Student Life at St. Johns University

St. John’s University is proud to offer a vibrant campus life which includes a large number of educational, cultural, athletic and social activities on our three New York City campuses.  Getting involved in campus life is the greatest way to become part of the University community, and create one’s own unique St. John’s experience.

These are some of our diverse student programs: 

  • A wide-ranging Academic Lecture series that provides students with thoughtful and stimulating intellectual discourse in a setting outside of the classroom. 
  • Signature campus events including an Activities Fair, a Winter Carnival, Homecoming, and the Spring Week programs, which on the Queens Campus features the famous “Spring Fling” Carnival and Concert.
  • Students will have the opportunity to plan and celebrate our diverse student body with themed monthly programs such as an Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration, an African Heritage Celebration, a Latino Heritage Celebration, an Italian Heritage Celebration, International
  • Education, a Celtic/Gaelic Heritage Celebration and a Women’s History Celebration.
  • Students may join a variety of exceptional student clubs: academic groups, honor societies, cultural and religious groups, media organizations, performing arts groups, service groups, fraternities and sororities, and political organizations. They are also encouraged to participate in one of the student governments located on each of the three NYC campuses.
  • Resident and Commuter students can quickly enhance their social and academic networks on campus by participating in the many Learning Communities (LCs).
  • Wellness and Recreational programs developing their mind, body and spirit while encouraging them to maintain a healthy lifestyle. .
  • The student experience is not limited to the physical campus.  St. John's University provides a variety of opportunities to experience New York City. A convenient shuttle bus transports students between the three campuses and to many cultural and entertainment opportunities in the heart of Manhattan.  Special buses are also provided to attend major sporting events, museums, Broadway shows and concerts.  Students often receive substantial discounts for tickets to these events as well through our Campus Concierge.

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