The main campus, built on a farm site once considered "far removed from town," is located where St. Paul's stately Summit Avenue meets the Mississippi River.
The site was farmed by ex-Fort Snelling soldier William Finn, who received the property as a pension settlement after he accidentally shot himself in the hand while on guard duty. The beautifully landscaped campus has been used as a setting for two motion pictures.
The St. Paul south campus, situated west of Cretin Avenue and south of Summit Avenue, is the site of two residence halls, the Frey Science and Engineering Center, Brady Educational Center, Anderson Parking Facility, McCarthy Gymnasium, the Facilities and Design Center and the Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity. The western edge of the south campus borders the Mississippi Gorge Regional Park.
The university is committed to the development of the student through a liberal arts education. Off-Campus Student Services fosters this commitment by providing hospitality, information, programs, resources and services to all students with an emphasis on commuters, non-traditional students, and students who live in the immediate neighborhood.
Our services develop community, success in academic and personal development and opportunities for cultural awareness and leadership development. We believe hospitality, support and information are important in order for undergraduate and graduate students to have a full campus experience.
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What is STAR?
STAR is the student programming board for the University. We are allocated 60% of the student activity fee and use that money to plan programs in the areas of lectures, music, entertainment, expeditions, community building, cultural celebration, and various special events. O
ur goal is to provide an opportunity for students to interact and develop relationships outside of the classroom walls, but still within the St. Thomas community.
STAR is comprised of 16 student intern positions and a general STAR Committee that all students are welcome to join.
Our Mission
St. Thomas Activities and Recreation (STAR) builds a strong campus community by enhancing current traditions and creating new programs. As a student organization, our objective is to encourage a balanced collegiate experience by coordinating student events that create social and educational opportunities.