Visit Us
Experience Life as a Hawk
The best way to get a feel for life as a Hawk is to experience Saint Joseph’s for yourself. We offer a variety of in-person and virtual visit opportunities to explore our 125-acre campus, which crosses a vibrant Philadelphia neighborhood and sprawling Lower Merion suburbs.
High School and Transfer Students
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Available Monday–Friday and select weekends
The Office of Undergraduate Admission welcomes visitors on most weekdays and select weekends throughout the year. We offer two different ways to experience campus: an Information Session and Campus Tour or a Campus Tour Only option. You can view available dates and register below.
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Dive into our academic and student life experiences with a presentation and Q&A session with a dean, student life staff member and current student, followed by a campus tour. Each Preview SJU session is approximately two hours.
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High school seniors can arrange a 30-minute, one-on-one interview with an admission representative. Be prepared to discuss your academic record and accomplishments, and ask any questions you may have about Saint Joseph's or the application process. Interviews are not required for admission consideration and students not able to interview will not be at a disadvantage during the admission process.
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You are encouraged to schedule an individual appointment with a counselor to discuss undergraduate programs, application/enrollment requirements, and the transfer credit process. Appointments are available in person and virtually.
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Thinking of transferring to Saint Joseph's? Join us for a Transfer Discovery Day to learn how your previously earned credits will transfer into our curriculum and our transfer-friendly, inclusive campus. You also have the option to tour the campus during your visit. Appointments are available in person and virtually.
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Join the Office of Undergraduate Admission and members of the Saint Joseph's community for our upcoming webinars. All webinars are hosted via Zoom. Recordings are available typically within 72 hours after airing.
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Saint Joseph's University welcomes high schools or community organizations to bring their students to campus for a group tour visit. Groups are limited to no more than 50 visitors, including chaperones.
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Our 30-minute admission presentation provides an overview of Saint Joseph's University's mission, student experience, and admission/financial aid processes.
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You have a big decision ahead of you and the Saint Joseph's community is here to help you make that decision. Our exclusive admitted student events are designed to provide all the answers you need to make your college selection. From academic sessions and student support to campus life, we have created a variety of event options for you to delve deeper into the St. Joe's experience. We can't wait to see you virtually and on Hawk Hill this spring.
Graduate Students
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Interested in scheduling a one-on-one meeting with admissions counselor? We'd love to meet you. We can do this by phone or virtually through video conferencing.
- College of Arts & Sciences: gradcas@sju.edu
- School of Health Studies & Education: gradshse@sju.edu
- Haub School of Business: sjumba@sju.edu
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Students pursuing degrees in any area of graduate study are invited to attend one of our virtual information sessions, held frequently throughout the year.
See upcoming dates:
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Our tours are designed with your interests in mind. Sessions are held for a variety of our graduate programs. While we're not currently offering on campus tours, we invite you to check back for scheduling options and in the meantime, check out our virtual tour.
Adult Learners
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Schedule a time to meet with an admission counselor about our flexible Adult Learner program including Bachelor Degree Completion, online majors and our Post-Baccalaureate and Certificate programs. Appointments are available in person and virtually.
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- Are you looking to return to college after some time away?
- Have you accumulated college credits from previous colleges?
- Have you been out of high school for more than five years, or have you been in the military, working, or taking care of your family?
- Do you already hold a bachelor’s degree and are searching for a post-baccalaureate certificate program?
Discover your potential through our Adult Learner Discovery Days and learn more about our flexible curriculum, accelerated bachelor’s degrees, online classes, and career-oriented certificate programs. You also have the option to tour the campus during your visit. Appointments are available in person and virtually.
Virtual Tour
Discover Hawk Hill from your home. View our virtual tour of our campus community to learn more about Saint Joseph’s University and our campus that is a mix of Philadelphia’s city and suburbs.
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See Hawk Hill for yourself. Come to campus for a self-guided tour to get a feel for Saint Joseph’s.
How to Use:
- Come to Hawk Hill with your charged-up smartphone and comfortable shoes.
- Load the website below on your phone’s browser. You can either stay connected with your cell phone provider’s 5G connection or you can connect to Saint Joseph’s guest wifi network.
- There will be a pop-up on the screen asking for your location. Please allow us to use your location and then you can start your tour.
- Choose the tour for you: you can take a self-guided tour of our residence halls, campus life, academic and more!
Visitor Resources
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Maguire Wolfington Welcome Center
All undergraduate tours (including those for transfer and adult learners) depart from the Office of Undergraduate Admission, located at our Welcome Center at the corner of Cardinal and City Avenues.
Maguire Wolfington Welcome Center
2502 Cardinal Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19131Campus Parking
Parking for undergraduate tours is available at the Maguire Wolfington Welcome Center. A parking pass and link to map showing our location is included in all event confirmation emails for registered visitors.
Disability Accommodations
Visitors with disabilities or who need special assistance should email us at admit@sju.edu at least two weeks in advance of your visit to inquire about available accommodations.
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Location and Parking
When you arrange for a tour or visit, the graduate office will provide you with information on where to meet and park. Please contact graduate@sju.edu or 610-660-1101 if you need additional accommodations.
Graduate Business
The Graduate Business offices are located in Mandeville Hall, the Haub School of Business, on the corner of 54th and City Avenue. You can enter on either side of the building. Come to the second floor and turn left off the elevator or right if you take the stairs to Suite 280.
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Use SEPTA’s trip planner to find the most convenient route to campus from the historic Amtrak/30th Street Station or any spot along SEPTA’s various routes. The 65 and 44 buses have stops on campus, and SEPTA Regional Rail stops at Overbook Station, less than a mile from the center of campus.
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In the event of severe weather, call the University’s weather hotline at 610-660-3333 or website to check campus closure status.
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Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
Address: 4200 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone: 215-879-4000Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue
Address: 4100 Presidential Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone: 215-477-0200