Holy Family University

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Holy Family University is a Catholic university with a heritage we are very proud of, and eyes set firmly on the future. The University's academic program is divided into four Schools: Arts & Sciences, Nursing, and Allied Health Professions Business Administration and Education.
We provide a truly supportive environment for learning, as we help each student make the most of their potential. We are also known for our winning teams and an incredibly warm, vibrant, and inclusive campus atmosphere. Plus, being located in Philadelphia, students benefit from being on the doorstep to one of the most fun and vibrant cities in the world. We welcome you to explore our website, campus, and people and get to know us.
Lifelong Responsibilities Towards God, Society, and Self. Holy Family University, a ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, offers education in the liberal arts and professions through graduate, undergraduate, and non-degree programs. As a Catholic University, Holy Family seeks direction and inspiration from the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, affirms the values of the Judeo-Christian tradition, and witnesses the dignity of each person and the oneness of the human family. Holy Family University educates students to assume lifelong responsibilities towards God, society, and self.
Holy Family University seeks to instill in its students a passion for truth and a commitment to seeking wisdom. It promotes values-based education, creative scholarship, informed and imaginative use of research and technology, and practical learning opportunities such as Experiential Learning programs. The University seeks to strengthen ethical, logical, and creative thinking to develop practical communication skills to nurture an aesthetic sense and deepen global, social, and historical awareness.
Holy Family University envisions learning as a dynamic and fruitful exchange between traditional sources of wisdom and contemporary knowledge developments. Throughout the teaching and learning process, the University seeks to embody Christian philosophical and theological perspectives. It offers an education grounded in a Judeo-Christian worldview that serves as a foundation for addressing contemporary problems and building a vision for the future.
What are you looking for in university education? If you are seeking a warm, inclusionary, and supportive environment, we may be the answer. While we are highly proud of our winning teams, exciting courses, and active campus life, our most excellent satisfaction comes from helping students to fulfill their dreams. If you are interested, we can help you to learn more about courses and financial options.
Holy Family University's Honors Program, inaugurated in the 2015-2016 academic year, is designed to offer outstanding students personalized and engaging coursework in a close-knit community of peers. As a student in the Honors Program, you will not be asked to take more courses than the rest of the student body; instead, you will be offered Honors versions of select core courses that all Holy Family University students take.
Each year, you will be allowed to participate in on-campus activities, cultural outings, and service activities designed to immerse you in the life of the city of Philadelphia and provide you with useful resume-building experiences. Toward the end of your four years at Holy Family, you will participate in a research symposium, during which you'll present work you've created with the guidance of a faculty mentor. Finally, as a senior, you'll participate in an Honors Capstone course, which will incorporate all of the skills and knowledge you've accumulated during your time in the Honors Program at Holy Family University.
There is much to be learned about what being a part of our family means. You will sometimes find that it can often be found right here in a classroom or a book. Immerse yourself in the highlights. Make the most of your time here at Holy Family University. With a wide variety of student-run organizations, club sports, student leadership opportunities, and campus activities, there is always something on campus that you can find to entertain and challenge you.
Looking for activity beyond campus? Visit Philadelphia's Center City—it is just 20 minutes from campus—or explore New York City and Washington DC—just a few hours away. Want to go even further? Explore our study abroad trips! We are headed to Eastern Europe in March and to Tokyo in May.
One of the best features of Holy Family University is the inclusive atmosphere, and that is deliberate. We hope these will be some of the best times in your life, and you can help to assure that by joining in on the fun and sharing experiences. Whether it is heading into Philadelphia for a ball game and a hoagie, trying out for a student play on campus, or perfecting your Frisbee toss on the lawn, join in.
While Holy Family University is a place to acquire the education and qualifications that will enhance life, we offer all Holy Names University (HNU) founded by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary in 1868 shores of Lake Merritt. In 1957, the campus was moved from Lake Merritt to a wooded, sixty-acre site in the Oakland Hills. An academic community committed to each student's full development, Holy Names offers a liberal education rooted in the Catholic tradition, empowering a diverse student body for leadership and service in a complex world.
HNU students can choose from 15 bachelor's degree programs, seven master's degree programs, and four-degree completion programs (for adults). Holy Names University is consistently ranked as one of the most diverse universities globally and received the highest accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (2016 – 2024).
The Holy Names campus provides a close-knit, supportive environment that allows for rigorous learning and personal development. Students experience close partnerships with distinguished faculty and learn to question, experiment, research, and sharpen professional skills that they will use throughout their lives. Students also have many chances to have fun, volunteer, assume leadership roles, and express their creativity.
Holy Names University is located on 60 wooded acres in the Oakland hills. The unique location offers a breathtaking, panoramic view of Oakland, San Francisco, and the Bay. Nestled among the hills, the campus provides a haven and an excellent study atmosphere. At the same time (BART) makes it easy to reach museums, sporting events, and world-class performing arts within minutes. Convenient day-long or weekend trips may be made to Yosemite National Park, the Sierra Gold Country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey Bay, and Carmel, and the Napa Valley and Sonoma County wineries. Parks surrounding the campus offer numerous opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, or bicycling.
The Bay Area's climate reflects its coastal location. The winter months are temperate, fall, and spring offer sunny and clear days, and the summers provide foggy early mornings and sunny, breezy afternoons. Any time of year is perfect for work or leisure.
Together with the Bay Area location, the Holy Names University setting delivers an experience that you will never forget. Holy Names University, rooted in Catholic intellectual and spiritual traditions, empowers a diverse student body for leadership and service. Guided by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary's core values, HNU is a progressive, inclusive, and rigorous academic community offering liberal arts and professional education. We prepare students to think critically and imaginatively, understand and employ the various modes of knowledge, communicate clearly and persuasively, and promote the common good.
Compelling Undergraduate Majors, exceptional faculty, and outstanding Graduate and Adult Programs in a highly diverse, personalized, and interactive setting — this is the HNU Educational Experience. At Holy Names University, the general education requirements are designed to assure that students attain proficiency in the skills that identify an educated person and sufficient breadth of knowledge to appreciate and contribute to a complex and rapidly changing world.
The most exciting thing about the HNU experience is that you can be anything you want once you are here. If you are wondering what is next after high school, interested in advancing or changing your career, or looking for an edge as you advance in your career— HNU can help you change what is possible. Wherever you are academic, take the first steps of your future at Holy Names University.
For nearly 150 years, HNU has had a tradition of empowering a diverse student body for leadership and service in a complex world. We are committed to inspiring students. We will work with you to develop your full potential and use your talents and abilities to make a difference.
Holy Names University offers a personalized educational experience with unbeatable support from active professors in their field. At Holy Names University, we offer a caring, student-focused environment to help you succeed and graduate.
We are transfer-friendly! You only need 24 credits to be considered a transfer student to HNU. Want to know how many of your credits will transfer here? We are happy to help.
Holy Names University accepts international students regularly. This is done to provide a genuine, cross-cultural educational experience for both international and domestic students.
Holy Names University's financial aid philosophy provides federal, state, and institutional funding to make obtaining a college degree as affordable as possible. We aim to help students learn and grow academically and personally through affordable access and financial learning experiences. Our financial aid promise is to provide easily accessible official aid information as soon as possible and to provide estimations or easily accessed tools to estimate aid when we cannot.Official and guaranteed aid information will be provided when we have the necessary information. However, we will provide an NPC with reasonably accurate aid information for students to assist in enrollment decisions and four-year financial planning.
Holy Names University is committed to your success, and we put money behind our commitment. Almost 100% of our traditional students receive a scholarship from us that recognizes their unique talents and potential for success – it is what we call the HNU Experience. of activities that will contribute to your skill sets. Take advantage of the wide variety of clubs and organizations you will find, where you will share enthusiasm and make friends. This is your great American College Experience. Enjoy it to the fullest.

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