Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota encourages students to incorporate international study into their academic plans as it enhances their liberal arts education by engaging them in stimulating learning experiences and encourages them to develop a sense of global citizenship. Staff of the Study Abroad Office is available to assist students during all stages of the study abroad experience, which includes exploring various options, applying to a program, preparing for international study by participating in several orientation sessions and returning to campus.

Program Objectives

• To provide opportunities that will help students develop into internationally aware citizens that understand, value, and contribute to our rapidly changing world. 
• To provide experiences that help students grow personally by developing personal responsibility, becoming more open-minded and tolerant of differences, developing greater self-awareness and gaining insight into one’s own culture.
• To provide opportunities for students to learn about the history, politics, culture, geography, and the arts of the country visited. 
• To provide experiences for students to gain different skill sets and explore different interests that may influence the direction of their career path.

Saint Mary’s sponsors and oversees two undergraduate study abroad programs.  A group of 25 – 30 students participate each semester.  The programs are designed to fulfill credits in the liberal arts.  A program director lives onsite or near the students.  Most faculty are native professors from regional universities.  The programs also include organized guided tours.

Florence, Italy 

London, England 

Language Programs

Students that are majoring in Spanish or French are encouraged to study abroad for at least one semester.  These programs focus on complete cultural immersion.  All courses are taught in Spanish or French and count towards your major with approval of the department chair.

Córdoba, Argentina 

Montpellier, France 

Mexico City, Mexico

Alicante, Spain 

Seville, Spain 

Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA) Programs

HECUA is an organization of 17 liberal arts colleges, universities and associations dedicated to education for social justice.  It provides off-campus study programs that address the most pressing issues in our neighborhoods, nations and world.  Students, faculty and practitioners engage in learning that generates knowledge and tools for social transformation and community building.

Quito, Ecuador 

Coleraine/Belfast/Derry, Northern Ireland

Oslo, Norway

Oslo, Norway & Poland

For more information on HECUA's programs within the USA, click here. 

Lasallian International Programs Consortium 

The Lasallian International Programs Consortium is a cooperative group composed of the seven U.S. Lasallian colleges and universities for the purpose of creating and managing high quality educational programs throughout the world for students and facilities of member institutions:

• Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN
• College of Sante Fe Sante Fe, NM
• La Salle University Philadelphia, PA
• Lewis University Romeoville, IL
• Manhattan College Bronx, NY
• Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA
• Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN

To learn more about these programs, click here.  Contact Renee Knutson, Director of Study Abroad, to discuss program fees and financial aid.

View photos from Australia 2007

Student Teaching Abroad

Saint Mary's offers seven weeks of student teaching in England, Ireland, Scotland or Costa Rica.  There are opportunities to teach at a variety of grade levels and schools, including one-room schoolhouses.  For more information, contact Renee Knutson.

Summer Programs

Saint Mary's offers a few programs in the summer.   

Córdoba, Argentina

Montpellier, France

Mexico City, Mexico

Alicante, Spain

Seville, Spain

For summer programs offered through the Lasallian International Programs Consortium, click here.

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Helpful Websites

Staff:
Renee Knutson
Director of Study Abroad
(507) 457-1447
rknutson@smumn.edu

Vicki McDonald
Office Assistant
(507) 457-6996
vmcdonal@smumn.edu

Mailing Address:
Study Abroad
Saint Mary's Universtiy of Minnesota
700 Terrace Heights #6
Winona, MN  55987

Location & Hours:
Saint Mary's Hall, Room 136
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.