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Saint Joseph's University Division of Student Life | Student Handbook
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Student Health Policy and Procedures
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Email Statement on the Expected Student Use of SJU Email Account
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Disability Services
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Student Health Policy and Procedures

Student Health maintains policies and procedures related to student health matters, such as

immunizations, student health insurance, and medical absences. Applicable policies are available online at https://www.sju.edu/studenthealth.

Medical Absence Guidelines

Student Health does not provide medical excuse notes for students due to illness, injury and/ or mental health problems that may lead to missed classes, exams or academic deadlines. Students are encouraged to make healthy and mature decisions when they are sick. This includes healthy eating, adequate sleeping, following medical advice, and possibly missing classes when ill.

View Saint Joseph's Medical Absence Guidelines

Temporary Separation from the University

For students at Hawk Hill and University City:

At Saint Joseph’s University, there are many ways for students to temporarily separate from the University:

  1. Leave of Absence (LOA) - medical/mental health or non-medical
  2. Withdrawal from all Classes - medical/mental health or non-medical
  3. Term Away - medical/mental health or non-medical ( Undergraduate students only)

Students who have questions regarding their options, or the Temporary Separation process, should contact:

Office of Student Success success@sju.edu or 610-660-2956 

Or

Student Support & Well-being sos@sju.edu, 610-660-1149

https://www.sju.edu/sos

View More Information on Process to Apply for Temporary Separation

Email Statement on the Expected Student Use of SJU Email Account

All electronic communication from the University is directed exclusively to a student’s provided  Saint Joseph’s University email account. Students are expected to access their University email account on a regular basis, however, daily access is recommended to stay abreast of important, time-sensitive information. University departments and faculty routinely will use email to communicate important campus, academic program, and course information.

Office of Information Technology Policies & Procedures

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) maintains policies and procedures governing the use of University technology resources. As appropriate, reported violations of these policies by students may be subject to the University’s Community Standards process. Applicable policies, including the Policy Governing the Use of Information Resources, are available online.

View Office of Information Technology Policies and Procedures

Disability Services

The Office of Student Disability Services provides academic accommodations to eligible students to ensure equal access to the learning environment. We use an interactive, individualized process to establish appropriate academic accommodations on the basis of a meeting with you and a review of any supporting documentation you provide.

View more information on Saint Joseph's Disability Services

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Counseling and Psychological Services, located at Hawk Hill in Merion Gardens, at the University City location in Whitecar Hall, and in the Lancaster location in the Health and Wellness Suite, promotes the psychological wellbeing of Saint Joseph’s University students through the provision of a variety of therapeutic interventions and outreach programs. The delivery of these services is framed by “transformative learning goals” and occurs within a campus climate that supports the whole person; academically, socially, physically and spiritually.

View more information on Saint Joseph's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Athletics

At Saint Joseph’s, athletics are about more than winning or losing. For our student-athletes, it’s about maximizing their potential on and off the field and becoming effective leaders. For the campus community, it’s a sense of spirit, unity and pride that sets our campus apart. We chant it at every game: The Hawk Will Never Die.

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Campus Ministry

Whether you’re a person of strong faith, strong doubts or a little of both, you’re welcome at Campus Ministry. Join us for spiritual retreats, volunteer projects and more as you deepen your commitment to self-reflection, service and social justice.

Learn More about Saint Joseph's Campus Ministry

Career Center

The Career Center strives to prepare and empower students and alumni to discern and achieve professional goals throughout their lifetime. Through the development of meaningful and productive relationships with industry and campus partners, we connect students and alumni with experiential and professional opportunities and resources.

Learn More about Saint Joseph's Career Center

Financial Aid

A college education is an important investment in your future. We're here to help you understand your options and to ensure Saint Joseph’s is a manageable investment for you and your family. 

Learn More About Saint Joseph's Financial Aid

Library

Together, the F.A. Drexel Library and Post Learning Commons at Hawk Hill, the Griffith Library in University City, and the Greenfield Library in Lancaster comprise the Saint Joseph’s University Libraries. The Hawk Hill campus library is between the Barbelin building and the Science Center. The University City library is located in Griffith Hall, Suite 208 at 43rd Street and Woodland Avenue in the University City section of Philadelphia.  The Greenfield Library is located at 850 Greenfield Road in Lancaster, PA.

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