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We’re Here to Help

If you’ve taken any college-level classes since graduating from high school, you are considered a transfer student. And we get it; it can be stressful to start over at college! With an empathetic ear, we work with you one-on-one to make this process as easy as possible while ensuring your educational aspirations are being heard. Let’s get started!

Transferring Credits

Whether you’re transferring just a few credits, taking the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, or following specific pathways toward certain majors, our advisors are here to help.

Transfer Student Experience

Students from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences contribute to our diverse atmosphere. By engaging and participating on our campuses, your insights from other campuses can enhance the educational experience for everyone.

A Premier Liberal Arts Education

CSB and SJU are two of America’s top-ranked residential liberal arts institutions. This is a fantastic place to get a quality education.

Quaint Charm Meets Urban Proximity in Collegeville & St. Joseph

While close to amenities of major metropolitan areas, the towns of Collegeville and St. Joseph are small, safe and easy to navigate.

Come to Succeed

With one-to-one faculty mentorship, small classes, and an Experience & Professional Development Office preparing you for future success, you’ll quickly see why we’re ranked the #1 and #2 colleges in Minnesota for getting a job!

Global Perspective

CSB and SJU are ranked #5 nationally for semester-long study abroad participation with close to 50% of Bennies and Johnnies participating. We offer 13 semester-long programs and 10+ short term programs annually.

Scholarships

Merit-based aid is awarded to students based on a combination of their test scores, GPA, curriculum, extracurricular involvement and volunteer work. Students will be notified of their Academic Achievement Scholarships along with their admission decision. There are a number of other merit-based scholarships for transfer students available at CSB+SJU as well. Beyond that, need-based financial aid is available to qualifying students, based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).