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R.I.S.E. UpdatesTravel policy and form
After students return to campus, the university will strongly discourage any travel outside of Winona. Students must notify the university by completing the travel notification form 24 hours in advance of any personal travel outside of Winona County and overnight travel or travel to high-risk states, with the exception of travel within an hour of campus in the state of Minnesota (like Rochester, Red Wing, and Wabasha).
Fall classroom assignments
Susan Cosby Ronnenberg, Ph.D., dean of the College, shares a brief update on work that has been done to assign classrooms for courses this fall.
Answers to your questions
Take a look at a few of the questions (and answers) we’ve received about the upcoming school year about quarantine protocol, wearing masks, meal pick-ups in the cafeteria, choir, and more.
Parking permits for 2020-21
Parking permit registration for the upcoming 2020-21 school year opens Saturday, Aug. 1.
Saint Mary’s reopens walking trails, disc golf course to public
Access to campus buildings and facilities remains closed WINONA, Minn. — As part of its fall opening plan, and in keeping with local and state COVID-19 safety guidelines, Saint Mary’s University is reopening its walking trails and The Woods Disc Golf Course to the...
Answers to your questions
Office hours, shared spaces, internships, student teachers, and more. Take a look at a few of the questions (and answers) we’ve received about the upcoming school year.
Fall 2020 planning
Dear Cardinals, It is hard to believe that fall is right around the corner! The campus hasn’t been the same without you, and we are so excited to welcome you back soon. I hope you continue to be healthy and well. Classrooms and academics Many of you have had questions...
Reminder: Update your meal plan
Dining details are being fine-tuned as we prepare for your return to campus this fall. Don’t forget to select your meal plan by Friday, July 31.

Pledge to protect our community
As members of the Saint Mary’s community, we each play an important role as we plan our return to the university’s various campuses and locations. Every member of the Saint Mary’s community is asked to join in adopting the safety protocols put into place to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19.
Dr. Sylvester Amara Lamin elected to MSSA board of directors
Sylvester Lamin, Ph.D., core associate professor in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program, was recently elected as an at-large representative to the board of directors for Minnesota Social Service Association (MSSA). He was also published in a mental health journal and contributed to a social welfare textbook.
Calendar of Events
Assumption of Risk
The university hereby advises student and student acknowledges that by [participating in Activity] during the pandemic, the student may likely be exposed to COVID-19 or other risks that may result in illness, personal injury, or death, and the student understands and chooses to voluntarily [participate in Activity] and accept all risk to health that may result therefrom. Student understands and accepts that University cannot control these risks and may not be able to provide the necessary medical care that the student’s situation may require. Student understands that University is not responsible for any medical or other expenses associated with any property damage or personal injury student may sustain and that University does not maintain any insurance policy pertaining to any potential illness student may develop or other damage student may sustain. As such, student is aware that student should review personal insurance coverage. Student Voluntarily assumes full responsibility for any risks of loss, property of damage or personal injury, including death that may be sustained by student as a result of [participating in activity].