Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a Catholic, coeducational, liberal arts college, administered by the Christian Brothers. Saint Mary's is located in Winona, Minnesota, a college town of 26,000 residents. 1,300 full-time undergraduates attend Saint Mary's. 95% of those students live on campus.
Transfer students are an important part of the student body at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. If you are interested in completing your undergraduate education at Saint Mary's University, please refer to this guide for information about admission and transfer of credit. You may also wish to refer to this Web site for information on specific academic programs, course descriptions and student services.
Admission:
To apply for admission, complete and return an Application for Undergraduate Admission to the Office of Admission along with a $25.00 non-refundable application fee.
An official transcript of grades from each college or university attended must be forwarded to the Office of Admission. The transcript from the college most recently attended should give evidence of honorable dismissal. An official high school transcript is also required. Supporting materials, such as letters of recommendation and college admission test scores, are optional, except in situations when specifically requested.
To be eligible for admission, you must have at least a 2.0 (C) grade point average in overall college work taken at an accredited college or university.
Your application will be considered for admission when the application form, appropriate transcripts and the application fee are on file in the Office of Admission. Transfer applicants may apply for either semester, beginning in August or January.
Graduation Requirements:
122 semester credit hours are required to graduate. 60 of those semester hours must be taken at Saint Mary's University.
Transfer of Credit:
Upon notification of admission, the transfer student will also receive an evaluation of their transferable coursework. This evaluation, completed by the University Registrar, will include the number of credits accepted in transfer and the extent to which the student has satisfied Saint Mary's general education coursework requirements.
Please note that Saint Mary's has a residency requirement of 60 semester hours. The transfer student should plan to spend, at least, the last two years at Saint Mary's University completing all degree requirements. Credits earned with grades of "C" or better are accepted in transfer at the discretion of the registrar. Honor points are not transferred. The grade point average and class rank of the student are determined by the coursework taken at Saint Mary's University. Courses with grades of "F", "I", "W", or "NP" do not transfer.
CLEP and Advanced Placement credits are accepted. Test scores must be submitted to the Registrar's Office for official evaluation. Transfer students will receive, as part of their credit evaluation, a chart detailing which disciplinary studies classes have been fulfilled.
General Education Program:
The general education curriculum at Saint Mary's University is designed on the assumption that a student's academic work falls into three significant areas: general education, the major and electives. At a liberal arts university, the liberal arts are taught and used in various ways throughout the university. The general education curriculum consists of two complementary components: a 27-credit Disciplinary Studies Program and a 20-credit Interdisciplinary Studies Program.
In addition, to graduate from Saint Mary's University all students must complete the college writing requirement, the college mathematics competency and two sport activity classes.
The Disciplinary Studies Program:
The Disciplinary Studies Program is designed to complement the Interdisciplinary Studies Program. The 27 credits of disciplinary studies, distributed among various disciplines, incorporates the various fields of knowledge and learning commonly thought to contribute to the development and growth of educated persons. The specific goal of the Disciplinary Studies Program is to provide the student with a breadth of knowledge and exposure to a diversity of approaches to understanding the human condition. The program accomplishes this goal by requiring at least one course in each of eight areas of the curriculum (some of these credits also may satisfy requirements for major and minor programs of study):
Aesthetics
Cultural Traditions
Faith Traditions
Human Systems
Literature
Moral Traditions
Natural Scientific Systems
Quantitative Systems
The Interdisciplinary Studies Program:
The Interdisciplinary Studies Program provides a common educational experience for students at Saint Mary's University. The interdisciplinary program seeks to help students acquire and refine the knowledge and skills needed to describe, evaluate and respond appropriately to our current condition both as a society and as individuals.
Students must complete the Interdisciplinary Studies Program to graduate from Saint Mary's University. Consisting of interdisciplinary, non-departmental courses, the interdisciplinary curriculum acts as a force for integration within the specialization of the major and the personal diversities of electives. Ideally, students should take an interdisciplinary course each semester.
Transfer students will have certain interdisciplinary courses waived dependent upon the number of credits transferred in when admitted.
The Interdisciplinary Studies courses are:
Stories of God and the Human Condition
Language: Its Power and Abuse
Perspectives: Good Human Life
Modern Heritage
Artscore
Global and Multicultural Issues
Capstone
Transfer students will receive, as part of their credit evaluation, a listing of which Interdisciplinary Studies courses have been waived.
Financial Aid:
Over 70% of Saint Mary's University students receive some form of financial aid. We encourage all prospective students to apply for assistance. The following is a list of requirements for applying for financial aid:
1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the automatic renewal application with Saint Mary's University added to the form.
2. Send Financial Aid Transcripts (FAT) from all previously attended institutions, whether or not you received any financial assistance.
3. Complete the Saint Mary's University Institutional Aid Application.
Students may also have to supply a copy of both the student's and parent's income tax forms. Financial aid will be awarded once the student is accepted for admission.
Scholarships:
Saint Mary's University offers two different academic scholarships to qualified transfer students.
- Presidential Academic - minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 scale in at least 12 semester hours from an accredited college or university. Awards range from $1,000 - $2,000.
- Phi Theta Kappa - available to community college students who have a minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0 in 42 quarter or 28 semester hours. The award is valued at $3,000.
We also offer merit scholarships for art, music, theatre, and leadership. Awards range from $1000.00 to $3000.00.
Academic Calendar:
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota operates on a semester schedule with classes beginning in August and January. Students may apply to enter Saint Mary's for either semester. Ideally, applications should be received by the Office of Admission three weeks prior to the beginning of the semester to insure the completion of credit evaluation.
Important Names & Numbers:
Office of Admission
Suzanne Deranek - Transfer Coordinator
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
700 Terrace Heights #2
Winona, MN 55987-1399
800-635-5987 or 507-457-1700
Registrar's Office
Sue Edel - Registrar
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
700 Terrace Heights #37
Winona, MN 55987-1399
(507) 457-1428
Financial Aid Office
Jayne Wobig - Director of Financial Aid
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
700 Terrace Heights #5
Winona, MN 55987-1399
1-(800) 635-5987 or (507) 457-1437
Campus Housing:
Students have a variety of housing options to choose from including single or double room residence halls. Village apartments may also be available to students with junior or senior status.
Faculty:
Saint Mary's employs 94 full-time (74 with terminal degrees, and 54 with tenure) and 35 part-time faculty in the undergraduate programs, resulting in a student-faculty ratio of about 12 to1.
Special Programs:
Saint Mary's offers special undergraduate academic opportunities including the Lasallian Institute Honors Program, individualized major study programs, cooperative professional programs, off-campus learning field placements, internships and programs for Study Abroad in London, Florence and Mexico City.
Costs:
In 2001-2002, annual cost for students is $19,975, which includes tuition, room and board, and fees. Books and other personal expenses are additional.
Statement of Non-Discrimination:
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota adheres to the principle that all persons have equal opportunity and access to admissions, employment, facilities, and all programs and activities of the university regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. |
