What you're meant to DO.
Your success is our purpose.
The College of St. Scholastica was founded to prepare students from all walks of life to follow their purpose. More than 100 years later, we're still empowering CSS Saints with degrees that balance the career preparation and invaluable life skills needed to make a difference in the world.
I am a future:
Undergrad
Ready to begin your college journey? See what it's like to be an incoming freshman.
Graduate Student
Looking for an advanced degree? Explore our master's and doctoral programs.
Adult Undergrad
Want to get back to your academic goals? Advance your degree and your career.
Transfer Student
Searching for a new college experience? Consider making the move to CSS.
Online Student
Need a flexible degree option? Find an online program that's right for you.
Make your impact on the world.
Pursuing a specialty teaching licensure to be an advocate for students
Read Jesse's story
Using innovation, technology and patient-centered approach to improve lives
Read Latrice's story
Realizing his dream to help others in crisis
Read Timothy's story
Establishing a legacy of success so others may follow
Read their story
Returned to the classroom to teach and inspire others
Read Wade's story
Explored his passion in the arts and found community
Read Nick's story
Discovered campus support that inspired their Hollywood dreams
Read their story
Immersed in cultural experiences to shape their moral perspective
Read their story
Utilizes her expertise to bring hope to domestic violence survivors
Read Kailee's story
Make the most of your college experience.
Apply Test-Optional
Apply Test-Optional
We believe in approaching our admissions process for incoming undergraduate students with a holistic, Benedictine view of our applicant's academic achievements to ensure our students succeed.
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Spotlight
Spotlight
Performances and lectures about big ideas, finding our place in the world and celebrating art in all it's forms. Speakers explore global concerns and ideas, while our performances feature local and national favorites.
See what's happeningOutcomes
Outcomes
CSS graduates enter the world with more than a degree and go on to pursue a life of meaningful work. That's why 97% of our undergrad students are employed or in a grad program.
See where our grads are workingWhat's happening at CSS.
Events
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25Showrunner: A Look Inside TV's Most Powerful & Mysterious Role Speaker: Karl Gajdusek Read More
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28CANCELED - High School Band Exchange Concert Read More
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28Building Beyond Bridges CSS Steel Band and World Drumming Ensemble Read More
News
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21Examining “Justice, Reconciliation, and the Gifts of Nature” Read More
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21Clayton Jackson McGhie memorial concert Read More
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20Spring Community Day coming up Feb. 26 Read More
President Barbara McDonald, Ed.D
"I am honored to serve as the 13th president of The College of St. Scholastica. I am proud to work alongside our outstanding students, faculty and staff as we move the College forward to a bright future.” Learn more about President McDonald or follow her on Twitter.
