Transferring from Alamo Colleges to St. Mary’s
We are committed to ensuring a seamless transition from the Alamo Colleges to St. Mary’s University.
Admission Requirements
2.5 GPA on a 4.0 Scale*
in all academic work
Good Standing
at the Alamo Colleges
Developmental or technical coursework is not considered as part of your GPA, so please speak with St. Mary’s Office of Admission to determine your eligibility.
* Meeting the GPA requirements does not guarantee admission; we consider every application on a case-by-case basis.
Alamo College Transfer Credits
To determine which credits will transfer, you will need to choose a major or degree program.
We accept a maximum of 66 transfer credit hours in lower-division (1000 and 2000 level) general education and specific field of study curriculum courses from the Alamo Colleges.
66transferable credit hours from Alamo Colleges
| St. Mary’s Core | Hours | Requirements | Alamo Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman Composition I | 3 | Rhetoric and Composition | ENGL 1301 |
| Literature | 3 | Any 23XX Literature Course | Any ENGL 23XX Literature Course |
| History | 3 | Any History 1XXX, 2XXX, or 3XXX Course | Any HIST 13XX or 23XX |
| Social Science | 6 | Introductory Macroeconomic Theory, Introductory Microeconomic Theory | ECON 2301, ECON 2303 |
| Mathematics | 3 | Finite Mathematics | MATH 1324 |
| Natural or Physical Science | 3 | Any science 1XXX Level Course | Any science course from the following: ASTR, ASTRO, BIOL, CHEM, PHYS |
| Fine Arts | 3 | Any Art, Music, or Drama 1XXX, 2XXX, or 3XXX Level Course | Any Fine Arts course from the following: ART(S), MUSI, DRAM courses |
| Foreign Language – only required for Finance & Risk Management, Management, and Marketing majors | 6 | This requirement is satisfied through one of five ways: (1) One 3-hour course in any language at the 3000 level or above, with a grade of B or better; (2) Two courses (1311 and 1312) in a language not previously studied; (3) Two courses (2311 and 2312) in a language previously studied at the high school or college level; (4) Qualifying scores on an AP or CLEP exam, or both the ACTFL OPI and WPT exams; (5) US Business in an Interdependent World (IB 3321) will meet 3 of the 6 hours required. The remaining 3 hours will be met by a foreign language class or through other options. | |
| Philosophy | 6 | Intro to Philosophy, Foundation of Ethics | PHIL 1301, PHIL 2306 |
| Theology | 6 | Theology courses from other Catholic universities may be transferable with the approval of the Theology Department |
Alamo Colleges to St. Mary’s Core Transfer Equivalents
Transfer Credit Guides
If you do not see a degree plan for your major, please contact the Registrar’s Office at graduation@stmarytx.edu
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS)
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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Greehey School of Business (GSB)
Greehey School of Business
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School of Science, Engineering and Technology (SET)
School of Science, Engineering and Technology
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Tour St. Mary’s
We invite you to take a closer look at St. Mary’s by visiting campus. Let us know what program you’re interested in, and we can personalize your visit.
Tour the campus, meet with faculty, attend classes, and meet with members of our admission and financial aid staff to help determine whether St. Mary’s is the right fit.
Additional Resources
Questions? Contact Us.
Contact the Office of Admission for more information. Our transfer coordinator can help you determine which classes will transfer.
Office of Admission
Location: Chaminade Tower
Text: 210-526-0796
Phone: 210-436-3126
Email: uadm@stmarytx.edu