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University of St. Francis Founded in 1920 in Joliet, Illinois, the University of St. USF offers competitive academic programming in Joliet, Ill. and Albuquerque, N.M. Clare Campus, and St.

Francis is a nationally ranked, Catholic university serving 3,000 students with bachelor's, master's, doctoral and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education & nursing. In Joliet, there are three campus locations for learning-- the main campus, St. Bonaventure Campus. USF has been on Facebook since June of 2008.

To close out USF Safety Week, we want to highlight two of our Security & Safety employees, Wayne and Carol, who help sup...
10/16/2026

To close out USF Safety Week, we want to highlight two of our Security & Safety employees, Wayne and Carol, who help support the well-being of the USF community every day. A special thank you to our entire Safety & Security team, led by Bill Linz, Director of Safety & Security. We appreciate your dedication and commitment to serving our Saints! 🤎 stfrancis.edu/safety

Are you looking to expand your expertise, earn extra credentials or explore new opportunities for growth? The Regional E...
10/16/2026

Are you looking to expand your expertise, earn extra credentials or explore new opportunities for growth? The Regional Education Academy for Leadership (REAL) at the University of St. Francis offers flexible options to meet your needs.

The registration deadline is approaching as our Module 2 courses begin on Monday, October 26. Take this opportunity to advance your career and register at stfrancis.edu/real

Today our students participated in a self-defense clinic designed to promote personal safety, awareness, and practical s...
10/15/2026

Today our students participated in a self-defense clinic designed to promote personal safety, awareness, and practical self-defense skills. Thank you to the black belt instructors from Southwest Chicago Shotokan Karate for teaching our students how to recognize, avoid and escape dangerous situations.

Hey Saints! Just a reminder that Module 2 courses begin October 26. Current students interested in taking a Module 2 cou...
10/15/2026

Hey Saints! Just a reminder that Module 2 courses begin October 26. Current students interested in taking a Module 2 course should contact their advisor for more information. And if you're not a Saint yet but are ready to get started, apply now at stfrancis.edu/applications and start learning in just a few weeks!

Today, during USF Safety Week, students participated in a series of events focused on building a stronger, safer campus ...
10/14/2026

Today, during USF Safety Week, students participated in a series of events focused on building a stronger, safer campus community. The day began with Cookies & Consent, where they learned about consent and healthy relationships while enjoying a sweet treat, followed by a presentation from Lieutenant James Pacetti about his law enforcement career. They also learned about the Connect Will County Mental Health Program, which offers mental health and financial support to students and their families. Thank you to everyone who helped make today a meaningful day of learning and community care!

Are you looking to advance your career in education? Join us on October 19 for a virtual info session to learn more abou...
10/14/2026

Are you looking to advance your career in education? Join us on October 19 for a virtual info session to learn more about USF’s Educational Leadership (M.S.) programs. Meet the program faculty and USF Admissions team and get all your questions answered to take this next step towards a new degree and enhanced credentials. We’d love to see you there!

Register at https://loom.ly/c_Mgl5g

10/14/2026

Don’t miss The Burney Sisters at Nashville On The Hill on Sunday, October 18 at 3 PM at USF’s Moser Performing Arts Center! Get your tickets and enjoy an afternoon of live music. Get your tickets now at https://bishopshill.com/nashville/

Join us for USF Safety Week, October 12–15, 2026! Learn more about campus safety, violence prevention, emergency prepare...
10/11/2026

Join us for USF Safety Week, October 12–15, 2026! Learn more about campus safety, violence prevention, emergency preparedness, mental health resources and personal protection. The CSJU Charter Club and Joliet Fire Department presentations on the 14th are open to the public... please join us and help us build a safer, stronger USF community! 🤎

It's 💛 Our students shared some positive notes to uplift and encourage one another, reminding us that mental health ma...
10/10/2026

It's 💛 Our students shared some positive notes to uplift and encourage one another, reminding us that mental health matters. Let’s continue to build a caring campus community where everyone feels seen, supported, and valued. Learn more about USF support resources at stfrancis.edu/student-life/counseling-wellness-center.

10/09/2026

Introducing the first edition of our new faculty spotlight series: USF at the Desk! 🖥️

Meet Dr. Steve Morrissette, professor of business administration, whose expertise includes strategic planning, entrepreneurial finance, exit planning, mergers and acquisitions, and merger integration.

Dr. Morrissette recently celebrated 25 years with USF and we appreciate his commitment to teaching and to his students. His advice to them? Work hard because in the real world, results and work ethic are what really matter.

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500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, IL
60435

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18007357500

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