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Accreditation 

��ɫӰ�� is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

Higher Learning Commission
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Chicago, IL 60604
(800) 621-7440

State Authorization

��ɫӰ�� is registered with the pursuant to section 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.

Program Accreditors

There are 20 ��ɫӰ�� academic programs that are externally accredited. Information regarding program-specific can be on the Accreditation webpage.

Academic Programs and Faculty

��ɫӰ�� offers 90 majors and 59 minors at the undergraduate level and 24 graduate programs. For information on these programs, faculty, and student academic experiences follow this link:  St. Kate's Majors & Minors

Instructional Facilities

The ��ɫӰ�� campus, comprising 76 acres, is located in the Highland Park neighborhood of St. Paul. Seven of the 21 buildings on campus house instruction, academic support, and other academic offices. There are over thirteen acres of dedicated woodlands that are used by faculty, researchers, and students. Click here for a map of our main campus

Field Experience

The university ensures that all required clinical placements and externships are geographically accessible and confirmed with students within 45 days of their successful completion of the required coursework. Accessibility is achieved through multiple means in collaboration with our clinical partners.  Clinical partnerships are guided by program requirements, partner capacity and placement demand. The university communicates to students the various considerations involved in placement opportunities during the admissions process, on program web pages, programmatic student handbooks, and through program advising. This communication model facilitates students’ planning and preparation. 

Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities

��ɫӰ�� is committed to providing equal access to students with disabilities. Reasonable and appropriate accommodations will be provided to students with disabilities to ensure equal access to academic programs and other college-sponsored activities.  More details on these supports can be found at 

St. Kate's Student Accessibility and Accommodations

For more information contact the Student Accessibility & Accommodations Office, accessibility@stkate.edu or 651.690.6563

Professional Licensing Disclosures

Degree programs at ��ɫӰ�� that are intended to result in professional licensure and certification are designed to meet the educational requirements for the state of Minnesota.

Per the U.S. Department of Education regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) we are obligated to disclose whether or not St. Kate’s programs will meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in any of the US states or territories. The information on the licensing disclosures page reflects, to the best of our knowledge, accurate information about each of our licensing programs.

Privacy of Student Records and Information

��ɫӰ�� informs students of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, (FERPA), as amended.  This Act, with which the institution intends to comply fully, was designated to protect the privacy of education records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their education records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings.  Students also have the right to file complaints with The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office concerning alleged failures by the institution to comply with the Act.

Local policy explains in detail the procedures to be used by the institution for compliance with the provisions of the Act.  Questions concerning The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act may be referred to the Registrar’s Office via registrar@stkate.edu. More detail on the college’s FERPA policy can be found in the academic catalog.

Transfer Credit Policies

��ɫӰ�� accepts undergraduate and graduate transfer course work, credits by examination, and other non-traditional credits. Transfer credit opportunities are described on our website and in our . 

Those students participating in a St. Kate’s Complete program with a participating partner institution should refer to the guidelines of the specific agreement regarding transferability of credit hours and course equivalencies. 

For complete guidelines regarding transfer work, please consult the Academic Records Office of the Registrar at registrar@stkate.edu or by phone 651.690.7777.

Information Technology Policies

��ɫӰ�� has a number of IT & data security policies in place. The policies address issues including data standards, information technology security, mobile devices, and more. Additionally there is a policy regarding . Detailed information about the policies is available through the university’s intranet.

Copyright Infringement 

St. Kate’s Intellectual Property policy governs the rights to ownership, use and distribution of revenues from commercialization of intellectual property among authors, creators, inventors, the University, and sponsors. This policy also incorporates the University’s “fair use” guidelines which are intended to help University faculty, staff, and students interested in the proper and legal use of copyrighted material. It covers the “Fair Use” provision of copyright law and provides guidelines for determining the copyright status of a resource. The policy is available through the University’s intranet.

For more information contact SPREE  at spree@stkate.edu.

St. Kate's complies with regulations for educational activity held in other states and online.

State Authorization

Federal law requires colleges and universities to disclose specific information to prospective students, their parents, and the general public. Institutions must report data about campus security, financial aid information, and student outcomes. ��ɫӰ�� complies with all such requirements by presenting consumer information on this webpage.

The federal government and the Higher Learning Commission require that institutions make certain data publicly available. This includes information on the demographic profile of the institution’s student body and data on student persistence and graduation outcomes.

Graduate Outcomes

St. Kate’s University provides consumers critical information about the career and professional outcomes of its graduates through the First Destination Survey. Data on graduate outcomes from this survey is shown below.

Definitions

Graduation Rate

Graduation rate after six years for undergraduate baccalaureate programs (four year degrees) and after three years for associate programs (two year degrees). These rates are only for full-time students who enrolled at ��ɫӰ�� as degree-seeking college students for the first time. The rates do not include students who began their college careers at another institution and do not include students who enrolled as part-time students during their initial term of enrollment.

Transfer - Out Rate

Students who began their four year or two year degree programs as full-time students at St. Catherine and subsequently enrolled in another college or university.

Rates

• Six-year graduation rate (4-year average 2013–2016): 61%
• Transfer-out rate (4-year average 2013–2016): 29%

The above rates represent an average of the last four reporting years and include all first-time, full-time undergraduate students, including those in the University's baccalaureate and associate degree programs.

Graduation Rate for Students Pursuing Baccalaureate Degrees

For the most recent reporting year, the graduation rate for the baccalaureate programs was 64% and the transfer-out rate was 27%.

Job Placement Rates for Graduates

��ɫӰ�� uses the National Association of Colleges and Employers First-Destination Survey to capture outcomes for all degree levels to provide data regarding how new college graduates fare in their careers within six months of graduation. The outcomes include working, still looking, and not seeking.

For the 2022-2023 academic year, 734 graduates, which represent 60% of the institution’s total 1,230 graduates from the College for Women, College for Adults, and Graduate School, completed the survey and self-reported the following:

• Working: 84.7%
• Seeking: 14.4 %
• Not seeking: 0.8%

“Working” is defined as graduates employed full or part-time, on contract or freelance, accepted by a graduate or professional school, or volunteering or in the military. “Still seeking” refers to graduates still seeking employment or further education. “Not seeking” encompasses students not employed or seeking additional education.

College Navigator

The National Center for Education Statistics maintains an online data resource that consumers can use to compare and evaluate colleges and universities. Statistical and other information about St. Kate’s University can also be found on this .

Drug & Alcohol Policies

In accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, St. Kate’s prohibits the use of illegal drugs and the irresponsible use of alcohol on its premises. Additional information about the can be found in the Student Handbook.

Students with additional questions regarding this policy, treatment and prevention programs may contact the Student Affairs at studentaffairs@stkate.edu, or by phone at 651.690.6778 or the Health and Wellness Center at healthwellness@stkate.edu, or by phone at 651.690.6714

Campus Security Policies & Crime Statistics

St. Kate’s is committed to providing students and employees with a safe environment in which to learn and work. The University maintains a public safety website. In compliance with all state and federal law, the institution produces an annual security report that contains . These reports are in compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the and (HEOA).

Residence Life

If a student has a concern relating to residence life should be Student Affairs staff by email at residencelife@stkate.edu or by phone at 651.690.6617. Concerns will be routed to the most appropriate staff member to be addressed.

Vaccination Policy

Immunizations offer safe and effective protection from vaccine-preventable diseases and outbreaks. St. Kate’s strongly supports the use of vaccines to protect the health of our individual students and our campus community. For more information on required immunizations .

Athletics

The Athletic Department at ��ɫӰ�� adheres to industry standards in policy and practice to ensure athletes’ compliance with NCAA regulations. Details of the University’s compliance with DIII expectations can be found on the .

Student Organizations & Activities

Guided by the spirit of St. Kate’s mission and values, the Student Involvement Team serves students through engagement opportunities. For more information on the range of opportunities for students, visit the Student Life webpage.

Voter Registration Information

For details on eligibility and voter registration process, visit the .

Student Complaint Process

St. Kate’s student complaint policy information can be . Additional guidance for reporting processes is available on the student reporting page on our website.

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Students may also submit a to our institutional accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission.

Some degree programs require examinations for certification or licensure to practice in the field. Select a subject area below to view licensure and certification rates for that program.