St. Mary's University

Metro Urban Studies Term (MUST)
Fall Semester/Spring 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 Metro Urban Studies Term (MUST) provides 16 credits. Courses and credits appear on the transcript as St. Mary’s credits and are included in GPA.

General Education Credits
HECUA program courses may fulfill specific general education requirements. Check with the Off-Campus Programs office for information and advice.

Major Credits
Students from all majors are encouraged to participate in MUST.

Majors that have participated in MUST and may have received major credit
include:
o Business
o Criminal Justice
o English
o Human Services
o Political Science
o Psychology
o Public Relations
o Sociology
o Spanish
o Speech Communication

Discuss with your faculty advisor specific credit distribution in relation to your degree program and credits you need for the major, general education and/or
electives.

Registration
To participate in MUST, students will be advised by the Study Abroad Program office on how to register for the term away.

Contacts on Campus
Campus Representative:
Tracy Lehnertz, Assistant to Provost
507/457-1694, [email protected]
Can answer questions about the program and credit distribution
Signature required on application

Off-Campus Study Advisor:
Renee Solberg, Study Abroad Program Office
507/457-1447, [email protected]
Provides information about St. Mary’s 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 contact the St. Mary’s Study Abroad Program office by February 15 to apply for permission to study off-campus. Students planning to study off campus spring semester must contact the Study Abroad Program office by October 1 to apply for permission to study off-campus.

HECUA Deadline
Applications for MUST are due in the HECUA office for fall semester by April 15; for spring semester by December 1. 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.


October, 2003