Visiting Students

Take advantage of our 50% tuition discount this summer.

Summer registration for non-degree students begins on March 1 at 9 a.m.

You may register for a combined total of 16 credits during the summer sessions. Credits easily transfer to most institutions.

Non-degree students must complete the summer application to be assigned a registration time ticket.

Please review the Non-degree Enrollment Policy before completing the enrollment form. You may be required to request approval to take courses from the Office of Admissions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register?

Registration for visiting students starts on March 1 at 9 a.m.

You should register or submit schedule revisions using Murphy Online, the St. Thomas online registration system. Beginning with your assigned early registration time until the end of the online registration period (this varies by class), you may register through Murphy Online. After that time you will need to submit a paper Change in Registration form to the Registrar's Office. Please make sure you have claimed your St. Thomas account (received your username and password) before attempting to access Murphy Online. You will be required to enter your St. Thomas username and password to use Murphy Online.

Under what circumstances should I complete a paper Change in Registration (add/drop) Form?

To register for course that is full
To submit a registration once online registration is closed
To change a course to an audit
To register for an independent study course

All Change in Registration forms must be delivered or emailed to the Student Data and Registrar or the change (add/drop/withdrawal) is not valid. The form is dated when received and that date determines any tuition refund. See summer session calendar for class deadlines and refund schedule.

First-day Attendance Policy

All undergraduate students must confirm their registered place in a class by attending class on the first day. Students who do not attend class on the first day may be dropped from the course by the instructor. Students are responsible for their summer enrollment and should not rely on an instructor to drop them from a class if they do not plan to attend and complete the course. Students who fail to officially withdraw from a course that they do not attend will be responsible for the tuition and fees associated with the enrollment.

What if a class has a prerequisite?

Prerequisites are listed within course descriptions on Classfinder. Click on an individual class to view detailed information, including the schedule and course description.

English, mathematics, modern and classical languages, physics and statistics courses often have prerequisites. Please contact the course instructor to verify you have met all requirements and obtain permission to enroll in a class that has a prerequisite. To check prerequisites for all business courses (ACCT, FINC, MGMT, BLAW, BETH, MKTG, OPMT) and receive authorization to register, please email cobundergrad@stthomas.edu.

Summer Math Prerequisites

Math 101 (Finite Mathematics)
Unofficial ACT math score of 20 or above sent to course instructor or placement using ALEKS PPL.

Math 108 (Calculus with Review I)
Unofficial ACT math score of 23 or above sent to course instructor or placement using ALEKS PPL.

Math 109 (Calculus with Review I)
Successful completion of MATH 108 at St. Thomas

Math 113 (Calculus I)
Unofficial ACT math score of 28 or above or unofficial transcript of pre-calculus sent to course instructor

Math 114 (Calculus II)
Unofficial transcript of Calculus I sent to course instructor

HOW AM I BILLED?

All students must participate in eBilling, as statements are produced in electronic format only.

Student eBills are produced monthly. As a courtesy, an email message will be sent to the St. Thomas student email address.
Students gain access to the eBill via Murphy Online (Student Services > Student Accounts > View bill and/or make payment).
Students are able to view account activity, make a pyment via ACH or credit card (check or cash payments are also accepted).

Am I required to have health insurance?

All students are required by federal law to carry health insurance coverage. If you do not have health insurance coverage, resource information can be found on the Health Insurance page.

Health insurance is required for all F-1 and J-1 international students. The University of St. Thomas is partnering with UnitedHealthcare to provide this coverage. Visit the International Health Insurance page for additional information.

Health Services operates a full service clinic staffed with doctors, nurse practitioners, physical therapists and registered nurses. Services include a certified travel clinic, care of acute and chronic illnesses, allergy injections, sports-related injuries, gyn exams, immunizations, laboratory services, physical exams, etc. Students will be asked for a copy of their insurance card at the time of service. Any co-pays or fees not covered by insurance will be billed to the student account. Visit the Health Services website for additional information.

Who should I contact if I still have questions?

Visiting Students
Contact the course instructor or department for questions pertaining to a specific course.
Contact the University Registrar for general registration questions.

Incoming First-year Students
Contact your St. Thomas admissions counselor.

Incoming Transfer Students
Contact your St. Thomas admissions counselor.