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SMUMN Application Process

SMUMN Application Process
To complete the online Saint Mary's University of Minnesota application, you will need the following:

  • Official transcripts must be sent to Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Minneapolis office. (Office of Admissions, Saint Mary's University, 2500 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404)
  • A 1-2-page personal statement of your goals and background will need to be uploaded to the Saint Mary's University of Minnesota application.
  • A resume will need to be uploaded to the Saint Mary's University of Minnesota application.
  • The email of two individuals who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.

To start the online Saint Mary's University of Minnesota application:
1. Go to http://smumn.edu/apply and create a log in account.
2. You will be emailed a link to verify your Saint Mary's University of Minnesota account.
3. Begin the application by selecting the Graduate option.
4. Scroll down to the Graduate School of Education, and pick M.A. in Education as the program department.

  • When filling out the application, you will pick the specialization option of Custom Specialization for the courses offered with Educate-WI, and you will also be able to note if you are seeking a master's degree or are non-degree seeking.

Note: You will be able to save and return to this application at any time.

5. Upload a 1-2-page personal statement of your goals and background.
6. Upload your resume.
7. If degree-seeking, list two individuals who will submit a letter of reference for you.
8. Contact any college/universities that you have attended previously and have them send Official Transcripts to the SMUMN Graduate School of Education Office. (Students with international transcripts will instead need to have a course-by-course analysis and pass a language proficiency exam).

  • Note: If you will be enrolled or are already enrolled in an Educate-WI program: Project Teaching, 10 Sped or WiscAd, please list this in your Saint Mary's University of Minnesota application under your school history.

9. After completing the application and submitting all documents, SMUMN will review your application for consideration. If you are accepted as a student, you will be emailed a numeric Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Student ID in the welcome message.

  • Please enter your Saint Mary's University of Minnesota numeric SMUMN Student ID Number below.