Overview
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota welcomes applications from transfer students throughout the year. Transfer students may begin classes in Winona in either our fall or spring semesters.
Saint Mary’s offers on the spot decision interviews for students transferring from another college or university. Contact the Admission Office to schedule an appointment. You will receive a decision on-the-spot upon your arrival to campus or via a virtual Zoom meeting, pending your submission of the online Saint Mary’s University Application or the Common Application at least three days prior of your appointment. All official required documents listed in the Transfer Applicant Checklist are necessary in order to receive an admission decision.
Apply now and learn about how Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota supports undergraduates in their academic journeys with financial support. There are several scholarships available exclusively to transfer students.
Undergraduate student profile
1,246 Total undergraduate students
26% Domestic students of color or Native American students
56% Students who are female
29% Students who are transfers
76% Students who are under 25
13% Enrolled students who are non-traditional
Credit transfer
Learn more about transferring credit to Saint Mary's.
Maximum number of credits that can transfer
90
Number of credits required for degree
120
Minimum cumulative GPA required
2.0
Minimum grade required for a course to transfer
C
Block transfer acceptance for two-year college students
► Accepts Associate of Arts degree*
► Accepts Minnesota Transfer Curriculum*
* Students who have completed the MnTC or an Associate of Arts degree from a regionally accredited institution with minimum course grades of C or better will have those courses accepted in transfer. Those courses will meet some requirements within Integratus, our general education program in the Bachelor of Arts program.
Admissions
Application deadlines
Rolling for both fall and spring terms
Application fee
None
Where electronic transcripts must be sent
[email protected]
Financial aid & cost
Scholarships
- Transfer Academic Scholarships based on transfer GPA ($12,000-$21,000)
- PTK Scholarship ($2,500)
- Transfer Community & Technical College Scholarship ($1,500)
Learn more about transfer scholarships.
FAFSA code
002380
Learn more about financial aid at Saint Mary's.
Contact Information
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Office of Admission
700 Terrace Heights
Winona, MN55987
United States