Saint Mary’s accelerated bachelor’s completion programs are designed for busy, working adults like you. With a generous credit transfer policy, including credit for Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST), continuing education, military training and prior learning assessment that allows for up to 35 credits to be earned on your work and life experience, these programs are about finishing what you started. As working adult, you have experience that matters. With convenient class times and varied modalities, the bachelor's completion programs provide the flexibility and support you need to succeed.

Adult learner enrollment
179 students enrolled in nontraditional programs
15% of total undergraduate enrollment

New or unique programs
Saint Mary’s online Bachelor of Science in Nursing program was created to meet the needs of working nurses. By earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, graduates can pursue more career opportunities than with an associate degree. Graduates of the program will gain the most current knowledge of industry standards, preparing them to lead in progressive care, modern health care systems, finance and health informatics.

Program type
Adult undergraduate accelerated

Program schedule
Evenings and blended (accelerated schedule) options at locations in Minneapolis and Rochester. New online options available for some programs.

Semesters
Fall (Sept. – Dec.)
Spring (Jan. – April)
Summer (May – Aug.)

All credits of C or better will be accepted, minimum of 30 semester credits required for admission. Students who have completed the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) or an Associate of Arts degree from a regionally accredited institution are considered to have met Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s general education requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree. Please contact our staff for a preliminary transfer evaluation. Learn more about transferring credits.

Maximum number of credits that can transfer
84

Number of credits required for degree
120

Minimum cumulative GPA required
2.0

Minimum grade required for a course to transfer
C

Block transfer accepted *
Associate of Arts
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum

* may have some additional unique course requirements, such as language, philosophy or religion courses. Please contact a transfer counselor at the institution to learn more.

Apply online

Application deadlines
Rolling, email for specific deadlines

Application fee
None

Tuition and fees

Cost per credit
$420 - $495

Scholarships
Bachelor Completion Scholarship
SGPP Faculty and Staff Scholarship

FAFSA code
002380

Learn more about financial aid at Saint Mary's.