Each year, St. Thomas welcomes back students who choose to resume their university studies. Whether you’re interesting in completing your degree or exploring specific interests, St. Thomas offers of a variety of options.

Rediscover our unique academic programmes and positive learning environment through full- or part-time study during the academic year or in our Spring or Summer sessions. Whether you have been away for one year or 20, or have 117 or 6 credit hours remaining to complete your Bachelor of Arts degree programme, we have a place for you in our community.

If it’s been some time since you attended St. Thomas, you’ll find we’ve thrived – with more course options in over 30 academic disciplines, new buildings and a beautifully landscaped campus – but we continue to nourish the intimate learning experience you remember: small class sizes, engaged professors, and a close-knit community. You may even take a virtual tour of St. Thomas to see these changes first-hand.

Our admission process will provide you with a timely response. The Frequently Asked Questions section below should answer questions you may have about returning to St. Thomas.

If you have any further questions, please contact us at admissions@stu.ca or by calling (506) 452-0532.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I reapply?
2. Do my St. Thomas liberal arts credits still count?
3. What if I left St. Thomas due to academic difficulties?

1. How do I reapply?
Returning applicants submit a completed application form (available at How to Apply or from the Admissions Office) and a brief note explaining what you’ve been doing since last attending university. If you’ve attended another university since leaving St. Thomas, you are considered a transfer student and can find application information at Transfer Students.

There is a $35.00 CAD application fee which can be paid online by credit card, by cheque (payable to St. Thomas University), or by credit card (VISA or MasterCard) through the Admissions Office. Students who have been accepted to and completed courses at St. Thomas University within the past three years are not required to pay the application fee.

2. Do my St. Thomas liberal arts credits still count?
Yes. At St. Thomas we have no time limit after which courses no longer count for credit towards the degree programme. What could be influenced by time is the specific course requirements for a major or programme. An academic advisor will review any changes with you.

3. What if I left St. Thomas due to academic difficulties?
If you left on academic probation, you are not required to take time off from your university studies but you will need to provide a brief letter explaining the reasons for your academic difficulties and why you are ready to resume your studies.

If you were required to withdraw from St. Thomas, you can be considered for re-admission 12 months from the time of your dismissal. Please include with your application, a letter explaining the reasons for your past academic performance and why you are likely to be successful if readmitted to university.