History
From its earliest days as a teacher-training school to its current status as a degree-granting liberal arts institution, the University of Saint Francis has remained true to its core mission while always evolving with the times.
Education
We are a community sustained by the values of St. Francis, values that remind us to:
- Revere the unique dignity of each person
- Encourage a trustful, prayerful community of learners
- Serve one another, society, and the Church
- Foster peace and justice, and
- Respect creation
Career
The road to your success runs through the Career Development Center. Whether you are a current student or alumni, we will support your professional development through a variety of services, including:
- Career Exploration
- Job Search
- Resume and Interview Preparation
- Mentorship
- Career Counseling
- Graduate School Research, and more
Student services
The Office for Service and Social Action offers many great ways for students to get involved and serve in the community, locally, nationally and globally. Annually, USF students provide over 25,000 hours of service to the community through community service and service-learning.
Housing services
The Campus Ministry Building is centrally located on campus behind Brookside on the shore of Mirror Lake. In addition to offices and meeting rooms, the building includes kitchens and common rooms. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to use the facilities to reflect, pray, relax, study, eat, watch TV, shoot pool, play musical instruments, and more.
Library services
The new Rittenhouse R2 Digital Library collection is a database of full-text e-books for nursing, medicine, and allied health. Content includes titles from STM (scientific, technical, and medical) publishers with emphasis on Doody's core titles and Brandon Hill titles.
Campus life
The Campus Ministry Building is centrally located on campus behind Brookside on the shore of Mirror Lake. In addition to offices and meeting rooms, the building includes kitchens and common rooms. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to use the facilities to reflect, pray, relax, study, eat, watch TV, shoot pool, play musical instruments, and more.
Sports facilities
Men’s Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Cheerleading
Student clubs
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is many things — a physical space, a series of programs, a resource for support — but mostly it is where we, the people of USF, come to explore and experience the unifying strength of our differences.
Accreditation
Accreditation is a professional standard that ensures students receive a high-quality education. In the United States, there are six regional accreditation agencies which are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. These agencies regularly evaluate an institution’s academic programs, administration, mission, financial health, and resources.
University of Saint Francis Overview
University of Saint Francis Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Fort Wayne City
University of Saint Francis Student Reviews & Awards
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teaching has become easier
Studying at UFS changed my perspective on education. The university emphasizes an individual approach to students, which meant a better understanding of the subject and greater motivation for me. I was also interested in the wide range of elective courses, thanks to which I was able to adapt my study plan to my own interests. The school environment is very friendly, and thanks to this, I quickly integrated into student life. There is also a great emphasis on innovation - for example, the use of modern technologies in teaching. On the other hand, I would have liked more transparency in the organization of some administrative processes, such as registering for courses. However, these minor shortcomings are balanced by the opportunities that UFS offers. I recommend the university to anyone looking for a quality education and an environment where they can develop personally and professionally.
Quality of education
I am a student at UFS and I am enthusiastic about the quality of education that the university offers. The program I am studying is well structured and adapted to the current demands of the job market. I like that the professors have not only theoretical knowledge, but also practical experience in the field, which brings a new dimension to my studies. The campus is modern and provides a pleasant environment for studying and relaxing. I also really appreciate the diverse internship opportunities that the university offers, which allowed me to gain real-world experience in my field. The library is well-equipped and I always have access to up-to-date materials. As an international student, I was worried about the language barrier, but the university provides great support in English as well. What would I improve? Maybe more social events to connect students from different fields.
Engaging education and active campus culture
The university's long history makes it a long respected and stablished name, with high quality and socially engaged education. Some of the highlights of this university is how complex, active, diverse and rich the culture is, both within and outside of the campus, the many extracurricular opportunities for reseach and practical experience, and the beautiful campus as well. Most courses working hours are comparable to a full-time occupation, so it might be tricky to conciliate with other workloads.
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