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Onward

Moving Onward. Together.

In his second year at John Carroll, Quincy Unger '26 launched his own business—not because he had it all figured out, but because he found the right people. Mentors who sharpened his ideas. Peers who pushed him forward. Advisors who opened doors he didn't know existed.

That's Onward. From day one, you're surrounded by a team who knows your name, understands your goals, and helps you build toward what's next.

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Quincy's Story

Hear firsthand how you’ll be supported every step of the way.

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Quincy's Story

Hear firsthand how you’ll be supported every step of the way.

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Ella Whalen '28

Your Team

The people who invest in your success

Your Team

The people who invest in your success

You'll be surrounded by peers, professors, mentors, and alumni who take the time to understand you — and who work together to keep you moving forward. They coordinate behind the scenes so every next step builds on the one before it.

Guided by mentors who believed in her, Ella Whalen '28 discovered a new direction and published her own children's book.

"John Carroll really gave me the space, they gave me the mentors, and they gave me the support that I needed to forge this new path."

— Ella Whalen '28, Biology Major

 
 
Elijah Williams '28

Your Plan

A roadmap that grows with you

Your Plan

A roadmap that grows with you

We'll help you set goals, map out your path, stay on track, and celebrate the wins along the way. Your plan is personalized to you and flexible enough to shift as your interests evolve, from your first semester to your first job.

Elijah Williams '28 attributes his many mentors for helping him discern a plan aligned with his goals and passions.

"At John Carroll University, we have many resources to help us fully understand who we are and who we're supposed to be."

— Elijah Williams '28, Accounting Major

 
 
Abby Walker '27

Your Experience

Learning that moves beyond the classroom

Your Experience

Learning that moves beyond the classroom

Your Onward experience grows with your interests and ambition, starting with what you study and reaching into the world around you. Through internships, leadership roles, service learning, and hands-on research with experts, you'll discover what matters and how far you can go.

Each experience helps you connect your coursework to real people, real questions, and real needs in the world, so you can see the difference your talents can make.

"Within the span of one week, I had four different professors approach me about internship opportunities and how they could best help me in my internship search."

— Abby Walker '27, Finance Major

 
 
Sadhana Seetalall '27

Your Launch

Confidence for whatever comes next

Your Launch

Confidence for whatever comes next

When you're backed by coaching, tech skills, accelerated grad paths, and alumni who open doors, your future and the good you can create start to come into focus. With the support and momentum to make an impact, you'll launch confident and connected.

Through meaningful community service and internships, Sadhana Seetalall '27 deepened her passion for social justice and advocacy, which she plans to further develop in law school.

"I'm able to fuel my passion for social justice and advocating for others. I'd like to carry that on in my career plans as a lawyer, graduating early and enrolling in law school."

— Sadhana Seetalall '27, Political Science and Peace, Justice and Human Rights Double Major

 

Your Onward team is already taking shape.

Faculty who will know your goals. Advisors who will open doors. Peers who will push you forward. They're here and they're ready to meet you.

Plan Your Visit

Visit by February 1 and your $2,000 Discovery Grant is waiting.

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Dr. Martina Moore

Faculty Advisor

Connects your coursework to bigger questions and opens doors to research.

Admissions Counselor

Your Admissions Counselor

Your Guide

Knows your story and helps you navigate every step of the way.

Student Peer Advisor

Your Peer Advisor

Student Mentor

A student who has been there and helps you find your footing from day one.

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