Welcome to the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University

MaryAnn Baenninger, Ph.D. President College of Saint Benedict	Dietrich Reinhart, OSB President Saint John’s University

In describing life here on our campuses, people often point to the warm welcome they receive the moment they arrive.  They experience a spirit of hospitality in the people they meet; the beauty of arts, culture and environment; and the passion we have for teaching and learning.  These experiences reflect the Catholic and Benedictine values and tradition that have guided us for more than 100 years.

We are steadfastly committed to our students’ intellectual, spiritual and physical development. For generations, the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University have played an important role in educating people who step up to the responsibilities we have as humans to each other, to our children, to future generations, and, not least of all, to ourselves. Real learning requires active involvement, and our campuses are characterized by lively conversation and deep exploration. Our learning experience extends well beyond the walls of the classroom. Our residential programs, our learning community model and our international study programs are among the finest in the nation.

In addition to providing a rich and inspiring learning experience, we are proud of the beautiful natural setting of our campuses. It reflects our long-standing commitment to caring for the environment, our workplace and our home.

We welcome your interest in our communities and invite you to visit us soon to experience all our campuses have to offer. Meanwhile, please browse our Web pages and find out more about our campuses and our people.