How to Apply
Applying to DFC
We make applying to the Dougherty Family College (DFC) easy for you. Just submit the online application, send us your official high school transcript and we'll have everything we need.
Beginning on October 1st of your senior year, applications will be reviewed and decisions made on a rolling basis—meaning as soon as we get your application we will review it, there is no waiting around, we will contact you within a few weeks. Then, we'll head into our next step, inviting qualified applicants to schedule an interview. This process is so we can get to know more about you and your future goals!
We are now accepting applications for fall 2022.
Application Process
Everything You’ll Need to Know About Applying to DFC
Apply now to get started. Please be sure to select "2 Year College" as your college of interest.
Ask your high school to send an official copy of your academic transcript directly to the University of St. Thomas. It is preferred that transcripts are sent electronically. Your counselor 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
We will contact qualified applicants for an interview. Our Interview step is an opportunity for you to share a little more of yourself with us, for us to learn about why you are interested in attending DFC and for us to share more information about DFC with you.
Before you attend Dougherty Family College, you’ll need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Minnesota Dream Act Application. If additional documents are needed for the FAFSA, we will contact you. Requests for additional documents needed to complete the Dream Act will come from Minnesota’s Office of Higher Education.
Once you have been admitted, the next step is to submit your deposit. You may either submit your deposit online or mail in your deposit.
About the Ideal DFC Candidate
Dougherty Family College 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
Our Admissions Team
Our admissions team is ready to guide you through the process of applying to DFC
