Admissions
Focused on First Year Students
As a first-year student at the University of Saint Joseph, you will be given the tools you will need to succeed throughout your entire college career.In class:
- You will learn from faculty who strive to inspire you to fulfill your potential.
- Classes are always taught by University of Saint Joseph faculty.
- Average class size is 14; student/faculty ratio is 12:1.
You will enroll in the First-Year Seminar (FYS), a three-credit course specifically designed to help you in your transition to college-level learning and living. The seminar teaches essential critical thinking, reading, and writing skills through a variety of courses such as "Pleased to Tweet You," "Going Green: Making Money Work for You," and "Together Everyone Achieves More - An Adventure Approach."
In the USJ Community:
- You have access to programs that will enhance your ability to succeed such as our Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), online tutoring, and access to our Writing Center.
- Special learning opportunities include the Honors Program, Service Learning experiences, and Study Abroad.
- You can participate in internships, clinical placements, and community service initiatives both locally and globally.
- You can learn outside of the classroom in our unique laboratory schools, or at our sister hospital in Guyana, South America.
A degree from the University of Saint Joseph will give you everything you need in order to focus on success: skills, confidence, mentorship, and professional preparation.
Please take the time to learn more about our academic programs. To receive additional information about the University of Saint Joseph, complete our online inquiry form.
Have questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
