About SJC
Mission Statement

The mission of St. Joseph’s College is to provide a strong academic and value–oriented education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, rooted in a liberal arts tradition that supports provision for career preparation and enhancement. The College aims in this way to prepare each student for a life characterized by integrity, intellectual and spiritual values, social responsibility, and service – a life that is worthy of the College’s motto, Esse non videri: "To be, not to seem."

Independent and coeducational, St. Joseph’s College provides affordable private education that serves a diverse population of academically eligible students who live within commuting distance of either the Brooklyn or Long Island campus.

St. Joseph’s College affirms the dignity, freedom and inherent value of each person. This affirmation is realized through a student–centered environment wherein the faculty’s primary commitment is to excellence in teaching. In this open, supportive atmosphere, students are challenged to develop their full potential and are encouraged to acquire a spirit of inquiry and a joy in learning.