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November 20, 2025

School of Advancing Studies University News

Saint Mary University of Minnesota has long been an innovator in online adult education. For more than 30 years, we’ve met adult learners where they are delivering access, flexibility, and support in ways that align with our mission.

Now, we’re expanding that commitment with a new pathway: the 90-credit online bachelor’s degree. This option responds to clear market demand by offering one more option that may be a faster, more flexible, and cost-efficient route for some students to complete their undergraduate degree.

The faces of first-year students are changing, and we strive to be a place for them all to grow and find their path. We continue to serve traditional on-campus students seeking a residential experience. We also support adults returning to finish their degree, many of whom balance work, family responsibilities, or other commitments. And increasingly, we’re seeing younger students who have earned a large number of college credits in high school, or who prefer to live at home, stay local, and work while pursuing their degree.

Our new 90-credit offering allows us to meet the needs of all types of students providing flexible, mission-aligned pathways that meet students where they are and help them move forward with purpose.

Building on this foundation, we are proud to be first to market in Minnesota. Our teaser campaign launched last week and will continue as we introduce new programs. Learn more