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university of saint mary
transfer guide
founded 1923

  The University of Saint Mary educates students of diverse backgrounds to realize their God-given potential and prepares them for valuecentered lives and careers that contribute to the well being of our global society. The University of Saint Mary believes in the dignity of each person’s capacity to learn, to relate and to better our diverse world. These values include community, respect, justice, and excellence.

First rate academics:

  • Small class sizes and personal attention from professors
  • 26 undergraduate degree programs
  • 6 master programs in education, teaching, adaptive special education, psychology, counseling psychology, and business administration
  • 95% of USM students receive scholarships, grants, and loans

Transfer Student Advisor
Kisha Stevenson, Assistant Director of Admissions
4100 South 4th Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
1-800-752-7043
admissions@stmary.edu

Additional Transfer Information

Student Statistics 2011
Undergraduate Transfers:
140
Percent of total undergraduate student body:
19.6%
Number of first time freshmen completing in:
  4 years or less
25
  6 years or less
32
  Percentage completing in 4 years:
78%
# of transfer students (Fall 2011):
140

outcomes of transferring students

BSN program:

  • 1st yr. NCLEX pass rate = 78% (2009 grads at 100% with 3 students yet to test).
  • 100% job placement prior to graduation.
  • Program fully accredited by CCNE.


  In addition, USM is proud to have a high admittance rate to post-graduate programs including graduate school, (Business, Education) medical school (Dental, Medical, Physical Therapy), and other professional school options (Law School).


financial aid for transfer students
Saint Mary Transfer Scholarship:
  • Based on cumulative college GPA. (Minimum cumulative college GPA for scholarship consideration is a 2.5).
  • All students will be given consideration upon completion of transfer admission process.
  • Full–time day enrollment only.
  • $2,500 to 4,500 (renewable annually)

    Athletic Awards:
  • Undergraduates with outstanding athletic talent and academic good standing. Amounts vary.

    Fine Arts Awards:
  • Undergraduates with outstanding performance/ability and good academic standing. Amounts vary.

    Spire Award:
  • Undergraduates with financial need and academic good standing.
  • Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • Need is primary factor. Amounts vary.

top majors for transfers
  • Business 
  • Education 
  • Marketing 
  • Nursing 
  • Psychology 
  • Sports Mngmt


Admissions requirements for transfer students
1. Submit Application
2. $25 application Fee
3. Transcripts from all colleges attended (fewer than 24 hours need High school transcripts)
4. BSN: 2.5 C.G.P.A, 75 or higher on TEAS, and grades of C or better on all pre‐requisites.

Articulation Agreements

At our Overland Park location:

  • KCKCC Counselor Addiction Program into USM Applied Pyschology
  • JCCC & KCKCC Early Childhood Development into USM Child Development Education

Testimonials
  “Saint Mary really takes a unique interest in its students’ successes. From day one, I was never a number, and my advisor and professors were always helping me achieve my academic and professional goals. My department and professors had a profound impact on me academically, professionally and personally.”
— Jennifer Ogle, USM graduate and 2008 UMKC law school grad

Housing Requirements
Number of required credit hours in residence a transfer student must take for a Bachelor’s degree:
30
You are required to live on campus until your Junior year unless you meet any of the following criteria: 22 or older by the start of school;married or with child; or military.

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