Group Visits
St. Thomas welcomes groups from high schools and community-based organizations to our St. Paul campus. Group visits are available on select Tuesdays. The visit includes a 30-minute admissions presentation and a 75-minute campus tour, followed by an optional lunch on campus. For questions, please contact Kyle Thomas at kthomas@stthomas.edu.
Our Policies
We strive to accommodate as many high school group visits as possible. However, group visits cannot be scheduled during the following times:
- University breaks and holidays
- The week of finals
Please note the following guidelines for group visits:
- The admissions presentation includes information about our 4-year program
- Group visit requests will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, and we often reach capacity quickly.
- Groups may include a maximum of 50 students who must be in grades 10 - 12.
- We can accommodate only one group visit per week.
- A chaperone-to-student ratio of 1:10 is required. Chaperones are responsible for monitoring student behavior; improper conduct may result in loss of future visit privileges.
- If using vehicles other than a bus or public transportation, contact Kyle Thomas at kthomas@stthomas.edu for further guidance.
- The University does not pay for transportation for group visits.
Dougherty Family College Group Visits
The Dougherty Family College on our Minneapolis campus also runs group visits, which are scheduled separately. See the DFC Group Visit Page to learn more.
Group Visit Itinerary
Group visits are available on select Tuesdays throughout the year. All visits will follow the schedule listed below:
Group Visit Itinerary
10 a.m. - Arrival to St. Paul campus
10:15 a.m. - Admissions Presentation*
10:45 a.m. - Noon - Campus Tour*
Noon - Optional lunch in a St. Thomas dining facility
12:30 p.m. - Departure from campus
*Required with every group visit
Group Visit Registration
Spring 2027
Instead of opening registration at one date and time, we’re asking all interested groups to fill out a survey to let us know which of our available dates work best for your schedule. After we receive responses, we will invite specific groups to register for one of those dates.
To be considered for a group visit this spring, you must complete the survey by Tuesday, November 17 at 3:00 pm CST.
Other Visit Options
Group Visits are meant for 10-50 students visiting campus from a school or community-based organization. To schedule an individual visit for prospective first-year students, see all of the options on our First-Year Visit webpage.
Contact Us
If you have questions, please get in touch with Kyle Thomas, Manager of Admissions Visit Experience, at kthomas@stthomas.edu.
All programs offered by the University of St. Thomas shall be readily accessible to individuals with disabilities. For details, call our Office of Disability Resources at (651) 962-6315.