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The College of St. Scholastica

The College of St. Scholastica holistically reviews each applicant. Admission decisions are based upon the overall assessment of each student’s academic preparation and performance. Our Admission Counselors are your support team as you progress through your application process.

Take Your First Steps

Feel free to contact us at any point in the application process, whether you’re just starting to think about one of our programs or you’re ready to apply. We’re here to help!

Are You Looking for a Face-to-Face (on-campus) Experience?

Application Deadlines and Requirements

Deadlines

St. Scholastica accepts applications for fall semester through the end of August. The application is free and deposits for admission are fully refundable until May 1.

Requirements

Required Application Items
Optional Application Items
  • ACT or SAT
  • Essay
  • Official college transcripts, if any
Test Optional

Students applying to The College of St. Scholastica are not required to submit standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) for admission.

If you choose to use standardized test scores, they can be included on your transcript, sent to us officially from ACT (our code is 2098) or SAT (our code is 6107), or you can download a copy of your score report from your online account and attach it in an email to your admissions counselor.

Transcript Information

Please order the following official transcripts:

  • College transcripts from all colleges that you have attended, including military, trade, technical, unaccredited or differently accredited schools
  • College transcripts from all colleges from which you have received financial aid
  • High School transcripts, if you have no college credit
  • International transcripts: Please see the International Admissions page for additional requirements
  • Closed school transcripts: Check the OHE website to see who to contact for an official transcript

All transcripts are required for admission and to determine the number of credits you may transfer to St. Scholastica. Transcripts must be received on or before the application deadline. Order early in the application process!

Email official transcripts to transcripts@css.edu. Electronic transcripts must be from a certified electronic official transcript provider such as ParchmentDocufideScrip SafeNational Clearinghouse or other certified, online transcript services.

Mailed transcripts must be in the original sealed envelope from the school. Mail to:

The College of St. Scholastica
Transcript Processing
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811

Incoming Credits

At St. Scholastica, we understand the importance of using your college credits from high school towards your degree. We accept a wide range of courses and provide opportunities for credits from various sources, including PSEO, CIS, AP and IB exams, and more.

Meet Your Counselor

Our admissions counselors are your best resource for finding information and guidance through the admissions process.

Each counselor works within specific territories and schools. We encourage you to take a few minutes to identify and reach out to your counselor.


Portrait of Kris CarlsonKris Carlson
Associate Director, Enrollment Management

Duluth | Main Campus
international@css.edu
218-723-7062

Territory Assignments
  • International Students, excluding athletic recruits
Hometown

Silver Bay, Minnesota

Favorite Thing to do in Duluth

I love to cross country ski on the trails around Duluth!


Portrait of Andrew JacintoAndrew Jacinto
Multicultural Recruitment and Retention Specialist 

Duluth | Main Campus
ajacinto@css.edu
218-723-5996

Territory Assignments
  • Students from the following high schools: Harbor City International, Denfeld, Proctor, Cristo Rey
Hometown

Wadena, MN

Favorite Thing to do in Duluth

I love to go on long walks and take pictures with my old film camera!


Portrait of Pam LahtiPam Lahti
Assistant Director, Athletics Admissions Counselor

Duluth | Main Campus
plahti@css.edu
218-723-6049 or 218-723-6046, ext. 6049

Territory Assignments
  • All athletic recruits
Hometown

Duluth, MN

Favorite Thing to do in Duluth

I have a few favorites … Grab a Sammy’s pizza and take my kids to one of the beaches to throw rocks and attempt to swim in the cold water, go to all the fall festivals that happen around town in September and October, tour Bentleyville in December, and skate on one of the many hockey rinks during the winter.


Portrait of Morgan MaddenMorgan Madden
Admissions Counselor

Duluth | Main Campus
mmadden@css.edu
218-723-6230

Territory Assignments
  • All undergraduate students interested in the nursing program — excluding athletic recruits and international students
Hometown

Delavan, WI

Favorite Thing to do in Duluth

Go skiing at Spirit Mountain!


Portrait of Ollie MeyerOllie Meyer
Associate Director of Admissions

Duluth | Main Campus
omeyer@css.edu
218-723-6045 or 218-723-6046, ext. 6045

Territory Assignments
  • MN high schools in zip codes starting with: 556, 557, 558, 564, 565, 566 and 567. Excluding the following high schools: Denfeld, Proctor, Harbor City International, Grand Rapids, Greenway, Nashwauk-Keewatin, Chisholm, Hibbing, Cherry, Mountain Iron-Buhl, Rock Ridge and Mesabi West
  • All WI high schools
  • All students from the greater U.S.
Hometown

St. Michael, MN

Favorite Thing to do in Duluth

Watching ships go under the Lift Bridge at Canal Park never gets old. It’s one of my favorite things.


Portrait of Michael NguyenMichael Nguyen
Admissions Counselor

Duluth | Main Campus
mnguyen5@css.edu
218-723-5943

Territory Assignments
  • MN high school zip codes starting with: 550, 551, 554, 559 (excluding Cristo Rey High School)
Hometown

Duluth, MN

Favorite Thing to do in Duluth

My favorite thing to do in Duluth would be longboarding on the boardwalk.


Portrait of Brenda PangerBrenda Panger
Associate Director of Transfer Admissions

Duluth | Main Campus
bpanger@css.edu
218- 723-6067 or 218-723-6046, ext. 6067

Territory Assignments
  • Transfer students
  • All students from the following high schools: Grand Rapids, Greenway, Nashwauk-Keewatin, Chisholm, Hibbing, Cherry, Mountain Iron-Buhl, Rock Ridge and Mesabi West
Hometown

Two Harbors, MN

Favorite Thing to do in Duluth

I love to check out Canal Park for shopping, eating and boat watching. It is also the gateway to Park Point and connects to Bayfront Park.


Portrait of Rachel PraughtRachel Praught
Admissions Counselor

St. Cloud Campus
rpraught@css.edu
218-733-2278 or 218-733-6046, ext. 2278

Territory Assignments
  • MN high schools in zip codes starting with: 553, 560, 561, 562, 563
Hometown

Onamia, MN

Favorite Thing to do in Duluth

Get ice cream at the Portland Malt Shoppe and go for a walk on the lakewalk.


Portrait of Jonathan WhaleyJonathan Whaley
Military Student Specialist, For Recruitment and Support

Duluth | Main Campus
jwhaley@css.edu
218-723-6098

Territory Assignments
  • Military/Veteran Students
Hometown

Columbus, GA

Favorite Thing to do in Duluth

Check out the cool local restaurants!

 

Are You Looking for a 100% Online or Hybrid Experience?

Before Applying

Locate your program of interest for eligibility, prerequisites, requirements, review process information and other details before you apply.

Transcripts

Please order the following official transcripts:

  • College transcripts from all colleges that you have attended, including military, trade, technical, unaccredited or differently accredited schools
  • College transcripts from all colleges from which you have received financial aid
  • High School transcripts, if you have no college credit
  • International transcripts: Please see the International Admissions page for additional requirements
  • Closed school transcripts: Check the OHE website to see who to contact for an official transcript

All transcripts are required for admission and to determine the number of credits you may transfer to St. Scholastica. Transcripts must be received on or before the application deadline. Order early in the application process!

Email official transcripts to transcripts@css.edu. Electronic transcripts must be from a certified electronic official transcript provider such as Parchment, Docufide, Scrip Safe, National Clearinghouse or other certified, online transcript services.

Mailed transcripts must be in the original sealed envelope from the school. Mail to:

The College of St. Scholastica
Transcript Processing
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811

Online Application

Apply today to continue your education and advance your career.

Financing

There are many financial aid options available to help you pay for your education. Contact Financial Aid early in the application process at 218-723-6273 or financialaid@css.edu.

Already Accepted?

View the steps to complete once you’ve been accepted to St. Scholastica.