Academic Pathways & Partnerships

Transfer Pathways

Saint Paul College has several academic pathways for students who want to start at Saint Paul College and then transfer to one of seven Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.

Transfer Partnerships

In addition to our Minnesota State pathways, we also have unique agreements with other universities, including University of Minnesota, Augsburg University, St. Catherine University, and Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.


Transfer Pathways

Minnesota State Transfer Pathways​ are designed so you can complete a specific associate degree at Saint Paul College and then transfer to a Minnesota State University to earn a bachelor’s degree without losing credits or taking extra courses. 

How Transfer Pathways Work

If you complete a Transfer Pathway degree program at Saint Paul College and are admitted to any of the 7 Minnesota State universities, you will be guaranteed junior status and given assurance that all 60 college credits will count toward the related bachelor’s degree.

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Transfer Partnerships

Auggie Plan

The Auggie Plan is designed for students to earn their associate’s degree within two years from Saint Paul College and then seamlessly transfer to Augsburg University to finish their bachelor’s degree with guaranteed admission.

St. Kate’s Complete

Complete your associate degree at Saint Paul College and be ready to transition seamlessly to a St. Catherine University bachelor’s degree.

MnCap – The Minnesota Cooperative Admissions Program

Saint Paul College is a member of MnCAP, the Minnesota Cooperative Admissions Program, a cooperative arrangement between the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities and the Minnesota State system.

Transfer Advantage

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota provides a path for students to complete a Bachelor’s degree.

Auggie Plan

The Auggie Plan is designed for students to earn their associate’s degree within two years from Saint Paul College and then seamlessly transfer to Augsburg University to finish their bachelor’s degree with guaranteed admission.

The Auggie plan grants you access to Saint Paul College and Augsburg advisors for extra support and guidance during all four years. Course adjustments can be made to meet requirements for any major when working with the Augsburg advisor.

If you like to learn with people of diverse backgrounds, are excited by city life, and are motivated by hands-on learning, you’re a good fit for the Auggie Plan.

Please contact Augsburg University for more details regarding scholarships and the Auggie Plan criteria and visit the scholarship website.

Contact
Summaiah Junaid, Auggie Plan Director, is at junaids@augsburg.edu to sign up for the plan or get more information. 

Auggie Plan Requirements

  • Earn your AA Degree, or 60 transferable credits, within two academic years (fall, spring, and summer terms)
  • Receive a 2.0 GPA or higher at the time of transferring
  • Be a Minnesota resident and have graduated from a Minnesota high school

Is this affordable?
Because students on the Auggie Plan enter Augsburg at the junior level, many will qualify for merit-based scholarships, making earning a four-year private college degree with needs-based grants and manageable student loans possible. PELL grant eligible students who complete the plan within two years may qualify for the 2+2 Scholarship.

Augsburg University
2211 Riverside Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55454

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St. Kate’s Complete

Complete your associate degree at Saint Paul College and be ready to transition seamlessly to a St. Catherine University bachelor’s degree.

With St. Kate’s Complete, you can

  • Complete an AA, AFA, AS or AAS degree or Minnesota Transfer Curriculum from Saint Paul College and fulfill most of St. Kate’s general core requirements.
  • Earn an associate and bachelor’s degree in four years for most programs (2+2).
  • Choose from a variety of programs and majors.
  • Create a flexible and personalized program path.
  • Select from various formats and schedules, including evening/weekend and online options.
  • Pay only for what you need. Our advisors will help you select the right program and courses that flow together — avoiding duplication and extra cost.
  • Get access to advisors and tools to make every credit count from start to finish.

St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Ave
St Paul, MN 55105

Get Started
Contact St. Kate’s Associate Director of Admission, Susan Rudd 612.554.7897 or slrudd@stkate.edu or Saint Paul College Pathway Advising 651.846.1739 or advising@jdzruiran.com.

Scholarship for St. Kate’s Com
With a customized and clear program track from the start, you will only take and pay for courses that meet core requirements and apply to your degree. Most St. Kate’s students also qualify for financial aid and other scholarships, including an exclusive scholarship for St. Kate’s Complete transfer students from Saint Paul College.

$3,000 Scholarship for St. Kate’s Complete students

  • Requirements for College for Women students:
    • The student earned a degree before enrolling at St. Kate’s and graduated with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
    • The student is enrolled in at least 12 credits for fall and spring terms
    • The scholarship is split between Spring and Fall terms and awarded for a maximum of two years.
  • College for Adults students:
    • The student earned a degree before enrolling at St. Kate’s and graduated with a -GPA of 2.5 or higher.
    • The student is enrolled in at least 6 credits for fall, spring, or summer terms.
    • The scholarship is split between Spring, Fall, and Summer terms and awarded for a maximum of two years.
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Minnesota Cooperative Admissions Program (MnCAP)

Saint Paul College is a member of MnCAP, the Minnesota Cooperative Admissions Program, a cooperative arrangement between the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities and the Minnesota State system, designed to facilitate the transfer of students from Minnesota’s public two-year campuses to select colleges within the University of Minnesota.

Saint Paul College students who are eligible for the MnCAP​ Program and successfully fulfill the Associate of Arts degree requirements will be assured admission to the University of Minnesota participating colleges when they meet MnCAP’s entrance requirements.

Saint Paul College students enrolling in the MnCAP program should work with our designated Pathway Advisors and the University’s Office of Admissions to define the specific conditions for transfer and any additional admission conditions for individual U of M colleges.

Not all colleges within the University of Minnesota participate in the MnCAP program. Participating U of M colleges are as follows: 

  • College of Biological Sciences (CBS)
  • College of Continuing Education (CCE) (Construction Management, Health Services Management, Information Technology Infrastructure, Manufacturing Operations Management)
  • College of Design (CDes) (Landscape Design & Planning only)
  • College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) (Family Social Science, Recreation Administration, and Youth Studies only)
  • College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS)
  • College of Liberal Arts (CLA)
  • College of Science and Engineering (CSE) (Astrophysics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Mathematics, and Physics only)

The University of Minnesota
Office of Admissions, a Division of the Office of Undergraduate Education
240 Williamson Hall
231 Pillsbury Drive S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0213

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Transfer Advantage

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota provides a path for students to complete a Bachelor’s degree. It is called the Transfer Advantage and is designed for students who have completed an associate’s degree to transfer to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota to finish a Bachelor’s degree. Students need to take at least 36 credits from Saint Mary’s; the remaining general education credits can be completed at Saint Mary’s or transferred from other sources.

The Transfer Advantage degree programs provide students with options to make decisions that can save time and money.

Saint Mary’s University Contact Information

Heidi Thury​
Transfer Counselor
612.238.4551
hthury@smumn.edu

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Campus
2500 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Transfer Your Credits
Saint Mary’s University accepts:

  • Up to 84 transfer credits (earning C or better)
  • Technical credits
  • Prior learning credits
    • Military, industry, and business training via American Council on Education (ACE) or Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
    • International credits via evaluated by ECE, WES, or other agencies
  • Up to 35 credits of past learning and/or work experience via PLA

Plan Your Degree

  • To transfer, a minimum of 30 college-level credits are required with a grade of “C” or better.
  • ENGL 1711 Composition 1 must be completed.
  • Visit with a transfer counselor at Saint Mary’s or submit your transcripts (unofficial or official) for a credit transfer evaluation.
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