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Programs

For Incoming Students

Running Start (Early Arrival) Program:

To register for the Running Start Program, click HERE!

Running Start (Early Arrival) Program: Offered by Inclusion and Diversity Educational Achievement (IDEA), Running Start is an early arrival program that begins with a four-day “pre-orientation” and continues throughout the year to support diverse first-year students. The program enhances students’ sense of belonging, prepares them for success, and is open to all students. For more information about Running Start, email runningstart@sju.edu.

Running Start (Early Arrival) Program: Offered by Inclusion and Diversity Educational Achievement (IDEA), Running Start is an early arrival program that begins with a four-day “pre-orientation” and continues throughout the year to support diverse first-year students. The program enhances students’ sense of belonging and prepares them for success. For more information about Running Start, email runningstart@sju.edu.

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For Current Students

Ready to Launch Program:

Ready to Launch supports SJU sophomores, juniors and seniors – directed particularly at students of color, and LGBTQIA, first-generation, and/or Pell-eligible students, but open to all students. This program is designed to be a culminating and complementary experience to build internship, practicum, and self-development skills for preparing, planning, and navigating life after college. It will be open to students planning to attend graduate school and/or enter the workforce.

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Center for Inclusion and Diversity's Work Study Program:

The Federal Work Study (FWS) Program provides eligible students with employment during the academic year and in some cases, summer. In the Centers, students are responsible for developing programming that aligns with our inclusive excellence goals, as well as general office assistance. Open positions will be listed on Handshake.

Events

Day of Dialogue

The Day of Dialogue builds upon SJU’s mission of inclusiveness through practical, interactive action-oriented sessions.

All classes are canceled that day so that our University community will easily be able to attend in-person and/or virtual sessions throughout the day. In addition to keynote and concurrent sessions, there are a number of creative, meditative and reflective opportunities available as well.

Learn More About Day of Dialogue

COLLABORATE WITH US

Center for Inclusion and Diversity senior sendoff event

The Center for Inclusion and Diversity and the Women's Center collaborate with on-campus organizations, departments, offices and committees to promote inclusive excellence events.

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Organizations

Our student organizations plan events that are centered on educational, cultural, social and recreational themes. Everyone is welcome to join, participate, lead, learn and celebrate the diversity within our community and support SJU’s mission to create an educational environment of inclusiveness. Previous events include Taste of the World, the Asian Student Association’s Dumpling Night and the Black Student Union’s annual talent show.

If you have any questions, concerns or feedback about our student organizations, please email cid@sju.edu.

CID Student Organizations

The Asian Student Association (ASA) is an inclusive organization open to all. ASA aims to celebrate Asian culture with Asian and non-Asian students and offer an opportunity to learn, engage and build networks while maintaining a healthy community on campus. For more information, please email asa@sju.edu.
The Black Student Union (BSU) is an inclusive organization open to all. BSU was created to unite African-Americans and other students across the campus of Saint Joseph’s University, provide education of Black heritage and culture and assist in raising awareness in the campus community about our mission. For more information, please email bsu@sju.edu.
The African Caribbean Student Association (ACSA) is an inclusive organization, open to all, that hopes to unite all students of the Caribbean and Africa to create a sense of home away from home in the hope of bringing a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment to the campus community. If you’re interested in getting involved, please contact acsa@sju.edu.
The mission of the Latinx Student Association (LSA) is to incorporate both Latinx and Non-Latinx students in programs and activities that will serve as a vehicle for the education and celebration of Hispanic cultures. LSA is an inclusive organization open to all. For more information, please email lsa@sju.edu.
SJU Pride is an undergraduate student organization that strives to create inclusive spaces for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and Ally people. All undergraduate SJU students of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome. Pride strives to create holistic experiences for all members of the LGBTQIA community. Pride works toward an inclusive understanding of sexual orientation and gender identity in the context of and as it intersects with race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, ability, socio-economic status and culture. For more information about LGBTQIA+ resources, contact pride@sju.edu for more information.