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Transfer Admissions
At St. Thomas, we develop students to be morally responsible leaders, preparing them for active work towards a more just and civil society. We believe that the answers to the world's complex problems live within people who have yet to discover all they can accomplish.
St. Thomas welcomes approximately 350 transfer students each year – roughly 20% of our students. Through class projects, internships and other practical application opportunities, you will be prepared to make a positive impact in a career, grad school or wherever you go from here.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
St. Thomas now accepts the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)! Transfer students who complete the MnTC will satisfy almost all core curriculum requirements here.
How will your credits transfer
Learn how the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ credits you've already earned will transfer to St. Thomas, or see which »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ courses meet St. Thomas' core curriculum requirements. Transfer students who complete the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum will satisfy almost all core curriculum requirements.
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Cost & Financial Aid
St. Thomas is ranked a Best Value in Education. Learn all you need to know about our costs, scholarships and other financial aid available.
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Scholarships
All admitted transfer students are automatically considered for the St. Thomas Transfer Award, up to $30,000 per year. Learn more about the St. Thomas Transfer award, as well as other scholarship opportunities for transfer students.
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After St. Thomas
Tommies get a hands-on education that lands them jobs, internships and grad school opportunities to make a real difference.
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Personalized Support
You're assigned an admissions counselor to help guide you through the application process, credit transfer and more.
Transfer Student Stories
Meet transfer students who are showing the world what it means to be a Tommie.
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Ally Starks '25
After attending Johns Hopkins University for a year, Ally Starks '25 decided that a change of pace was in order. She switched from studying pre-med molecular and cellular biology at Johns Hopkins to majoring in exercise science on a pre-physical therapy track in the Morrison Family College of Health at the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ.
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Viviana Ruiz '23
Transferring from Texas A&M, Viviana Ruiz, became a double major in Catholic studies and communication studies. Vivian credits the phenomenal job St. Thomas does in promoting events to transfer students.
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Luana Karl '23
With a major in journalism and a minor in political science, Luana had to navigate American »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ life as a transfer student from Brazil. Creating a St. Thomas chapter for a Brazilian student organization, Luana's hope is that other Brazilian students find a home at St. Thomas.
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Visit Campus
Choose from a variety of appointment options to customize your visit, including a campus tour, one-on-one meetings and lunch on campus.
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Explore the Twin Cities
The Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis double your options, with two vibrant downtowns and the best parks of the cities in America
More About St. Thomas
Picking a »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ is about matching what you want with what a school has to offer; here's a little more about us.
Locate Your Counselor
We're here to help you. That's our job. So please contact us with any questions - big or small!