Saint Martin's faculty and students

Academics

Saint Martin's offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs to help prepare you to make a positive difference in your lives and the lives of others. In addition to program-specific learning outcomes, our community of lifelong learnings, faculty, staff and abbey members are here to support you as you deepen your critical thinking skills, communication skills, global and cultural competencies, and a sense social responsibility and civic engagement needed to be tomorrow's change leaders.

29 academic majors  |  60 programs  |  11 graduate programs

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Tools for academic success

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Programs

At Saint Martin’s University, our students are scholars, scientists, philosophers and artists. Whether they are studying education or engineeringbiology or business, Saints are guided by our Catholic, Benedictine values, which include dignity of work, listening and justice. Saints learn with a mission—to determine how they will make a positive difference in their lives and in the lives of others. What will you study?

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Research and scholarship

Our faculty craft a curriculum that goes beyond a simple job-focused outcome. The skills you develop in class flourish through leadership roles and participation in research alongside your professors. What will you learn next?

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Study abroad

In his recent encyclical, Pope Francis reminds us that we are “one world with a common plan.” As a means to this end, we encourage all our students to participate in study abroad. Live and learn in over 20 countries around the globe. North, south, east or west. Which direction will you go?

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Outcomes and careers

What makes a meaningful life? For our alumni it is commitment to social justice, sustainability and a life of compassionate service, no matter their profession. How will you make your life meaningful?

Student support resources

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Center for Student Success

Students with heart

Diversity and Equity Center

Schools and colleges

News at Saint Martin's

Legislative internships for Saint Martin’s University students in Lacey offer great access to government leaders and professional development

LACEY, Wash. — The Washington State Legislature 2024 session provided hands-on experiences to six Saint Martin’s University student interns, the largest group from any college in the state. The University’s Internship Hub in the Center for Career and Calling collaborates with the Legislature’s Internship Program, offering students the opportunity to earn academic credit while helping to solve real-world problems by assisting the state House of Representatives and Senate.

Saint Martin’s University is selected as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction

LACEY, Wash. — Saint Martin’s University has been selected as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction, an honor that highlights its commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education. The University also received College of Distinction awards in nine additional categories: Catholic higher education institutions, Washington State institutions, affordability, career development initiatives, military support and in four top-tier academic programs. These awards reflect the University’s dedication to fostering hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an engaged campus community and transformative student outcomes.