2020-21 Admissions Viewbook- Saint Joseph's College of Maine

SAINT JOSEPH’S COLLEGE OF MAINE

Where community grows.

SJCME.EDU

Welcome to Saint Joseph’s College of Maine.

Here we weave together the space, the skills, and the spirit that every graduate can use as they grow into community leaders.

Community grows in our people.

On campus and online, we recognize learning as a tool to lift ourselves in the service of others.

Community grows across our campus.

Where breathtaking vistas and Maine’s independent spirit offer learners the space to grow.

Community grows from here to the world.

Saint Joseph’s alumni use our practical liberal arts to sustain the communities they call home.

Your Space to Grow 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.

15 BEST CITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS FORBES MAGAZINE

TOP 25 BEST PLACES TO LIVE US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT

10 COOLEST U.S. CITIES TO VISIT FORBES MAGAZINE

RESTAURANT CITY OF THE YEAR BON APPETIT MAGAZINE

15

#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.

Learning for the Greater Good OPPORTUNITIES TO SHINE At Saint Joseph’s, our students are always supported and never lost in the fray. We bend over backward to give you the confidence to pursue your calling. From the lab to the lecture hall, you’ll be going places from day one.

CONNECTIONS PROGRAM The Connections Program is an experiential learning promise.

Students are eligible for a $2,000 stipend through our Career Studio to embark on a hands-on experience of their choosing in either their junior or senior year.

64% STUDENTS ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY BASED LEARNING

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92%

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

JOB PLACEMENT RATE

MOST POPULAR MAJORS

$20,000 IN MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

NURSING BUSINESS

17,000

AVERAGE GPA

VOLUNTEER HOURS SERVED

BY SJC STUDENT BODY

EDUCATION EXERCISE SCIENCE CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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Student-athletes are at the heart and soul of Saint Joe’s. Whether you’re playing or cheering for one of our 21 NCAA Division III teams, you’ll see firsthand how a team can grow community. Stay healthy with our intramural sports program, fully-equipped athletic center, and miles of hiking trails.

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OUR NUMBERS

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VARSITY TEAMS

SUB-VARSITY TEAMS

CLUB SPORTS

3.17

1,053

STUDENT-ATHLETE AVERAGE GPA

INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC HONORS

30

29

31

NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES

GNAC CHAMPIONSHIPS

GNAC COACH OF THE YEAR HONORS The most since 2007!

WOMEN’S TEAMS Alpine Skiing Basketball ++ Cross Country US PL MONKS Field Hockey eSPORTS Lacrosse Competitive Soccer e-gaming team Softball with dedicated Swimming 24/7 lounge Track & Field (Indoor/Outdoor) Volleyball ++

MEN’S TEAMS Alpine Skiing Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Track & Field (Indoor/Outdoor)

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Dare to Explore CONNECTIONS EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK 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.

MERCY ON A 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.

STUDY AWAY IN GRANADA, SPAIN

30+

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.

Here to Help You Grow FINANCIAL AID 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 96% of all SJC students receive some form of financial aid.

MAKE IT COUNT Potential applicants can obtain an estimate of both merit scholarship and need-based grant assistance by visiting sjcme.edu/calculators

ADMISSIONS SCHOLARSHIPS Early Action Scholarship

Visit Scholarship

Apply Early Action and receive $1,500 for 4 years.

Housing Scholarship Earn $4,000 for 4 years when living on campus.

Seniors can earn $1,500 just by visiting campus or completing a virtual tour with an Admissions Counselor! Book your tour at SJC OFFERS UP TO sjcme.edu/visit.

$20,000 In Merit Scholarships

AVERAGE SJC FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE

$31,119 APPLICATION DEADLINES Early Action

Nov. 15

Nursing

Dec. 15

Regular Admission

Rolling

READY TO APPLY? It’s as easy as 1, 2...done

1 Apply through sjcme.edu/apply or the Common Application

2 Submit your FAFSA after Oct. 1st

Find Your Space

Space to Become.

Space to Dare.

Space to Dream.

Space to Learn.

Space to Connect.

Space to Experiment.

Space to Lead.

Space to Dive In. Space to Serve.

Space to Succeed.

AREAS OF STUDY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Accounting Business & Sport Management Finance Human Resource Management International Business Management Marketing FINE ART, ENGLISH + WRITING Art & Design 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 LIBERAL STUDIES Self-Designed Major Undeclared

EXERCISE SCIENCE + SPORT MANAGEMENT Exercise Science -Fitness Specialist -Pre-Athletic Training -Pre-Chiropractic -Pre-Physical Therapy -Sport Performance Specialist Health & Wellness Promotion -Pre-Occupational Therapy Sport & Recreation Management -Athletic Administration -Recreation Management -Sport Management NATURAL, PHYSICAL + HEALTH SCIENCES Biochemistry Biology -Pre-Optometry -Pre-Physician’s Assistant Chemistry Environmental Science Environmental Studies Marine Science Mathematics Medical Biology -Pre-Dental -Pre-Medicine -Pre-Pharmacy -Pre-Veterinary

278 Whites Bridge Road Standish, Maine 04084 1-800-338-7057 | sjcme.edu

NURSING Nursing PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS Pre-Law SOCIAL SCIENCE + HUMANITIES Criminal Justice History Philosophy Political Science Psychology Social Work Sociology Theology

WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU! Vist us at sjcme.edu and: @SaintJosephsCollege @SaintJosephsCollegeOfMaine StJoesCollegeMaine