Admissions

The University of Saint Mary seeks motivated and academically qualified students who desire a high-quality, career-oriented liberal arts education in a Catholic/Christian tradition. The University of Saint Mary admits students of any gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Students seeking admission to the University of Saint Mary graduate and doctorate programs should consult with a program advisor as specific admission requirements vary by degree program.

An applicant must provide:

A completed application form with a $25 non-refundable application fee (some graduate and doctorate programs require additional application fees due to specialized application services).
Official transcripts from the institution awarding the baccalaureate degree and other official or unofficial transcripts as required by a particular graduate or doctorate program.
Individual graduate/doctorate programs may also have additional specialized requirements including, but not limited to, specific prerequisite coursework or experience, essays, letters of recommendation, and entrance interviews.

The student’s completed file is evaluated by the director/program coordinator in the program and forms the basis for the recommendation to the division chair for the appropriate admission status. For programs with multiples start dates each year, an applicant accepted for admission must enroll within one calendar year or reapply. All application materials become the property of the University of Saint Mary and may not be copied or returned to the student.