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Partnership Programs

Overview

Collaboration and interdisciplinary study are at the core of the Jesuit tradition and of the Saint Joseph's culture. That's why it's no surprise we have strong partnerships with other institutions of higher learning — and always looking for more.

Thomas Jefferson Partnership

Through the partnership between Saint Joseph's University and Thomas Jefferson University, students who are interested in a career in Nursing are offered several academic programs that lead to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and provide options for students to move directly into the Master’s degree after the BSN portion is completed.

  • For this program, you apply separately to both Saint Joseph's and Jefferson in their senior year of high school. You can use the the Common App or SJU App and then fill our the specific application designed for students for this track through Jefferson.

    If admitted to both schools, you'll spend the first three years at Saint Joseph's, taking courses toward either a Biology or Interdisciplinary Health Services degree, along with Nursing prerequisites. Then, you can move to Jefferson for two more years to complete clinical training and professional coursework toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The first year of Jefferson courses transfer back to Saint Joseph's to give students the full complement of courses needed for a degree. After the second year at Jefferson, students earn the BSN degree from Jefferson.

    This is a total of five years for two different Bachelor's degrees. Note that in this option, students accelerate through their coursework but take the traditional two years of nursing training at Jefferson.

    How to Apply

    Learn more about Jefferson's admission process and to access the 3+2 application.

    Questions about applying to Jefferson, program curriculum, or issues with the TJApp should be directed to Jefferson's Office of Admissions at 1-877-533-3247 or TJU.Admissions@Jefferson.edu.

  • If you take this option, you can complete a traditional four-year program at Saint Joseph's in any major, as long as you complete the necessary prerequisite Nursing courses for Jefferson. You can apply during  senior year to Jefferson for a one-year (12 month) accelerated nursing program.

    Students complete their Nursing courses and clinical work in one calendar year and not only earn the BSN but also earn 9 credits toward their MSN (Master's) degree, and may then choose to continue into the MSN program. To qualify for this program, you should have at least a 3.00 undergraduate GPA at SJU.

    For more information on this accelerated nursing curriculum and a link to the Jefferson application for this program, click here.

Villanova Partnership

  • Saint Joseph’s University has signed an articulation agreement with the Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing that provides priority admissions consideration for Saint Joseph’s students in Villanova’s BSN Express Program. This 14-month second-degree program incorporates all of the standard components of Villanova’s nursing program in a concentrated timeframe.

    A minimum of 5 qualified SJU students annually will be offered admission to this second-degree option. To qualify for admission consideration, students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, complete all stated nursing pre-requisite courses with a grade of B or higher, and apply to Villanova by October 15 of their senior year at SJU. Students may identify their interest in this option as early as their sophomore year at SJU so that they can begin working with the Villanova nursing representatives early in the process.

Want to Learn More?

For more information, prospective students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at admit@sju.edu or 610-660-1300.

Current SJU students should visit the Health Professions Advising Office.