International Admitted Students
Congrats on Your Admittance!
At St. Thomas, we're build 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.
Choosing a university is a difficult decision, so let us know how we can help. We can also connect you with one of our Student Ambassadors (international students currently attending St. Thomas) to answer questions or offer advice.
Email international@stthomas.edu to get in touch.
Submit a Deposit to Confirm Attendance
First-Year Students
Submit a $400 deposit by May 1 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 allowed an exception from our residency requirement, half of your deposit will be applied to your tuition charges and half will be applied to other student fees.
The deposit is fully refundable until May 1.
Transfer Students
Confirming Deposit
This $200 deposit reserves your spot in the class and is credited toward enrollment processing costs. If you want to attend St. Thomas this spring, you must submit this by January 31.
Housing Deposit
This $200 deposit puts you on the list for on-campus housing and is credited toward your first bill. On-campus housing is not guaranteed, and assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Both deposits are fully refundable until January 31.
How to Submit Your Deposits
Pay Online
Outside the U.S. – Pay online using Flywire. Be sure to select “University of St. Thomas (Minnesota).”
Inside the U.S. – Pay online by logging into your application portal and following the instructions.
Pay by Mail
All students may also pay their deposits by mailing a check to the following address:
University of St. Thomas
International Admissions
Mail 5014
2115 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105, USA
Deposit Refund Policy
Both the confirming and housing deposits are fully refundable until the following dates. The International Admissions office must receive an email request for refund by these dates to process your refund(s).
First-Year Students
Fall 2022 – May 1, 2022
Spring 2023 – January 27, 2023
Transfer Students Currently in the U.S.
Fall 2022 – August 12, 2022
Spring 2023 – January 27, 2023
Transfer Students not Currently in the U.S.
Fall 2022 – May 1, 2022
Spring 2023 – January 27, 2023
If your student visa application is denied, we will refund the deposit, even after these dates.
First-Year Students
First-Year Students
Submit a $400 deposit by May 1 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 allowed an exception from our residency requirement, half of your deposit will be applied to your tuition charges and half will be applied to other student fees.
The deposit is fully refundable until May 1.
Transfer Students
Transfer Students
Confirming Deposit
This $200 deposit reserves your spot in the class and is credited toward enrollment processing costs. If you want to attend St. Thomas this spring, you must submit this by January 31.
Housing Deposit
This $200 deposit puts you on the list for on-campus housing and is credited toward your first bill. On-campus housing is not guaranteed, and assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Both deposits are fully refundable until January 31.
How to Submit Your Deposits
How to Submit Your Deposits
Pay Online
Outside the U.S. – Pay online using Flywire. Be sure to select “University of St. Thomas (Minnesota).”
Inside the U.S. – Pay online by logging into your application portal and following the instructions.
Pay by Mail
All students may also pay their deposits by mailing a check to the following address:
University of St. Thomas
International Admissions
Mail 5014
2115 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105, USA
Deposit Refund Policy
Deposit Refund Policy
Both the confirming and housing deposits are fully refundable until the following dates. The International Admissions office must receive an email request for refund by these dates to process your refund(s).
First-Year Students
Fall 2022 – May 1, 2022
Spring 2023 – January 27, 2023
Transfer Students Currently in the U.S.
Fall 2022 – August 12, 2022
Spring 2023 – January 27, 2023
Transfer Students not Currently in the U.S.
Fall 2022 – May 1, 2022
Spring 2023 – January 27, 2023
If your student visa application is denied, we will refund the deposit, even after these dates.
How to Obtain Your Student Visa
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Ensure that you have been fully admitted and if you are an international graduate student you have submitted your "intent to enroll".
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Activate your University of St. Thomas account, which includes your new St. Thomas email.
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Shortly after your admission, you will receive an email invitation with instructions to create your OISS account.
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Create your OISS account. The direct link to the OISS system is: oiss.stthomas.edu. The log in credentials for your OISS account are the same as the credentials you created for your St. Thomas email.
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Fully complete your OISS student profile by entering all the required information.
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Upload the required documents (see list below).
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Submit your I-20 request.
Students Currently Outside the U.S. Documents Required:
All students intending to enroll with an F-1 student visa must submit the following documents:
- Copy of your passport
- Documentation of financial support for the amount included in your acceptance email
After you have submitted these items, we will send your I-20 to the email address indicated on your application. We are no longer sending paper I-20s.
Students Currently in the U.S. on F-1 Visas Document Required
Students currently in the U.S. on F-1 Visas must submit the following documents:
- Copy of your passport
- Documentation of financial support for the amount included in your acceptance email
- Copy of your current I-20
- Copy of your visa
- SEVIS pre-transfer form (PDF) completed by an international advisor at your current school
After you submit these items, we will coordinate with you and your advisor to determine a suitable date to transfer your SEVIS record to St. Thomas and issue your new I-20. The transfer should occur after you have completed your studies at your current school.
When you receive the document, you can use it to apply for your F-1 student visa.
If you currently hold (or intend to hold) a visa type other than F-1, please contact International Admissions at international@stthomas.edu or +1 (651) 962-6650 to inquire about your next steps.
International Transcript Evaluations
International Transfer Students: If you are transferring from a college or university outside the USA, your coursework will need a credential evaluation. We use a company called One Earth Evaluations; you will not need to pay any fee for the evaluation. Please email eval@oneearthevaluations.org to request an evaluation. You may also need to provide course syllabi to determine course equivalency. Please obtain those as soon as possible.
Proof of Sufficient Funds
The University of St. Thomas is required by the United States government to examine the financial documentation of F-1 and J-1 students to verify whether their financial support is sufficient in order to issue an I-20 or DS-2019.
Health Requirements
Know about immunization requirements and requirements for student health insurance.
Where You’ll Live
Housing Guide
It is important that you, as an international student, make proper arrangements for housing before you arrive in the Twin Cities. That's why the Office of International Students & Scholars created a housing guide just for you.
International Student Orientation
Learn more about your next steps and what you can expect from your orientation week! Check out our events and more.
Student Ambassadors
Get to know some of our International Student Ambassadors
Diana Zaharia
Major
Marketing
Home Country
Romania
Chau Mai
Major
Accounting
Home Country
Vietnam
Blessed Uwase
Major
Public Health
Home Country
Rwanda