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Chart Your Course 2026-2027 Admission Guide
Your True North Jour STARTS HERE
The day you choose CSB+SJU, you begin your True North Journey: the distinct four-year experience you won’t find anywhere else. Year 1 – Chart
Year 3 – Build
Explore your strengths, values and aspirations as you begin discovering who you are.
Round out your skills, expand your reach and lead the way forward with clarity.
Year 2 – Test Consider bold ideas, push at the edges of what’s possible and grow your confidence.
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Year 4 – Launch Take big steps to transition toward post-grad life – you’re ready for this!
e rney Four Years. One Timeless Discovery. Bennies and Johnnies have been grabbing opportunities and succeeding in bold ways for over a century. The True North Journey is our intentional framework for making sure every student finds those opportunities, backed by …
Your True North Team
Life-Changing Mentors
Real-World Learning
You’re paired with academic, career, and network navigators who’ll help keep you on track, prepare you for the future, and stick with you all four years.
Build the skills to make professional contacts. Here, you’ll start with easy meet-and-greet events and grow toward one-on-one connections with professionals in your chosen field.
EVERYONE learns outside classroom – internships, study abroad, research, community engagement…
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Academics Have a major in mind? Great! But if you’re unsure, relax. Your True North Journey will start on solid ground.
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Year 1 – Chart
Year 3 – Build
Your first-semester schedule will be designed to jumpstart college success while you explore your academic interests.
Wrap yourself in upper-division coursework as you explore big ideas and develop your own insights.
Year 2 – Test
Year 4 – Launch
Your Academic Navigator can help map out a path in your chosen major while you connect with a faculty advisor in your field.
Synthesize all you’ve learned and get set to carry it forward. You’ll be ready.
Pick Your Program Accounting* - Public Accounting
- Narrative Practice* - Writing*
Art - Art Education - Art History* - Book Arts* - Studio Art*
Environmental Studies*
Physics* - Engineering Physics - Physics Secondary Education
Exercise and Health Science*
Political Science*
Finance* - Business Finance - Financial Economics - Mathematical Finance
Priesthood Studies**
Athletic Training** (See Exercise and Health Science)
Psychology* Public Health**
Biochemistry
Forestry**
Biology* - Biology Secondary Education
Global Business Leadership* - Marketing - Nonprofit and Social Innovation - Supply Chain Management
Business (See Global Business Leadership)
Chemistry* - American Chemical Society - Chemistry Secondary Education Chiropractic** Communications (See Strategic Communication Studies)
Computing* - Computer Science Data Science Dentistry** Dietetics** Economics* - Data Analytics - Finance - Policy Education - Elementary - Secondary* - Teaching English as an International Language* - Teaching English as a Second Language* Engineering** English and Creative Writing* - English Secondary Education - Creative Writing
Sociology and Anthropology*
Hispanic Studies* - Hispanic Studies Secondary Education
Individualized Major
Medicine**
Strategic Communication Studies* - Public Relations, Advertising and Marketing - Advocacy and Leadership
Veterinary Medicine**
Latino/Latin American Studies*
Mathematics* - Mathematics Secondary Education
(See Hispanic Studies)
Theology* - Theology Secondary Education
History*
Law**
Spanish
Additional Programs: - Honors Scholars - Military Science/ROTC * Also an option for a minor ** Pre-professional program – Areas of concentration
Music* - Music Education
Only available as a minor
Natural Science Education
- Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Nursing
- Climate Studies
Nutrition*
- Data Analytics
Occupational Therapy**
- Entrepreneurship - Gender Studies
Optometry**
- Global Health
Pharmacy**
- Global Languages and Cultures
Philosophy*
- Leadership
Physical Therapy**
- Neuroscience
Physician Assistant**
CSB and SJU do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age or as otherwise required by federal, state or local law in their programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Mary Geller, associate provost for student success, 37 S. College Ave., St. Joseph, MN 56374, 320-363-5601. CSB and SJU prohibit sex discrimination in any education program or activity that they operate. Individuals may report concerns or questions about sex-based discrimination to the Title IX Coordinators whose contact information, as well as the institutions’ Title IX policy and notice of nondiscrimination, may be found at: www.csbsju.edu/title-ix/.
- Theater and Dance
For more information visit csbsju.edu/programs.
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Support
NO ONE JOURNEYS ALONE Your True North Team pairs you with key resources – your resources, who will stick with you all four years – right from the start.
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Academic Navigator A dedicated resource for guiding the academic journey – from exploring majors to building a fouryear plan and staying on track for graduation – all while connecting coursework to personal and professional purpose.
Career Navigator A proactive partner who helps translate your interests and academic experiences into real-world opportunities – internships, career exploration and preparation for tomorrow’s workforce.
Network Navigator A specialized connector who helps create pathways between you and the broader professional community. We leverage the amazing Bennie+Johnnie alumni network and professional partners so you can make personal connections.
Always Within Reach Residence Life resources like your RA (Resident Assistant) are right down the hall when you have questions or need to talk.
Here When You Need Them • Campus Ministry • Multicultural Student Services • Well-Being Center • Student Accessibility Services
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Communit SMALL TOWN. BIG LIFE.
Your True North Journey is a purposeful path that leads to your direction. You determine where you’ll end up. But to get there, you’ve got to start here. Our campuses and our communities aren’t coincidental – our setting is part of what makes this all possible. The small town of St. Joseph and even smaller town of Collegeville strike a beautiful balance between peace and proximity.
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St. Joe Features…
From Here To…
• Restaurants from local icons to New York Times favorites
McDonald’s Crossroads Center Parkwood 18 Cinema Mall of America MSP Airport Milwaukee Kansas City Chicago
• Coffee houses • Ice cream shops • Boutique shopping
4 min 15 min 10 min 1 hr 10 min 1 hr 15 min 6 hrs 7 hrs 15 min 7 hrs 45 min
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Campus Life
JUMP RIGHT IN. Every chance to engage at CSB+SJU is another step on your True North Journey. So explore, take chances and find what you love! Our two carefully connected campuses surround you with support and community. •9 0+ student-led clubs and organizations •2 0+ club and intramural sports options •C ountless speakers, performances and programs
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You’ll Find More Than You Expect.
Discover hobbies, interests and passions.
Meet mentors, collaborators and best friends.
Find inspiration in historic architecture, innovative educational tech and thousands of acres of woods, trails, lakes and prairie.
Schedule a Visit!
WELCOME HOME! THIS IS WHERE YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS. Your dorm room here isn’t just a place to sleep and store your stuff. Residential life at CSB+SJU grows as your True North Journey progresses. 11 | CSB + SJU
It’s All Happening Right on Your Floor! • Regular programs and events help bring your floor together. • You’ll attend community floor meetings, where you’ll establish shared expectations. • Resident Assistants (RAs) are peer leaders who create community and help with the transition to college. • And you’ll get to know experienced mentors – Residence Hall Directors at CSB and Faculty Residents at SJU – who live in the halls and support your growth.
As Your Journey Continues … Housing options grow from first-year residence halls to apartment-style upper classmen living spaces, all focused on community and convenience.
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Athletics
COMPETE. LEAD. GROW. College athletics at Saint Ben’s and Saint John’s is more than a chance to keep playing the game you love. Layering NCAA Division III sports onto your True North Journey develops … • Leadership. • Time management. • A whole new circle of mentorship and insights through your coaches and teammates. • Chances to define and develop who you are under pressure.
Varsity
Club
Varsity
Club
Basketball Cross Country Flag Football Golf Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swim & Dive Tennis Track & Field Volleyball
Clay Target Crew Dance Figure Skating Lacrosse Nordic Skiing Rugby Soccer Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Wrestling
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Hockey Soccer Swim & Dive Tennis Track & Field Wrestling
Clay Target Crew Hockey Lacrosse Nordic Skiing Rugby Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball
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Study Abroad DISCOVER LEARNING ONLY THE WORLD CAN TEACH In Year 3 of your True North Journey, Bennies and Johnnies start building on the foundational skills they’ve developed. That means branching out. It means exploring possibilities. It means learning beyond the classroom. For about half of our students, it means studying abroad.
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Top 20 For decades, CSB+SJU have been among the nation’s leaders in the number of our students who study abroad.
Semester-long We have programs in 11 sites on 6 continents – most led by a CSB+SJU faculty member.
Shorter-term Options like embedded courses make studying abroad flexible enough to fit into even the most demanding majors.
49% of Bennies and Johnnies will study abroad by the time they graduate!
Outside the Classroom, Here at Home Study abroad is just one of the high-impact experiences all Bennies and Johnnies discover, along with things like internships, research and community engagement. Intentionally building in these high-impact practices is one tangible way we make sure your True North Journey prepares you for life after college.
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LEAVE HERE PREPARED TO SUCCEED When you graduate from CSB+SJU, you’ll leave with more than a diploma. You’ll leave with a sense of direction – your direction. Your “True North.” You’ll feel confident about that preparation because you and your True North Team will have planned it over four years.
Every part of your college experience here is a chance for career preparation: • Intentional steps and experiences that build on each other • Insights gained from a mentorshipcentered community • Knowledge earned in a rigorous academic program • Skills honed through practical, high-impact, outside-the-classroom experiential learning
We’re here to help you prepare … Follow Emma’s journey and the mentors who helped along the way.
…so when your future arrives, you’ll be ready to jump in. Watch our classes of 2026 celebrate their successes!
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Financial Aid & Scholarships LET’S MAKE YOUR JOURNEY HAPPEN! Talk with our financial aid staff to help you explore scholarship and student employment possibilities.
90% 63% $64K
of CSB and SJU graduates complete their degree in four years.
of students work on campus during the school year.
Median salary within one year of graduation.
Fill Out the FAFSA! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to apply for all need-based grants, student employment and low-interest student and parent loans. Go to studentaid.gov. FAFSA CODES: CSB (women) 002341 • SJU (men) 002379
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Average amount of scholarships and grants received by first year students enrolled in the fall of 2025.
of CSB and SJU students receive a scholarship or grant.
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There Are Scholarships Here for You We offer merit-based scholarships to all incoming students, recognizing talents, achievements and connections – from academics to the fine arts, leadership and impactful community service. See how your unique strengths can help fund your future at csbsju.edu/estimate.
Academic Achievement Scholarship $32,000 - $40,000 per year Renewable (4-year value up to $160,000)
CSB and SJU Scholarship for National Merit Scholars Finalists: $3,000 | Semifinalists: $2,000 Commended Students: $1,000
Intercultural LEAD Fellowship* $12,000 per year Renewable (4-year value $48,000)
Legacy Scholarship $1,000 per year Renewable (4-year value $4,000)
Art, Music and Theater Scholarships* $2,000 - $7,000 per year Renewable (4-year value up to $28,000)
Voyager Scholarship $5,000 per year Renewable (4-year value $20,000)
Alum Referral Scholarship* $1,000 per year Renewable (4-year value $4,000)
Women in STEM Scholarship $5,000 per year Renewable (4-year value $20,000)
Army ROTC & ROTC Nursing* Full tuition/fees, plus $1,200/year book allowance and $420/month stipend Benedictine Scholarship $7,500 per year Renewable (4-year value $30,000) Bonner Leader Scholarship* $2,500 per year Renewable (4-year value $10,000)
Learn more about criteria, eligibility and easy application processes for each of these scholarships. * Consideration for this scholarship is not automatic and requires additional application. Check criteria using the QR code above.
Calculate Your Financial Aid Financial aid based on your family’s income and financial circumstances (need-based aid), combined with scholarships based on your academic achievements and talents, significantly reduce the cost of college. Estimate your financial aid package with our Net Price Calculator at csbsju.edu/npc. 2026-2027 Admission Guide | 20
Admission Checklist TIME TO BEGIN YOUR BEST DISCOVERY First Step is Applying • T he CSB+SJU Application is an online form for applying specifically to Saint Ben’s and Saint John’s. • The Common Application is also accepted for students applying to multiple schools. • No application fee is required for either application.
What You’ll Need: • Official high school transcript • Official college transcripts, if any Transfer students have some additional paperwork requirements. Use the QR code above to visit our application page and learn more. • ACT or SAT test scores* • Essay* • Letter(s) of recommendation* *Optional
To Do Apply and submit transcripts to be eligible for academic achievement scholarships, available to all new incoming students. Visit the campuses. Start at csbsju.edu/admission/visit. Request your transcripts be sent to CSB+SJU to qualify for scholarship consideration. Request final transcripts (high school and college coursework) be sent after graduation. Set up CSB+SJU network account and email using the links and instructions you’ll receive. Take the ACT/SAT and have your official scores sent to CSB+SJU. Admission is test optional, but some scholarships may require ACT/SAT scores.
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Complete the FAFSA! Include our FAFSA Code: CSB (women) 002341, SJU (men) 002379 Visit our scholarship page at csbsju.edu/scholarships and consider applying for relevant scholarships. Watch for deadlines! Apply for financial aid at csbsju.edu/financialaid. Once you’ve been accepted and received your financial aid offer, you can submit a tuition deposit and lock in your place in our Class of 2031! At that point, we’ll assign your True North Team of academic and career advisors to connect with you throughout your four-year experience.
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CSB Office of Admission 320-363-5060 800-544-1489 admissions@csbsju.edu
37 South College Avenue St. Joseph, MN 56374
CSB Financial Aid Office 320-363-5388 800-544-1489 finaid@csbsju.edu CSB Residential Life 320-363-5580 housinginfo@csbsju.edu
SJU Office of Admission 320-363-5060 800-544-1489 admissions@csbsju.edu
2850 Abbey Plaza Collegeville, MN 56321
SJU Financial Aid Office 320-363-3664 800-544-1489 finaid@csbsju.edu SJU Residential Life 320-363-3512 sjuhousing@csbsju.edu
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