College of St. Joseph

The College

• Founded in 1956 by the Sisters of St. Joseph as a career-oriented liberal arts college with educational programs that blend theory and practice
• Located on a 116 acre campus in Rutland, Vermont
• Coeducational, student-centered campus culture that supports students’ personal and professional success
• Facilities include: St. Joseph Hall (academic building), CSJ Athletic Center, Tuttle Hall (student center), Giorgetti Library, and Medialle and Roncalli Halls (men’s and women’s residences)

Location Highlights

• 116 acre open and wooded campus in the heart of ski country with Killington, Pico, Okemo, and Bromley ski resorts nearby
• Opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, skiing and snowboarding
• Rutland is served by an AMTRAK Train Station, a bus station, and a commuter air service
• 90 miles from Albany, 160 miles from Montreal, 170 miles from Boston, 200 miles from Syracuse, 250 miles from NYC and 320 miles from Philadelphia

Unique Characteristics

• Student-centered educational philosophy
• Practical, career-oriented approach to learning with emphasis on fieldwork, student leadership, and community service
• Supportive, family-like atmosphere on campus
• Curriculum fosters professionalism, grounded in ethics and moral decision-making
• The most affordable Catholic college in New England and the most affordable independent college in Vermont
• The STEPS Program offers academically qualified students transitioning from Vermont State custody (foster care) an opportunity to obtain a college education in a supportive setting with year round housing and programming