Alumni Services

As a St. Scholastica alum, your Alumni Association membership is FREE! You may not be taking classes, but you're still eligible for many of the same benefits as when you were a student. We welcome you to come back and take advantage of the perks of being a St. Scholastica alum!

Alumni Career Services

Looking for a job? Looking for a better job? Just been down-sized and looking for a different job? As an alum, you can take advantage of many of the career services offered through the Career Service Center including:

How to plan and conduct a job search
Career exploration
How to manage your career
Salary negotiation
Résumé and cover letter writing
Interviewing skills including providing videotaped mock interviews
Graduate school information
Job posting
Information on companies

Digitized Scriptorium and Cable student newspapers

Search the College Archives to view the Scriptorium from 1932 to 1969 and the Cable student newspaper from 1977 to 2001. Please review system requirements carefully before entering the database, as there is certain computer software and hardware to run the database properly.

Internet Access

The College of St. Scholastica has partnered with CP Telcom to offer special Internet access pricing for St. Scholastica alumni in designated areas. CP Telecom is owned by Chad Braadfladt and Mary McClernon, St. Scholastica class of '85.

For more information or to sign up for service, call 1-888-427-8353 or visit CP Telecom on the Web . Verification will be done through the Alumni Relations office prior to installation.

College of St. Scholastica Library Access

Alums can use items in-house at the College Library and check out up to five St. Scholastica Library book items at a time with no annual fee. Please bring a photo ID to the Library to help with the check out process.

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

There is something for every one of our Saints alums looking for ongoing learning opportunities. Offerings include Emeritus College for all those interested in scholarly courses, The Alworth Center for Peace and Justice which provides programming designed to bridge social and political barriers, productions from the St. Scholastica Theatre, and offerings at the Mitchell Auditorium.

Outdoor Equipment Rental

The College of St. Scholastica is located in one of the most beautiful, awe inspiring parts of the world, and now you can rent equipment that will help you get out and explore it! As alumni, you can take advantage of equipment rental through the Outdoor PURSUIT! Program.

All types of outdoor equipment is available for rent including tents, sleeping bags, packs, canoes, cook sets, rain gear, skis and snowshoes. Be sure to bring a photo ID to the Port Information Desk when you are ready to check out the equipment. Contact the Port Information Desk at (218) 723-6154 for price list and equipment available.

Duluth Campus Overnight Room Rental

Overnight room rental in the dorms is available at special rates for alumni during the summer. Availability in the suites and apartments is limited. Call Somers Front Desk at (218) 723-6000 for rates and information.

Scholarships and Discounts

Take advantage of the Alumni Referral Scholarship to help a prospective student attend St. Scholastica. Feel free to contact Alumni Relations for more details on the Alumni Referral Scholarship. There are also scholarships available for children of alumni and nieces and nephews of childless alumni. The Sister Timothy Kirby Scholarship is available for alumni returning to St. Scholastica to pursue master's degrees. For more details on these scholarships, please contact Financial Aid.

Alums with a master's degree from St. Scholastica can apply for a Graduate Studies tuition discount for continuing coursework. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Graduate Studies.

St. Scholastica Credit Card

Just imagine if every time you used your VISA charge card a percentage of the charge was donated to the Alumni Scholarship fund at The College of St. Scholastica. Now it is possible with The College of St. Scholastica VISA card through Bank of America.

Here's the scoop: when you open a St. Scholastica account, the issuing bank will contribute funds to help support our programs. Yes, you buy what you normally buy, and pay what you normally pay. But when you do it with our VISA, you will be supporting our College - yet you pay nothing extra. Plus there's no annual fee so it's easy for you to switch to this VISA.

The new stream of income generated by our alumni opening these VISA accounts could channel extra dollars into our most important projects over the next decade. To date, the proceeds were used to establish a $20,000 endowed professorship, and are now being used to enhance the Alumni Scholarship fund.

Switch today to your St. Scholastica credit card with no annual fee. Our goal is to get 100 percent participation from our alums! Do it today; it is a beautiful card with the picture of Tower Hall on the front. Apply online or call 1-800-847-7378, priority code A62Q, and tell them to you'd like to sign up for The College of St. Scholastica VISA card. Finally, a credit card that will benefit us all!

Alumni Travel Program

Taking a trip can be so much more rewarding when the trip offers an in-depth opportunity to discover the places, people and culture you visit. Our inclusive travel packages take the worry out of travel. They include hassle free trips that encourage a deeper exploration into local customs, art, history and landmarks, while still providing opportunities to explore scenic beauty. Our next fully-escorted tour departs soon - check the Alumni Travel Program page or call Alumni Relations for more details at (218) 723-6071 or alumni@css.edu.

Wellness Center Membership

St. Scholastica alums are eligible for individual membership at the Duluth campus's new Burns Wellness Center. The 63,000-square-foot Wellness Center is a field house complex featuring an indoor 200 meter running track, four multipurpose courts, a free weight room, an aerobic dance room, a cardiovascular fitness mezzanine overlooking the track, a 40 foot climbing wall with a bouldering field, and new locker rooms. Check out Campus Recreation to learn more about alumni usage and rates for membership.