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A Place Where You Belong

Whether you are thinking about starting college, determined to complete your degree or working to advance your education, CCSJ has a place for you.
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Breaking Down Barriers

Calumet College of St. Joseph is empowered to truly know our community of students. We’ll give you the support you need to complete your degree, secure a job in your field and contribute to the economic growth and social fabric of your community.

Financial Support

95% of our students receive financial aid, and all admitted students are automatically considered for internal scholarships and grants.

Academic Support

All students can receive comprehensive academic support that offers hands-on academic resources and guidance, free of charge.

Personal Support

We serve our diverse student body through the lens of social justice and with an ethic of service. Everyone in our community can utilize our services to support their personal needs.

About

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 2022-2023

CCSJ News

IT IS WITH GREAT PRIDE AND ENTHUSIASM THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE PUBLIC PHASE OF THE BELONGING & BECOMING CAMPAIGN

CCSJ Receives $200k Gift from bp America
CCSJ Receives $200k Gift from bp America
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
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…
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?…

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