Am I a first-year student?

A student who has never attended college, or who has earned college credits but only prior to high school graduation (usually through Running Start).

Am I a transfer student?

A student who has completed one or more college credits following high school graduation.

Of note, students that have completed 24 or fewer semester credits after graduating from high school are considered transfer students but encouraged to complete our first-year application for admission. While these students are usually evaluated in the same manner as our traditional first-year applicants, we recognize some applicants who fit this profile may have been out of high school for many years. As such, our admission counselors will tailor the review process to each individual student, requesting additional materials as necessary in order to effectively evaluate each applicant.

Transfer applicants with 24 or fewer credits accrued post high school will be eligible for first-year scholarships.

RN-BSN

If you are a transfer student applying to the RN-BSN program through Saint Martin’s agreements with local community colleges please complete a paper application here.

Admission

Students must meet the requirements for admission to Saint Martin's University to be considered for admission to the RN-to-BSN program. Applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis.

Prerequisites for admission to the RN-to-BSN program

• Admission to Saint Martin's University
• Associate degree or diploma in nursing
• Competitive GPA, with a minimum of a grade of C in each nursing core and prerequisite course
• Unrestricted Washington State Registered Nurse license (applicants currently enrolled in a nursing program may be offered conditional admission, pending passage of the NCLEX and receiving RN licensure)
• Successful program interview.

Admission process

• Students are admitted for all semesters; applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis until capacity is reached
• Complete an application for admission to Saint Martin's as a transfer student
• Submit two official copies of transcripts from every college attended
• Submit a completed FAFSA form for financial aid. The FAFSA may be submitted prior to completing your application to Saint Martin's University.
• After admission to Saint Martin's University, you will be contacted to schedule an interview that can be conducted in-person or by telephone.
• Upon admission to the RN-to-BSN program, a background clearance check is required, as well as completion of requirements for practicum placement.

You are encouraged to contact Dr. Louise Kaplan, Director, Nursing Program, by phone (360-412-6129) or by email (lkaplan@stmartin.edu) with questions or to set up an appointment.

Am I an international student?

A student who is not a resident of the United States.

Permanent residents of U.S. territories (e.g. Guam, Micronesia, etc.) are not considered international applicants and should apply using the same first-year and transfer application processes as our domestic applicants.

International applicants

Application requirements for international undergraduate students:

• A Common Application
• An official translated transcript from each secondary school, college or university previously attended
• Personal essay, as instructed on the Application
• Scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL scores are required if the student’s native language is not English. Students who do not have a TOEFL score or who score 525 or below on the paper-based TOEFL (or the equivalent) will be enrolled in the University’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program until they are able to meet this requirement.
• Proof of health insurance coverage that is valid in the U.S. Those international students who lack valid U.S. health insurance coverage will be required to enroll in the University’s health plan.
• An official statement of financial support attesting to the student’s ability to finance his or her education at Saint Martin’s. A letter of full guarantee or support submitted by any sponsoring agency will meet the requirement for proof of finances.

Additional information for international applicants is also available.

• You will first be asked to register with a unique username and password. Please store this information in a safe place.
• After you have created your account you will receive an email confirming your account registration. We recommend you read the instructions. After you've read the instructions, click on the link Search for Colleges and then either search for colleges from available options or type in Saint Martin's University.
• If you cannot finish your application in one sitting, you can save your work and come back another time. When you are ready to work on your application again, go back to  www.commonapp.org and login with your username and password. Do not create a new account or start a new application.
• If you forget your login or password, there are links to retrieve them or you can get a new one by going to Common Application support and clicking on Application Access on the left hand side of your screen.

Tips for completing the Common Application online:

• Please check your browser settings: Javascript and cookies must be enabled and popup blockers must be disabled.
• Save your work often.
• Use a word processor to type your writing samples before cutting and pasting or uploading them into the online form.
• Print a copy of your application and keep copies of all documents you send to us for reference.

We recommend that you apply online. If you wish to apply by mail, a paper copy of the Common Application is available in most high school college counseling offices. You may also download the application and it mailed to:

Saint Martin's University
Office of Admissions
5000 Abbey Way SE
Lacey, WA 98503

Washington State students who have taken Running Start classes apply to Saint Martin’s as first-year applicants. This also applies to students from other states with similar dual-enrollment or "college in the high school" programs. To receive credit for college level work, students must submit transcripts from the college or university where they completed the courses. Your running start work will be evaluated for transferability and you’ll receive full-credit for the college-level work you’ve completed under Saint Martin’s general transfer of credit policies.

Saint Martin’s University retains application materials of all those who have previously applied. If you would like to apply again, please contact the Office of Admissions for instructions. At minimum you’ll need to submit transcripts for any work you’ve completed since you last applied.

Students who have attended Saint Martin's University but were not enrolled the previous semester must submit an application for readmission to the Office of Admissions. Students who have attended another college or university during their absence must submit official transcripts from each institution. Admission normally will be granted if the applicant's cumulative grade point average is 2.25 or better. Your application will be reviewed by the Office of Admissions, the Registrar, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs to ensure you return to Saint Martin’s with the best chance for timely completion of your degree and academic success.

Deadlines

There are no official deadlines for readmission, but you should submit your application as far in advance of the semester or term you want to return to Saint Martin’s. If you plan to apply for financial aid we recommend you apply no less than 30 days in advance to allow sufficient time to process your FAFSA and create a financial aid award.

Financial aid

Applicants for readmission who need financial assistance are strongly encouraged to contact the Student Financial Service Center at the same time they apply for readmission and begin the process for applying of financial aid. If you have any questions or difficulty completing the readmission application please contact the Office of Admissions at 800-368-8803 or email admissions@stmartin.edu.

Students suspended from the University

Students suspended from the University can petition for reinstatement to the University after one or more semesters away. Detailed instructions are contained in the Saint Martin’s University Catalog on page 72 or from the following offices: students suspended for academic reasons should contact the Vice President of Academic Affairs at 360-438-8848; students suspended for conduct should contact the Dean of Students at 360-438-4367.

Students petitioning for reinstatement are also strongly encouraged to contact the financial aid office at the same time they begin the petition process for information and instructions.

Note: Students who wish to return to Saint Martin’s in the semester immediately after receiving notice of suspension should contact the offices listed above for instructions on how to appeal their suspension and ask for immediate reinstatement.

Students participating in the College Board’s examinations may receive credit for exam scores of 3, 4 or 5. Exceptions to this policy are General Education requirements in writing and literature. An Advanced Placement exam score of 4 or 5 may exempt students from taking ENG 101, but not ENG 102 or the literature requirement. Students with Advanced Placement scores of 4 or 5 may receive elective credits in writing and literature.

Home schooled applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis. Applicants should supply as much information as possible about their home school experience. At minimum, transcripts, descriptions of all courses, with reading lists, should be submitted to the Office of Admissions. If courses have been taken at a local high school or college, transcripts must be submitted.

Students who have already completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and who seek admission to complete an additional undergraduate degree (different from the one they currently hold).

Of note, post-baccalaureate students are not eligible for institutional financial aid UNLESS they are enrolling in the RN-to-BSN program.

Post-baccalaureate applicants should fill out a transfer application.

A student who has chosen to defer their admission to enroll in a subsequent semester (within one year of the original semester for which the first application for admission was granted). Deferred students are not eligible to accumulate additional credit hours during their deferral. Doing so will void the offer of admission to the university, requiring another application for admission.

A student who wishes to take post-secondary or post-baccalaureate courses but does not intend to pursue a bachelor's degree, a certificate or fulfill prerequisites for a particular Saint Martin’s degree program. These students should contact the Office of the Registrar.