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Saint Joseph’s College is located in southern Maine, just
18 miles from sophisticated
Portland – Maine’s largest city – and two hours from
Boston. Easy access to ocean beaches, ponds, lakes and mountains put you
truly in the heart of a four-season recreation area.
The campus sits on the shore
of Sebago Lake, Maine’s second-largest lake. Our 350 acres offer
magnificent views of the lake and White Mountains. From the upper floors
of the academic center, the panorama is stunning.
The current full-time undergraduate enrollment is approximately 1,062
students. Eighty-two percent of these students live on campus, making
Saint Joseph’s a residential community.
Males are 36 percent of students; females are 64 percent.
Does Saint Joseph’s
welcome students of all faiths?
Absolutely! While Saint Joseph’s is a Catholic college, we are an
inclusive community that is open to students of all faiths, beliefs, and
backgrounds. Roughly 50% of our students are Catholic.
For the 2007-2008 academic year, tuition is $22,500, room and board is
$9,600, and general fees are $800—for a total of $32,900. We offer
students a very competitive financial aid package. More than 90 percent
of our students receive some form of financial assistance, generally a
combination of grants, scholarships, work opportunities, and loans.
We offer more than 40 academic programs, including majors in accounting,
biology, business administration, chemistry, classics, communications,
criminal justice, elementary education, English, environmental science,
environmental studies, exercise science, finance, history, human resource
management, international business, literature & American culture,
marine science, marketing, management, math, nursing, philosophy, physical
education, political science, psychology, sociology, sports management
and theology.
Communication majors can choose to concentrate
in journalism, multimedia or public relations/advertising. Students in
biology, chemistry, English, history, and math can choose to minor in
secondary education and then get certified as a high school teacher in
that field. Partnership programs include tracks for pre-pharmacy, pre-engineering
and pre-optometry.
The college offers minors in biology, business administration, Catholic
studies, chemistry, classics, communications, English, environmental science,
history, journalism, marine science, math, philosophy, political science,
psychology, secondary education, sociology, theology and writing.
What makes
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine unique?
With 1,062+ students enrolled, the size of Saint Joseph's fosters a strong
sense of community. Students are able to receive individual attention
and support to achieve their goals. Accessible and dedicated faculty are
here to nurture the intellectual, spiritual, and social growth of students.
Opportunities for
growth are not limited to the classroom but extend into the neighboring
communities. Students can earn academic credits by applying what they
learn in the classroom to real-world service. Through service learning
projects, students volunteer at food pantries, work with senior citizen
health issues, help Habitat for Humanity, explore environmental issues
in the nearby Casco Bay and Sebago Lake, and tutor low-income students
and immigrants in reading. In a recent academic year, more than 480 students
participated in service learning projects at 40 community sites.
What kind
of student goes to Saint Joseph’s College?
As the expression goes, “It takes all kinds!” Here at Saint
Joseph’s College, there is not one kind of student, but many individuals
who share a common commitment to academic excellence, social enrichment
and service to the community. When you come to campus you will meet writers,
athletes, activists, musicians, future doctors and business leaders, just
to name a few. No matter what your interests may be, you will find others
who share your passion for success. Click
here to meet a few SJC students.
What is the classroom environment
like?
There is a spirit of excitement that is shared by students and faculty
in a Saint Joseph’s classroom. Our 16:1 student-to- faculty ratio
allows collaborative learning to take place. A typical class size is 20-25
students, though laboratory classes generally have only 15 students. As
students progress further into their major area of study, classes often
become even smaller to allow for more in-depth discussion.
Education in the classroom is
supplemented by real-world experience. Opportunities abound for fieldwork,
internships, research, and study abroad. Students graduate from Saint
Joseph’s prepared for the next chapter in their life, whether it
be graduate school, entering into a career, or both.
What can I do with a
degree from Saint Joseph’s?
The Saint Joseph’s graduate leaves knowing that they can make a
difference. Employers say our graduates are extremely well prepared and
ready to contribute professionally. Alumni of Saint Joseph’s College
are vice presidents of international banks, emergency room nurses, television
reporters, teachers, principals, and successful entrepreneurs. Students
who choose to continue their education attend graduate schools across
the country and abroad.
The Career Services Center assists with career planning, job search strategies,
and the graduate school application process. In a recent survey conducted
by the Career Services Center, 99 percent of graduates were either employed
or attending graduate school within eight months of graduation.
Applicants are required to take SAT or ACT, including transfer students
with fewer than 15 college credit hours.
Our average first-year student academic profile is a 1000 (math and verbal)
SAT score and a 85 GPA.
Academic rigor is important. Applicants need to take at least college
preparatory classes. If an applicant has a lower GPA but took honors classes,
then the applicant is considered a stronger candidate because of the honors
challenge.
The college offers an early-action admission plan. Students interested
in this nonbinding admission plan need to send their application along
with all required supporting materials by November 15. Notification is
by December 15.
Early-action applicants are due by November 15. The regular admission
priority deadline for nursing applications is January 15 and for all other
programs is March 1. Students may apply until August 1, if space is available.
The financial aid priority deadline is March 1.
Can I use the Common Application to apply?
In addition to the Saint Joseph’s College paper
and web
applications, we also accept the Common Application. Click here to apply
using the Common
Application.
Applicants will be considered for application when the Admission Office
receives the completed application form including an essay, official high
school transcript and official copies of any coursework, a recommendation
from a guidance or college counselor, a recommendation from a teacher
and SAT or ACT score and the $50 application fee. For students applying
online, or visiting the college, the application fee is waived.
Early-action applicants will be notified by December 15. Regular admission
applicants are generally notified 2 to 3 weeks after their application
becomes complete.
More than 90 percent of students receive some form of financial aid. Saint
Joseph’s College commits more than $9.5 million of its own resources
to assist students. Many of these are through academic scholarships.
The College will award credit for Advanced Placement grades of 3 or higher
on any AP exam. The Registrar's Office and the academic department involved
will determine the specific course(s) credited.
Interviews are encouraged, but are not mandatory.
The admission interview is a way for us to learn more about you and it
allows us to answer any questions you have about Saint Joseph's.
We offer several open houses throughout the season as well as focus program
for prospective students interested in nursing. If you prefer, individual
tours are available Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. In April,
we host an open house for high school juniors. To visit the campus, please
call the Admission Office at (800) 338-7057 or (207) 893-7746.
Saint Joseph’s College is committed to helping students choose the
best college for them. The current retention rate is 78 percent.
Eighty-two percent of our students choose to live in our 11 residence
halls, which range from traditional-style to townhouses and suite-style
living. These include halls that are all-female, all-male or both genders
living in separate areas. We also offer substance-free housing.
Yes, all students are guaranteed on campus housing.
First-year students can request a specific roommate as long as both students
request each other. The Office of Student Affairs tries to accommodate
all requests. About 50 percent of first-year students request a specific
roommate by either knowing them before they come or by finding someone
at summer orientation. The other 50 percent fill out a survey about themselves
and the Office of Student Affairs matches them up by compatibility.
Every student room offers a free e-mail account, cable television, high-speed
internet connection and telephone with voice mail.
Yes, and the surrounding suburban area has very little crime. Campus Security
operates by 24-hour patrol, is available for late-night escort and offers
self-defense education. Dotted throughout campus are numerous emergency
call buttons. Doors to residence hall floors are locked and each hall
is equipped with smoke alarms that automatically transmit to the fire
department.
Yes.
Van service to nearby North Windham runs twice a week and weekly to Portland.
Public transportation from downtown Portland to points north and south
includes bus service as well as AMTRAK passenger rail service to Boston’s
North Station.
A typical class is 20-25 students, though laboratory classes generally
have only 15 students.
The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
No. All of our classes are taught by faculty members and instructors.
Very accessible. Small classes and dedicated, accomplished professors
foster an atmosphere of mutual engagement. Our faculty will get to know
you and you will get to know them.
We proudly offer 15 women’s and men’s intercollegiate sports
teams at the NCAA Division 3 level. Our scholar-athletes compete in basketball,
soccer, field hockey, volleyball, baseball, softball, cross country, lacrosse,
swimming and golf. We encourage all students to be active by offering
intramural leagues, club sports (cheerleading, ice hockey and rock climbing),
as well as various recreational tournaments like the Iron Monk Challenge
or sand volleyball.
With more than 25 clubs to choose from, there is usually something for
everyone. Throughout the year, campus events like winter carnival, comedy
night, campus film series, masquerade ball and karaoke are ongoing. Portland’s
waterfront area with fine restaurants, fun shops and lively nightlife
is always an option. And the slopes for skiing, snowboarding and tubing
are an easy drive.
At the Alfond Center students can work out in the fitness room, climb
the rock wall, swim in the pool, run the track, take an aerobics class
or participate in one of the intramural leagues. When the weather warms,
you can swim or kayak in Sebago Lake!
Great. Bon Appétit chefs use fresh ingredients and are committed
to using products free of antibiotics and hormones whenever possible.
Turkey and beef are roasted in-house daily for deli meat. Soups, salsas,
pizza and marinara sauces are made from scratch. Canola oil, free of trans
fatty acids, is used in all fryers.
The dining hall is open, airy and looks out to the lake, lawns and woods.
Students can choose from the main entrée, salad and sandwich bar,
pasta bar or the grilling station. Vegetarian options are always available.
Students can also stop at Java
Joe’s café, which serves gourmet coffees, cappuccino, espresso,
frozen drinks, specialty sandwiches with artisan breads, salads, soups,
fresh fruit, yogurt and fresh baked goods. The Chalet (open weekends and
evenings) serves pizza, fries, chicken tenders, burgers, salads, ice cream,
beverages and more.
Yes. Students with diagnosed learning disabilities should contact the
Accommodations Coordinator upon admission to the College. The coordinator
will evaluate each case on an individual basis. The College offers a variety
of services, as determined by submitted documentation and testing, to
students with learning disabilities.
Yes, we encourage students to participate in internships as a valuable
learning tool. Students get a chance to practice what they’ve learned
in the classroom and relate it to the real world. All types of businesses
– including accounting firms, TV stations, schools, social services
agencies and health care agencies – help our students get ready
for the real world.
Faculty research topics are too many to name all, but include bacterial
response to environmental stresses, psychological factors affecting physical
health, the cultural history of cosmetics, interactions between red tide
algae and the rest of the marine food chain, comparative state income
tax structures, mortality of juvenile clams in the Gulf of Maine, the
effects of using technology in education, how to conduct online literature
discussion groups for school-age children, cross-cultural business management
styles, the theory of functions on geometric objects in three-dimensional
space, and the cultural history of the 1960s and 1970s.
Students can earn academic credits by applying what they learn in the
classroom to real-world service. Through service learning projects, students
have volunteered at food pantries, mentored schoolchildren, worked with
senior citizen health issues, helped Habitat for Humanity and tutored
low-income students and immigrants in reading. In a recent academic year,
more than 480 students participated in service learning projects at 40
community sites.
What is the Honors program
like?
Our Honors program offers students unique enrichment through more in-depth
core courses. Seminar-style discussions, enhanced academic study and special
off-campus cultural events round out an Honors student’s experience.
In the senior capstone project, Honors students contribute a significant
number of service hours to an organization of their choice. Click here
to view the Honors program
page.
Last year, 92 percent of Saint Joseph's
graduates had jobs within 8 months. The Career Services Center will assist
students with advice on résumé writing, interview skills
and job search strategies. They sponsor on campus job fairs, post career
opportunities and maintain a resource library.
What kind of student goes to Saint Joseph’s College?
As the expression goes, “It takes all kinds!” Here
at Saint Joseph’s College, there is not one kind of student, but
many individuals who share a common commitment to academic excellence,
social enrichment, and service to the community. When you come to campus
you will meet writers, athletes, activists, musicians, future doctors
and business leaders, just to name a few. No matter what your interests
may be, you will find others who share your passion for success. Click
here to meet a few SJC students.
Are there any special tests or requirements for international
students?
Students are required to take either the SAT, the ACT, or the
TOEFL, although we prefer the TOEFL. Minimum scores required on the TOEFL
exam are at or above the 50th percentile on the paper-based and computer-based
exams.
Once admitted to Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, a student must
submit certification of his or her family’s finances. Please refer
to the Admission Checklist for more information.
Can I use the common application form to apply to Saint Joseph’s
College?
Yes, you may use either the Common Application or the Saint Joseph’s
College Application.
What kind of support is available on campus for international
students?
Saint Joseph’s College is known for its supportive, caring community.
Each student is paired with a faculty advisor and a faculty mentor. Faculty
will meet with students regularly during the first semester, helping them
to assess their strengths and weaknesses. They will also work with each
student to set goals for academic success. Students will also have access
to The Academic Center, which provides study skills workshops, writing
tutors, career counseling and academic tutoring within various departments.
How much does it cost to attend Saint Joseph’s?
For the 2007-2008 academic year, tuition is $22,500, room and board is
$9,600, and general fees are $800– for a total cost of $32,900.
Is financial aid available to international students?
Financial aid in the form of merit-based scholarships is available to
international students. Allocation of funds cannot be guaranteed until
the entire application process is complete and a student is admitted.
For more information, visit the Financial
Aid Office’s site.
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