Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota welcomes applications from transfer student 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.

New or unique undergraduate programs
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Health Humanities
Nursing
Pre-Physician Assistant Studies
Sport Management

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1,329 Undergraduate students
23% Students of color or Native American students
57% Female students
29% Transfer students 
76% Students under 25
23% Non-traditional students

834 Graduate students

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 accepted *
Associate of Arts
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum

* Saint Mary's will accept all MnTC credits for students who have earned at least a C or better in each course within that curriculum. Students must also complete requirements of the Saint Mary's general education program. Please contact a transfer counselor at the institution to learn more.

Minimum required GPA for block transfer of AA or MnTC
2.0

Learn more about transferring credit to Saint Mary's.

Apply online

Application deadlines
Rolling for both fall and spring terms

Application fee
None

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Tuition and fees

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.