Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota requires a minimum of 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 62% of students who start college at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota complete all the credits required within six years.

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Saint Mary's University of Minnesota may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Saint Mary's University of Minnesota directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

When choosing a major, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.

Student Designed Majors

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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Does Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Saint Mary's University of Minnesota does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Have An Online Program?

✅ Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Saint Mary's University of Minnesota offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Have An Honors Program?

✅ Saint Mary's University of Minnesota offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.

Does Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Require Internships?

❌ Saint Mary's University of Minnesota studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Library

The main library on campus is the Fitzgerald Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Saint Mary's University of Minnesota have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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