College for Women Field Guide

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St. Catherine University You can learn a lot about a college online, but visiting a website can’t tell you how a campus really feels—you need to experience it for yourself! A visit to our campus could be the best decision you ever make for your future.

As one of the largest private women’s colleges in the nation, St. Kate’s is committed to empowering women to find their voice and use it to make a difference in the world. You will join a community that fosters collaboration, critical inquiry and discovery, and respect for diverse perspectives.

WE HAVE MUCH TO OFFER YOU: • A campus that blends small-town feel with vibrant, big city life.

• More than 50 majors, and around 30 more through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities consortium.

• Academic programs you can customize to match your interests and goals.

• The Antonian Honors program and 26 national honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa.

• 12 NCAA Division III athletic teams.

• Many opportunities to be involved in the fine arts from choirs to ceramics.

Our Office of Scholarly Engagement will help you tailor your experience and connect you to valuable opportunities including fieldwork, internships, community-engaged learning, study abroad, research, and more. Your life at St. Kate’s can be both intellectually exciting and full of fun! It will also prepare you for a meaningful career and life after college.

SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT TODAY! Call us at 651-690-8850 or 800-656-5283, or go to stkate.edu/visit.

PLAN YOUR VISIT • Explore St. Kate’s virtually on our interactive campus map.

• Call the admission office or submit your online visit request one to two weeks in advance.

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• Plan to spend two or more hours on campus to really get a good feel of college life.

• Visit one or two colleges per day. (More than two is exhausting!)

• Allow time after your scheduled visit to explore the campus on your own.

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• Allow some free time to check out the surrounding neighborhood.

• Try to be on time to stay on schedule.

DURING YOUR VISIT • Talk with an admission counselor.

• Take a campus tour.

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• Ask questions.

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• Talk with current students about campus life.

TRY TO: • Meet with a professor in the academic area you’re interested in.

• Talk with a coach or a club advisor.

• Attend a class or two.

• Eat a meal in the dining hall.

• Bring family members who are involved in your decision-making process.

AFTER YOUR VISIT • Write down your first impressions.

• Call or email your admission counselor if you have additional questions.

• Compare the colleges you visited.

• Ask yourself if this college is the right fit for you.

ASK QUESTIONS ASK STUDENTS • What do you like most about the University? Why? • What is the academic atmosphere like?

• How accessible are faculty?

• How do students spend their free time?

• How do you get around the campus and the community?

• Do you and your friends feel safe?

• How’s the food?

• What are the residence halls like?

• What activities are you involved in?

• Why did you choose St. Kate’s?

ASK YOUR ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR • Can you tell me about my major?

• What are your graduates doing?

• What clubs and activities are students involved in?

• Will graduate assistants teach my classes or labs?

• What jobs are available on and off campus?

• How diverse is your campus?

• What is the average class size?

• What is the student-to-faculty ratio?

• Will I have an academic advisor?

• What financial aid and scholarship opportunities are available?

• How will my PSEO or dual credit classes transfer?

OVER THE NEXT YEAR You will receive a lot of information from colleges across the country. We hope you get to visit as many of those campuses as possible. Let us help you make the most of your college search with this campus visit guide.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE YOUR DECISION?

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