What type of
student are you?

Saint Paul College offers quality education to all types of students. Whether you’re a first-time student, transfer student, international student, or high school student we’re the right fit for you. All students are welcome.

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WHAT STUDENT ARE YOU?

Supporting you
and all students.

New Student

If you’re an incoming new student at Saint Paul College, we wish you a warm welcome. We’ll help you submit your application; get reading, math and English placements; declare your major; register for classes; set up tuition payments; and more.

Transfer Student

You may be transferring to Saint Paul College from somewhere else or bringing your credits earned here to a four-year college or university. Either way, our Pathway Advisors are here to help you navigate the transfer.

High School / PSEO

Postsecondary enrollment options (PSEO) allow eligible high school Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors in public, nonpublic, or home schools to take college classes for high school and/or college credits. Best of all, these credits are earned for free.

International Student

Students of every nationality and background are welcome to learn and earn credits here at Saint Paul College. We currently have students from 62 different countries represented on our campus. Because we have guaranteed conditional admissions with other universities, many students begin their studies here for a fraction of the cost and then transfer their credits to a four-year university.

Adult Learner

Being an adult learner returning to college or attending for the first time can be intimidating. But we’re here to make sure the process feels as seamless as possible for you. We’ll make sure you know how flexible your options are for classes and all the additional resources you may find helpful like daycare for your kids.

Take-a-Class or Visiting Student

If you prefer, you are welcome to start by taking a single class to complete a credit, explore an interest, or simply decide if Saint Paul College is right for you. Let’s chat about what you’re looking for and what works best for fitting the course into your schedule.

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YOUR NEXT STEPS TO ENROLLMENT

The steps of becoming a student.

New Students

  • Apply to Saint Paul College – You can do that here.
  • Receive Reading, English, and Math Placements: We may be able to waive the placement test and provide the necessary placements from the list below. If these apply to you, please fill out the Assessment Waiver form.
    • ACT/SAT/MCA scores within the last 5 years
    • AP classes in which the college-level assessment was passed with a 3 or higher
    • IB classes in which the college-level assessment was passed with a 4 or higher
    • Obtain unofficial transcript(s) College in The School classes
    • High School transcripts with a GPA of 2.8 or higher within the last 10 years
  • Declare your major: You may email registration@saintpaul.edu to do this.
  • Register for classes: Students will register for classes at their Orientation & Registration (O&R) Session. Please visit www.saintpaul.edu/admissions/orientation to sign up for an O&R Session. Prior to arriving for your O&R session please reviewing the “Preparing for Orientation” portion of the online orientation. Details for that can also be found at www.saintpaul.edu/admissions/orientation.
  • Set up Tuition Payment: Pay out of pocket or complete your FAFSA by December 16th.

Returning Students

We are so pleased to have you back! Here are some steps that you will need to take before registering.

  • Re-Apply to Saint Paul College: Update your contact information, major, and semester you are returning for by applying to the school again. You can do that here.
  • Receive Reading, English, and Math Placements: Your previous placements may have expired. Please contact the One Stop to see if this applies to you: registration@saintpaul.edu
  • Declare your major: You may email registration@saintpaul.edu to do this.
  • Register for classes: Students will register for classes at their Orientation & Registration (O&R) Session. Please visit www.saintpaul.edu/admissions/orientation to sign up for an O&R Session. Prior to arriving for your O&R session please review the “Preparing for Orientation” portion of the online orientation. Details for that can also be found at www.saintpaul.edu/admissions/orientation.
  • Set up Tuition Payment: Pay out of pocket or complete your FAFSA by December 16th.

Transfer Students

Welcome to Saint Paul College. We are glad that you are here!

  • Apply to Saint Paul College – You can do that here.
  • Receive Reading, English, and Math Placements: We may be able to waive the placement test and provide the necessary placements from the list below. If these apply to you, please fill out the Assessment Waiver form.
    • Unofficial transcripts from a college or university with a grade of C or higher
    • ACT/SAT/MCA scores within the last 5 years
    • ACCUPLACER scores (Math within the last 2 years and Reading/Writing within the last 5 years)
    • AP classes in which the college-level assessment was passed with a 3 or higher
    • IB classes in which the college-level assessment was passed with a 4 or higher
    • Obtain unofficial transcript(s) College in The School classes
    • High School transcripts with a GPA of 2.8 or higher within the last 10 years
  • Declare your major: You may email registration@saintpaul.edu to do this.
  • Register for classes: Students will register for classes at their Orientation & Registration (O&R) Session. Please visit www.saintpaul.edu/admissions/orientation to sign up for an O&R Session. Prior to arriving for your O&R session please review the “Preparing for Orientation” portion of the online orientation. Details for that can also be found at www.saintpaul.edu/admissions/orientation.
  • Set up Tuition Payment: Pay out of pocket or complete your FAFSA by December 16th.

PSEO Students

PSEO enables eligible Minnesota high school Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors to take college classes for high school and/or college credit.

The purpose of the Saint Paul College PSEO program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and provide a wider variety of options than what may be available in the high school setting.

COMPASS Student

Graduate on time and debt-free with Saint Paul College’s COMPASS Program. Designed for recent high school graduates and Pell Grant recipients, our program offers financial assistance to cover tuition, fees, textbooks, transportation, and basic needs.

International Students

The international student application process is for those students who will be applying for, or already have, an F-1 visa to attend Saint Paul College.

Take-a-class Student

We are happy that we can support your educational goals.

  • Apply to school – You can do that here.
  • Receive Reading, English, and Math Placements or meet Course Prerequisites:Look at the Course Schedule to determine course prerequisites (classes or placements).If the class requires placements, we may be able to waive the placement test off of the list below. If these apply to you, please fill out the Assessment Waiver form.
    • Unofficial Transcripts from a college or universityACT scores within the last 5 yearsSAT scores within the last 5 yearsAP classes in which the college-level assessment was passed with a 3 or higherIB classes in which the college-level assessment was passed with a 4 or higherCollege in The School classesHigh School transcripts within the last 10 years
    * If you do not have any or all of these placements, please email admissions@saintpaul.edu to get set up or learn about the required assessment(s).If the class requires a prerequisite class that you may have taken at a different school to register, you will want to fill out a Course Permission Request form.
  • Declare “Undeclared” as your major by emailing registration@saintpaul.edu.
  • Set up Tuition Payment: Click here for more information on payment options.