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Established in 1883 as Jamestown College, University of Jamestown is a private, liberal arts university granting bachelor of arts, science, and science in nursing degrees, master's degrees in education and leadership, and a Fargo-based doctor of physical therapy degree. The University of Jamestown offers more than 30 areas of study. With the Journey to Success, the emphasis is placed on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study and preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. The Journey includes a four-year graduation guarantee and a guaranteed internship. The University of Jamestown is a community dedicated to the development of wholeness in our students. We adhere to a curriculum of academic excellence that balances the liberal arts tradition's ideals and sound professional preparation. Our Christian tradition encourages an atmosphere of self-discipline, responsibility, and concern for the individual's continuing growth. The University of Jamestown will be nationally recognized for preparing professional, and community leaders through a total experience that is student-centered and character focused. Students will be engaged academically through close interaction with faculty in a curriculum that integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs. What is it like to be a student at the University of Jamestown? Will I meet new friends and fit in with the rest of the student body? These are all questions every new student considers as they choose a college. At the University of Jamestown, our students come from over 31 states and 13 foreign countries. They have an opportunity to participate in eight men's and nine women's athletic programs and over forty campus organizations. The University of Jamestown is dedicated to providing students with resources that will better equip them to have the best possible college experience in positive and empowering ways. Your education is an investment in your future. Our approach focuses on your holistic development, both as a professional and a person. That means that when you graduate, you will be a quality leader ready to make an impact in your chosen profession. The University of Jamestown's tuition is nearly half the price of private colleges and universities in the country. By keeping tuition affordable, we allow students to receive a quality private education. Whether you are looking for a change from your current College or have finished up at a community college, UJ has plenty to offer. We know there are several reasons students consider transferring from their current college or university. And you may have concerns about transferring current course work, meeting program prerequisites, managing timelines, and more. We are here to help you through each step of the process. As an international student, you want a university with highly ranked academic programs, a strong academic reputation, and an environment where you can succeed.At the University of Jamestown, you will find all of this—and more. Plus, we offer all international students an in-state tuition rate, which provides sizeable savings for our students. A college education requires a significant investment but returns an excellent value. A University of Jamestown education provides personal, intellectual, social, and spiritual growth. We are confident in our educational value, but we recognize that paying for that education may be a challenge for many students and their parents. We are committed to helping families overcome that challenge by making a UJ education affordable. Founded as Jamestown College in 1883, six years before North Dakota became a state, the University of Jamestown has provided students with a quality education grounded in high academic, ethical, and spiritual standards for 130 years. As early as 1880, Reverend C. B. Stevens of Fargo wrote to an associate urging that the Presbyterian Church consider Jamestown as the site for a college. In 1882, a committee was established to receive bids from communities desiring the location. Because of its central location and natural beauty, Jamestown was chosen, and the institution formally located thereby act of the Presbytery on October 31, 1883. Samuel K. McGinnis gave 27 and one-half acres for the campus itself. On September 28, 1886, Jamestown College opened its doors to the Dakota Territory's young people. In the Jamestown Alert newspaper, the newly created College announced that "Jamestown College fall term opens in the North Side School House at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29. This school has full collegiate powers and will be conducted on the most modern college plan. All grades of students were admitted. Expenses reasonable. The school is open to all denominations." By the fall of 1890, the entire country's financial distress pressed incredibly hard on a young institution whose every phase of growth depended on inflowing revenue. In the spring of 1893, the doors were closed. The next chapter in the story of Jamestown College came in 1909. Improved farming methods, combined with adaptation to the climate and character of the soil, had brought a growing population to the state. Prosperity had made possible the development of the lavish interior of North Dakota. With no college between Fargo and Missoula, Mont., a distance of 700 miles, the time had come for the rebirth of the College on the hill. At a meeting in Bismarck during October 1908, the Presbyterian Synod voted to reopen the institution. In September 1909, Dr. Barend H. Kroeze, then president of Whitworth College in Tacoma, Wash., accepted the presidency of Jamestown College at the request of the Board of Trustees. Jamestown College officially reopened its doors on September 22, 1909. On August 21, 2013, President Robert Badal announced Jamestown College had changed its name to the University of Jamestown. View full university

When Jamestown Business College was founded in 1886, its charter called for the "establishment of a school designed to qualify young men and women for office requirements at low cost to those whose inclinations and ambitions lead them to business pursuits." The college's mission remains fundamentally the same today. The college fulfills this mission by offering degree and non-degree programs that develop professional competencies for business careers and provide general education to contribute to each student's intellectual and emotional growth. The various programs meet student needs and the demands of the area community. The measure of the college's success will be evidenced by the success of its graduates in finding relevant employment by the partnerships the college has forged with the business community and by the opportunities available to students interested in pursuing additional education. Jamestown Business College is dedicated to believing that its programs should prepare students to enter the workforce and take part fully in today's society. The college offers general education courses to help students think logically and critically, improve their communication skills, achieve self-knowledge, work cooperatively in teams, and develop an appreciation of life-long learning. These are essential skills for graduates to possess in our rapidly changing society and increasingly complex workplace. All students are encouraged by the faculty and staff to achieve their academic and personal potential. To accomplish this, the college provides a supportive environment in which students can access a range of academic, personal, and career services. It is also essential to the college that its student body represents all segments of the diverse community it serves, adding richness and strength to the teaching and learning process. Our mission is to educate and empower students to enter the workplace with the knowledge and professional skills necessary to be successful in business, advance their education, and participate fully in our community and society. There are two essential elements in creating and maintaining protective programs and systems: understanding students and employees of campus crime and safety hazards and communication methods and activities to reduce or eliminate security and safety threats and hazards. Therefore, it is the policy of Jamestown Business College that all students and employees of Jamestown Business College are to report criminal acts and safety hazards or occurrences known to them. In the event of any concern, the proper reporting procedure for everyone is to contact Jamestown Business College's administrative staff at 716.664.5100 during regular operating hours. In the event of an immediate threat, danger, injury, or criminal occurrence, you are advised to call the local police/fire/emergency medical service in your jurisdiction first. Management program prepares students for a wide range of advanced professional options in the business arena. The program focuses on implementing strategic business practices, the role of ethics in the workplace, decision-making strategy, and global business practice knowledge. The advanced business administration curriculum includes operations management, critical thinking, human resources, business ethics, organizational behavior, and project management. The Dean provides personalized counseling and assistance to students who are interested in a transfer. Students interested in transferring should contact the Dean to learn about the institutions to which JBC graduates have recently transferred their JBC credits. Acceptance of credit is solely determined by the institution to which the student is applying. Jamestown Business College has an agreement with the James Prendergast Library to provide library services for JBC students. The James Prendergast Library is located at 509 Cherry Street, Jamestown, NY, near the college. The mission of the James Prendergast Library is to provide access to information resources, staff, facilities, and services that respond to the pursuit of knowledge, education, lifelong learning opportunities, and cultural enrichment by the people of the City of Jamestown and Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. The library is open to the general public but is Jamestown Business College's number one resource in the area. Prendergast Library's reference staff meets with all students during their ENG151 course to demonstrate how to use the library's databases and resources. At Jamestown Business College, we understand that most students' significant concern is how they will pay for college. That is why JBC's Financial Aid staff is available to work with each student individually to discuss the most effective plan possible for meeting college costs. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step toward receiving federal and state aid for college. Many colleges and scholarship programs also use the FAFSA to award financial aid. Therefore every college-bound student should complete it. The FAFSA is prepared annually by current and prospective college students to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. Student loans are designed to help students pay for post-secondary education. JBC participates only in the Federal Direct Student Loan program consisting of subsidized Stafford, unsubsidized Stafford, and parent (PLUS) loans. A full financial aid counseling session will assist students in determining their needs. All FAFSA filers are encouraged to use the IRS DRT (IRS Data Retrieval Tool). The IRS DRT tool allows students and parents to access the IRS tax return information needed to complete the FAFSA and transfer (import) the data directly into their FAFSA, saving lots of time. View full university