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Academic Excellence

We educate the whole person, meaning holistic, collaborative and experiential learning.

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Supportive Community

Saints recognize that we become who we are by our relationships with others.

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Transformative Outcomes

Saints make a positive difference in their lives and in the lives of others.

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Living and Learning in the PNW

See our amazing natural setting as well as the people, cultures and sectors that thrive here.

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For Every Saint

Since 1895, Saint Martin’s has aspired to be an inclusive community of learners, rooted in tradition and inspired toward progress. Informed by the Catholic intellectual tradition and guided by our Benedictine values, we educate future leaders to be mindful citizens of the world who exhibit wisdom and compassion in thought and through action.

Saints live with heart.
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Discovery Day

See what Saint Martin's is all about by joining us at our next Discovery Day! A Discovery Day is the perfect way to learn more about Saint Martin's, learn more about what financial aid and scholarships are available, take a student led tour of our beautiful campus, meet current students, staff, and faculty, and gather information to help you with your college search. We look forward to meeting you!

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Academic Excellence

Saint Martin’s University prepares students for successful lives through its undergraduate and graduate programs and certificate programs spanning the liberal arts, business, education, engineering, nursing and leadership.

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Our admissions team is devoted to making your journey as helpful, straightforward, and transparent as possible for you.

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Patty Lemon
Dean of Enrollment and Admissions

Undergraduate programs

We offer undergraduate programs through the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and Counseling, the School of Business, and the Hal and Inge Marcus School of Engineering.

Our admissions team is devoted to making your journey as helpful, straightforward, and transparent as possible for you.

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Patty Lemon
Dean of Enrollment and Admissions
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Maya Angelou once said, “every person is born with talent.” The Office of Graduate Admissions welcomes the opportunity to help you take the first step toward beginning your graduate program and cultivating your talent. Let’s get started!

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Roger Douglas
Interim Director of Graduate Admissions

Graduate programs

Our graduate programs in accounting, business, computer science, counseling, engineering and leadership studies provide flexibility and supportive faculty with real-world experience.

Maya Angelou once said, “every person is born with talent.” The Office of Graduate Admissions welcomes the opportunity to help you take the first step toward beginning your graduate program and cultivating your talent. Let’s get started!

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Roger Douglas
Interim Director of Graduate Admissions

More academic offerings

Certificate programs

Saint Martin's offers several non-degree and certificate programs in such high-demand areas as accounting, business and education to advance your career.

Ph.D. in Leadership Studies

This interdisciplinary doctoral program is designed to empower the next generation of researchers and scholars while addressing the pressing need for leadership in today’s world.

Washington Vets to Tech

Washington Vets to Tech (WaV2T) is a 16-week intensive program offered at Lacey and JBLM campuses that prepares active military and veterans for new careers in computer science and IT.

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A Community that Cares

Community is a Benedictine value and core theme at Saint Martin's. We build community inside and outside the classroom, sharing our diverse lived experiences and creating new shared memories and missions with one another.

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Once a Saint, always a Saint

During their time at Saint Martin's, students, faculty and staff grow intellectually, personally and spiritually. Together, as Saints, we support one another as we each find and follow our purpose, always striving to think, act, and lead with heart.

Saint Stories

Tutoring for Success
I gained a lot of knowledge through the certification provided by CRLA and the tutoring center. I highly recommend taking the time to complete the training as a tutor and knowledge to take with you after graduation.
Rebecca Nilson '23
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Living Our Benedictine Values
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Dignity of Work
To appreciate the dignity of work in God’s creation. "They live by the labor of their hands.” — Rule of Benedict 48
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Rebecca Nilson '23
Nursing Tutor
Life as a Legislative Intern
This internship confirmed that my true passion in life is working in government.
Cheyenne Yap '23
Living Our Benedictine Values
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Dignity of Work
To appreciate the dignity of work in God’s creation. "They live by the labor of their hands.” — Rule of Benedict 48
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Cheyenne Yap '23
Saints Spotlight: Quinci Flowers '23
I would love to have all students know they have a safe place here within the BSU. I want it to be more like a family.
Quinci Flowers '23
Black Student Union President
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Community Living
To become who we are by our relationships with others. “Let all things be common to all.” — Rule of Benedict 33
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Quinci Flowers '23
Black Student Union President
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Passion for law
Pre-Law Diversity Fellowship
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Living Our Benedictine Values
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Justice
To hear keenly and sensitively the voices of persons and all created beings. “Listen...with the ear of your heart.” — Rule of Benedict Prologue
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The Beautiful Pacific Northwest

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Diversity, innovation and sustainability

These are the qualities of the Pacific Northwest that inspire us and are reflected in our community and programs.

News & Events

News

Saint Martin's University announces Rose Crumb Nursing Scholarship

LACEY, Wash. – Saint Martin’s University alumnus, Patrick Crumb ’85, along with his wife, Karen, and Patrick’s eight siblings, have created an endowed scholarship to support undergraduate nursing students in memory of their mother, Rose Crumb. This generous endowment gift comes as a vital contribution to the For Every Saint Campaign, as we near our goal of $100 million.

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Saint Martin's University English Professor Jeff Birkenstein, Ph.D., receives second Fulbright Award

LACEY, Wash. — Saint Martin’s University announces that Professor of English Jeff Birkenstein, Ph.D., was selected as a 2023-2024 Fulbright Award Recipient. His project, titled “Short Stories, Food, and Exile in and beyond Israel” will focus on how food is an important part of the exilic culture of Israel. He will be teaching and researching at Bar-Ilan University in Tel Aviv in the Spring of 2024 and working closely with Bar-Ilan creative writing professor and novelist Evan Fallenberg. This is the second Fulbright award Birkenstein has received, his first taking him to Petrozavodsk State University in Russia in 2010.

Event

Reunion Weekend & Saints Golf Classic

Join your fellow Saints at Reunion Weekend this year on August 4-6! Events kick off on August 4th with the Saints Golf Classic, the largest fundraiser for Saints Athletics raising funds for student-athlete scholarships. Return to campus to reconnect, share memories, and celebrate your time at Saint Martin's.

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