet based test, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.5 or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a minimum score of 80. The TOEFL is not required if the applicant has a Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. college or University, or has successfully completed the appropriate graduate preparatory English Language Academy coursework as determined through the ELA placement exams including courses ELA400 and ELA401, with a grade of B or higher.

Transcripts from countries other than the U.S. must be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by World Education Services or the Education Credential Evaluators  and be deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. university standards. Students are responsible for having their transcripts evaluated, as well as the associated costs.

You have taken that first step toward furthering your education, your career, and your life. Congratulations!

Check your Application Status

You will need your temporary ID number and your 5-digit zip code to enter this area. If you do not have your temporary ID number, please contact 612-728-5100 or 866-437-2788 to get your application status. Once you have been accepted, you will no longer have access to the Application Status site.

You may not register for classes until you have completed the application process and you have been formally admitted by Saint Mary’s University.