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 palette.
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.
Success Starts Here
Student Sees Possibilities in Urban Ecology and Sustainability
Sustainability is more than an experiment for St. John’s University student Lucas Shears. It’s a way of life.
Lucas Shears '24 St. John's College of Liberal Arts and SciencesHighlight
Born into a family of green thumbs in rural Rhode Island, Lucas, a senior majoring in Environmental Science with a minor in Physics, is spreading the good news of eco-friendliness across campus as a member of the Earth Club and a student worker in the Office of Sustainability. He was among a small group of students who, to commemorate Earth Day in April, reopened the campus organic garden, raising vegetables to feed the hungry and planting trees to reduce carbon inefficiency.
Psychology Student Is an Advocate for the Overlooked
Whether advocating for the environment, her Catholic faith, or the rights of crime victims, Sarah Quispe found her voice at St. John’s University.
Sarah Quispe '23 St. John's College of Liberal Arts and SciencesHighlight
Sarah, 21, from Richmond Hill, NY, will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in May, part of a dual-degree program in which she will earn a Master of Arts in Criminology and Justice in 2024. Her four years at the University have included two study abroad semesters, membership in the Catholic Scholars program and the Chappell Players Theater Group, and work as a Resident Assistant in Founder’s Village.
From the Blog
Cyberstalking Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore
In today’s digital world, social media platforms offer avenues for personal connection. However, along with the benefits come risks, such as technology-facilitated crimes like cyberstalking. Despite the convenience of online interactions, it’s essential to remain on guard against the potential threats posed by anonymity and misuse of digital platforms.
In this blog, you learn about cyberstalking, the red flags, and proactive tips to stay safe online.
Unlocking Career Success: Insights from St. John’s Career Services Adviser
Discover how St. John’s University Career Services can assist you in achieving career success from Kenneth Emeghebo, Associate Director of Career and Internship Advising at St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. With over a decade of experience in training, development, and leadership consulting, Mr. Emeghebo brings a wealth of expertise to the St. John’s Career Services team.
Career Success Starts Here: Maximizing Your College Career Services
Are you a current or future college student wondering what your future holds? Do you need more certainty about your career goals and how to achieve them? Look no further than your college career center. Despite common misconceptions, these centers offer a wealth of resources and support to help students succeed in their personal and academic pursuits.
In this blog, we explore the tools accessible to all students at a college career center, how to make the most of the services offered, and the unique career preparation opportunities available at St. John’s University.
News
Public Relations Students Seek to Leave a Sustainable Legacy
Concerned about creating a more eco-friendly campus, a group of St. John’s University Public Relations majors recently spoke before a cohort of employees to discuss their ideas for creating a more sustainable campus environment.
Mattone Center for Law and Religion and Journal of Catholic Legal Studies Co-Host Symposium on SCOTUS Public School Prayer Case
At a recent symposium co-hosted by the Law School’s Mattone Center for Law and Religion and Journal of Catholic Legal Studies at Manhattan’s New York Athletic Club, leading legal scholars...
St. John’s Law Mourns the Loss of Professor Elayne E. Greenberg
Dean Michael A. Simons and the entire Law School community mourn the passing of Elayne E. Greenberg, Professor of Legal Practice and Director of the Hugh L. Carey Center for...