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Student and Family Resources
WELCOME, BLUE JAYS!
USJ is dedicated to providing connective services and resources that support all needs of students, families, and the USJ community.
Academic Services
Building success inside and outside the classroom
Mark your calendars with these important academic dates
Find out when classes begin, the last day to drop a class, the dates of final exams, and more.
The Academic Advisement Center provides individual advising and support systems to help you explore options for continued intellectual and professional development.
Work with an advisor to:
- Recognize how your interests and abilities relate to academic majors
- Plan coursework that will enable you to earn a bachelor’s degree in your chosen field of study
- Connect you to the resources of USJ from academics to alumni
CONTACT US
Location: Pope Pius XII Library, 2nd floor
Phone: 860.231.5219
Email: [email protected]
All books required for academic courses are available for purchase online at the USJ Bookstore.
Login to MyUSJ to obtain your course materials, view order history, and more.
All materials will be displayed for your registered courses and are available to order with a school authorized purchase and/or credit card.
Return Policy
Price Report
Textbook Buyback
CONTACT US
Phone: 860-231-5243
Email: [email protected]
Plan for your future at USJ’s Career Development Center
Looking for career advice or guidance?
The Career Development Center provides all students and alumni with career planning services and resources, individual counseling sessions, workshops, and more.
Schedule an Appointment
- Students: Search for jobs & internships
CONTACT US
Career Development Office
Location: Pope Pius XII Library, 2nd floor
Phone: 860.231.5893
Email: [email protected]
The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) provides students with tutoring to assist with writing papers in all disciplines, reviewing undergraduate content, and with strengthening their academic success skills.
Services:
- One-on-one or small-group tutorials, and large-group study tables
- Skills to enhance students’ competencies in academic success, written expression, and critical reasoning across and within the disciplines
- Leadership development for students who serve as tutors, front desk assistants, and peer mentors
- Supplemental instruction for students to advance their abilities to learn complex concepts and achieve success in challenging courses
CONTACT US
CAE Front Desk
Location: Pope Pius XII Library, 2nd floor
Phone: 860.231.5514
Email: [email protected]
The Office of the Registrar is responsible for the maintenance and security of all student records. We take pride in providing high-quality services to students, academic and administrative departments, alumni, and the public.
- Course Catalog
- Course Schedule
- Course Search
- Request a Transcript
- Request a USJ Diploma
- Add/Drop Form
- Registration Form
- Change of Address/Name Form
- Intent to Withdraw from USJ Form
- Diploma Replacement Request Form
- Request Transcript
- Consent to Disclose Form
- Credit Overload Authorization Form
CONTACT US
Location: McDonough Hall 110, 1st floor
Phone: 860.231.5225
Email: [email protected]
Out and About at USJ
USJ is celebrated for its rich artistic and cultural life, both on campus and in the surrounding community
With more than 2,200 works of art, changing installations, a print study room, and a variety of programs for the University and the public, the Art Museum provides myriad opportunities for the study and enjoyment of art.
Entry to the Art Museum is free for all USJ students.
CONTACT US
Art Museum
1678 Asylum Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117-2764
Phone: 860.231.5399
Email: [email protected]
West Hartford’s Elizabeth Park Conservatory boasts stunning gardens including the Helen S. Kaman Rose Garden, picnic areas, community events, and the Pond House Café.
Elizabeth Park Conservancy
1561 Asylum Avenue
West Hartford CT 06117
Pond House Café
1555 Asylum Avenue
West Hartford CT 06117
Local Services:
Services of the Connecticut Department of Transportation
CTtansit
Local bus routes primarily serve city streets and may also operate into malls, hospitals or shopping centers.
Closest Bus Stop to Campus:
USJ’s convenient bus stop is located by our main entrance closest to the Auburn Road stop on the 72 Route
No service Saturday or Sunday
CTfastrak
CTfastrak is Connecticut’s first Bus Rapid Transit system that utilizes a bus-only roadway. It can take you from Hartford to New Haven in minutes!
View all local Hartford/West Hartford lines and service to New Haven here:
USJ is located one mile from West Hartford Center, Blue Back Square, and Bishops Corner, all popular retail areas with outstanding restaurants, shops, services, and community activities.
Popular Destinations for students: Target, Marshalls, Whole Foods, Walgreens, CVS, UPS Office (Bishops Corner)
Niche.com rates West Hartford the #1 place to live in Connecticut
EXPLORE WEST HARTFORD
Public Safety
Voted #2 Safest College Campus in CT
USJ Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, and officers patrol the campus on a regular basis.
Contact us for more information or to learn about the following services:
- USJ IDs
- Victim Assistance
- Crime Reporting
- Local authorities assistance (police, fire, and ambulance service)
- Safety seminars for all incoming first-year students
- Campus events assistance
- Transportation services
- Material Safety and Data Sheet Records
- Emergency Call Box: Blue Light Response
- There are 10 emergency call boxes located on the grounds of the West Hartford campus that will put you in direct contact with Public Safety.
CONTACT US
Location: McDonough Hall, Lower Level
Campus Phone: x5222
Non-Campus Phone: 860.231.5222
University of Saint Joseph’s Commitment to a Safe Environment
A report of sexual harassment, assault, intimate partner violence, or stalking will be taken seriously, promptly investigated, and addressed.
While respecting the rights of all parties involved, the safety and well-being of the complainant and the campus community are the University’s primary concern. Appropriate responses will be taken when a complaint is received. The University of Saint Joseph maintains an on-record sexual misconduct policy, a commitment to investigation, support, and protection of any involved parties, annually published security reports, as well as prevention initiatives.
If you need immediate assistance in case of an emergency, please dial 860.231.5222 from any University phone or 911.
Reporting Directly to Title IX Coordinator/Deputies
The Title IX coordinator and deputies are responsible for overseeing the prompt investigation and resolution of complaints of sexual misconduct.
Reports should be made to [email protected]
Title IX Coordinator: Rayna Dyton-White
860.231.5499 or [email protected]
Title IX Deputy: Deborah Spencer
860.231.5390 or [email protected]
- 2021-22 Title IX Policy
- Rights of Parties
- Pregnancy and Parenting Policy
- Statement of Non-Discrimination and Privacy Policy
- Sexual Misconduct Information
Student Accounts and Financial Aid
USJ is committed to helping you invest in your future and academic success
Make an online payment or contact the Office of the Bursar with questions about tuition, billing, and payment:
CONTACT US
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 860.231.5278
Make an appointment with a Financial Aid Counselor or contact Student Financial Services for questions about the financial aid process:
CONTACT US
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 860.231.5223
Student Life
Meet your home away from home, make your mark, and start your future at USJ
USJ’s O’Connell Athletic Center is equipped with the Strength and Conditioning Center, community gym, team locker rooms, The Beekley Center for Student Health and Wellness, two gymnasium spaces, a pool, and is open to ALL students.
Facilities and Hours
Explore your faith with USJ Campus Ministry:
CONTACT US:
Campus Ministry
Phone: 860.231.5269
Email: [email protected]
The Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) provides free confidential counseling, assessments, and referrals to all students.
Services are offered are offered in-person and through tele-health.
Home of Working on Wellness (WOW)
A peer health and wellness leadership program
- Student space to rest, learn, study and enjoy
- Student programming, group, and meeting space available
- Wellness education materials and resource closet
- Information for personal growth and academic projects
- Wellness Programming
Sexual Misconduct
For your rights and what you need to know to obtain information, support, and assistance options for sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, intimate partner violence and stalking visit MyUSJ/Sexual Misconduct.
For more information, current USJ students can go to MyUSJ >> Sexual Misconduct >> Resources >> Counseling and Wellness Center.
CONTACT US
Location: Little Red House
Phone: 860.231.5233
Fax: 860.371.3060
Email: [email protected]
Explore the USJ Campus Store to purchase USJ apparel, spirit merchandise, personal care items, and more.
Online Bookstore: https://www.usjbookstore.com/
CONTACT US
Location: McGovern Hall, 1st Floor
Hours: M-F from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 860.231.5243
Jay Bucks can be used across campus in the Dining Commons, vending machines, and laundry machines on campus.
Add Jay Bucks to your student I.D. card
CONTACT US
Card Services
Phone:860.231.5629
Email: [email protected]
Dine at USJ’s McGovern Dining Commons that offers seven delicious food stations daily or grab a Starbucks Coffee and a bite to go at the Jay’s Nest.
USJ offers a wide variety of ways for you to get involved in our active student clubs and activities:
Living on campus:
- Residence Halls
- Top 10 Housing FAQs
- Undergraduate Housing Fact Sheet
- Moving on Campus Fact Sheet
- Housing Application
CONTACT US
Location: McGovern Hall, 2nd floor
Phone: 860.231.5267
Fax: 860.231.6734
Email: [email protected]
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) Offers:
- MyIT where students, faculty and staff will find technical support
- MyIT provides 24/7 access to OIT Services and Knowledge Base articles
- New USJ students can enter NEW2USJ in search tool to reveal helpful Knowledge Base articles:
- How to connect to USJ Wi-Fi
- OneDrive
- On-Campus Residential Technology Support
- Anti-virus suggestions
- And many others
CONTACT US
IT Help Desk
Location: Pope Pius XII Library, 1st floor
Phone: 860.231.5310
Email: [email protected]
Collect your care packages! Each resident student is assigned a mailbox in the mailroom.
Location: Mercy Hall, Lower level
Hours: M–F from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
UPS Collection: M–F, 5:30 p.m. (except holidays)
USPS Collection: M–F, 2 p.m., Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
Amazon Orders: Amazon deliveries are not accepted during the evenings and on weekends when the mailroom is closed. Please consider alternative pick-up options: Amazon Lockers
- Mailbox keys are distributed from Mail Services and must be returned at the end of the academic year directly to Mail Services.
- A $50.00 replacement fee is charged for unreturned mailbox keys.
- The mailroom will meter postage for certified mail, media mail and personal parcels.
- The bookstore sells postage stamps for letter mail.
- Deposit personal mail in the blue USPS collection boxes, located next to UPS Collection Box located near stop sign behind Mercy Hall
- Students ordering packages should make sure you put the word “student” in the address when ordering.
The Beekley Center for Student Health and Wellness
Student Health Services offers confidential primary care services to enrolled undergraduate and graduate students.
Health Requirements:
Incoming students must complete online health forms through myHealth, the student health portal. Visit usj.studenthealthportal.com and log in with your USJ credentials. To complete your assigned forms, select the My Forms tab. Please allow up to 48 hours after receiving your USJ credentials to be granted access to the portal.
CONTACT US
Location: O’Connell Athletic Center, 1st floor
Phone: 860.231.5530
Fax: 860.231.6794
Email: [email protected]
Family Connections Newsletter Sign-Up!
(sent via email around the start or end of each semester)
Weather and Emergencies
Receive instant notifications of updates on campus
There are 10 emergency call boxes located on the grounds of the West Hartford campus that will put you in direct contact with Public Safety.
When activated, these phones will automatically call Public Safety, announce your location and set off the blue strobe light.
The emergency call boxes should be used whenever you need to contact Public Safety or to summon additional help such as police, fire or ambulance.
Text Message Alerts
Opt-in to the USJ Alert system to receive emergency text notices for closures, emergencies, and weather related updates instantly.
Our emergency alert system will send text notices instantly and simultaneously to all registered users via your mobile/cell phones and preferred email accounts.
You can opt out at any time by editing an existing account using the “Unsubscribe” option.
CONTACT US
IT Help Desk
Phone: 860.231.5310
Email: [email protected]