You’ve waited for years for this moment, and now it’s your time. Time to get noticed. With a degree from St. John’s University, you stand out from the crowd, make a difference, and change the world.
Get to Know St. John's
Explore What it Means to be a Johnny!
Your Future is Now
With a 16:1 student/faculty ratio, smaller classes are the norm at St. John’s. You learn from the world’s leading innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and trailblazers.
Chart Your Own Course
At St. John’s, we consider study abroad to be an essential part of your education—that is why “global” is part of our mission.
Focus on Faith and Service
The Vincentian spirit lives in our students, faculty, administrators, and staff, who perform nearly 140,000 hours of service each year.
Lessons to Last a Lifetime
We have more than 198,000 loyal alumni working in every field imaginable.
Elevate Your Game
Whether you are a student-athlete, a weekend warrior, or simply a fan—there are plenty of ways to get in the game at St. John’s.
Your Home Away from Home
Our tight-knit St. John’s community quickly becomes your home away from home.
There's Something For Everybody
100+ Programs of Study
Our more than 100 programs span a vast range of disciplines and fields of study. You benefit from the quantity of our programs—and more importantly, the quality of instruction, as well.
Explore our Programs
Answer the Call
We offer volunteer opportunities at Service Plunges in the US and abroad, at soup kitchens in the neighborhood, and on Midnight Runs.
Service Opportunities
180+ Student Clubs and Organizations
When you’re not in a classroom, a lab, or studying for an exam, there’s plenty to do on and around our 102-acre campus. In fact, with more than 180 student clubs and organizations on campus, easy access to Manhattan’s restaurants and museums, and countless hidden gems in and around Queens, you will never be bored.
Student Orgnizations
We Are New York's Team
The University is home to 17 Division I teams, giving you countless opportunities to cheer for the Red Storm. The Men’s Basketball team plays select home games at Madison Square Garden, and you can get up close to the action in the enthusiastic, court-level student section.
AthleticsFrom the Blog
150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: The City That Never Sleeps
New York, NY. The Big Apple. Gotham. You can call it what you want—but we call it home. With two campuses in this great city—in Queens and Manhattan—St. John’s University students have every opportunity to explore and enjoy the greatest city in the world. Here are just a few favorites.
150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: Plenty of Ways to Wander the World
While St. John’s campuses in the New York metropolitan area are certainly world-class, there are plenty of reasons why 42 percent of our students go global during their time here. Check out a few of our favorites.
150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: Never a Dull Moment
Curious.
Caring.
Smart.
Fun.
There are plenty of words to describe St. John’s University students, but bored is not among them. That’s due, in part, to the more than 180 student clubs and organizations the University offers. From Greek life, to club sports, to service opportunities—there is always something to do when you’re a Johnny. Here are just a few examples:
What's New on Campus
A New Home for Health Sciences and Nursing
Opening in Fall 2024, our St. Vincent Health Sciences Center will usher in a new era for health science education at St. John’s. This stunning addition to the Queens, NY, campus will be the permanent of home to existing programs, as well as our new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. It will feature state-of-the-art simulation facilities, classrooms, collaborative spaces, and an outdoor terrace overlooking the Residence Village.
Success at St. John's
These passionate individuals are eager to help the next generation of Johnnies by offering both internship opportunities and connections that will last a lifetime.
Carvens Lissaint ’14CPS
Taking to the stage eight times weekly at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, Carvens Lissaint ’14CPS plays George Washington in the international smash hit Hamilton. It was only a few years ago that he was pursuing his Bachelor of Science degree in Dramatic Arts, Film and Television at St. John’s University.
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Jeanette Lazo ’11C, ’21G
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and SciencesAs of August 2022, the University is no longer admitting students to the Staten Island campus due to a proposed substantive change pending approval by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. For more information, please visit our Staten Island Teach-Out page.