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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.

CCSJ News

Goat Yoga!
Goat Yoga!
Calumet College of St. Joseph Hosts Goat Yoga WHITING, IN— Peanut, Sammy and Darby joined 30 Calumet College of St. Joseph students on Wednesday for the college’s inaugural session of goat yoga. An increasingly popular fitness trend, goat yoga combines stretching and mental exercises with hooved barnyard animals that mingle among, nuzzle next to and climb atop participants. “Smiles, giggles…
That’s a Wrap!
That’s a Wrap!
2024 College Explorer Summer Camps This summer, Calumet College of St. Joseph brought energy and excitement to campus through our 2024 College Explorer Summer Camps! From sports and arts to reading and science, our campers had an unforgettable time diving into new skills, forging friendships and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Want to see the fun in action?…
Calumet College of St. Joseph Awarded $15M “Generation-Defining” Grant by Lilly Endowment Inc.
Calumet College of St. Joseph Awarded $15M “Generation-Defining” Grant by Lilly Endowment Inc.
Calumet College of St. Joseph has received a grant of $15 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative, College and Community Collaboration (CCC). The grant will support the Community as Campus, Campus as Community initiative. This grant will support economic and workforce development, enhance ‘pride in place,’ increase non-profit capacity throughout the Region, develop healthy spaces for recreation and…
An Appeal from Edwin Chris Verde
An Appeal from Edwin Chris Verde
B.A. Digital and Studio Arts 2024 Edwin Verde knows what it takes to persevere. Numerous personal hardships caused him to leave high school early, but Edwin overcame these setbacks and earned his GED. Knowing success meant continuing his education, he sought out a college that would help him fulfill his dream of becoming a professional photographer. With our family atmosphere,…

EXCELLENT SCHOOL. I received a great education from some of the coolest educators around. I recommend this school to anyone, especially if you’re into the humanities.

Arnold Rojas, Class of 2015

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