

Life at St. John's
Elevate Your World
New York is just one of the remarkable places the St. John’s community calls home.
Make Memories
With a lively Residence Village, a dozen places to eat, BIG EAST sports, multiple study abroad locations, and scores of clubs and organizations—the opportunity for you to make lasting memories at St. John’s is virtually limitless.

Career Development
University Career Services provides programs and services that create opportunities for students, alumni, faculty and employers to engage in mutually beneficial partnerships that meet the needs of an evolving and global workforce.

Health and Wellness
At St. John’s, we know that being healthy and being successful go hand in hand. We have the resources and information you need to develop the healthy habits that will serve you well in college and as a member of our alumni family.

Student Success
At St. John’s, the success of our students is our number one priority. That’s why we provide them with the tools they need to thrive in the classroom, on campus, and in the community. Our students are diverse, intelligent, curious, ambitious, and above all—impressive. When they graduate, they have a strong foundation for success at home, the workplace, and around the globe.

Clubs and Organizations
St. John’s is a place where discovery doesn’t stop when class ends. With more than 180 clubs and organizations, intramural sports, and an active Greek scene, you can always find something to do on campus.

Dining Services
St. John’s offers 12 dining locations on the Queens campus. So, whether you’re finicky or a foodie, you are never far from a wide range of nutritious and delicious choices for every palate.

Welcome Home
Living on campus is both exciting and liberating because you share the experience with new roommates and neighbors. Once you immerse yourself in our tight-knit campus community, you find that your residence hall feels less like a dorm, and more like a home.
From the Blog

The Ultimate Guide to Your First College Résumé (Even with “No Experience”)
You’ve been taking classes, joining clubs, and maybe picking up shifts somewhere between midterms. But when it comes time to actually put a resume together, all of that suddenly feels impossible to translate. What counts? What’s worth including? What’s going to make a company want to hire you?
In this guide, we break down several experiences to add to your first college résumé and how to highlight them in an impactful way.

Finding Your People in College: A Q&A with a First-Year, First-Gen Student
A first-generation student shares how stepping outside her comfort zone helped her find community and confidence at St. John’s University.

First-Year Mentorship Success at St. John’s: Laura’s Story
Between navigating new classes, building friendships, and adjusting to life away from home, starting college can feel exciting and overwhelming. That’s why St. John’s University created first-year mentoring opportunities such as E.P.I.C. (Establish Relationships, Promote Possibilities, Impact Direction, Confirm Next Steps)—pairing first-year students with experienced peers who can offer guidance, encouragement, and a sense of belonging.
News
Encountering the Human Side of the Law: Students Explore Border Migration Through Vincentian Service Immersion
On a week-long service trip to El Paso, TX, St. John’s Law Professor Adrián E. Alvarez and students Paola Alvarado ’28 and Priscila D. Ruiz ’26 explored the human realities...
Honoring Impact: St. John’s LEAD Awards Celebrate Educators Shaping Communities
Friends of the St. John’s University community joined together on April 16 for the 15th Annual Leaders in Education Awards Dinner (LEAD), which celebrates distinguished alumni and faculty from The School of Education (SOE).
Alumni Take the Lead in Fundraising for Public Interest Programs at St. John’s Law
Spirits and energy were high in the Law School cafeteria-turned-auction house as students, faculty, and alumni raised their bidding paddles for a chance to win items and experiences at the...