ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY - NEW YORK

Students at St. John's receive an education that includes both academic study and service to those less fortunate. The curriculum at St. John's includes centers of excellence that provide research opportunities in sustainable global development and social justice. Students can participate in volunteering, mentoring and "service learning" programs at all of St. John's campuses and beyond. 

Among its more than 100,000 alumni are officials with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, leaders of well-known businesses and industries, and at least one successful producer in the entertainment industry.

History

The Vincentian Community founded St. John's University in 1870 as an educational institution committed to the values of St. Vincent de Paul. The St. John's approach to education places an emphasis on the teachings of St. Vincent, which focus on respect for the individual, human solidarity, service to the needy and making the world a better place.

Academics

The academic calendar for St. John's University follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters. Students have several ways to earn college credit during the summer through four summer sessions: Pre Session in May, Session I in May-July, Session II in July-August, and Post Session in August.

Colleges and Schools

The colleges and schools of St. John's University are:

• St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• The School of Education
• The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
• College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
• College of Professional Studies
• St. John's Distance Learning
• School of Law 

The centers and institutes at St. John's University include: 

• Center for Community Services
  • Center for Psychological Services
  • Reading and Writing Education Center
  • Speech and Hearing Center
• Center for Global Development
• Center for Professional Education
• Center for Teaching and Learning
• CLACS - Committee for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
• Division of Academic Support Services
• Division of Special and Opportunity Programs
• Dr. Andrew J. Bartilucci Center
• Emergency Medical Services Institute
• English Language Institute: The Language Connection
• Financial Services Institute
• Grants and Sponsored Research
• Health Education Resource Center (HERC)
• Imagery Institute
• Institute for Asian Studies
• Institute for Biotechnology
• Institute for Core Studies (ICS)
• Institute for Writing Studies
• Italian Cultural Center
• Multicultural Advisory Committee
• ROTC
• Dr. M. T. Geoffrey Yeh Art Gallery
• Vincentian Center for Church and Society
• Women in Science Program

Student Life

Student life activities at St. John's University include campus ministry, multicultural affairs, intramural sports for men and women, campus fitness and recreation, and special campus activities like grocery bingo, where students can play bingo to win free groceries. 

The student wellness program at St. John's, called "SWELLness," is committed to helping students maintain a holistic approach to their health in all areas, including physical, emotional, social, environmental, spiritual and intellectual. The SWELL calendar offers many health-related workshops and seminars through the year, including meditation courses. 

St. John's three campuses in New York provide residential living. The Queens Campus provides six high-tech residence halls with wireless Internet access, study rooms, a computer center, lounges, dining hall and 24-hour security. 

The Staten Island Campus offers modern, apartment-style living adjacent to campus, and the Manhattan Campus offers limited student housing in a 10-story high rise.

Traditions

The athletic program at St. John's University was founded in 1907 with its intercollegiate men's basketball program. In the beginning, this team was traditionally referred to as the "Wonder Five." The baseball team was established at St. John's at a later date, and made it to the College World Series several times between 1949 and 1968. Women's athletics were added in the 1970s. In the 1990s the St. John's athletic teams changed their nickname from the "Wonder Five" to the "Red Storm," a nickname that continues today. 

The color of the athletic uniforms for St. John's has been red since the early days, and the traditional colors for the university are red and white.

Athletics

St. John's 17 "Red Storm" athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports including: 

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross country
• Fencing
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track and Field 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its primary campus in Queens, New York, St. John's University has five satellite locations, including: 

• Staten Island, NY
• Manhattan, NY
• Oakdale, NY
• Rome, Italy
• Paris, France

Community Life

St. John's University has strong partnerships in the diverse communities of New York City. The Offices of Community Relations and Community Business Development at St. John's facilitate civic groups, social organizations, arts agencies, free concerts, special events, blood drives, food drives, community support for local businesses, and many charitable efforts.