Consortium Member, 1977 - Present
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota joined HECUA in 1977, just six years after the consortium was founded. The institution has been an active member with steady student enrollments, participation on the board of directors, and involvement in committees and consortium initiatives. Board members from Saint Mary’s University have served HECUA in leadership roles including Vice President of the Board, Personnel Committee, Risk Management Task Force, and Scholarship Committee.
Winona, MN 55987
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota joined HECUA in 1977, just six years after the consortium was founded. The institution has been an active member with steady student enrollments, participation on the board of directors, and involvement in committees and consortium initiatives. Board members from Saint Mary’s University have served HECUA in leadership roles including Vice President of the Board, Personnel Committee, Risk Management Task Force, and Scholarship Committee.
Mission: Enriched by the Catholic, Lasallian heritage, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota awakens, nurtures, and empowers learners to ethical lives of service and leadership.
Special services HECUA provides to the campus:
•HECUA developed and conducted a two-day custom program on environmental issues for Saint Teresa Leadership & Service Institute for Women. HECUA's Program Director for Environmental Sustainability led the program, which included an urban immersion experience in the Twin Cities and a follow-up discussion on campus.
Application Process
Saint Mary's follows HECUA's deadlines for all programs. All pieces of the HECUA application are submitted to Saint Mary's Study Abroad Office along with any additional pieces for on-campus approval. Once your application has been approved, the Study Abroad Office sends the completed file to HECUA.
Study Abroad Office
Saint Mary's Hall 136
(507) 457-6996
[email protected]
| Term | Fall | Spring | Summer | January |
| Deadline: International Program |
March 15 | November 1 | -- | October 1 |
| Deadline: Domestic Program |
April 15 | December 1 | April 15 | -- |
Need more assistance?
As you begin the application process and for more information about available programs, requirements, and fees, a HECUA Program Representative is always available:
| Kari Pederson Behrends [email protected] 651-287-3317 |
Lauren White [email protected] 651-287-3311 |
See what St. Mary's students are saying about their HECUA experience:
The following students have also agreed to respond to questions about their specific HECUA experience:
• Becca Carroll, participated in Democracy and Social Change in Northern Ireland Fall 2014, [email protected]
• Emily Trudeau, participated in Inequality in America Fall 2014, [email protected]
• Jenna Sullivan, participated in Inequality in America Spring 2014, [email protected]
• Mara Keyes, participated in New Zealand Culture & the Environment Fall 2013, [email protected]