Experience the University of Saint Joseph first-hand at our Fall Open House on Saturday, October 19, 2019. You will have the opportunity to engage with faculty and students, learn about the admissions process, and preview the vibrant student life on our campus in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Academic Visit Days
Academic Visit Days provide prospective students with an opportunity to explore USJ academics first-hand. Each Academic Visit includes a classroom shadow experience, lunch with a current student, and an admissions presentation and campus tour. To register for an Academic Visit Day, please visit our campus visit registration page.
VISIT THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT JOSEPH
The Office of Admissions is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., with extended hours on Wednesdays until 6 p.m. In addition, the Office of Admissions will be open for visitors on select Saturdays. Please review the information below to make an appointment for an admissions presentation and campus tour, or to attend one of our many event offerings.
Please note that schedules may vary during University holidays and breaks. Call or visit us online to check availability before visiting.
ADMISSIONS PRESENTATIONS AND CAMPUS TOURS
Join us for an admissions presentation followed by a student-led tour of our beautiful 90-acre campus. Admissions Presentations and Campus Tours are offered Monday–Friday, as well as select Saturdays, and will depart from the first floor of Mercy Hall. To register for an Admissions Presentation and Campus Tour, please visit our campus visit registration page.
TRANSFER AND PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ADMISSIONS EVENTS
Transfer and Part-time Undergraduate Student Information Sessions
Transfer and Part-time Undergraduate Student information sessions offer you the opportunity to learn more about the application process and interact with representatives from Admissions, Advising and Student Financial Services. USJ Faculty will be available to discuss academic programs and the opportunities that you can take advantage of as a transfer or part-time undergraduate student at USJ. To register for a Transfer and Part-time Undergraduate Information Session, please visit our campus visit registration page.
Accelerated Second Degree in Nursing Information Sessions
Learn more about USJ's distinct 15-month Accelerated Second Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at one of our ASD information sessions. These information sessions, led by USJ's Nursing faculty, will help students who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field apply to become a Registered Nurse. To register for an ASD Information Session, please visit our campus visit registration page.
Graduate Admissions Events
GRADUATE INFORMATION SESSIONS
USJ's Graduate Information Sessions will provide you with the opportunity to learn more about our highly regarded graduate programs directly from the faculty who will be teaching your courses. To register for a Graduate Information Session, please visit our campus visit registration page.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION INFORMATION SESSIONS
Learn more about USJ's distinct graduate degrees and licensure options offered within the Education Department. These faculty-led sessions will help you determine which program is the best fit for you. To register for a Graduate Programs in Education Information Session, please visit our campus visit registration page.
DOCTOR OF PHARMACY INFORMATION SESSIONS
Attend one of our Information Sessions, learn more about our 3-calendar year Doctor of Pharmacy program and visit our facility at University of Saint Joseph Pharmacy campus in downtown Hartford. To register for a Doctor of Pharmacy Information Session, please click here.
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK INFORMATION SESSIONS
Learn more about USJ's innovative Master of Social Work program directly from the MSW faculty. Our MSW program is unique in its design and offers a flexible schedule to meet the needs of all students. To register for an MSW Information Session, please visit our campus visit registration page.
GRADUATE NURSING INFORMATION SESSIONS
Learn more about USJ's graduate and doctoral nursing programs. USJ nursing faculty will provide you with information about our Master's Degrees in Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, as well as our Doctor of Nursing Practice. To register for a Graduate Nursing Information Session, please visit our campus visit registration page.
PARKING & DIRECTIONS
The Office of Admissions is located on the first floor of Mercy Hall. Visitor parking is located behind Mercy Hall in front of McDonough Hall, and in the Chapel parking lot. Please visit our website for a detailed campus map and driving directions.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement weather, please check our website to determine if the University is closed or experiencing a delay in the normal schedule.
USJ Professor Presents Research on How the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences Have Re-imagined Hospitality and Spirituality in Asia
Reading Time: 1minute In July 2019, Religious Studies Professor Reverend Joseph Cheah, OSM, Ph.D., was one of only two U.S. scholars invited to speak at the Institute for Advanced Study in Asian Cultures and Theologies (IASACT) Conference. Fr. Joe presented his research on the Asian Pneumatology of the Federation of the Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC), and in particular,
USJ Social Work Professor Presents Transgender Research at Conference
Reading Time: 2minutes In June 2019, Assistant Professor of Social Work Gina Rosich, Ph.D., attended and presented at the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) 2019 Conference. Dr. Rosich shared the qualitative results of her mixed methods study on the issue of employment discrimination against members of the transgender community. Within the study, participants were
USJ Course Spotlight: Psychology Goes to Hollywood
Reading Time: 2minutes Learning never stops at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ)! With a wide selection of courses divided between two sessions, USJ offers students the opportunity to earn college credit during the summer months. Among the courses offered is Psychology Goes to Hollywood, a class that is running from Monday, July 8, through Thursday, Aug. 1,
MSW Professor and Students Present at NASW Conference
Reading Time: 2minutes At the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), professors in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program prepare students to serve a variety of individuals in the community, including veterans. To meet the unique needs of the veteran population, USJ professors, like Mariann Mankowski, MSW, Ph.D., offer courses that teach students to effectively help individuals who
Compassionate Service Through Collaboration: USJ and the Bushnell Performing Arts Center
Reading Time: 2minutes For the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), its core values remain at the forefront of everything it does. Compassionate service – one of the seven values – is practiced in both programs and courses, as evidenced by the most recent capstone course for students in the undergraduate Special Education program. Led by Jennifer Kowitt, Ph.D.,
Nell Named Head Women’s Lacrosse/Field Hockey Coach
Reading Time: 2minutes The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) has announced the hiring of Karen Nell as its next head coach of the women’s lacrosse program and first-ever head coach of the inaugural field hockey program, which is set to begin competing in the fall of 2020. The announcement was made this afternoon by Amanda Devitt, USJ’s Director
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