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Admission
ADMISSION
Saint Mary’s University adheres to the principle that all persons have equal opportunity and access to
admission, employment, facilities, and all programs and activities of the university regardless of race,
color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status with
regard to public assistance. Prospective applicants should direct requests for information to:
Office of Admission
Saint Mary’s University
700 Terrace Heights #2
Winona, MN 55987-1399
admissions@smumn.edu
(800) 635-5987, Ext. 1700
Admission of First-Year Students
The College processes admission applications throughout the year for fall semester or spring
semester entrance. When all materials required for admission have been received, they are reviewed
by admissions administration. The applicant is then notified of the decision. Students who have
been admitted are asked to confirm their attendance by sending a $300 deposit to the university.
This non-refundable deposit is credited to the student’s account. Saint Mary’s University subscribes
to the Uniform Candidates Reply date; therefore, accepted fall applicants have until May 1 to confirm
admission without loss of admission, housing, scholarship or financial aid priorities.
The pattern of high school college prep courses and performance, while not the sole criterion for
acceptance, is of primary importance. Rank in class, personal essay, test scores, activities, and school
recommendations all provide additional data used in the evaluation of a student’s academic potential
for university success. In particular cases, the applicant may be required to have an admission interview
with appropriate staff.
Generally, Saint Mary’s accepts students on the basis of six semesters of high school work, expecting
that the quality of achievement will be consistent throughout the senior year. Some students, however,
are asked to submit seventh- and/or eighth-semester transcripts before a final decision is reached. All
incoming first-year students must send a final high school transcript certifying their graduation to the
office of admission prior to the start of the students’ SMU career.
A student applying for first-year admission is expected to have completed the following units of high
school coursework. A unit represents a year’s study of a subject. A well-rounded high school collegeprep
academic program should include the following:
• 4 units of English with an emphasis on composition and literature
• 3 units of Mathematics through at least Algebra II
• 2 units of Social Studies
• 3 units of Science (including at least 2 lab courses)
• 4 units of academic electives (religion, philosophy, or additional units of math, science, etc.)
• 2 units of language
Application Procedure
Applicants must forward the following items to the office of admission:
1. Saint Mary’s University Application for Undergraduate Admission or Common Application
2. $25 non-refundable application fee
3. Official transcript of high school grades
4. A score report from either the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
5. Personal essay
6. Letter of recommendation (optional)
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