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Student Experience

Together, we inspire. At John Carroll University, we believe the best journeys are taken with others. When you become a Blue Streak, you join a welcoming community that supports and grows together.

The college experience is more than classes and career preparation. It’s also about the shared moments across campus — and the connections, friendships, and memories you make along the way. You’ll find endless opportunities to engage with others and discover yourself at JCU.

  • 3,000 students from 31 states, 9 countries, and 3 continents

  • 91% of students say living on campus creates a sense of belonging

  • 138K+ service hours completed annually

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Game On: Blue Streak Nation

Experience the excitement of big college sports on a smaller, more engaged campus. We’re home to 25 NCAA DIII teams. More than 75% of students participate in varsity, club, and intramural sports.

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Get Involved: Clubs & Organizations

With 100+ student-led groups — and the ability to start your own — you’ll have countless opportunities to connect with classmates, explore your passions, and grow personally and professionally.

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  • A large crowd of people stands and claps in stadium bleachers under a blue sky with flags waving.

    Game On: Blue Streak Nation

    Experience the excitement of big college sports on a smaller, more engaged campus. We’re home to 25 NCAA DIII teams. More than 75% of students participate in varsity, club, and intramural sports.

    Explore Athletics
  • A group of young women on stage energetically pose with raised arms and hold basketball props against a painted backdrop.

    Get Involved: Clubs & Organizations

    With 100+ student-led groups — and the ability to start your own — you’ll have countless opportunities to connect with classmates, explore your passions, and grow personally and professionally.

    View Student Groups
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Lead

Develop into the inspired leader you’re meant to be. Serve as an RA or peer tutor. Participate in a professional development program. Become a club officer. Grow and empower others.

Leading at JCU
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Serve

Use your skills, time, and talent to make a difference. Service and social action is a way of life at JCU. We’re driven by our Jesuit values and a desire to leave the world a better place than we found it.

Serving at JCU
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Thrive

Whatever your goals for the future are, we’ll help you reach them. Rich experiential learning opportunities, whole-person support, and a wealth of resources enhance your academic experience.

Thriving at JCU
  • A young woman in a black blazer speaks at a podium with a microphone in front of a John Carroll Blue Streaks backdrop.

    Lead

    Develop into the inspired leader you’re meant to be. Serve as an RA or peer tutor. Participate in a professional development program. Become a club officer. Grow and empower others.

    Leading at JCU
  • Three young adults wearing blue shirts smile and pose together inside a room with brick walls and blue-covered tables.

    Serve

    Use your skills, time, and talent to make a difference. Service and social action is a way of life at JCU. We’re driven by our Jesuit values and a desire to leave the world a better place than we found it.

    Serving at JCU
  • A woman with long brown hair wearing a beige cardigan looks out a window in a wood-paneled room.

    Thrive

    Whatever your goals for the future are, we’ll help you reach them. Rich experiential learning opportunities, whole-person support, and a wealth of resources enhance your academic experience.

    Thriving at JCU
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Cleveland

An Extension of Campus

Just eight miles from campus, Cleveland is full of exciting things to see and do, from major league sports to a vibrant entertainment scene. It’s been named a Top 10 Foodie Destination and the 8th best city for college grads.

Discover The Heights and Beyond

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Housing & Dining

Find your place at JCU. You’ll begin your journey with other first-year students in a modern residence hall. As a junior or senior, you can move into a spacious duplex or apartment. Wherever you live, you’ll have access to plenty of amenities, including six dining locations.

Living on Campus

Arts & Culture

With ensembles, exhibits, student productions, and a stacked events calendar, JCU offers many ways to express yourself creatively — or to enjoy the artistic talents of others. And Cleveland is a cultural hub with a world-class museum, orchestra, and the second largest theater district in the U.S.

Faith & Ministry

JCU’s Campus Ministry offers programming — from worship services to immersion trips — for students of all backgrounds looking for deeper meaning.

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  • “As a JCU student I have grown and had experiences that have shaped me and created lifelong memories. I made a second home here, and I am so grateful for the people that surround me here. ”

    Ava Fernandez '28 Education major

More About the Student Experience

Learn more about how you will feel accepted, supported, and challenged at JCU.

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