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LEARN HOW TO APPLY TO ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY

Your SAU application journey begins here

Choosing a degree program is the hard part. Applying should be easy. Here's where your future begins. Spring semester starts January 19, 2026.

Find your application

SOPHAS application

A standardized college application platform used by numerous universities and colleges, including St. Ambrose University. It streamlines the application process for you, allowing you to apply to multiple institutions using a single, user-friendly application.

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SAU Application

The SAU application is specific to St. Ambrose University and designed to cater directly to their admission process. It's a platform tailored to gather information relevant to SAU's requirements and expectations from applicants. *Easy to complete in 10 minutes

Start my SAU application

PTCSA application

A standardized college application platform used by numerous universities and colleges, including St. Ambrose University. It streamlines the application process for you, allowing you to apply to multiple institutions using a single, user-friendly application.

Start my PTCSA application

OTCAS application

A standardized college application platform used by numerous universities and colleges, including St. Ambrose University. It streamlines the application process for you, allowing you to apply to multiple institutions using a single, user-friendly application.

Start my OTCAS Application

CSDCAS application

A standardized college application platform used by numerous universities and colleges, including St. Ambrose University. It streamlines the application process for you, allowing you to apply to multiple institutions using a single, user-friendly application.

Start my CSDCAS Application

Common application

A standardized college application platform used by numerous universities and colleges, including St. Ambrose University. It streamlines the application process for you, allowing you to apply to multiple institutions using a single, user-friendly application.

Start my Common Application

CASPA application

A standardized college application platform used by numerous universities and colleges, including St. Ambrose University. It streamlines the application process for you, allowing you to apply to multiple institutions using a single, user-friendly application.

Start my CASPA Application

Getting ready to apply to St. Ambrose University

1. Review applicant requirements

Before you start your online application, take a moment to review your program-specific requirements to prepare for the application process.

Learn about admission requirements

2. Gather the necessary documents

Compile essential documents such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, and any additional materials required for your application.

3. Questions? Reach out anytime

Reach out to the admissions office for any queries or clarifications of the application process and the university's offerings. Schedule campus tours.

How to schedule my visit

4. Prepare application materials

Review the application form, whether you're applying through SAU or the Common app, to be sure you have the information needed to complete your application.

Learn about SAU's financial aid

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Join the Fighting Bees at SAU

Applying to SAU is your first step toward joining the SAU beehive, a place you can become who you were meant to be and be the good you want to see.