About University of St.Francis

The University of St.Francis was established in 1920 and is located in Joliet, Illinois. It is a private nonprofit university. The university promises to prepare its students to lead and love in the real world. It is a Catholic Franciscan university which focuses on increasing the students and employees' understanding of Catholic Franciscan values and Catholic Social Teaching. For this purpose, the university will especially redesign the General Education curriculum. It wishes to increase the diversity of its students and employees. In the Cathedral Areas Preservation District, amidst some of the city's most elegant and historic homes, and within easy walking distance of the Cathedral of St. Raymond, the main campus of the University of St. Francis is located.

Why University of St.Francis

Student: Faculty ratio: 11:1. This shows that the university emphasizes on small class sizes so that the students can interact and integrate themselves in the learning environment.

The university has 4 colleges under it namely

College of Arts & Sciences
College of Business & Health Administration
College of Education
Leach College of Nursing

For the students to become more involved throughout the university community, The Office of Student Engagement & Leadership provides many opportunities. A large selection of events takes place on and off campus and the students is encouraged to participate

Also they are invited to participate in the Student Government Association so as to address the needs and concerns of the student body.

The planning and implementing of major student entertainment programs on campus which include Homecoming, Little Sibs Day, Spring Fling, comedians, musicians, bowling nights, and other special events is done by The Student Activities Board, a function of Student Government. .