In 1932, the Sisters of Mercy of Connecticut established the first liberal arts college for women in the Hartford area. They were determined to develop a curriculum that balanced professional studies with the liberal arts-focused on service to others and infused the Catholic intellectual tradition while welcoming students of all ages, races, religions, and cultures.
In addition to undergraduate programs for full- and part-time students (which became fully coeducational in 2018), the University of Saint Joseph has grown to include the following programs of study: graduate master’s and certificate programs (introduced in 1959) and professional doctoral degrees (2011).
Two renowned laboratory schools — the School for Young Children (1936), a nationally-accredited preschool, and the Gengras Center School (1965), a unique education program for elementary, middle, and high school students — also serve to train University of Saint Joseph students.
As the University of Saint Joseph has evolved into a vibrant educational complex, it has never strayed from its original vision: a steadfast commitment to preparing students for insightful leadership and service to others.
The University of Saint Joseph, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in the Catholic tradition, provides rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population in an inclusive environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility for the needs of society.
Earn a high-quality degree with excellent job prospects. Online learning at USJ includes: Focused attention and support, Outstanding faculty, Degrees in areas with high projected job growth, Writing-intensive learning format, Convenience – learn where and when you choose.
Contact us to learn more about our online graduate programs, which offer exemplary education to students with geographic and schedule constraints. Courses are delivered as Internet-based lectures, allowing you to fit courses around your work and home schedules and complete programs quickly. Each course incorporates a threaded discussion that helps you interact with the instructor and fellow students and frequent assessment of the material.
USJ graduate students who have been accepted and matriculated into a graduate degree program or the Teacher Certification program may apply for Federal Direct Loans by completing the following steps:
- Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Before you begin, you will need your FSA ID. You can create an FSA ID when logging into certain U.S. Department of Education (ED) websites, including fsaid.ed.gov. Your FSA ID identifies you as someone who has the right to access your personal information on ED websites such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will also need the University of Saint Joseph school code: 001409.
- Follow the instructions for completing the Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling under the Federal Student Loan section of our website.
You must be enrolled in at least six credit hours in each of the semesters for which you wish to receive financial assistance.
Acceptance or matriculation into your program and your application for financial aid must be complete and in place by August 15 for the fall semester and December 15 for the spring semester.
Students who become matriculated or are accepted into the Teacher Certification program after these days will be processed by Financial Aid as quickly as possible but without guarantee of completion for the upcoming semester.
To remain eligible for financial aid, you must be making satisfactory academic progress toward your degree, as outlined by your academic program/major.
University of Saint Joseph students who received their undergraduate degree before completing their student teaching, will be considered Teacher Certification students, as outlined in column B (below) during their semester of student teaching.
Students who have applied to a graduate program but will not be matriculated before the mid-point of the semester are not eligible for the Federal Direct Loan. You may, however, apply for an Alternative Education Loan.
From student clubs to fitness classes and athletic teams to community service opportunities and campus ministry, USJ offers a wide variety of ways for you to get involved. Find a program that you are passionate about or create your own and invite other students to join you.
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