Welcome, Cardinal!
Admitted for fall? Here’s what’s next to complete your enrollment at Saint Mary’s.
Submit your deposit
Have you applied and received your acceptance to Saint Mary’s? Congratulations! Now it’s time to confirm your attendance and submit your $300 enrollment deposit. Simply log in below using your application credentials.
Plus, pay your deposit by April 15, 2025, and you’ll be entered to win one of ten on-campus parking permits for the 2025-26 academic year! No car? No problem — if your name is drawn, you’ll receive a credit for the equivalent amount in your student account.
This first step officially secures your place in the class and saves your space in the residence halls. There’s a reason we have the #1 ‘Best Dorms in Minnesota’ — just ask Niche!
New Student Experience
Now that you’ve made your deposit, keep an eye out for details about New Student Orientation and Registration (NSOR) happening this summer! You and your family will be invited to spend a day on campus to get ready for the school year. Attendance is required for all incoming students.
Next steps after depositing
You’re officially a Cardinal! With your deposit in, it’s time to prepare for college life. 
Cardinal Central, located in lower level of Saint Mary’s Hall, has a staff of Student Service Specialists trained to help you find answers to a range of questions regarding tuition bills, student work, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act guidelines (FERPA), financial aid, payment plans, and a host of other financial topics.
Starting Oct. 1, you may file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Most colleges, including Saint Mary’s, use information from the FAFSA to consider students for federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. This makes the FAFSA an essential part of an affordable college experience.
Our federal code is 002380.
Visit the official FAFSA website for more information about the filing process.
Cardinal Central is also ready to answer all your questions about financial aid … they even hold online chats. Contact them at cardinalcentral@smumn.edu, 507-457-6655, or 1-800-635-5987.
Your first tuition payment must be made by Aug.21 through the The Nest. Instructions to set up your password on the portal can be found here. Financial aid is posted on or around July 1.
Learn more about tuition and billing by visiting Cardinal Central.
- Submit housing and roommate requests ASAP for priority placement.
- For special accommodations, complete the Request for Housing Accommodation Form (PDF).
- Need a roommate? Activate your profile under, “My Roommate Profile.”
Explore Residence Life for details.
There are specific requirements for all new and transfer students. Please complete the following requirements prior to your first semester at Saint Mary’s.
Learn more here.
Send us your last semester grades via mail or email admission@smumn.edu.
Get ready for what’s next!
Experience Orientation and Move-In Day — plus, take time to explore Winona.