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UST students cheer on the Tommies during the annual Tommie Johnnie football game at Clemens Stadium at Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota, on September 26, 2015. St. Thomas won the game by a final score of 35-14.

Admitted First-Year Students

Congrats on Your Admittance!

At St. Thomas, we're building a welcoming, inclusive and diverse community that brings about real change in the world. And we're excited for you to be a part of it.

Regardless of your studies and interests, you will become a morally responsible leader who has the practical skills and internship experience that matters to employers because we are focused on the educational development of the entire student, for your entire future.

We're Here to Help

Choosing a university is a difficult decision, so let us know how we can help. Contact us or reach out to your assigned admissions counselor whenever you need us.

Submit a Deposit to Confirm Attendance

  • Why Submit a Deposit?
  • How to Submit Your Deposit
  • Deposit Refund Policy

    • Why Submit a Deposit?

    Submit a $400 deposit to reserve your place in the class.

    This deposit reserves your place in on-campus housing and half of the deposit will be applied to your housing bill at the beginning of the term. The date you submit it is one of many factors that determine your housing placement.

    If you're granted an exception from our on-campus living requirement, half of your deposit will be applied to your tuition charges and half will be applied to other student fees.

    Connect with your admissions counselor if you have any questions about a deposit refund.

    How to Submit Your Deposit

    Submit Your Deposit Online

    If you applied with the St. Thomas application, submit your deposit online by visiting the St. Thomas Admissions Application Portal.

    If you applied with the Common App and have not claimed your St. Thomas Portal, submit your deposit online by first claiming your St. Thomas Admissions Application Portal.

    Prefer to Pay through the Mail?

    Print the Deposit Mailing Form and mail, with your deposit, to the address listed on the bottom of the form.

    Deposit Refund Policy

    Connect with your admissions counselor if you have any questions about a deposit refund.

    The fall 2024 deposit is refundable until June 1, 2024.

    Why Submit a Deposit?

    Why Submit a Deposit?

    Submit a $400 deposit to reserve your place in the class.

    This deposit reserves your place in on-campus housing and half of the deposit will be applied to your housing bill at the beginning of the term. The date you submit it is one of many factors that determine your housing placement.

    If you're granted an exception from our on-campus living requirement, half of your deposit will be applied to your tuition charges and half will be applied to other student fees.

    Connect with your admissions counselor if you have any questions about a deposit refund.

    How to Submit Your Deposit

    How to Submit Your Deposit

    Submit Your Deposit Online

    If you applied with the St. Thomas application, submit your deposit online by visiting the St. Thomas Admissions Application Portal.

    If you applied with the Common App and have not claimed your St. Thomas Portal, submit your deposit online by first claiming your St. Thomas Admissions Application Portal.

    Prefer to Pay through the Mail?

    Print the Deposit Mailing Form and mail, with your deposit, to the address listed on the bottom of the form.

    Deposit Refund Policy

    Deposit Refund Policy

    Connect with your admissions counselor if you have any questions about a deposit refund.

    The fall 2024 deposit is refundable until June 1, 2024.

    Important Dates

    For students starting in Fall 2024, this is an overview of the upcoming milestones in your transition to St. Thomas. If you're ready for all the details, you'll find them in our website for New First-Year Students.

    • May 6: Orientation & Registration (O&R) information mailed; O&R sign-up opens (held in July); Course Preference Form opens (used to determine your top choices for fall courses); online orientation course opens. 

      Details about Orientation & Registration

    • June: Submit your final official high school transcript, AP/IB test scores and any official college transcripts for credits earned while in high school
    • June 5: Deadline to submit the housing preference form
    • June 5: Deadline to submit the course preference form and complete placement assessments
    • June 17-21: Living Learning Community (LLC) and Common Good Learning Community (CGLC) placement shared; information about the roommate request process (optional) sent to your St. Thomas email account

    • July 9, 10, 12, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 25: Attend an Orientation & Registration session. You have the opportunity to choose the in-person date that works best for you! There is also a virtual session option on July 30. Learn more about Orientation and Registration.
    • By July 29: Housing and roommate information sent your St. Thomas email account

    • By August 1: Official move-in date communicated to your St. Thomas email account
    • August 24-25: Item drop off weekend
    • August 27-28: Move-in Days for first-year students; see Move-in details
    • August 27- September 3: Welcome Days for new students, including events and activities for you to create connections with other new students at St. Thomas; see details about Welcome Days

    @universityofstthomas Welcome future Tommies who will be joining us on campus this fall! Follow along as President Rob Vischer and Undergraduate Student Body President Angelica Franaschouk ask current students what their advice is for new Tommies. #futuretommie #collegeadvice #universityadvice #collegepresident #freshmanadvice ♬ original sound - University of St. Thomas

    Advice from Current Students

    St. Thomas President Robert K. Vischer and Undergraduate Student Body President Angelica Franaschouk ask current students what their advice is for new Tommies.

    Financial Aid and Scholarships

    Your admittance letter contained information about your St. Thomas scholarship or award. You will receive a supplemental comprehensive financial aid package if you completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

    Be sure to check on other St. Thomas scholarships (including some full-tuition ones) you may be eligible for and contact Financial Aid with any questions.

    Advanced Placement and Credit Transfer

    Have you earned college credits from advanced placement exams or coursework from other schools? Learn how your credits transfer to St. Thomas.

    Credit Transfer

    Student Clubs and Organizations

    Clubs are a great way to get involved and meet new people at St. Thomas! Explore the 130+ clubs you can get involved in when you get to St. Thomas.

    Clubs & Organizations

    Student Employment Opportunities

    An on-campus job can help you offset your education expenses and gain valuable work experiences. See what it's like to work on campus and browse job opportunities.

    Student Employment

    Not planning to attend St. Thomas?

    Please complete a withdrawal form to let us know. You'll need your St. Thomas ID and the email address you used to apply. Please reach out to your admissions counselor if you do not know this information.