Academic Catalog and Handbooks

2026-2027 Edition

Transfer Guide

This guide provides information on courses that fulfill specific requirements in the Integrations Curriculum at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU). Certain components of our Integrations Curriculum must be completed at CSB/SJU and cannot be completed with transfer coursework.

Transfer Credit Evaluation Policies

The evaluation of transfer credits is completed by the Registrar’s Office and is based on a student’s official transcript(s). Transferable courses are defined as courses that are similar to a course offered at CSB/SJU, in which a grade of “C” or better was received in an undergraduate course. The Registrar’s Office evaluates coursework for credit and applicability towards CSB/SJU’s Integrations Curriculum requirements. Academic departments are responsible for evaluating the applicability of coursework toward a student’s major or minor. Note: A minimum of three semester credits is required to complete a CSB/SJU integrations curriculum requirement.

Transferring coursework to CSB and SJU. 

Guidelines for students with credits from 2-year or 4-year institutions who have NOT completed an Associates of Arts (AA) Degree at a Minnesota institution, nor the 2-year MN Transfer Curriculum (MNTC).  

Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher for any course to transfer to CSB or SJU. 

CSB/SJU Requirement Transfer Coursework
Learning Foundations May be satisfied by a college level writing course. If Learning Foundations is satisfied by a college level writing course, Learning Explorations (INTG 205), a 2-credit course, becomes a required course to ensure the student completes content unique to the Learning Foundations course. *
Theological Explorations (THEO 100) May be satisfied by a college level introductory Theological Studies, Religious Studies or World Religions course
Cultural and Social Difference:Identity Courses that include all three of these components: gender, race and ethnicity
Quantitative Reasoning Mathematics, Economics or Science Lab
Way Of Thinking - Abstract Structures Mathematics, Computer Science, or Logic
Way of Thinking - Artistic Expression Art, Music, or Theater
Way of Thinking - Human Experience History, Communication, English, or Philosophy
Way of Thinking - Natural World Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition, Physics, or Environmental Science. Course must have lab component.
Way of Thinking - Social World Economics, Pease Studies, Psychology, Political Science, or Sociolgy
*

INTG 205 is only an option for those who are transfer students to CSB and SJU. All new incoming students will be required to complete INTG 100. 

This policy is effective for new incoming and transfer students entering Fall 2020 or later. 

Transferring with the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) or an Associate of Arts Degree (AA) earned in the Minnesota State Colleges and University System (MNSCU)

Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) or of an Associate of Arts degree (AA) from a regionally accredited institution will satisfy our foundational integrations curriculum courses. There are additional integrations curriculum requirements that remain to be completed, many that are often attached to other general education or major/minor courses.

Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher for any course to transfer to CSB or SJU.  If a lower passing grade was earned for a course, the requirement will be satisfied, but no course credit will be awarded. 

CSB/SJU Requirement Transfer Coursework
Learning Foundations Completed via Composition/English/Writing Course*
Theological Explorations (THEO 100) Successful Completion of MNTC or AA Degree
Cultural and Social Difference:Identity Completed via Human Diversity course
Quantitative Reasoning Completed via Science course with Lab
Way Of Thinking - Abstract Structures Completed via Math/Logic Course
Way of Thinking - Artistic Expression Completed via Fine Arts course(s)
Way of Thinking - Human Experience Completed via Humanities course(s)
Way of Thinking - Natural World Completed via Science Course with Lab
Way of Thinking - Social World Completed via Social Science course(s)
Thematic Encounter Course (100 or 200 level) Successful Completion of MNTC or AA Degree
*

Students may still be required to complete coursework unique to the CSB and SJU Integrations Curriculum, INTG 205 for transfer students, and INTG 100 for all new incoming students. 

This policy is effective for new incoming students and transfer students entering Fall 2021 or later. These waivers will only be granted at the time of initial enrollment.

Requirements not typically met through transfer coursework

The following curriculum requirements are not typically satisfied through transfer coursework even if a student has completed the MN transfer curriculum or an associate's degree:

  • Integrations (INTG 300) & Integrated Portfolio
  • Cultural & Social Difference: Systems (200- or 300-level)
  • Theological Integrations (300-level)
  • Language Requirement—may be satisfied by a college level intermediate I language course
  • Thematic Focus Course (200- or 300-level)
  • Thematic Encounter Course (300-level)
  • Benedictine Raven
  • Engagements: Artistic, Experiential, Global
  • Writing Requirement 

Please Note:  Theme courses, Benedictine Raven and Engagements are often attached to other general education or major/minor coursework. These requirements do NOT often require individual courses to complete the requirement.

Credit and Residency Requirements

All students are required to complete at least 124 semester credits to reach the graduation minimum. Students must complete at least 48 of the 124 semester credits required for a degree at CSB/SJU. At least half of the credits required for the major, excluding supporting courses, must be earned from CSB/SJU.  Review the full list of Graduation Requirements. 

Questions about transfer courses

Those with questions about transfer coursework should contact: 

Please also visit the resource page for new transfer students.