University of St. Francis

Services

Basic

nonremedial tutoring, health insurance, other

Remedial

math, writing, study skills, other

Counseling

career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious

Career

on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other

Campus Safety

24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Housing

Overview

• The school offers housing for students.
• 23% of students live in school housing.
• The school will provide assistance for off-campus housing

Types of housing available

• 26% of housing units are Singles.
• 60% of housing units are Doubles.
• 14% of housing units are Triples.
• 0% of housing units are Apartments.
• 0% of of housing units are some other type.
• In total, there are 2 housing buildings.

Room Accessories

• 100% of rooms are equipped with sprinkler systems.
• 100% of rooms are equipped with fire alarms.
• 100% are equipped with high-speed internet connections.

Extracurricular

• 50% of students remain on campus over the weekends, on average.
• Alcohol is permitted on campus.
• Popular events on campus: Martin Luther King Celebration, Artist Lecture Series (i. e. Ballet Folklorico Mexico, Chicago Rovers Irish Band, Muntu African Dance Theater), Student Diversity Retreats, CHicago Culture Van Series, Black History Month-Long Celebrations, Salsa Dance Instruction, Diversity Week Celebration, Talent Show, Hip-hop performances
• Student activities: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station
• In total, there are about 38 organizations on campus.
• Honor societies: The John Duns Scotus Honors Program
• Religious organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) FCA, Peer Ministers, Campus Ministry
• International organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Diversifying Student Life
• Other organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Student Nursing Assoc, Student Art League, Forensic Team, Drama Club, Science Club, Educators in Action, Students in Free Enterprise, American Advertising Federation, Art Education Society, Cougars for Life, Environmental Initiatives Collaboration, Habitat for Humanity, History Society, Jesters, Physician’s Assistant Student Society, Psychology Club, Social Work Organization, Student Activities Council, Student Nurses Association, Student Red Cross
• Student papers: (Appears as submitted by school) Paw Print (once every three weeks)

Travel

• Nearest airport(s) (distance in miles): Chicago (36), Chicago (45)
• Nearest train(s) (distance in miles): Joliet (2)
• Nearest bus-station(s) (distance in miles): Joliet (2)
• Public transportation serves the campus.
• All students are permitted to have cars on campus.
• 80% of students have a car on campus

Employment

• School employment is available.
• 28% of undergrads are employed with average earnings of 1,685
• Freshman are not discouraged from working.

• There are 0 fraternities
• 0 fraternity houses
• 0% of students are fraternity members
• There are 0 sororities
• 0 sorority houses
• 0% of students are sorority members.

ROTC

• Army ROTC: Not offered
• Navy ROTC: Not offered
• Airforce ROTC: Not offered

Additional Policies

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited