Virtual Study Abroad Expands Global Experience
While the COVID-19 pandemic has made travel nearly impossible for students across the country, St. Thomas has found ways to provide students with a global experience despite the current circumstances.
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St. Thomas Remains High in Rankings for Study Abroad and International Students
The Institute of International Education recently released Open Doors Report 2020. St. Thomas has the most international students among private universities in Minnesota and remains fourth in the state overall for international enrollment.
Spring Term Study Abroad Suspended
Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the university has made the decision to suspend all spring term 2021 study abroad programming.
Global Online Internships and Service
With study abroad programs on hold due to COVID-19, we explore the options that St. Thomas is developing to get international experience.
University Suspends J-Term Study Abroad Programs
Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the university has made the decision to suspend all J-Term 2021 study abroad programming.
Julia Wickham Selected for Fulbright Award
Julia Wickham, a senior double major in political science and history, has been selected as a Fulbright finalist to Namibia.
We March for Justice
The Excel! Research Scholars Program brought eight students from the University of St. Thomas on the path of civil rights foot soldiers traveling through states in the South.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs
Please visit the Center for Well-Being's novel coronavirus (COVID-19) website for updated frequently asked questions.
COVID-19 Update
As you know, St. Thomas is closely monitoring the global situation regarding COVID-19 infections caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus, and we will continue to share frequent updates to help you stay informed of the university’s response.
COVID-19 and Travel Considerations
Thank you for your patience as we continue to monitor developments related to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As the situation continues to rapidly evolve, the safety and well-being of our community remains our top priority.
Life at St. Thomas: A Semester in Rome
St. Thomas photographer Liam Doyle accompanied students and faculty taking part in the 2019 fall semester of College of Arts and Sciences' SOLV Global in Rome.
2019 Study Abroad Photo Contest Winners Named
The Office of Study Abroad congratulates the winners of the 2019 edition of the annual Study Abroad Photo Contest.
Students Reflect on Study Abroad Experiences as J-Term, Spring Programs Approach
Study abroad has long been – and continues to be – a huge part of the St. Thomas experience of educating global citizens: Last year 772 students studied outside the United States, which ranks ranks 17th in the nation for undergraduate study abroad participation at doctoral institutions, and the top in Minnesota.
St. Thomas Top Doctoral Institution in Minnesota for Study Abroad, International Enrollment Steady
The Institute of International Education recently released Open Doors Report 2019 shows St. Thomas has the most international students (705) among private universities in Minnesota and remains fourth in the state overall for international enrollment. St. Thomas currently ranks 17th in the nation for undergraduate study abroad participation at doctoral institutions (772 students), and the top in Minnesota.
Rome to Home: SOLV Global Ties ‘Empower’ Study Abroad to ‘Awakening’ at Home
Maggie Martin spearheaded the creation of the Awakenings program, which gives students returning from the Empower semester opportunities to impact change.
St. Thomas Growing Global Partnership with Chile’s Universidad de Concepción
During the week leading up to Easter, a St. Thomas delegation met with colleagues at the Universidad de Concepción in Chile.
Tommies Study Abroad: Around the World Over J-Term, Spring Semester
Hundreds of St. Thomas students are spending their J-Term and spring semesters studying abroad in courses across 27 countries, four states and nearly 100 cities around the world.
2018 Study Abroad Photo Contest Winners Announced
The Office of Study Abroad congratulates the winners of this year’s annual Study Abroad Photo Contest.
St. Thomas’ Study Abroad Again Ranked in Top 10
St. Thomas is ranked 10th in the nation for undergraduate study abroad participation at doctoral schools, once again landing in the top 10.
London Alumni and Students Celebrate Thanksgiving
Those gathered included current study abroad students, U.K.-based alumni and London Business Semester program directors.
St. Thomas’ Study Abroad, International Enrollment Rankings Rise
The Institute of International Education’s Open Doors Report 2017 recently released its annual report on international enrollment and U.S. students who study abroad during college.
Two Spring Graduates to Study Overseas as Fulbright Scholars
School of Law student Christina Espey-Sundt '17 will study refugee and immigration law in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Senior Mitchell Sullivan, a triple major in German, international studies and political science, heads to Germany in the Fulbright's English Teaching Assistantship program.
Global Learning and Strategies/Office of Study Abroad to Offer Two Webinars on Global Learning
The Office of Study Abroad at the University of St. Thomas will host two webinars: Global Learning, Technology, and Big Data: Expanding the Use of Analytics in February and Assessing Global Learning: Methods, Metrics and Meaning in April.
International Experiences Illuminated in Study Abroad Photo Contest
Photo submissions highlight the varied experiences of our Tommies abroad and the many ways in which St. Thomas students are engaging globally.
Study Abroad Participation Jumps to Eighth in Nation; International Enrollment at 15-Year High
The annual Open Doors Report on international education shows St. Thomas continues to show strong, and growing, international student enrollment and study abroad participation.