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at Calumet College of St. Joseph

Explore your passions

At Calumet College of St. Joseph, your education is personal, your goals are possible and your journey is uniquely yours.

Embrace your purpose

Here, you’re more than a number. You’re a name, a voice, a purpose. Let’s build a future that reflects who you truly are.

Achieve your goals

At Calumet College, we combine small classes, real-world learning and mission-driven support to help you grow into your full potential.

Your story starts here

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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Calumet College of St. Joseph offers students 22 undergraduate degrees, two accelerated degrees and six graduate degrees.

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Real Stories, Real Students

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

CCSJ Highlights

CCSJ Celebrates the Completion and Groundbreaking of Two Community Projects
CCSJ Celebrates the Completion and Groundbreaking of Two Community Projects
Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) celebrates the completion of one project and the groundbreaking of another this fall. Both projects are supported through the Lilly Endowment Campus & Community Collaboration Initiative grant, awarded to CCSJ in August of 2024 to advance a series of community-driven projects over the five-year grant period. CCSJ’s proposal “Campus as Community, Community as Campus”…
2026 Senior Farewell Toast
2026 Senior Farewell Toast
A Toast to the Class of 2026! Thursday, April 23, 2026 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
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…
2025 Senior Farewell Toast
2025 Senior Farewell Toast
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…

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