Whether you're just starting the college search process or your student will soon be starting classes at St. Thomas, you may be looking for helpful resources.
There are several reasons to choose St. Thomas
- We offer 96 majors, 59 minors and seven pre-professional programs.
- Location. Our St. Paul campus is nestled in a charming residential neighborhood. Take our virtual tour and see for yourself!
- The average class size is only 21 students and the student to faculty ratio is 15:1.
- UST offers a values-based education emphasizing spirituality and service.
- Our sports teams boast conference, regional and national athletic excellence with outstanding academic achievement
- We have a nationally ranked study abroad program with more than 130 programs in more than 40 countries around the world.
- There are more than 100 clubs and organizations.
- A professionally staffed career development center is available to help you prepare for life beyond St. Thomas.
Ready to visit campus?
- Contact our visit office to schedule a tour.
- Consider signing up for an admissions event.
- Find hotels and restaurants for your visit.
The Enrollment Process
Once your student is accepted, browse these links for information that will help you and your student with the next phase of the college search process.
- Make your student an official Tommie. Complete the enrollment process.
- Connect with the financial aid office.
- Learn more about courses required for graduation.
- Get some purple and gray for your new Tommie at the bookstore.
- View our academic calendar.
- Get a sneak peek at the orientation and registration process.
- Explore housing options, student dining plans and more through residence life.
- Learn how to earn St. Thomas credit for AP and IB courses taken in high school.
- Contact your student's personal counselor.
Tips for the transition from high school to college
- Develop an agreement
regarding expectations on grades, financial matters, financial aid, transportation, visiting home, etc. For example, FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974) prohibits the release of student information like grades to third parties, including parents. Talking through these things ahead of time may help avoid surprises down the road. If needed, you can find the parent consent form for disclosing infomation protected by FERPA here. - Discuss situations and decisions
involving alcohol and drugs. Make sure both of your expectations are reasonable and well thought out and that they convey trust and support. - Get a lay of the land
Your student’s new home is also your new home for the next four years. Talk to your student about coming to campus for special events such as Family Weekend or Homecoming. You also can check out our virtual tour online. - Prepare for move-in day
How will the day go? Will you help your student unpack? Should you stick around to meet the new roommates? Will your student want you to stay for a while and help buy books or does he/she want to experience independence immediately? Find out what your student wants out of move-in day and then plan accordingly. If he/she wants you to leave upon unpacking the car, do not take it personally. Learn more about life on campus at residence life. - Get a daily dose of St. Thomas
Parents and family members of current students can subscribe to the Bulletin Today, an e-newsletter full of campus news and events.
First Year Survival Guide
You've made it! You've probably attended or are about to attend orientation and registration, the final step in the admissions process.
The following links will help you to become more familiar with St. Thomas. While technically our time of working together has come to an end, the Office of Admissions is always a resource for you and your new Tommie.
- Check the academic, event and athletic calendars.
- Complete the financial aid process.
- Find on-campus student employment.
- Discover the on-campus support services provided by academic counseling.
- Find other academic and personal support services on campus.
- Learn with your student - sign up to be a parent on campus.
- Connect to the parent resource Web site through the Division of Student Affairs.
- Stay connected to your student and campus.
- Send cards and care packages.
- Visit for Family Weekend.
- Sign up for the Bulletin Today, our daily e-newsletter.
- Shop for Tommie gear and textbooks at the bookstore.
- Find resources for students living on campus.
- Want to visit campus?
- Find driving directions, campus maps and parking.
- Locate area hotels and restaurants.
Helpful Parent Resources
- Apply to St. Thomas
- Contact your student's personal counselor
- Prepare for college academically
- Go to admission checklist
Experience St. Thomas. Take a virtual tour, read blogs, watch videos, request information.
Request information from your counselor about the university.
