What is The Passport Program?
Passport is a unique academic support program that grants students an opportunity to earn admission to Saint Joseph's. Sometimes students' SAT scores or their high school grade point averages do not accurately reflect their academic promise. Saint Joseph's is committed to giving these students the opportunity to attend the University through the Passport Program. The program begins with conditional acceptance and a comprehensive support system, through which students receive personalized academic advising throughout their undergraduate experience.
How Does Passport Work?
Once accepted into the Passport Program, students participate in a six-week residential summer program, from late June through early August. Some students may choose to commute from home. This experience introduces students to college-level coursework and eases the transition to college life. After matriculating in the fall, students are provided with a variety of services designed to help them reach their goals within the University.
The Summer Program
Students earn college credits for two GEP (General Education Program) courses at SJU. They also participate in a preparatory course in Mathematics and an invaluable series of Study Skills and College Success classes.
Support During the Academic Year
- Reduced course load during freshman year.
- Individualized study skills counseling, academic advising, and career planning from a Passport Advisor.
- Peer tutoring for difficult courses.
- Ongoing special events.
Passport is a very selective program.If you would like to be considered for the Passport Program, please submit an Admissions Application or the Common Application, including high school transcripts, test scores (SAT or ACT), essay and recommendations.Candidates for admission to the Passport Program will be invited to campus for an information session or personal interview with the Passport Program staff.
Attendance at one of the following sessions is strongly encouraged.
- Saturday, April 6, 2013 - 1:00 to 1:45 PM -part of Admitted Students Day
- Sunday, April 7, 2013 - 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM - part of Admitted Students Day
Chris Nosal
Director/Assessment Specialist
G-06 Bellarmine Hall - Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Telephone: 610-660-1663
Email: cnosal@sju.edu