College of St. Catherine
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term (SUST)
Fall Semester
The following information is intended to assist
students and advisors in the distribution
and approval of credits for participation
in HECUA programs. Contact HECUA Admissions
with any questions (651/646-8832, 800/554-1089,
[email protected]).
Total Credits
The Scandinavian Urban Studies Term (SUST)
provides 16 semester credits. Courses and
credits appear on the transcript as St. Catherine
credits and are included in GPA.
Core Curriculum
SUST may fulfill the Social Science and/or
Literature requirement. Reviewed case-by-case,
based on the students reading, focus
of projects, etc.
Major Credits
Students from all majors are encouraged to
participate in SUST. Majors that have participated
in SUST include:
o Creative Writing
o English
o Political Science
o Social Work
Discuss with your faculty advisor specific
credit distribution in relation to your degree
program and credits you need for the major
and/or electives.
Registration
To participate in SUST, students must register
at CSC for:
SPST 489 - Special Studies
Contacts on Campus
Campus Representative:
Rachelle Cadwallader, Global Studies
651/690-6031, [email protected]
Can answer questions about the program and
credit distribution
Can refer you to alumni of the program
Signature required on application
Study Abroad/Off-Campus Study:
Karen Becker, Global Studies
651/690-6055, [email protected]
Provides information about St. Catherine requirements
and procedures for off-campus study
Must see all students planning to study off-campus
Signature required on application
Campus Deadlines
Students planning to study off-campus fall
semester must submit application to the CSC
Office of Global Studies by March 1 in order
to meet HECUA March 15 deadline.
HECUA Deadline
Applications for SUST are due in the HECUA
office by March 15. Early application is encouraged
as the program may fill before the deadline.
Applications are reviewed as they are received.
Late applications are considered on a space
available basis.