Welcome to the Saint Mary's University of Minnesota—the university for students who are ready to grow and who know that they can build the futures they want with the right opportunities.
No matter your program, you will find your Saint Mary's education is a tremendous value—one that gives you once-in-a-lifetime, hands-on experiences and practical instruction that you will put right to work in your career or graduate studies.
The Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a private, nonprofit university. Our students' success is the core of our concern.
Students choose Saint Mary's for any number of reasons, among them:
- our welcoming community
- our commitment to walking alongside each student
- every step of the way
- our intentional focus on practical, hands-on learning experiences
- our dedication to helping students form connections that will guide them in their post-graduate lives
Our undergraduate, residential, liberal arts college offers 59 majors at our 450-acre Winona Campus. Convenient graduate, bachelor's completion, and certificate programs are offered at our Twin Cities and Winona campuses, Rochester, other regional locations, and online. We are mission-driven, committed to abandoning elitism, embracing respect, and is dedicated to every person. We are the university for students who are ready to grow and know that they can build the future they want with the right opportunities.
Enriched by the Lasallian Catholic heritage, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota awakens, nurtures, and empowers learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. Grounded in its Lasallian Catholic identity, Saint Mary's is a nationally ranked transformational and innovative university with a global footprint. Saint Mary's graduates gain the advanced knowledge, skills, and critical-thinking abilities necessary to be lifelong learners, successful workers, good neighbors, and ethical citizens that ensure Saint Mary's standing as a well-known top-tier national university that prepares tomorrow's leaders.
At the heart of Saint Mary's are the people who get to know you. Faculty, staff, and fellow students—all become allies on your educational journey. Here, in an intense give-and-take setting, each of us discovers just how much we can grow. In every one of our classrooms, you will find a relationship-driven, person-centered education because we believe that everyone deserves the chance to make an impact. To achieve beyond expectations. To be known.
Saint Mary's offers a transformational education. Whether our students are in Winona or Minneapolis or any location globally, the experience is the same. Through intense inquiry, we help students discover the truths in the world around us and the character within us. Learn more about the support we can offer to undergraduate and graduate students through our offices.
By federal law, current and prospective students and their parents have the right to know specific information about the Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, including various academic information, financial aid information, institutional information, and information on graduation rates, campus safety, and equity in athletics.
All of our program offerings are available to international students. Our staff is here to help with the application process, and we also offer English language services to students who need them.
The way we teach and learn at the Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has the power to change your life. Our vital degree programs, caring faculty, and supportive academic services help ensure that you reach your goals. Studies show that Saint Mary's students receive more from their college experience. As a student, you will know your professors, and they will know you. No matter your program or major, you will build a network of professionals who will be an essential part of your post-graduate success.
In Winona, living on campus means being part of a close-knit community, opening the door to new friendships and connections that can last a lifetime. Campus life also offers a massive array of extracurricular activities and opportunities—including all kinds of events, athletics, outdoor activities, job and internship opportunities, campus ministry, and community volunteer programs.
You will find various housing options on Saint Mary's Winona Campus, allowing you to live alongside your friends and classmates and deepen your relationships.
There is no substitute for seeing it with your own eyes, so schedule a campus visit for a first-hand look at what Saint Mary's has to offer. This will help you determine if Saint Mary's is the right fit for your college experience.
In today's global economy, exposing yourself to other cultures and developing a sense of global citizenship are real assets. International travel and study enhance your liberal arts education and be easily incorporated into your four-year academic plan. All undergraduates at Saint Mary's are encouraged to study abroad.
Internships and work experience are an essential part of your college journey, helping you explore potential career paths and expose you to various work environments. Many students at Saint Mary's complete an internship—some even more than one.
The Career Services and Internships Office offers programs, activities, and resources to help students prepare for life after college. We genuinely want to help students go from here to career.
No matter your program, Saint Mary's emphasis on real-world application of classroom instruction from industry professionals, will ensure what you are learning can be applied to your on-the-job life. Data shows that students who complete an internship while at Saint Mary's are more confident, develop marketable skills, and are more focused on career development and planning—all of which better prepare them for life after graduation.
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