At St. Jerome’s University, we steward each student’s unique talents, nurture their ability to think critically and inspire them to become lifelong learners who seek knowledge and truth, act with compassion and advocate for human dignity for all. St. Jerome’s offers courses in Honours Arts and Honours Arts and Business, and students graduate with a University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ degree.
- As a Catholic institution, we welcome students of all faiths or no faith, all backgrounds and lived experiences.
- Our faculty and staff are committed to Integral Human Formation—the education of the whole person—mind, body, spirit and to fostering outstanding student experiences inside and outside of the classroom.
- All Honours Arts and Honours Arts and Business (28 majors) are eligible for co-op
- You can take classes at St. Jerome’s or the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and over half of St. Jerome’s first- and second-year courses have fewer than 30 students per class
- Our dedicated Student Advisors can assist you with goal setting, academic program requirements, course enrolment and connecting you to campus resources and supports.
- Our dedicated Wellness Coordinator provides a stepped-care approach to wellness which involves both preventative and proactive support – including the individual's physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects.
- Exclusive entrance scholarships and bursaries
- Our central residence location on the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Campus is steps away from Campus Wellness and the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Centre. Students from all six faculties live in our residences. As a co-registered student in the Faculty of Arts, you will be given priority when applying to live at St. Jerome’s. Our residence fees include your all-you-can-eat meal plan.
News
St. Jerome’s celebrates another Distinguished Teacher Award
St. Jerome's University proudly announces that one of our exemplary faculty members, Professor Chad Wriglesworth, department of English, has received a 2025 Distinguished Teacher Award.
Dr. Mark McGowan receives the Chancellor John R. and Kay Sweeney Award
St. Jerome's University is honoured to announce this year's recipient of the Chancellor John R. and Kay Sweeney Award for Catholic Leadership is Dr. Mark McGowan - a Professor of History and Celtic Studies and Principal Emeritus at St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto. A renowned historian, researcher, and university administrator, his dedication to Catholic higher education, both as a professor and in his research, has culminated around the study of the Catholic Church in Canada and the Irish Famine.
2024 Betty G. Headley senior essay award winners announced
The Betty G. Headley Senior Essay Award was established in memory of alum Sara Elizabeth Headley's (BA' 04) mother. This annual award honours upper-year undergraduate students' essays in the categories of Best Course Essay and Best Personal Essay.
Events
Lectures in Catholic Experience presents Fr. Gregory Boyle
Beer and Bites
Join us for the annual alumni craft beer and bites event, hosted by the four University Colleges at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.
Celebration of Graduates 2025
Please joinÌýus for theÌýCelebration of GraduatesÌýonÌýJune 12, 2025Ìýat 12:30 p.m.ÌýatÌýSt. Jerome's University.
Feast of St. Jerome | Annual Fundraiser for Student Scholarships
St. Jerome’s University hosts our annual key fundraising event for student scholarships, recognizing two outstanding alumni awards and featuring our keynote speakerÌýDr. Mark McGowan, PhD, FRSC, a Professor of History and Celtic Studies and Principal Emeritus at St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto. Join us to hear first-hand from current students how receiving a scholarship has impacted their experience at St. Jerome's.