SERVICES

WHY CHOOSE USF?

There are many reasons why students choose to study at the University of St. Francis. You can rest assured that USF is an institution with high quality education and a unique student experience.

PERSONAL ATTENTION IN SMALL CLASSES

Small class sizes and quality instructors ensure that each student at USF is given special, individualized attention. Vlasses usually have a ratio of 20:1 in general education courses and 15:1 in major classes. All classrooms are electronic, meaning you can access the internet, multimedia and extensive software for interactive learning.

FRIENDLY FACULTY

Faculty serve as leaders and role models for students, challenging their academic abilities and providing them with a wealth of practical experience! Faculty welcome classroom discussion and questions. They work with students one-on-one to advise them on which classes to take and direct them in their career exploration.

INTERNSHIPS

Internships provide the opportunity for USF students to integrate work and formal education, to network with experts in their major field of study, to test their chosen career path, and to be involved in activities like those of full-time employees. USF has had students intern with BP Amoco, Bank of America, Caterpillar, Chicago Merchandise Mart, EJ&E Railroad, Federal Express, Hewitt & Associates, Kraft Foods, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, U.S. Steel, and many others.

MENTORS

Alumni mentors are partnered with students whose education and career goals closely match the alumni mentor’s experience to provide direction and potential career connections.

PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT › CV and cover letter review › Access job boards › Get matched with a mentor in your field › Access internship resources › Guidance with OPT, CPT and international student employment

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

You will benefit from interaction with American students and other international students during your day-today activities. There are a variety of cultural activities that you can get involved in during your time at University of St. Francis. Some groups and activities include the International Club, Black Student Association, Asian American Student Association and Unidos Vamos Alcanzar (United We Will Achieve). Throughout the year, the University of St Francis also coordinates field trips to cultural hotspots in Chicago and the surrounding area.

FACILITIES

USF’s comfortable and safe campus is in a historic area of Joliet that contains some of the most beautiful homes in the city. USF facilities offer state-of-the-art amenities such as campus Wi-Fi, SMART electronic classrooms, a nursing simulation lab, a digital audio recording studio and an online library with research collections.

ACCREDITATION

The University of St Francis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Illinois State Board of Education. Other specialized program accreditations include: › Council on Social Work Education › Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT) › Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. › Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education › Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs › National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

ATHLETICS

International students are eligible to participate in sports at University of St Francis and athletic scholarships are available. University of St Francis believes that involvement in athletics not only promotes a union of the body, mind, values and spirit, but also helps to develop the personal qualities that will enhance one's college years and endure through later life.