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.
Navigating uncertainty to help students stay engaged
Read Cindy's story
Explored opportunities to tell authentic stories
Read Charley's story
Conduct research for possible future medical applications
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Gained real-world experience at prestigious research facility
Read Megan's story
Realizing his dream to help others in crisis
Read Timothy's story
Influenced national political debate
Read Israel's story
Coming together in community to learn in new ways
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Adapted to the new normal and transitioned to online learning
Read Long's story
Obtained knowledge and skills virtually to further their education
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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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Student Life
Student Life
Community is important at St. Scholastica. Make the most of your college experience by getting involved, connecting with new friends, cheering for the Saints and finding adventure.
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
- SEP
30Welcoming New Nations to our Nation with Tom Gjelten Read More
- OCT
7Post-Baccalaureate Nursing (PBN) online info session Read More
- OCT
20Health Information Management (B.S.) Online Information Session Read More
News
- SEP
25Sept. 25 Safe Return news center update Read More
- SEP
18Sept. 18 Safe Return news center update Read More
- SEP
17A measure of success Read More
Coronavirus updates
"The College is coming together — faculty, staff and students — to carry forward our educational mission in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak. Visit css.edu/coronavirus for more information.”
– President Barbara McDonald, Ed.D
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