Guaranteed Admission Program

Saint Joseph's guaranteed admission program recognizes outstanding high school students across the region and beyond.  Through our high school partnerships, eligible students who have met certain admission and academic criteria will be guaranteed admission to St. Joseph's which also includes additional scholarship and honors program consideration.  

• ​Allentown Central Catholic High School (Allentown, PA)
• Archbishop Ryan High School (Philadelphia, PA)
• ​Berks Catholic High School (Reading, PA)
• Bishop Eustace Preparatory School (Pennsauken Township, NJ)
• ​Bishop Shanahan High School (Downingtown, PA)
• Camden Catholic High School (Cherry Hill, NJ)
• Cardinal O'Hara High School ( Springfield, PA)
• Colegio San Ignacio De Loyola (San Jan, PR)
• Conwell Egan Catholic High School (Fairless Hills, PA)
• Holy Cross High School (Dunmore, PA)
• Holy Cross Preparatory Academy (Delran, NJ)
• Holy Ghost Preparatory School (Bensalem, PA)
• Holy Redeemer High School (Wilkes Barre, PA)
• ​Lancaster Catholic High School (Lancaster, PA)
• Lansdale Catholic High School (Lansdale, PA)
• Merion Mercy Academy (Merion Station, PA)
• Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School (Drexel Hill, PA)
• ​Nazareth Academy High School (Philadelphia, PA)
• Notre Dame High School (East Stroudsburg, PA)
• Notre Dame High School (Lawrenceville, NJ)
• Padua Academy (Wilmington, DE)
• Pope John Paul II High School (Royersford , PA)
• ​Scranton Preparatory School (Scranton, PA)
• St. Hubert Catholic High School (Philadelphia, PA)
• St. John Neumann High School (Scranton, PA)
• Saint John's Catholic Prep (Buckeystown, MD)
• St. Joseph's Preparatory School (Philadelphia, PA)
• Trinity High School (Camp Hill, PA)
• Villa Joseph Marie High School (Southampton, PA)
• York Catholic High School (York, PA)

Here's the important information you need to know: 

• Students will be guaranteed admission with a cumulative weighted 3.75 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• If you meet that criteria, you will receive, at minimum, a $30,000 four-year merit scholarship award for a total value of $120,000, plus an additional $5,000 excellence award for an additional total value of $20,000.
• Applying direct-entry? The Master of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Pharmacy and majors of Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies - Health Science will be guaranteed admission with a cumulative weighted 3.75 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale. This must be joined by a weighted math and science GPA of 3.00 or higher on a 4.0 scale with the following courses: 
  • Mathematics: Two years of algebra, one year of geometry (a higher-level math is encouraged in senior year, such as trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus)
  • Science: Three years of science with a lab

Q: Is there anything else I should know about applying to the direct-entry programs? 

A: Merit scholarships and excellence awards are provided for eight semesters (four years total) of full-time undergraduate enrollment with the exception of the Doctor of Pharmacy major (PharmD). PharmD majors will be awarded a merit scholarship and excellence award for the first two years of undergraduate enrollment as tuition significantly decreases in the third and fourth years (Professional-1 and Professional-2). 

Q: I've achieved a high GPA during my high school years. Are there added benefits for me at St. Joe's? 

A: Yes! Guaranteed admission students will receive an automatic invitation to apply to the Saint Joseph’s University Honors Program.

Q: Is there an application due date? 

A: If you are pursuing the Saint Joseph’s guaranteed admission program, you can apply using the Early Action or Early Decision application (Common App or SJU App) and submit all other application documents by November 15 of your senior year.

Q: What documents do I need in addition to the application? 

A: Additional required documents include a personal essay, official academic transcript up to junior year of high school and one academic recommendation letter. Standardized test scores are optional. There is no application fee to apply to Saint Joseph’s University.

Q: Okay, I still have a question. 

A: We're happy to help. Reach out to admit@sju.edu or call 610-660-1300.