Making a career change
into nursing? Do you already have a degree in another field? Learn more about our post-baccalaureate nursing program. Check back in late 2009 for application directions for Fall 2010.

Learn more about weekend master's programs in Organizational Leadership, K-12 Education and Occupational Therapy.

Weekend Program

Estimated Length of Time to Complete Degree

Students are considered to be full time in Weekend College when taking eight semester credits in fall, winter and spring terms, for a total of 24 credits in a year. At that rate, a student with no previous college credits could complete her degree in five-and-one-half years in Weekend College.

Class	Semester credit range	Numbers of years*
Senior	92 and above	minimum 2**
Junior	60-91	minimum 2 to 3
Sophomore	24-59	3 to 4 1/3
Freshman	0-23	4 1/3 to 5 1/2

* Summer Sessions are not included in these estimates.

** Students transferring more than 57 semester credits to the University are required to complete at least 48 semester credits in residence in order to receive a St. Catherine's diploma. Some students transferring with advanced standing may go over the minimum of 130 semester credits needed for graduation in order to satisfy residency, liberal arts or major requirements. See the online Academic Catalog for details.