Saint Joseph's University is a great school to graduate from and a place where the campus is close enough to the inner city but far enough not to be apart of the chaos the inner city comes with. A very comfortable atmosphere and campus.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
For prospective students I suggest that you MINGLE!, MINGLE!, MINGLE! Get to know who you are in class with and anyone surrounding you. It will help make your experience better. For multicultural students I suggest that you too mingle and visit the OML (Office of Multicultural Life) in the campion building. All students of any race, culture and color are welcomed into the office and the director Dr. Sho is a very friendly and funny woman who will make you feel right at home. P.S if you have not already, FILL OUT SCHOLARSHIPS LIKE CRAZY! You'll need it!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Pay attention in class and you'll be fine! Any additional S.I classes (for the science majors) or tutoring that you need, make time in your schedule to do so. It helps a lot and you will not feel left behind. Do not be afraid to ask questions because the professors are there to help and also have office hours if you need their additional help outside of class. The drexel library and the new Post hall attached are great places to find additional resources. Everything you need for academic success is on campus so use your resources. There is also a student success center for this as well.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
There are new dorms being built as I write this! There are a number of doors on campus and also the option of town houses for upper class men. There is sourin hall which is co-ed but each floor is assigned to one gender only. There Lafarge that could stand some work, it is not a bad or horrible hall but the showers are really small so if you're tall I do not think you would want to house there. Both of those halls are right next to each other and on campus. The town houses are a little off campus but not far, just down the street and if you do not want to walk it or drive there are hawk buses (shuttles) that come at certain times to pick students up and take them to designated stops on and near campus. There is also Moore hall located right near the townhouses and Ashwood, Merion gardens, Lancaster courts, Wynnewood and Pennbrook that are located further up the street from the townhouses and are all apartment style and nice places to live. Borgia and Rashford are across the street from the university and are also apartment style and very nice places!
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food is great. So much to choose from. You could go to the convenient store located in campion to grab something quick to take back to your dorm or you could go to the dining side (near the convenient store to have a buffet style dinner. There is also the choice of going to the declining balance side in campion as soon as you walk in and go down the stairs and have the choice of quiznos, hawk wraps, etc. Hawk wraps are awesome!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are lost of activities to enjoy around the campus and on campus. There are plenty of campus events going on and you can check the calendar on the SJU site so you do not miss it! There are also a number of bars, Manyunk being a popular place where people hang and 40th street being another, right near University of Penn campus. There are also a number of clubs downtown in center city and plenty of things to do there as well.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Overall SJU is what you make of it. Get involved, join clubs, participate in events, make memories and friends, but most importantly, excel in your studies!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
So many clubs to choose from! If you like it and what to join it, they have it. There is always activities, carnivals and gatherings, especially during the spring!
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There when you need them! Just make sure you have your ID at all times or at least know your ID number by heart.
Saint Joseph's University is a great school to graduate from and a place where the campus is close enough to the inner city but far enough not to be apart of the chaos the inner city comes with. A very comfortable atmosphere and campus.
For prospective students I suggest that you MINGLE!, MINGLE!, MINGLE! Get to know who you are in class with and anyone surrounding you. It will help make your experience better. For multicultural students I suggest that you too mingle and visit the OML (Office of Multicultural Life) in the campion building. All students of any race, culture and color are welcomed into the office and the director Dr. Sho is a very friendly and funny woman who will make you feel right at home. P.S if you have not already, FILL OUT SCHOLARSHIPS LIKE CRAZY! You'll need it!
Pay attention in class and you'll be fine! Any additional S.I classes (for the science majors) or tutoring that you need, make time in your schedule to do so. It helps a lot and you will not feel left behind. Do not be afraid to ask questions because the professors are there to help and also have office hours if you need their additional help outside of class. The drexel library and the new Post hall attached are great places to find additional resources. Everything you need for academic success is on campus so use your resources. There is also a student success center for this as well.
There are new dorms being built as I write this! There are a number of doors on campus and also the option of town houses for upper class men. There is sourin hall which is co-ed but each floor is assigned to one gender only. There Lafarge that could stand some work, it is not a bad or horrible hall but the showers are really small so if you're tall I do not think you would want to house there. Both of those halls are right next to each other and on campus. The town houses are a little off campus but not far, just down the street and if you do not want to walk it or drive there are hawk buses (shuttles) that come at certain times to pick students up and take them to designated stops on and near campus. There is also Moore hall located right near the townhouses and Ashwood, Merion gardens, Lancaster courts, Wynnewood and Pennbrook that are located further up the street from the townhouses and are all apartment style and nice places to live. Borgia and Rashford are across the street from the university and are also apartment style and very nice places!
The food is great. So much to choose from. You could go to the convenient store located in campion to grab something quick to take back to your dorm or you could go to the dining side (near the convenient store to have a buffet style dinner. There is also the choice of going to the declining balance side in campion as soon as you walk in and go down the stairs and have the choice of quiznos, hawk wraps, etc. Hawk wraps are awesome!
There are lost of activities to enjoy around the campus and on campus. There are plenty of campus events going on and you can check the calendar on the SJU site so you do not miss it! There are also a number of bars, Manyunk being a popular place where people hang and 40th street being another, right near University of Penn campus. There are also a number of clubs downtown in center city and plenty of things to do there as well.
Overall SJU is what you make of it. Get involved, join clubs, participate in events, make memories and friends, but most importantly, excel in your studies!
So many clubs to choose from! If you like it and what to join it, they have it. There is always activities, carnivals and gatherings, especially during the spring!
There when you need them! Just make sure you have your ID at all times or at least know your ID number by heart.