SJC Brooklyn: Historic undergraduate experience

St. Joseph’s College, New York is nestled in the heart of one of the nation’s most diverse academic and cultural cities. Located in historic Clinton Hill, SJC Brooklyn is just steps away from trendy Fort Greene and minutes away from the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Brooklyn Public Library and the Brooklyn Museum of Art.

Manhattan is just over the Brooklyn Bridge, giving our students easy access to such worldrenowned institutions as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New York Public Library, Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Combine this remarkable access to New York City with SJC’s award-winning undergraduate programs, and our students have a front seat to a comprehensive educational experience.

Founded in 1916, SJC Brooklyn remains dedicated to maintaining low costs while upholding a strict standard of excellence. Throughout 2016, the college will celebrate its centennial, emphasizing the theme — “Tradition. Innovation. Excellence.”— to its students.

With a past rooted in providing excellence in higher education, SJC Brooklyn understands the needs of

Student life supports the mission of the college through sponsorship of programs and activities that prepare each student for a life of integrity, intellectual values, social responsibility and service. SJC Brooklyn offers a full slate of student clubs, campus organizations and sport teams, guaranteeing our students have every opportunity to enjoy a full collegiate experience.

SJC Brooklyn challenges its 1,100 students to develop their full potential and a joy of learning. With more than 400 faculty members, the college enjoys a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1, which provides individual attention in an open, supportive atmosphere.

SJC Brooklyn’s faculty and staff value a commitment to personal growth and are mentors and valued advisors. The college’s professors are also leaders within their own industries, carrying today’s issues and tomorrow’s trends into the classroom.

Service is at the heart of a St. Joseph’s education and students have an opportunity to participate in alternative spring break trips where they spend their time off participating in various service projects in areas that were affected by natural disasters. Most recently, the group traveled to aid in recovery efforts for local communities that were still dealing with the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. Previous trips have included building homes in Georgetown, South Carolina and rebuilding homes that were destroyed by tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri.

St. Joseph’s provides a strong academic and value-oriented education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, preparing its students for a life characterized by integrity, intellectual and spiritual values, social responsibility and service.

For more information about SJC Brooklyn, call (718) 940-5800 or visit us online at sjcny.edu.