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Information for High School Educators Counselors

We ask high schools to send an official copy of their student's academic transcript directly to the University of St. Thomas. It is preferred that transcripts are sent electronically. Counselors may also email a transcript to admissions@stthomas.edu or mail transcripts to:

Office of Admissions - Dougherty Family College
University of St. Thomas
2115 Summit Ave., Mail 5017
St. Paul, MN 55105

Have questions? Get in touch!

Erica Embury
Associate Director of Admissions
erica.embury@stthomas.edu
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About the Ideal DFC Candidate

Dougherty Family College (DFC) scholars:

  • Are interested in getting a four-year (bachelor’s) degree after DFC
  • Have a high school GPA of 2.5 or above
  • Demonstrate a high level of financial need
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Connect With Us to Learn About Everything DFC Has to Offer

  • DFC Can Speak to Your Class
  • Group Visits
  • Virtual Personal Appointments
  • Student & Family Visits
  • DFC Can Speak to Your Class

    Reach out to Erica Embury to get something scheduled: erica.embury@stthomas.edu

    Group Visits

    DFC Group Visits are a great way to introduce a group of high school juniors and/or seniors to the Dougherty Family College and the resources available to them. Group Visits are hosted on our Minneapolis campus on select days during the academic year. Your visit will include a live 30-minute admissions presentation followed by Q&A and a brief tour. Group Visits are subject to availability, and we cannot accommodate visits during university breaks or holidays.

    Virtual Personal Appointments

    Schedule a time to meet one-on-one via Zoom with Erica Embury, Associate Director, and learn how DFC maybe the right fit for the students you serve.

    Student & Family Visits

    Students, their families and supporters can visit campus on their own. To learn more about tours, information sessions and more click here.

    DFC Can Speak to Your Class

    DFC Can Speak to Your Class

    Reach out to Erica Embury to get something scheduled: erica.embury@stthomas.edu

    Group Visits

    Group Visits

    DFC Group Visits are a great way to introduce a group of high school juniors and/or seniors to the Dougherty Family College and the resources available to them. Group Visits are hosted on our Minneapolis campus on select days during the academic year. Your visit will include a live 30-minute admissions presentation followed by Q&A and a brief tour. Group Visits are subject to availability, and we cannot accommodate visits during university breaks or holidays.

    Virtual Personal Appointments

    Virtual Personal Appointments

    Schedule a time to meet one-on-one via Zoom with Erica Embury, Associate Director, and learn how DFC maybe the right fit for the students you serve.

    Student & Family Visits

    Student & Family Visits

    Students, their families and supporters can visit campus on their own. To learn more about tours, information sessions and more click here.