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Did you know that nearly 40 percent of St. John’s students study abroad at some point during their undergraduate career?
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A Small Campus Feel with Big City Benefits
Minutes from Manhattan, our nearly 100-acre Queens campus offers a traditional university environment in the world’s most dynamic city. Here, you can be a part of more than 180 student organizations on campus, including academic, athletic, social, and Greek life. There’s never a dull moment!
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Johnnies are everywhere, effecting positive change around the globe. While their paths to success may differ, they can all trace their steps back to St. John’s. Learn about their journeys—and how St. John’s has helped them along the way.
Shooting for the Stars: from Intern to Webby Award Winner at Oprah Daily
Like many first-year students, Annastacia Gladston ’17CPS was unsure of where she fit in when she first arrived at the Queens, NY, campus of St. John’s University. That feeling of uncertainty was short-lived, as the University’s welcoming atmosphere provided her with the support she needed to find her true self and set the stage for a promising future.
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“I was drawn to St. John’s by the location and programs offered,” the native of Queens, NY, explained. “My entire family lives in New York, so I wanted to be close to my support system as I entered this new phase of my life.”
Serving Others Drives Grad Student's Research Ambition
In his native country of Trinidad and Tobago, Jelani Estrada ’22C was considered a shy and unassuming student. When he came to St. John’s University and confronted the COVID-19 pandemic, however, he quickly found his voice and a passion for giving back to the community.
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Jelani, a graduate student pursuing a Master of Public Health degree, first came to St. John’s as an international undergraduate student in 2018, eager to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. In March 2020, he landed a position as a patient transporter at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, in Flushing, NY, not far from St. John’s Queens, NY, campus.
of 2022 graduates were employed and/or enrolled in graduate school six months after degree completion.
would recommend St. John’s to their family or friends.*
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(Living Alumni, 2024)
*Data is representative of the three graduating classes (September 2021, January 2022, and May 2022) from the three main campuses (Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan). Data pertains only to those 70 percent of undergraduates who responded to the survey and includes graduates who may have been employed prior to graduation.
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From the Blog
College Rankings: What They Mean for Your Search
College rankings are everywhere, from search results and brochures to social media and everyday conversations. With so many lists out there, it can feel like numbers alone are shaping your future, especially when a school ranks higher on one list and lower on another.
Rankings can be helpful. They offer students and families a quick snapshot of how colleges perform in certain areas. But no two rankings measure success the same way, and no single list tells the full story of a college experience.
In this blog, you learn how college rankings are created, where to find the most reliable ones, and how to use them thoughtfully as you narrow your college choices and make a confident final decision.
College Application Checklist: Requirements, Tips, and Timeline
Essays, recommendation letters, deadlines, score reports; applying to college is a lot. But with a clear plan, you’ll stay on top of everything and avoid last-minute stress.
This simple college application checklist guides you on what you need, when to do it, and how to succeed.
What it Means to be a Nontraditional Student and How to Succeed
College isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey. And today, more students than ever are taking paths that don’t fit the old, traditional mold. You might be returning after time away, balancing a full-time job or family responsibilities, transferring from another school, or finally deciding it’s your moment to pursue the degree you’ve always wanted.
In this blog, we explore what it actually means to be a nontraditional student, the strengths you already bring to the classroom, and the flexible options that can help you earn a degree on a timeline that works for your life.