St. John's University--Queens

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School Says - General Information
One of America's leading Catholic universities, St. John's University offers world-class academics, high-tech resources, dynamic study abroad programs and friendly residential campuses in exciting New York City.

Founded in 1870 by the Vincentian Fathers, St. John's has five campuses: a 105-acre residential campus in Queens, NY; a 16.5-acre residential campus on Staten Island, New York; a ten-story campus in Manhattan's financial district; a 175-acre location in Oakdale, NY; a campus in Rome, Italy and a Paris, France location.

As a St. John's student, you'll be immersed in New York City's diversity, its intellectual and artistic resources, as well as distinctive study abroad programs in Paris, Rome and other cities. You'll make professional connections and have the opportunity to intern at some of the most influential companies in the world. And with our Vincentian heritage and Catholic influences embodying values such as a fundamental respect for human dignity and a commitment to the common good, you can be part of making a positive change in the world through many of our service opportunities.

School Says - Student Body
More than 180 student clubs and academic organizations are available to St. John's students. Clubs and organizations are funded through St. John's active Student Government Institute, which serves as a liaison between students and the faculty and administration.

The Student Government Institute provides motivated students with the opportunity to assume leadership roles within the University community. Students also can gain leadership experience through the Residence Hall Association.

School Says - Academics
Academics Students choose from over 100 academic programs in five undergraduate colleges:
- St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Majors in the humanities, the social, natural and applied science

- The School of Education - Graduates secure positions in elementary, secondary and higher education

- The Peter J. Tobin College of Business - Elite collegiate school of business; double accreditation by the AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

- College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions - One of the most respected pharmacy and health programs in the nation

- College of Professional Studies - Strong liberal arts foundation with training for today's most exciting careers

Combined degree programs are available, as well as a three-year degree program (BA and BS) on the Staten Island campus. St. John's also offers more than 100 doctoral, master's, certificate and career-change programs in its graduate divisions.

For outstanding students, St. John's Honors Program features small classes, faculty mentors and a number of academic and cultural opportunities, ranging from attending performances at the Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic to joining Manhattan walking tours.

The Institute for Writing Studies is the centerpiece of the University's commitment to writing, dedicated to fostering a vibrant writing culture throughout the university and featuring the Writing Across the Curriculum program, which hosts workshops and seminars on our campuses in New York and Rome.

For students who want to make a difference in the world, there are countless opportunities, including the Ozanam Scholars Program. Focusing on scholarly research, Vincentian service and global citizenship, this program gives students the opportunity to study abroad as well as partner with organizations in New York City. The program includes an annual, renewable scholarship of up to $10,000.

School Says - Admissions
The Office of Admission considers an applicant's record of academic achievement, performance on appropriate standardized tests, letters of recommendations, and other indications of academic promise and personal motivation.

To be admitted, students must earn a minimum of 16 academic units at an accredited high school or receive an appropriate score on the GED test. Units of high-school study should include 4 English; 2 mathematics (elementary algebra, plane geometry, or 10th-year mathematics); 2 foreign language; 1 history; 1 science; and 6 electives, (a minimum of 3 in academic subjects). Requirements can vary from program to program.

Applicants must submit an official high school transcript, official standardized test scores (SAT I or ACT), and a signed, completed application for admission. St. John's welcomes transfer students, who constitute a large portion of the undergraduate student body. Transfer applicants should forward all academic records -- high school and college -- to the Office of Admission. Applications may arrive any time, with the exception of pharmacy degree candidates, whose applications are due no later than February 1.

For further information, please contact: St. John's University Office of Admissions at 888-688-7771, visit us at www.stjohns.edu/princetonreview, or e-mail admission@stjohns.edu.

School Says - Campus Life
St. John's park-like Queens Campus is in a quiet residential area near to the Grand Central Parkway. The Staten Island campus is a few miles from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Each campus is a short drive to the unsurpassed attractions of Manhattan, including the Museum Mile, Greenwich Village and Times Square. The Manhattan campus is located in the heart of the Financial District, near Wall Street, TriBeCa and City Hall. St. JohnÂ's Oakdale location is on the South Shore of Suffolk County. The Rome Graduate Center is located at the Pontificio Oratorio San Pietro, off Via Aurelia on Via Santa Maria Mediatrice.

Students Say - Academics
Like its hometown of Queens, New York, St. John's moves inexorably forward without forgetting its history and traditions. The school's administration is committed to constantly "updating the university's facilities." Recent improvements include "a state-of-the-art athletic training facility and revamped cafeterias," as well as an upgrade to science facilities, added townhouse residences for students, and a new 127,000 square foot University Center. In addition, the school distributes "brand-new laptops to all incoming students" and has "done a tremendous job of implementing technology throughout the campus," which "is completely wireless except for a few athletic fields and parking lots." On the traditions side of the balance, the school maintains "a lot of policies and politics opposed by typical college students [such as] the visitor policies in the dorms." Many praise St. John's' study abroad programs and Institute for Writing Studies, which provides writing support to all students. When it comes to classroom experience, "professors are professors. Like [at] any school, some are better than others." Students report that "the experience you have at St. John's really depends on what you do with it. Don't take a professor just because he/she is easy-chances are that means they suck! If you are self-motivated...you will find challenging professors." Big-picture people will see that St. John's offers "a quality private education" and, in many instances, a "generous" financial aid package that translates to an overall "low cost."

Students Say - Campus Life
Students say "There are a lot of opportunities to get involved on campus," at St. John's. "Our student government works very hard on student engagement, creating popular events to foster the University community." Still, "Life for most St. John's students is not centered around the campus. We have NYC as our playground, so time not spent in classes is often [spent] off campus." For those who prefer off-campus activities in their spare time, the school helps to make that possible. There are "shuttles that can take us into the city [aka Manhattan, to those outside New York City] and on weekends...to the mall." In addition, the "school runs programs to see Broadway shows for free." Even without the school's help, however, New York is at students' fingertips; almost everything the city has to offer "is just a subway ride away." "Clubs, sports events, parties, restaurants"-you name it, NYC's got it, and St. John's students sample it. The faithful will be happy to know that "St. John's makes it easy to incorporate a spiritual life with an academic one." For the altruistic, there are "community-service initiatives galore."

Students Say - Student Body
Because it is "located in Queens, the most diverse place on Earth," it's no surprise that St. John's itself is "very, very diverse." Though "everyone gets along exceptionally well," getting along well doesn't equal total integration. Each "ethnic group tends [to] hang around with itself. Yet students' external differences belie less visible similarities. Many are may be the first in their family to attend college, so a strong work ethic is pervasive. Everyone "wants to achieve something greater than their parents." The second major similarity stems from the first: "students here generally have many responsibilities outside of their schoolwork."

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