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Oct 8 2019

10 Lessons from the First Month on Hawk Hill

Congratulations! You did it! You survived your first month in college! Easier than you thought, right? You’re probably ...

Oct 3 2019

Being a Hawk On and Off the Field

To be a Hawk is special. Here we aren’t just a part of a group; we contribute and ...

Oct 1 2019

Navigating the Application Process

As you begin to apply to different colleges and universities, you’ll notice a few different application options and ...

Sep 24 2019

Financial Aid FAQ

As you’re going through the college search process, undoubtedly, how to pay for your education remains a big ...

Sep 18 2019

Don’t Overlook Your College Essay

Mid-September. Senior year. By now, hopefully, you’re settled into the school year and starting to think more practically ...

Sep 10 2019

Why You Should Meet Your Admission Counselor

Throughout the college admission process, it’s important to understand that students are not going about their search on ...

Sep 9 2019

5 Cheesesteaks to Try in Philadelphia

Philadelphia is known for many things… the Liberty Bell, Rocky, the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence, and ...

Aug 29 2019

5 Things to Do Your First Weekend at SJU

Congratulations returning SJU students, you have almost made it through the first week of classes! Wondering what to ...

Aug 27 2019

Welcome, Class of 2023!

Welcome Class of 2023! Welcome to Hawk Hill! The bustle and stress of move-in is finally over and ...

Aug 23 2019

What to Expect Move-In Weekend

And just like that, summer is drawing to a close and move-in is right around the corner! Residence ...

Aug 21 2019

How Your RA Can Help You

“Welcome home!” New students hear this expression countless times as they settle into life on Hawk Hill – ...

Aug 13 2019

What I Learned During My Summer Internship

The call from Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) came in the beginning of March, congratulating me on my ...

Aug 7 2019

13 Things You Didn’t Think to Pack: Odds and Ends For Your First Semester of College

Figuring out what to bring to your freshman dorm is hard! But, we are here to help. We ...

Aug 1 2019

Think Before You Apply

As summer begins to wind down and the smell of fall seeps in through the air, there is ...

Jul 24 2019

My Summer Study Tour in South Africa

The availability of Study Abroad programs can be a major influence on which college you choose. That was ...

Dive In at the Summer Open House

It’s officially summer! While I am a firm believer in soaking up every second of summer by the ...

Jul 11 2019

The Importance and Value Behind Summer Internships

Prior to my junior year, I believed that internships were a great opportunity but not necessary. I ...

Jul 9 2019

Preventing the Summer Sweats: How to Get Ahead in the College Search

It’s summertime; the days are longer, the weather is usually hot and clear, and you’re just now realizing ...

Jul 3 2019

Philly in the Summer

While Saint Joseph's University has a number of notable features, one of the most exciting aspects is the ...

Jun 24 2019

Orientation: What To Expect & How to Make the Most of It

SJU Orientation Saint Joseph’s University provides incoming freshmen with an Orientation experience unlike any other. Leading up ...

Jun 19 2019

The 10 Best Places to Eat Around Campus

“So… where do you want to eat?” This question can be so hard to answer, and for students ...

Jun 12 2019

My Summer Scholars Journey

At the beginning of my Spring semester of Junior year, I remember being filled with anxiety, anticipating searching ...

Jun 6 2019

Campus Hot Spots During the Summer Months

As the warm weather quickly approaches, you may be adding a college road trip to your summer plans. ...

Jun 3 2019

Questions To Ask on a College Visit

“Do you have any questions for me?” can be an intimidating inquiry, regardless of the situation you are ...

May 31 2019

What I Learned During My Freshman Year at SJU

I will be sincere. I would never have believed that after only two semesters I would have such ...

May 28 2019

SJU Reads Early Arrival Program

If you are interested in learning and talking about immigration and exploring some of Philadelphia’s immigrant neighborhoods, then ...

May 20 2019

BEAGLE Early Arrival Program

OK! It’s 12:30 am and I’m still awake, pondering over what exactly to write about the early arrival ...

May 15 2019

Philadelphia Service Immersion Program

Welcome Class of 2023! We can’t wait for you to begin your journey on Hawk Hill! There is ...

May 14 2019

Running Start Early Arrival Program

“The friends that I made during my Running Start Program were the same group of students that I ...

May 13 2019

AIM Early Arrival Program

Congratulations, new Hawks! You are about to make Hawk Hill your home for the next four years… but ...

May 6 2019

The Hawk Will Always Fly

There’s a Cooper’s hawk that has been hanging around our house in Philadelphia’s East Oak Lane section the ...

Apr 30 2019

Why I Decided to be #HawkHillBound

“I decided to come to SJU during my Admitted Students Day visit. I was walking out of Hagan ...

Apr 22 2019

What Saint Joe’s Has Taught Me

As an Undergraduate Admission Intern, I give daily presentations to countless families each week on the university and ...

Apr 15 2019

9 Things To Do on the SJU 2023 Facebook Page

1. Vote on your favorite stuff Whether it’s a sticker or a class logo, all polls for the ...

Apr 10 2019

The College Search Process: What To Do in Your Sophomore and Junior Years to Prepare

You blinked, and now you’re halfway through your high school career. What’s next? If college is an option ...

Apr 9 2019

Making Your College Decision: A Quick Guide

Making Your College Decision: A Quick Guide The decision on where to attend college may feel overwhelming right ...

Apr 5 2019

Top 10 Things to Do at Admitted Students Day

1. Take a campus tour! Even if you’ve visited before, get a refresher and take a stroll around ...

Apr 3 2019

Admitted Students Day, A Family Affair

The day is still so vividly imprinted in my mind. As someone who is a night person through ...

Mar 29 2019

Spring Concert 2019!

It is almost spring and that means that the spring concert is around the corner! Each year, Saint ...

Mar 27 2019

Women’s Leadership Initiative: Discussing Real Issues and Making Real Changes

Women’s Leadership Initiative, a student-led campus organization, helps female students develop professionally while also combating social gender issues ...

Mar 25 2019

My Walk with a Hawk Experience

Hi, my name is Mikaela Thomas and I had the pleasure of going to Admitted Students Day, the ...

Mar 19 2019

Life After Hawk Hill: Dancing for the 76ers

Being a member of the Saint Joseph’s University Dance Team has been an indescribable experience. I would ...

Mar 18 2019

Making Sense of Financial Aid

You’ve been accepted to Saint Joseph’s University! Congratulations! Hopefully you have received your Financial Aid Award Letter (or ...

Mar 14 2019

The Faces of Service

Hello! My name is Jack Paris and I am a senior at Saint Joseph’s University. While thinking back ...

Feb 28 2019

Pursuing the Magis

Although it was close to a year ago, I remember Scholars Weekend like it was yesterday. My parents ...

Feb 27 2019

Women in Science at SJU

As a second semester senior in biology at SJU, I look back at the last three years and ...

Feb 22 2019

15 Things I Learned On and Off the Field

Senior field hockey players Anna Willocks, Monica Tice and Joely Helder share 16 lessons they learned on and off ...

Feb 19 2019

Professor Perspective: Building Bridges of Opportunity

This past week, as I crossed City Avenue for a meeting in Barbelin Hall, I overheard a conversation ...

Feb 15 2019

Food Marketing Co-Op: Where Passion Meets Experience

When I started my freshman year at St. Joe’s, I was an Undeclared Humanities major; however, I knew ...

Feb 8 2019

The View From the Student Section

Let me paint you a picture of the SJU student section... Billy Legg, Kevin Duncan, and Sam ...

Feb 4 2019

What it Means to #BeAHawk When You Are The Hawk

Being a Hawk is something I take a lot of pride in. When I was in the thick ...

Jan 31 2019

A Lifelong Hawk

To many, college is nothing other than a four-year experience. However, my experience at St. Joe’s has exposed ...

Jan 24 2019

Transitioning from Puerto Rico to Hawk Hill

Coming from Puerto Rico, I found myself afraid to go to a university outside of the island I ...

Jan 23 2019

Going Greek?

Before coming to college, I knew I wanted to be a part of Greek Life. I grew up ...

Jan 15 2019

Professor Perspective: Business Intelligence & Analytics

Happy New Year! One of the presents I got this holiday season was an activity tracker. You ...

Jan 8 2019

Preparing a Regular Decision Application

Regular Decision. “Isn’t it a little late to be applying to college?” This article is here to demystify ...

Jan 3 2019

The Place Where the Door is Always Open

As a freshman, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the many extracurricular opportunities our campus has to ...

Dec 19 2018

Top 6 Reasons Why the Holidays Are Better on Hawk Hill

1. The decorations go up Nothing is better to get you into the holiday spirit than the smell ...

Dec 13 2018

Coach Phil Martelli on What it Takes to #BeAHawk

We sat down with the Saint Joseph's University Men's Basketball coach, Phil Martelli, and asked him what it ...

Dec 7 2018

Why I Decided to #BeAHawk

Being the first child, my parents had no idea where to take me for college tours. They threw ...

Nov 19 2018

Communication is Key: A Guide to Professional Etiquette

Interview, phone calls, emails. Just hearing these words can make you break into a sweat. Add “College” into ...

Nov 13 2018

Study Art. It’s Fun!

People tend to stereotype the study of fine arts as either “easy” or that in order to take ...

Nov 9 2018

Support Through Encounters

Leaving home and going to college creates a great deal of apprehension. Even though new students are joining ...

Oct 29 2018

Home is Where the Hawk is

"So, why did you pick St. Joe's" One of my favorite questions to answer. I could talk about the professors, ...

Oct 25 2018

Financial Aid for Beginners

Navigating the financial aid process can seem daunting, particularly if you are going through it for the first ...

Oct 23 2018

The College Interview: Debunking the Myths

“What do you mean I have to do an interview? I thought I just had to submit an ...

Oct 18 2018

Change your Destination, Keep your Dreams

Growing up, we are told that our college days will be the best days of our life; that ...

Oct 17 2018

Starting Over: The Benefits of Transferring to SJU

I grew up just a mile away from Saint Joe’s, and for a long time I always appreciated ...

Oct 15 2018

Transferring to SJU: A One-on-One Experience

Odds are, you have been through this before: campus tour, application, financial aid, orientation, course registration, and so ...

Oct 13 2018

Why I Applied Early Decision…

My love for Saint Joseph’s University began at the early age of ten years old. I remember visiting ...

Oct 10 2018

The Top Ten Reasons to Apply Early Action

The Top Ten Reasons to Apply Early Action As the fall season begins to get crazy, it may ...

Oct 2 2018

Test Optional: What Does It Mean?

You’re sitting there in nervous anticipation. You can feel the beads of sweat begin to form on your ...

Sep 26 2018

7 Tips for a Successful College Fair Experience

Taylor Miller, one of the admissions counselors at Saint Joseph's University, has a few key tips to ensure ...

Sep 13 2018

Six Tips for Your Brilliant College Essay

The college essay often gets the reputation of being misunderstood and over-complicated. Whether students think admission offices are ...

Sep 4 2018

What I Would Do Differently…

What Would You “Do-Over” Hear from some of our rising sophomores about how they would have changed their ...

Aug 29 2018

Moments

Maddie Michowski ('19) reveals her Saint Joseph's University moment. Maddie Michowski, '19 If you are lucky enough to ...

Aug 13 2018

From Scottsdale to Philly: Finding a Home on Hawk Hill

The mother of incoming freshman Connor T. ('22) talks about her son's decision to attend Saint Joseph's University ...

Jul 26 2018

Understanding College Application Options

When applying to college you make dozens of decisions. What schools should I visit? Where should I apply? ...

Student leading campus tour with group of prospective families

Jul 9 2018

Making the Most of Your Campus Visit

First impressions always count. This saying can be true for a job interview, meeting someone new, trying a ...

Jun 25 2018

How to Navigate Your College Search

Wherever you are in your college search, Brad Simon provides tips for successfully creating a plan for your ...

Jun 20 2018

Orientation 2022: 10 Tips for an Awesome Experience

Orientation for the Class of 2022 begins this Friday, June 22. Orientation Leader Jessica Panek '20 runs down ...

Mar 10 2018

Why I Chose SJU: Paul Ammons ’20

Have you made your #sjudecision yet? Learn from current student, Paul Ammons '20, why he chose SJU and ...

Feb 9 2018

Student Takeover Spotlight- Alex Velazquez ’20

Alex Velazquez ’20 is an Economics major with minors in Political Science and Justice and Ethics in the ...

Feb 2 2018

Student Takeover Spotlight- Asha Jacob ’18

Asha Jacob ’18 is a Biology and Environmental Science major with a minor in English. Look out for ...

Jan 25 2018

Student Takeover Spotlight- Steven Bradley ’20

Steven Bradley ’20 is a Communication Studies major with a Marketing minor. Look out for him and many ...

Jan 18 2018

Student Takeover Spotlight- Madison Rojas ’20

Madison Rojas '20 is a Finance and Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) double major with a minor in ...

Jan 9 2018

Empowered by the McNulty Scholars Program

Marisa Egan '18 is one of the selected young women in SJU's John P. McNulty Scholars Program. Read about her ...

Dec 17 2017

When Saint Joseph’s Comes Knocking…

Casey Clemetsen ’21 was one of seven students whose SJU acceptance letter was hand-delivered to her last year ...

8 Reasons to Apply to SJU

Applying early to SJU offers a range of benefits — from exclusive scholarship opportunities to possibly getting a ...

Aug 22 2017

Making Magic in the Disney College Program

Danielle Prioleau ’18 recalls the magical moments she created during her semester in “The Happiest Place on Earth.” ...

Jul 27 2017

SJU: My Missing Puzzle Piece…

...the piece that fulfilled David Hummel's '20 journey of self-discovery. As someone with autism, adapting to any ...

Jun 29 2017

From San Juan to Saint Joseph’s

Gabriela Perdomo ‘20, a student from San Juan, Puerto Rico, reflects on her decision to fly the nest and ...

Jun 22 2017

The ABC’s of Orientation

Orientation 2017 has arrived! Here are 26 things to look forward to during your 36 hours on Hawk ...

Apr 28 2017

Aim High at the Career Development Center

What better way to forge a career than at SJU's Career Development Center (CDC)? It's where Kayla Lane '17 ...

Apr 19 2017

Reflecting on Mission Week 2017

The 3rd annual Mission Week at SJU started on Sunday March 19 and ended Saturday March 25. Its ...

Apr 9 2017

6 Reasons to Make Your #SJUdecision

So, you got accepted to SJU? Congratulations! Getting that red envelope is the beginning of the most marvelous ...

Mar 24 2017

Student Takeover Spotlight – Environmental Science

Karen Medina is participating in our #sjutakeover on March 26th, 2017. She and other students will be taking over ...

Mar 6 2017

Winning Big in Vegas

Chris '18 and four other Food Marketing students had the opportunity to compete in the 2017 National Grocers ...

Mar 3 2017

Student Takeover Spotlight – Sports Marketing

Deja Wiggins is participating in our #sjutakeover on March 26th, 2017. She and other students will be ...

Feb 13 2017

Peru: The Most Beautiful Heart

By Matt Byrnes To be fully immersed is to involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest. ...

Jan 25 2017

The Community That Built Me

The word "community" means something special to the students on Hawk Hill. Tess Hill '18 illustrates what just how ...

Jan 18 2017

Embracing New Adventures: Explore Philadelphia

Lizzie Fuller '18 has embraced so many of the countless opportunities that Philadelphia has to offer since becoming ...

Jan 2 2017

THE Hawk’s Eye View

My name is Timmy Parks and I am a senior accounting major at Saint Joseph’s University. In my ...

Dec 18 2016

The #Redenvelope Always Brings Good News

Megan Gentleman '20 was one of six students whose SJU acceptance letter was hand-delivered to her last year ...

Nov 29 2016

Meeting People Where They Are – A Year of Service

Where do Hawks land? Ben Chapman, a recent graduate, landed in Tacoma, Washington to serve through the Jesuit Volunteer ...

Nov 9 2016

A Little Love Goes a Long Way

Tess '18 learned that a little love goes a long way when she took part in the Appalachian ...

Oct 20 2016

Easy is Boring, and India is Anything but Boring

Dan Soucy '18 wanted to create an exciting and fulfilling college experience for himself. This semester, he's doing ...

Oct 12 2016

ASPIRE to Live Greater

Samantha Sur ASPIRES to live greater at Saint Joseph's through the Kinney Center and a keen sense of ...

Sep 30 2016

Still in Villiger, and Loving It

Billy '17 loved Villiger and its inhabitants so much, he never left. This is, of course, because he ...

Sep 16 2016

It Takes a Village to Raise a Child

Imani Briscoe reflects on the communities that helped her become the woman she is today. Imani with ...

Sep 10 2016

Small But Mighty

Sarah's experiences with the Math and Computer Science programs here at SJU have shaped the way that she approaches ...

Welcome Class of 2020!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC5Pv3MBfjw Saint Joseph's University is proud to have received the highest number of applications for admission in ...