- Student Life
- Campus Resources
USJ is dedicated to providing connective services and resources that support all needs of students, families, and the USJ community.
Academic Services
- Academic Calendars
- Academic Advising Center
- Bookstore
- Career Development Center
- Registrar
- Center for Academic Excellence
Student Life
- Community EngagementThe Office of Community Engagement promotes and facilitates service as an integral part of USJ’s teaching and learning experience and offers a variety of service opportunities throughout the academic year.Learn More
- Campus Store
- Dining Services
- Residential Life
- AthleticsAs an NCAA Division III institution, USJ houses 16 varsity teams, intramurals, and numerous recreation and wellness programs. The University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC).Athletics Site
- O’Connell CenterThe O’Connell Center is open to all students. It is equipped with the Strength & Conditioning Center, community gym, team locker rooms, two gymnasium spaces, and a pool.Facility & Pool Hours
- The Beekley CenterThe Beekley Center for Student Health and Wellness offers confidential medical services and health education to enrolled undergraduate and graduate students.Learn More
- Mailroom
- Office of Information Technology
- Card Services
- Events CalendarAt USJ, we provide thought-provoking academic events and fun social gatherings, both virtually and on-campus. Whether you are a residential or commuter student, you will be sure to find an event that suits your interests.Join A Club
Life in West Hartford
Arts & Entertainment
- Art Museum at USJ: With more than 2,800 works of art, changing installations, a print study room, and a variety of programs for USJ and the public, the on-campus Art Museum provides myriad opportunities for the study and enjoyment of art.
- Elizabeth Park: A five minute walk from campus, Elizabeth Park is on the national register of historic places. Elizabeth Park offers just over one hundred acres of formal gardens, green space, recreational facilities, walking loops, and the Pond House Café.
- Dunkin’ Park: The home field of the Hartford Yard Goats, Dunkin’ Park is a 6,121-seat baseball park in Hartford, CT.
- CT Science Center: With more than 165 hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art 3D digital theater, four educational labs, plus daily programs and events, the Connecticut Science Center offers endless exploration for children, teens, and adults.
- The Bushnell: As a dynamic 21st Century performing arts center, The Bushnell presents, creates, inspires and shares the best in the performing arts; and in partnership with others, serves as a catalyst to advance education, promote economic development and build a sense of community in Central Connecticut.
- Mark Twain House & Museum: From this house, Mark Twain changed the way the world sees America and the way Americans see themselves. The Mark Twain House & Museum continues the conversation he began.
- Real Art Ways: Real Art Ways is an alternative multidisciplinary arts organization that presents and supports contemporary artists and their work, facilitates the creation of new work and creatively engages, builds and informs audiences and communities.
- Wadsworth Atheneum: Founded in 1842 with a vision for infusing art into the American experience, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is home to a collection of nearly 50,000 works of art, spanning 5,000 years and encompassing European art from antiquity to contemporary as well as American art from the 1600s through today.
- Hartford Stage: The theater’s mission is to enlighten, entertain, and educate by creating theatrical programming of the highest caliber that has a transformative impact on audiences, the community, and its field.
Student Accounts and Financial Aid
- Bursar’s OfficeMake an online payment or contact the Office of the Bursar with questions about tuition, billing, and payments
- Student Financial Services
Make an appointment with a Financial Aid Counselor for questions about the financial aid process
Campus Safety
The Department of Public Safety operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, and officers patrol the campus on a regular basis.
Contact us for more information or to learn about the following services:
- USJ IDs
- Victim Assistance
- Crime Reporting
- Local authorities assistance (police, fire, and ambulance service)
- Safety seminars for all incoming first-year students
- Campus events assistance
- Transportation services
- Material Safety and Data Sheet Records
- Emergency Call Box: Blue Light Response
Location: McDonough Hall, Lower Level
Campus Phone: x5222
Non-Campus Phone: 860.231.5222
Site: https://www.usj.edu/student-life/campus-safety/
USJ Omnilert
Opt-in to the USJ Alert system to receive emergency text notices for closures, emergencies, and weather related updates instantly.
Our emergency alert system will send text notices instantly and simultaneously to all registered users via your mobile/cell phones and preferred email accounts.
You can opt out at any time by editing an existing account using the “Unsubscribe” option.
- Printable Campus Map
- Parking Map
- Campus Parking Registration
- Parking Ticket Appeal Form
- Campus Parking Information
There are 10 emergency call boxes located on the grounds of the West Hartford campus that will put you in direct contact with Public Safety.
When activated, these phones will automatically call Public Safety, announce your location and set off the blue strobe light.
The emergency call boxes should be used whenever you need to contact Public Safety or to summon additional help such as police, fire or ambulance.
University of Saint Joseph’s Commitment to a Safe Environment
A report of sexual harassment, assault, intimate partner violence, or stalking will be taken seriously, promptly investigated, and addressed.
While respecting the rights of all parties involved, the safety and well-being of the complainant and the campus community are the University’s primary concern. Appropriate responses will be taken when a complaint is received. The University of Saint Joseph maintains an on-record sexual misconduct policy, a commitment to investigation, support, and protection of any involved parties, annually published security reports, as well as prevention initiatives.
If you need immediate assistance in case of an emergency, please dial860.231.5222from any University phone or911.
Reporting Directly to Title IX Coordinator/Deputies
The Title IX coordinator and deputies are responsible for overseeing the prompt investigation and resolution of complaints of sexual misconduct.
Reports should be made to[emailprotected]
Title IX Coordinator: Brandon Dawson
860.231.5430 or [emailprotected]
Title IX Deputy: Sheri Lee
860.231.5390or[emailprotected]
- Title IX Policy
- Rights of Parties
- Pregnancy and Parenting Policy
- Statement of Non-Discrimination and Privacy Policy
- Sexual Misconduct Information
Public Transportation
- Local bus routes primarily serve city streets and may also operate into malls, hospitals or shopping centers.
- Auburn Road stop on the 72 Route
- Closest bus stop to campus: located by USJ’s main entrance
- Eastbound Stop & Westbound Stop
- Eastbound service to downtown Hartford & westbound service to Bishop’s Corner retail center
- Connects to CTfastrak
- No service Saturday or Sunday
- Route 72 (Asylum Avenue)
- CTtransit site: https://www.cttransit.com/services/local-service
- Transit App: https://transitapp.com/
- CTfastrak is Connecticut’s first Bus Rapid Transit system that utilizes a bus-only roadway.
- The CTfastrak system provides a one-seat, no-transfer ride to many major regional employment, shopping and healthcare destinations as well as connections to theNew Haven Line-Waterbury branch railin Waterbury andCTrail Hartford Lineservice in Hartford.
- View all local Hartford/West Hartford lines and service to New Haven here: https://www.cttransit.com/services/ctfastrak
- The CTrail Hartford Line is a convenient regional rail service that operates seven days a week along the I-91 corridor between New Haven, CT and Springfield, MA.
- The Hartford Line connects with the New Haven Line (operated by Metro-North) at New Haven Union Station for travel to southwestern Connecticut and Grand Central Terminal in New York City.
- Learn more here: https://hartfordline.com/
- Amtrak Station
- 1 Union Place, Hartford, CT 06103
- Connect to Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Virginia Beach and more.
- https://www.amtrak.com/stations/hfd
