Undergraduate Catalog

Baccalaureate Program Information and Policies

This catalog contains program information, policies, support
services and requirements for students in four-year
baccalaureate programs. See the Dougherty Family College
Catalog for information about the two-year Associate of
Arts program.

Accuracy Disclaimer

This catalog is accurate to the best of our knowledge and
ability at the time of publication, but is subject to change. It is
the student's responsibility to know and meet graduation
requirements and academic policy.

If you have general questions about catalog information,
contact the Office of Academic Affairs. Specific questions
pertaining to degree requirements, policies, or procedures
should be directed to your academic advisor.

Program and Course Requirements

Browse the current major and minor requirements and view course offerings by subject and department.

Current Curricula

General Information

Below are links that relate to various areas and aspects of the University. You can also explore our About page and Information Center for more information.

Category	Details
Academic Calendars	Find Academic Calendars for all terms and sessions, including fall, J-term and summer.
Admissions Information	Credit for Prior Learning Advanced Placement Credits Cambridge International A Levels College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Department Examinations International Baccalaureate Waiver of Credits International Students Non-Degree Students Readmission Policies Transfer Students Veterans Services
University Information	Accreditation & Membership Assessment of Programs Equal Opportunity Statement and Notice of Nondiscrimination History Locations Mission & Undergraduate Vision Statement Organization of the University Student Concerns & Complaints The 4-1-4 Calendar
Refund Policy and Schedule	The St. Thomas Refund Policy and Schedule provides the general terms and rules of refunds. The Academic Calendars provides the specific dates for refunds within each standard term.
Student Records & Privacy	The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. Read the complete FERPA policy on the Registrar's website.
Organization and Personnel	Visit the University Leadership page to view the current University President, Executive Vice President and Provost, academic deans and more.

Academic Policies, Processes, and Resources

Category	Details
Academic Honors	Aquinas Scholars Dean's Honor List Delta Epsilon Sigma Department Honor Societies Latin Honors
Academic Integrity	Students are responsible for reading, understanding, and adhering to the Undergraduate Student Academic Integrity Policy
Academic Support	Academic Counseling Academic Development Program Academic Support for Student Athletes Center for Student Achievement (CSA) Center for Writing Disability Resources English Language Consulting Faculty Advisors Innovation & Technology Services Math Placement Tutoring Mathematics Resource Center
Baccalaureate Information and Policies	Major Requirements Education Co-Majors Minor Requirements Certificate Requirements Addition of major, minor or degree after graduation
Core Curriculum	Goals of the Core Curriculum Summary of Core Requirements Overview of Requirements First-Year Experience English Language and Culture Natural Science Quantitative Analysis Historical Analysis Fine Arts Social Scientific Analysis Philosophy & Theology Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice Integrations in the Humanities Global Perspectives Signature Work Writing Across the Curriculum
Courses	Course Load Credit Hour Definitions Final Examinations Generic Courses Topics Courses Exchange Courses Experiential Learning Seminars Research Individual Study Retaking a Course
Degree Requirements	GPA Requirements Minimum Credit Requirement Senior Residency Requirement Maximum Credits in Experiential Learning and Courses Graded Pass/Fail Overlapping or Equivalent Courses and Courses Satisfying More Than One Requirement Enhanced Curriculum
Grades	Grade Point Value, Grade Point Total, and Grade Point Average S-D-R Grading S-R Grades Mark of Incomplete Change of Grade Grade Report Non-Traditional Grading
Graduation	Catalog of Record Commencement Ceremony Committee to Undergraduate Studies Date of Graduation Diploma Transcripts
Progress to Degree	Student Classification Math Placement Academic Standing Good Standing Academic Probation Academic Suspension Academic Dismissal Conditions for Readmission
Registration and Attendance Policies	Attendance and Coursework Completion Policy Auditing a Course Change in Registration New Student Scheduling Withdrawal Other Related Policies
Transfer Credit Policies	Transfer Courses Post-Matriculation Transfer Credit Limit Minimum Transfer Grade Requirement Quarter Credit to Semester Credit Conversion FYE Requirement for Transfer Students Transfer Block Agreements
Special Academic Programs	Special Curricula Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities Parents-on-Campus Program Washington Semester

Equal Opportunity Statement and Notice of Nondiscrimination

The University of St. Thomas is an equal opportunity educator and employer. St. Thomas does not
unlawfully discriminate, in any of its programs or activities, on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, genetic information, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law. The university's policy of nondiscrimination extends to all
aspects of its operations, including but not limited to, employment, educational policies, admissions
policies, scholarship and loan programs and all other educational programs and activities.
See the Equal Opportunity Statement and Notice of Non-Discrimination policy for more information.

Minnesota Office of Higher Education (MOHE) Statement

The University of St. Thomas is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to
sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the
institution may not transfer to all other institutions. Contact information for the Minnesota Office of Higher
Education is:
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350
St. Paul, MN 55108-5227
Phone: (651) 642-0567
Toll Free: (800) 657-3866
Fax: (651) 642-0675

��