Multicultural and International Programs

Students at a MIPS Event

MIPS - A place to be.

St. Paul Campus
Coeur de Catherine 280
651.690.6784
mips@stkate.edu international@stkate.edu

Minneapolis Campus
Old Main 119
651.690.7866
crcowens@stkate.edu

The University is committed to addressing all forms of oppression and works to create a safe space where people of all races can learn about the impact of racism on our community and society. At St. Kate's you will find:

We strive to inspire and stimulate students, community members, and local organizations to build relationships across differences.

First Step Summer Institute

The First Step program is a free college immersion program that nurtures the personal development of young women of color. This one week residential program offers an opportunity to get a taste of university life, social activities, and university preparation. First Step helps students make a successful transition from high school to college. First Step faculty collaborate with professionals in admissions, financial aid, student affairs, academic affairs and career development to provide hands-on training and support.

Step-by-Step Institute

A summer program which prepares women of color who delayed attending college for a successful transition into St. Kate's.

Additional Offerings

  • Heartwork: continuing the racial dialogue - Brings faculty, staff and students together for discussion through monthly luncheons.
  • Conferences and Professional Development - Opportunities for students to attend local, regional and national conferences
  • Peer Mentoring - Students of color work as Peer Mentors for first-year students.
  • Student Organizations - Time, space, and resources for students so that they can create a nurturing, expressive, and supporting environment among themselves and with the greater St. Kate's community.
  • Shadow Days - MIPS student organization members volunteer to have high school women of color shadow them to experience "a day in the life" of a St. Kate's student.
  • Friendship Families - This program pairs international students with American families.