Connecting with Us ... is Just the Beginning
Your college journey at Saint Mary’s begins before the first day of classes — it starts as soon as you connect with our admission staff.
Our admission staff is ready to learn more about you and your education goals. They can help you with programs, housing, financial aid, career paths, and the application process.
Connect and Discover What a Saint Mary’s College Experience Can Look Like for You!
Prospective students, current students, and their families are encouraged to contact our admission staff.
Ask us anything or reach out to learn more about Saint Mary’s:
- Call 800-635-5987, Ext. 1700
- Email admission@smumn.edu
- Visit campus with a virtual guided tour or meet an admission counselor via Zoom.
Connect With Your Admission Counselor
No one knows about being a student at Saint Mary’s better than your admission counselor. They are your campus expert — answering questions and being your primary source for information.
Ask your admission counselor about everything from majors and housing to student life and activities. Call, email, or schedule a virtual meeting to connect.
Do you know who your assigned admissions counselor is? Need to reach out? Find his or her contact information below.
Office of Admission
Hendrickson Center, Room 111
Winona Campus
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Select Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Schedule In-Person Visit Must schedule in advance.
Connect With Us
Suzanne Deranek
Senior Associate Director of Admission
Admission - College
Hendrickson Center, HC 107
Campus Box: # 2
(507) 457-1729
On-campus staff
Serving Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming
Stephen Batcher
Assistant Regional Director of Undergraduate Admission
Admission - College
Hendrickson Center, HC 111C
Campus Box: # 2
(507) 457-1644
On-campus staff
Serving Northern Minnesota, Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia
Allison Borawski
Admission Counselor
Admission - College
Hendrickson Center, HC 111A
Campus Box: # 2
(507) 457-1764
On-campus staff
Serving Wisconsin
Abbey Callahan
Regional Admission Counselor
Admission - College
Hendrickson Center, HC 111B
Campus Box: # 2
(507) 457-8730
Located in the Twin Cities. Serving Chisago, Dakota, Isanti, Ramsey & Washington counties.
Kate Dorman
Admission Counselor, Events Coordinator and PSEO Coordinator
Admission - College
Hendrickson Center, HC 111
Campus Box: # 2
(507) 457-1705
Serving Southeastern Minnesota
Brenda Jones
Associate Regional Director
Admission - College
Hendrickson Center, HC 111
Campus Box: # 2
(507) 457-1470
Regionally located in Illinois
Serving Florida, Georgia & Illinois
Nicole Weninger
Admission Counselor
Admission - College
Hendrickson Center, HC 111C
Campus Box: # 2
(507) 457-1750
Serving Kansas, Nebraska & Missouri
Admission Staff
Kristina Lemmer
Director of Admissions - College
Admission - College
JoAnn Frahm
Administrative Assistant and Visit Coordinator
Admission - College
Nicole Gerdes
Assistant Director of Admission Operations
Admission - College
