Institution name

Saint Joseph's University

Total number of students

7700

Contact address for international enquiries

5600 City Avenue
PHILADELPHIA 19716

Telephone

+1 610 660 1101

Venue / office name

College of Arts and Sciences

PHILADELPHIA
Pennsylvania
19131

Venue description

This University is founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's University advances the professional and personal ambitions of men and women by providing a demanding, yet supportive educational experience. One of only 139 schools nationwide with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and AACSB business school accreditation, Saint Joseph's is home to 4,200 full-time undergraduates and 3,100 graduate, part-time and doctoral candidates.

Telephone number

+1 610 660 3184

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

Saint Joseph's University offers its resident students four types of living accommodations; Residence centers, Townhouses, Houses, and Apartment Units. All settings allow residents from different backgrounds, classes and majors to live together throughout their stay at the University. Hall members can eat together, form athletic teams, and engage in social activities and share ideas and experiences. Living in residence is, in itself, an education, for the experience raises questions and discussions about social and moral values. All the Residence Hall, University Apartments and the campus houses are wired for Internet, cable and telephone and have access to the University computer network, the halls are equipped with laundry rooms, vending machines, study rooms and lounge areas. Individual rooms are furnished with a bed, desk, dresser and closet space for each occupant. The apartments are furnished with living room and kitchen furniture as well as bedroom furniture; all residential areas have their own laundry facilities that are equipped with both modern and efficient washers and dryers. Some residence halls and apartments are air-conditioned with either central air conditioning or window units. In buildings that are not equipped with air conditioning students may not install room air conditioning units. The university’s Off-Campus Housing office helps students find housing near the main campus and will provide support that fosters a positive off-campus living experience.