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Deadlines

St. Scholastica accepts applications for fall semester through the end of August. The application is free and deposits for admission are fully refundable until May 1.

Requirements

Required Application Items
  • Complete the St. Scholastica or Common Application for admission
  • Submit an official high school transcript (GED also accepted)
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for entrance into the college
Optional Application Items
  • ACT or SAT
  • Essay
  • Official college transcripts, if any
Test Optional

Students applying to The College of St. Scholastica are not required to submit standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) for admission.

If you choose to use standardized test scores, they can be included on your transcript, sent to us officially from ACT (our code is 2098) or SAT (our code is 6107), or you can download a copy of your score report from your online account and attach it in an email to your admissions counselor.

At St. Scholastica, we understand the importance of using your college credits from high school towards your degree. We accept a wide range of courses and provide opportunities for credits from various sources, including PSEO, CIS, AP and IB exams, and more.

Please order the following official transcripts:

  • College transcripts from all colleges that you have attended, including military, trade, technical, unaccredited or differently accredited schools
  • College transcripts from all colleges from which you have received financial aid
  • High School transcripts, if you have no college credit
  • International transcripts: Please see the International Admissions page for additional requirements
  • Closed school transcripts: Check the OHE website to see who to contact for an official transcript

All transcripts are required for admission and to determine the number of credits you may transfer to St. Scholastica. Transcripts must be received on or before the application deadline. Order early in the application process!

Email official transcripts to transcripts@css.edu. Electronic transcripts must be from a certified electronic official transcript provider such as Parchment, Docufide, Scrip Safe, National Clearinghouse or other certified, online transcript services.

Mailed transcripts must be in the original sealed envelope from the school. Mail to:

The College of St. Scholastica
Transcript Processing
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811

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At St. Scholastica, we understand the importance of using your college credits from high school towards your degree. We accept a wide range of courses and provide opportunities for credits from various sources, including PSEO, CIS, AP and IB exams, and more.

Please order the following official transcripts:

  • College transcripts from all colleges that you have attended, including military, trade, technical, unaccredited or differently accredited schools
  • College transcripts from all colleges from which you have received financial aid
  • High School transcripts, if you have no college credit
  • International transcripts: Please see the International Admissions page for additional requirements
  • Closed school transcripts: Check the OHE website to see who to contact for an official transcript

All transcripts are required for admission and to determine the number of credits you may transfer to St. Scholastica. Transcripts must be received on or before the application deadline. Order early in the application process!

Email official transcripts to transcripts@css.edu. Electronic transcripts must be from a certified electronic official transcript provider such as Parchment, Docufide, Scrip Safe, National Clearinghouse or other certified, online transcript services.

Mailed transcripts must be in the original sealed envelope from the school. Mail to:

The College of St. Scholastica
Transcript Processing
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811

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