SAINT JOSEPH’S COLLEGE OF MAINE
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The Best Of All Worlds EXPERIENCE LAKES, MOUNTAINS, OCEAN, & THE CITY IN YOUR BACKYARD On the shores of Maine’s second largest lake and just 15 miles from Portland, the state’s largest city, Saint Joseph’s offers a lot of ground to cover.
PORTLAND, MAINE
THE GREAT OUTDOORS Our campus is uniquely situated on 474 acres of forestland and 2,100 feet of shorefront on Sebago Lake. Let our private wooded waterfront location be your next home.
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TOP 25 BEST PLACES TO LIVE US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT
10 COOLEST U.S. CITIES TO VISIT FORBES MAGAZINE
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#1 FOODIE CITY PEOPLE MAGAZINE
MILES FROM PORTLAND
STANDISH PORTLAND 30 min. PORTSMOUTH 1 hour BOSTON 2 hours
ACCESS TO THE CITY Just beyond our active campus lies Portland, Maine’s largest city and a bustling cultural and economic center. Selected by Forbes Magazine as one of the best cities for young adults, Portland is an ideal place for creativity to flourish.
CONNECTIONS PROGRAM The Connections Program is an experiential learning promise. Students are eligible for a $2,000 stipend through our Career Development Office to embark on a hands-on experience of their choosing in either their junior or senior year.
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At Saint Joseph’s, you’ll receive a well-rounded education based on a personalized and interactive approach to learning. Classes are centered on an exchange of ideas through stimulating debate. Our labs are designed to enable you to do quality research and make exciting discoveries.
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NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES
GNAC CHAMPIONSHIPS
GNAC COACH OF THE YEAR HONORS The most since 2007!
WOMEN’S TEAMS Alpine Skiing Basketball YEAR Cross Country IS TH Field Hockey MONKS eSPORTS Lacrosse Competitive Soccer gaming team with Softball dedicated 24/7 Swimming lounge Track & Field (Indoor/Outdoor) Volleyball W
MEN’S TEAMS Alpine Skiing Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Track & Field (Indoor/Outdoor)
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Whether rooting or playing for one of our 21 NCAA Division III sports teams, you’ll have a blast soaking in the spirit of Saint Joseph’s. For more recreational fun, you can enjoy an exciting intramural sports program or workout in our athletic center fully equipped with a pool, gym, and even personal trainers.
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Make Lasting Connections
MERCY MISSION Founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 100 years ago, our community lives out the words of Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy: “We should be as shining lamps, giving light to all around us.”
SERVICE TRIPS Whether traveling to Guatemala to provide medical aid, or to
Haiti to construct new homes, our students make a difference in the world.
OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE & EXPERIENCE Saint Joseph’s offers a variety of ways to get involved. Whether you’re looking to explore the outdoors, join campus clubs, volunteer in the community, or study abroad, there is something here for you.
STUDY AWAY IN GRANADA, SPAIN
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Saint Joseph’s offers programs for students ranging from one week to an entire semester.
CLUBS + ORGANIZATIONS
50+ LOCAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS ENGAGED WITH OUR STUDENTS
STAY ACTIVE & ENGAGED Kayaking
Ice skating
Canoeing
Pond hockey
Paddle boarding
Hiking
Swimming
Downhill skiing at Shawnee Peak — 30 minutes from campus
Running trails Cross country skiing ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SEMESTER Immerse yourself
in the practice of field science for an entire semester.
READY TO APPLY? 1
Our students come from many different backgrounds and financial circumstances. It is our goal to keep Saint Joseph’s College within reach for every student who qualifies and wants to attend SJC. In fact, over 95% of all SJC students receive some form of financial aid.
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Submit FAFSA after October 1st
SENIORS E arn a $1,500 Visit Scholarship just by visiting campus! Book your tour at sjcme.edu/visit
Here to Help You Grow FINANCIAL AID
Apply through sjcme.edu/apply or the Common Application
APPLICATION DEADLINES
FIND YOUR PRICE Potential applicants can obtain an estimate of both merit scholarship and need-based grant assistance by visiting sjcme.edu/calculators
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$20,594 AVERAGE GRANTS + SCHOLARSHIPS
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AREAS OF STUDY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Accounting Business & Sport Management Finance Human Resource Management International Business Management Marketing COMMUNICATIONS, FINE ART, ENGLISH + WRITING Art & Design Communications -Business Communication -Sports Communication English Fine Arts Writing & Publishing EDUCATION Biology/Secondary Education Elementary Education English/Secondary Education History/Secondary Education Mathematics/Secondary Education Physical Education Teacher Physical Sciences/Secondary Education Special Education
EXERCISE SCIENCE + SPORT MANAGEMENT Exercise Science -Fitness Leader -Pre-Physical Therapy -Sport Performance Health & Wellness Promotion -Pre-Occupational Therapy Sport Management -Athletic Administration LIBERAL STUDIES Self-Designed Major Undeclared NATURAL, PHYSICAL + HEALTH SCIENCES Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Environmental Science Environmental Studies Marine Science Mathematics Medical Biology -Pre-Dental -Pre-Medicine -Pre-Optometry -Pre-Pharmacy -Pre-Physician’s Assistant -Pre-Veterinary
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NURSING Nursing PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS Pre-Law SOCIAL SCIENCE + HUMANITIES Criminal Justice History Philosophy Political Science Psychology Social Work Sociology Theology
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