Saint Joseph College, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in the Roman Catholic tradition, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population while maintaining a strong commitment to developing the potential of women.

The College is a community which promotes the growth of the whole person in a caring environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.

Core Values

Catholic Identity: Saint Joseph College is grounded in its heritage as a Catholic institution, expressing the Catholic tradition in an ecumenical and critical manner.

Commitment to Women: Saint Joseph College encourages, inspires and challenges each woman to develop every aspect of her personhood, intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional and physical.

Compassionate Service: Saint Joseph College promotes, supports and facilitates caring service as an integral part of all teaching and learning experiences.

Academic Excellence: Saint Joseph College provides a value-centered education that prepares students as global citizens, lifelong learners, and informed decision makers.

Respect/Integrity: Saint Joseph College demonstrates respect and reverence for all people and fidelity in personal witness.

Hospitality: Saint Joseph College is a welcoming community where its relationships are based on openness, inclusivity and mutual respect.

Multiculturalism/Diversity: Saint Joseph College is committed to fostering the growth of an inclusive community that welcomes differences among community members and benefits from them.

Updated 03/24/06.