international brochure 2015-2016
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Saint Joseph's University Office of Undergraduate Admissions produces this brochure every year for the particular audience of students abroad who would like to come study in the U.S.TRANSCRIPT
What’s magis? It’s a Jesuit principle that calls us to do more, like traveling to another country for the best education possible. Magis inspires us to think more broadly, work a little harder, and make each choice better than the last. Living the magis opens up a whole world of opportunity for us to make life better – not just for ourselves, but also for others. Where might magis lead you?
live greater.
Watch more about magis: sju.edu/magisvideo
College of Arts and Sciences Majors Actuarial Science*Ancient Studies*ArtAsian Studies*Autism Studies*Biology*Chemical BiologyChemistry*Communication Studies*Computer Science*Criminal Justice*Economics*Education Art Education Early Childhood/Elementary, Pre K-4 Early Childhood/Elementary, Pre K-4
& Special Education, Pre K-8 (double) Elementary/Middle Years, 4-8 Secondary Education, 7-12**English*Environmental Science*European StudiesFrancophone StudiesFrench*German*History*Information TechnologyInterdisciplinary Health Services*International Relations*Italian*Italian StudiesLinguistics*
Mathematics*Music*Philosophy*Physics*Political Science*Psychology*Religious Studies*Sociology*Spanish*Theatre and Film*Theology*Undecided HumanitiesUndecided Natural SciencesUndecided Social Sciences
Haub School of Business MajorsAccounting*Business AdministrationBusiness Intelligence & Analytics*Entertainment Marketing*Family Business and Entrepreneurship*Finance*Financial Planning*Food Marketing*International Business*Leadership, Ethics & Organizational Sustainability*Managing Human Capital*Marketing*Pharmaceutical & Healthcare MarketingRisk Management and Insurance*Sports Marketing*Undecided Business
Interdisciplinary MinorsAdvertising and Public RelationsAfricana StudiesAmerican StudiesAnimal StudiesArtArt HistoryBehavioral NeuroscienceBusiness Minor (For CAS Students)Chinese Language and CultureCreative WritingEnvironmental & Sustainability StudiesEuropean Studies certificate program Faith-Justice StudiesFrancophone StudiesGender StudiesInterdisciplinary Healthcare EthicsItalian Studies JournalismJustice & Ethics in the LawLatin American StudiesMedieval, Renaissance & Reformation StudiesMusic IndustryTESOL (Teaching English to Students of Other Languages)
* Indicates a minor is also available
** Secondary Education must be chosen as a secondary major along with one of the following primary majors: Art, Biology, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, English, French, German, History, Italian, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Spanish.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS — Find out more at sju.edu/study
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Saint Joseph’s among the top 15 of “America’s Best Colleges” in the Regional Universities/North category.Learn more about international programs at Saint Joseph’s: sju.edu/sjuinternational
Students from more than 50 nations call Saint Joseph’s University home.Saint Joseph’s has been offering programs for international students for more than 30 years. They come from Chile, China, France, Ghana, India, Kuwait, Nigeria, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, and many more places around the world. International students help us create a global community on our campus. SJU has more than 100 student clubs and organizations. Our Office of Multicultural Life organizes events like Intercultural Week that bring our community together.
At the Center for International Programs (CIP), you will find support for everything you will need to be successful – from your immigration paperwork to transportation, academic tutoring and applying for OPT or CPT. The Center also organizes International Education Week and events around Philadelphia.
We look forward to welcoming you to Saint Joseph’s.
English Proficiency Requirements: Students may fulfill any one of the following: TOEFL minimum: 79 iBT for undergraduates, or 213 computer-based. IELTS minimum: 6.5, or SAT or ACT examination results.
ELS Language Center: Academically qualified students who do not meet English proficiency requirements may be eligible for conditional admission. Upon completing Level 112 at the ELS Center at Saint Joseph’s University and passing the Michigan Test, these students may be granted full admission. For more information, visit sju.edu/els.
See what Tarig has to say about his experience at SJU: sju.edu/tarig
See what Sabrina has to say about her experience at SJU: sju.edu/sabrina
• Fall Semester begins in August: Early Action: November 15; Notification: December 25
Regular Decision: February 1; Notification: March 15
• Spring Semester begins in January: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Decision notifications are sent two to three weeks after all application materials are received.
2015 ADMITTED STUDENT PROFILE
• Middle 50% ACT 24–29• Middle 50% GPA 3.21–3.90• Middle 50% SAT 1080–1250• Middle 50% TOEFL 86–98 out of 120 (Internet Based Test – iBT)
SAT and ACT test scores are optional.
*Data calculated as of June 1, 2015
Step1 Submit an application.
Step2 Review admission criteria.
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS All students who complete an application will be considered for merit scholarships. There are a number of additional scholarships you may apply for separately.
Deans’ Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. A separate application, essay and an on-campus or virtual online interview are required. Applicants must apply for admission through the Early Action process.
John P. McNulty Scholars Program. A scholarship awarded to women who declare a major and plan to pursue a career in natural science, mathematics or computer science. We encourage applicants to apply through the Early Action process.
sju.edu/scholarships (for a full list of scholarships)
Step3 Review and apply for applicable scholarships.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CREDIT/INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE SCORES Students who complete AP or IB examinations may be eligible for University credit. To be considered for credit, AP exam scores must be a 4 or 5; IB exam scores must be a 5, 6 or 7.
sju.edu/externalcredits
Step4 Review our transfer credit policy.
Hear more from current international students: sju.edu/internationalvideo
Steps to apply.
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Going around the world for your education. That’s the magis.
More than 62,500 SJU graduates lead successful lives across the globe. They work in business, politics, medicine and law. They are employed by nonprofit organizations and Fortune 500 companies. No matter where SJU graduates go, they share a commitment to giving back.
SJU is listed as one of “The Best Northeastern Colleges” by The Princeton Review.
Philadelphia has always been an entry point for people from all over the world. That explains the city’s diverse mix of neighborhoods: Irish, Italian, Asian, Latin American, Caribbean, and many more.
Many of the most important events in United States history – including the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution – happened within a few miles of Saint Joseph’s campus.
With more than 50 colleges in the area (and more than 50,000 college students), there is always something great to do: restaurants, concerts, museums, nightlife, parks and sports.
And when you’re ready to venture farther and see more? New York City and Washington D.C. are just two hours away by train or car.
More about SJU
2015-2016 Yearly FeesTuition and Fees ....................... $42,180Room and Board ...................... $14,928sju.edu/undergradtuition
20 NCAA DIVISION I SPORTS (10 men’s, 10 women’s)
as well as Club and Intramural sports.
SJU’s mascot is the Hawk. That’s why Saint Joseph’s
campus is known as Hawk Hill.
Find us online
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5600 City AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19131-1376610.660.1300, 1.888.BE.A.HAWK
sju.edu/sjuinternational
Are you ready to apply? If you have questions please call 1.888.BE.A.HAWK or email [email protected].
sju.edu/livegreater
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number of U.S. schools to have
a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa,
the oldest American honor
society for the arts and sciences,
and SJU is among them.
#5Haub School of Business
ranking by PayScale for
best business school
for return on investment.
Isabel Saint Malo de Alvarado ’89Vice President of Panama
Luis Miguel Hincapié ’97Deputy Foreign Minister of Panama
live greater.
Philadelphia is a great place to begin.
Students come to study at SJU from all parts of the world. Students at SJU come from all of the regions highlighted in this map
2 hours to Washington, D.C. and New York City by train from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
FOUNDED IN
1851 SJU IS A CATHOLIC,
JESUIT INSTITUTION.
STUDENTS ENROLLED
4,850 undergraduate
3,520 graduate
STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 14:1 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 23
On and off campus housing is available for students. SJU’s Office of Residence Life can
assist with the housing selection process.
MORE THAN 100 STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS,
including specific clubs led by and designed for international students.
97%Percentage of the Class of 2014 that was either employed, pursuing graduate study or involved in full-time volunteer programs within six months of graduation
$49,000Average starting salary for the Class of 2014
$23,000Average grant or scholarship funding awarded to the members of the Class of 2014 who went on to pursue graduate study
over $430,000Total amount of scholarships and grants awarded to the members of the Class of 2014 who were enrolled in graduate and professional education
716or less than 5 percent, of the world’s 13,000 business programs have
earned AACSB Accreditation. AACSB Accreditation represents the
highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
AACSB-accredited schools produce graduates that are highly skilled
and more desirable to employers than other non-accredited schools.
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Saint Joseph’s graduates take on the world.