Part 1 of 9

The role of the liberal arts in preparing students to thrive in careers and in life.

Steven Schroeder, a senior at St. Cloud State University (SCSU) majoring in Mass Communications, which is part of the College of Liberal Arts, knows he is ready for a job in broadcast journalism. He has hands-on experience, a network of faculty and students with whom he collaborates, and experience as news director at the school TV station, watched by 33,000+ households in St. Cloud. Read more

Part 2

College of Education and Learning Design prepares educators to be innovative, flexible and connected.

Mohamed Mohamud, a graduate of St. Cloud State University's... Read more

Part 3

SCSU Nursing Program helps students grow while meeting healthcare's most pressing needs.

Bernerdette Zorn was attracted to nursing early. "My sister... Read more

Part 4

College of Science & Engineering develops students' skills to industry specs.

When the Minnesota operations of Emerson, a global automation and engineering firm, are looking for new talent, they know... Read more

Part 5

School of Public Affairs blends innovative ideas and practical training.

To see one vision for the future of policing, look no further than the St. Cloud Rotary Community OutPost... Read more

Part 6

SCSU offers individualized, multi-layered support to help students thrive.

The challenges facing college students today are as diverse and nuanced as students... Read more

Part 7

SCSU's commitment to teacher-scholars and their research benefits students, state.

The "sage on the stage" is out. The teacher-scholar is in... Read more

Part 8

Herberger Business School at SCSU focuses on realistic and real-world experiences.

When many people think of a salesperson, the... Read more

Part 9

The Minnesota Institute of Technology brings together a wide range of disciplines.

We're very excited that The Minnesota... Read more

The world has changed. In higher education, It's Time for a new approach. At St. Cloud State, we've reimagined higher education and have redefined what it means to be a state university. It's Time to meet St. Cloud State.

With an enhanced focus on students and their success, we're providing a world-class education to ensure they graduate prepared for a career on day one. Students are at the heart of St. Cloud State experience and work closely with professors, even conducting academic research.

It's Time emphasizes fields that are important to our state, its citizens and its businesses. This has led St. Cloud State to focus on excelling in the fields of engineering and applied science, holistic health and wellness, education and leadership.

As University President Robbyn Wacker says, "It's Time recognizes and builds upon our institutional strengths, forward-thinking research, and academic excellence as we identify new and innovative ways to serve our students and state."

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Being a Husky is about belonging and contributing to something greater.

With relevant, real-world academic experiences in a vibrant, inclusive and diverse campus community, our students are having an impact.

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95% graduates employed within their field within one year of graduation

Top 10 most military friendly® schools in the nation

20:1 Student to Faculty ratio with 95% of classes taught by professors

At St. Cloud State, we're on a mission to unleash ideas, imagination, purpose, drive and passion. We're on a mission to unleash all that's within you.

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