History
Marquette was founded in 1540 by St. Ignatius Loyola. The university is named after Rev. Jacques Marquette, S.J. (1637-75), a French missionary and explorer in North America.
Education
- Marquette's undergraduate programs include 83 majors and 78 minors; pre-professional programs in dentistry, law and medicine; and undergraduate programs for working adults.
- Marquette has 66 doctoral and master's degree programs, 18 graduate certificate programs, and a School of Dentistry and Law School.
- Marquette offers unique opportunities — from our honors to our study abroad programs to the Les Aspin Center for Government in Washington, D.C., to summer programs and more.
Research
The university supports research through several programs: three-year Way Klingler fellowships, sabbaticals for junior faculty and the Lawrence G. Haggerty Faculty Award for Research Excellence.
Career
Career counselors, advisors and interns are available to assist students and alumni with a variety of career-related topics such as:
- Career development and direction
- Resume and cover letter writing plus other correspondence
- Interviewing techniques and job search strategies
- Networking and professional etiquette
- Graduate and professional school decisions and applications
- Post-graduate service opportunities and application process
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (10)
- Bachelor Business Communication
- Master Finance
- Master Management
- MSN Nurse Midwifery
- M.Sc. Supply Chain Management
Computer Science & IT (4)
- Master Data Science
Medicine & Health (3)
Social Sciences (2)
- M.A. Communication
Law (1)
Student services
The staff in the Office of Student Development serve as educators, advisers, program planners and event coordinators, who are available to help you make the most of your college experience.
Housing services
Special requests for housing based on health, medical or mobility issues will be reviewed by the Office of Residence Life (ORL) and based upon the type of request and the spaces available, ORL will work to meet the documented need for housing accommodations within the residence halls.
Library services
All professional librarians and archivists at Raynor Memorial Libraries belong to the Academic Librarians Assembly. The Assembly exists outside of the administrative structure of the Libraries, serving as an advisory body to the Dean of Libraries. It provides an open forum for librarians and archivists to discuss matters relating to the Libraries and the University.
ICT services
IT Services delivers technology leadership and quality services proactively driving Marquette University to fulfill its mission of excellence, faith, leadership, and service.
Campus life
- Campus Town East
- Campus Town West
- Gilman Building
- Frenn Building
- McCabe Apartments
- How to apply
- Global Village
Sports facilities
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Cross Country
- Tennis
- Golf
- Track & Field
Marquette University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.