Welcome to CCSJ!
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 small, supportive, community environment empowers our unique and diverse student body to find their passions and achieve their goals; be it in the classroom, with our competitive sports teams, or our robust student groups.
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Our Students & Alumni Say...
Class of '21 – EWPC Program
Ariana Calzada
"The school offers so much to help you, and the professors reach you. They help you no matter what. There is this easy connection to your professors and they make it so easy to learn."
CCSJ Alumnae '18
Gwendolyn Moliga
"The amazing professors and administrators in the Education Department guided me to become the professional I am and strive to be. I thank CCSJ for everything that was offered and given to me."
Senior - Digital & Studio Arts
Eric R. Aidinovich
"Faculty and staff have provided me with the knowledge and resources to take the next step in my future. I am forever grateful to CCSJ for helping me become the young professional that I am today."
CCSJ Alumnae '18
Mariana Portela
"The support I received from the faculty was incredible. ... CCSJ helped to prepare me for the next big step in my academic journey - veterinary school. I start this fall!"
Junior - Human Services
Hayley Collins
"I have gained more confidence in who I am and how I view myself due to the respect that I have received from my professors and coaches. My time at CCSJ has adequately prepared me for the future."
Alumnae '18 - Criminal Justice
Melanie Pabon
"What I learned and gained during my time at CCSJ will carry me through my lifetime."
Senior - Business Management
Kellyn Vale
"From the day I first stepped foot on the CCSJ campus, I have never felt more at home, in touch with my inner self, and confident in my future. CCSJ has opened so many doors for me."
CCSJ Alumni '91
David Gladish
"Dr. Allen Brown saw something in me that I did not even know existed. If not for him, I would NOT be the person I am today and I would NOT have had the career and accomplishments that I have been able to achieve."
Human Services Student
Camehlia Fontanez
"My scholarship made it possible for me to go back to school and show my son and nephew that moving forward in education, and in life, happens no matter what stage you are in life."
Class of '19 – Business Management
Celeste Robles
"I was excited to leave home and start a new adventure. I like the off-campus living at CCSJ. The small classes have been great and have enabled me to form lasting relationships with my professors."
Class of '22 – Elementary Education
Julia Fugger
"I’ve met some really great friends right away when I started. I love that I can walk into an office and say that I want to start a choir and it happens! My professors are there to help me learn, and it’s more about ensuring that I learn than just about getting a grade.... They make it an opportunity to learn."
Class of '22 – Psychology
Jessica Gomez
"My favorite part is the closeness of the students and the faculty. Everything is so available for the students – the library, the resources, the teachers and their office hours..."
Class of '22 – Biomedical Science
Sincere Northern
"I love CCSJ because it’s a small school and there is always someone willing to help you."
Ph.D. Candidate
Zebadiah Hall, MBA
"Calumet College of St. Joseph gave me a platform in an educational environment to refine my tools, skillset, and mindset to reach my full potential... "
Class of '19 – Accounting
Nicco Vicari
"I love CCSJ because I’m not just a number in crowd and my teachers care about my success... "
Class of '19 – Biomedical Science
Samantha Lopez
"From day one CCSJ has helped me succeed and push myself beyond limits I never knew I had. CCSJ has become my family away from home "
Class of '19 – Business Management
Claire Schapker
"I love CCSJ because the small class sizes give students the opportunity to create relationships with the professors that we can maintain even after graduation... "
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