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Calumet College of St. Joseph

Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) is a private, four-year Catholic institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, offering master’s, bachelor’s, and associate’s degrees. Located blocks from Lake Michigan and minutes from downtown Chicago, we offer a vibrant and stimulating learning environment while remaining affordable and accessible to all students. Our committed faculty are able to connect with students through small class sizes and individualized attention. Our values-based approach, rooted in the Catholic tradition, grounds students in the importance of social justice, service, and community.

CCSJ’s accepting, supportive, community environment empowers our unique student body to explore their passions, embrace their purpose and achieve their goals—be it in the classroom, with our competitive sports teams, among our robust student groups and beyond graduation.

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CCSJ #1 Most Diverse College in Indiana

Source: U.S. News & World Report 2020

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Calumet College of St. Joseph offers students 17 undergraduate degrees, three accelerated degrees and five graduate degrees.

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2025 Senior Farewell Toast
2025 Senior Farewell Toast
Posted on: March 17, 2025
A Toast to the Class of 2025! Thursday, April 24, 2025 Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Program starts promptly at 5:30 p.m. Join us in celebrating our graduates with a champagne toast and celebration in honor of commencement. This event—limited to fall, spring and summer graduates—is an opportunity to enjoy one last event together as a class.  The event includes…
60th Annual Board of Trustees’ Scholarship Gala
60th Annual Board of Trustees’ Scholarship Gala
Posted on: January 17, 2025
Friday, April 11, 2025Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Thank You for Making the 2025 Trustees’ Scholarship Gala a Remarkable Success! What an unforgettable evening! Thanks to your generous support, the 2025 Trustees’ Scholarship Gala was a truly inspiring celebration of community, commitment, and the power of education. Because of you, we came together to honor remarkable individuals, celebrate our shared…
CCSJ Receives $200k Gift from bp America
CCSJ Receives $200k Gift from bp America
Posted on: December 20, 2024
Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) recently received a gift of $200,000 from bp America to enhance educational programming related to the College’s development of a Heritage Room. “We are so grateful for this gift,” said President Amy McCormack, “It enables us to help live out our vision to serve as a vital educational resource not only for our students,…
Calumet College of St. Joseph Renames Residence Hall in Honor of Jim & Colleen Clark
Calumet College of St. Joseph Renames Residence Hall in Honor of Jim & Colleen Clark
Posted on: October 28, 2024
WHITING—Jim and Colleen Clark recently made a $2.5M gift to Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) to help support the school’s mission of service to the community. In order to memorialize this gift, the school’s residence hall was renamed “Clark House” in their honor. Jim and Colleen Clark built distinguished careers in engineering. As they approached retirement, Jim recognized that…

Faculty members at CCSJ strive to help you achieve your goals, pushing you beyond your potential and opening doors to new opportunities. By taking the initiative to ask for what you need, you can make the most of their support.

Carlos Macias, Class of 2023

Humanities Fest was always the event that impacted me the most. I loved meeting new people and hearing about others’ experiences at the school. It also made me enjoy my social justice and humanities courses more to the point where I could participate in class discussions comfortably.

Elisama Gurrola, Class of 2023

I have sensed God’s movement all throughout my time at CCSJ. Getting the opportunity to even come to CCSJ was all through God blessing me. I have had so many great opportunities here at CCSJ. Internships, jobs, scholarships and more. I can only thank God for these blessings.

Dylan Hill, Class of 2023

If you are looking for a place that helps students step outside their bubble, try new things, learn about their future career in a small setting, and make life long friends, CCSJ is the perfect place for you!

Kaelyn Keith, Class of 2023

President McCormack has been an exceptional source of inspiration and support throughout my academic journey. She constantly encouraged and motivated me to push my boundaries and strive for excellence. Her unwavering belief in my potential has been instrumental in shaping my confidence and self-belief.

Moises Castillo, Class of 2023