

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
Diana Tachie-Mensah’s First-Gen Journey
Meet Diana Baaba Nhyirah Tachie-Mensah ‘26TCB, a first-year graduate student in accounting at St. John’s University. Through her experiences balancing work, graduate studies, and supporting her family, Diana reflects on the responsibility she feels to make the most of her opportunities and the importance of finding a community that understands her first-gen journey.

Geo Flores Peralta’s First-Gen Journey
Meet Geo Flores Peralta, a senior majoring in biology at St. John’s University. As a first-generation Mexican American college student, Geo has learned to advocate for himself, navigate unfamiliar experiences, and challenge expectations about what is possible for his future.

Keiry Diplan Beltre’s First-Gen Journey
Meet Keiry Diplan Beltre, a first-year nursing student at St. John’s University whose college journey is deeply connected to her family’s story. Having immigrated from the Dominican Republic at age five, Keiry sees pursuing higher education as an opportunity to honor her parents’ sacrifices, build a brighter future, and make the most of the opportunities they worked hard to provide.
Events
U.S. PASSPORT FAIR
* Open to Administrators, Faculty, Staff, Students
Nov 13, 202610 a.m.
– 1 p.m.D'Angelo Center
News
Mattone Center for Law and Religion Hosts Fall 2026 Reading Group on C.S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity
Can law establish the standards necessary for a good society without being able to make people good? Can forgiveness coexist with punishment and accountability? When does professional ambition become pride...
A Lifetime of Faith and Friendship, Rooted at St. John’s University
The Rev. Dominick Cutrone ’51SJC loves being a priest. He felt a vocation to the religious life as young boy, which only intensified during his time at St. John’s University...
St. John’s Students Gain Sports Industry Insights from Madison Square Garden Team
On October 22, St. John’s University Career Services hosted a Lunch and Learn event on the Queens , NY, campus, giving students the opportunity to discuss Madison Square Garden’s Student...