Classification of Students
The University of Saint Mary determines the classification of students as follows:
- Unclassified = Students pending placement into one of the classifications on this list
- Non-Degree = Students taking courses without pursuing a degree
- Undergraduate
- Freshman = 0-29 earned credit hours
- Sophomore = 30-59 earned credit hours
- Junior = 60-89 earned credit hours
- Senior = 90 or more earned credit hours
- Second Degree = Students having a Bachelor’s degree and seeking a second Bachelor’s degree
- Graduate = Students having a Bachelor’s degree and seeking a Master’s degree
- Doctor = Students having a Bachelor's or Master's degree and seeking a Doctorate degree
Transfer students seeking advanced standing must present all official transcripts of prior education and training from appropriately accredited postsecondary educational institutions. The transfer of credit will be determined by the policies and procedures contained in the Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy and Graduate Transfer Credit Policy sections of this catalog.