At St. Jerome’s University, we steward each student’s unique talents, nurture their ability to think critically and inspire them to become lifelong learners who seek knowledge and truth, act with compassion and advocate for human dignity for all. St. Jerome’s offers courses in Honours Arts and Honours Arts and Business, and students graduate with a University of Waterloo degree.
- As a Catholic institution, we welcome students of all faiths or no faith, all backgrounds and lived experiences.
- Our faculty and staff are committed to Integral Human Formation—the education of the whole person—mind, body, spirit and to fostering outstanding student experiences inside and outside of the classroom.
- All Honours Arts and Honours Arts and Business (28 majors) are eligible for co-op
- You can take classes at St. Jerome’s or the University of Waterloo and over half of St. Jerome’s first- and second-year courses have fewer than 30 students per class
- Our dedicated Student Advisors can assist you with goal setting, academic program requirements, course enrolment and connecting you to campus resources and supports.
- Our dedicated Wellness Coordinator provides a stepped-care approach to wellness which involves both preventative and proactive support – including the individual's physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects.
- Exclusive entrance scholarships and bursaries
- Our central residence location on the Waterloo Campus is steps away from Campus Wellness and the Student Life Centre. Students from all six faculties live in our residences. As a co-registered student in the Faculty of Arts, you will be given priority when applying to live at St. Jerome’s. Our residence fees include your all-you-can-eat meal plan.
News
Professor Steven Bednarski Elected as Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London
Professor Steven Bednarski was elected as Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London in recognition of his significant contributions to the understanding of the past.
The Pope Francis Institute
To honour Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his death, St. Jerome’s University is announcing the creation of a new hub for learning, dialogue and leadership formation. The Pope Francis Institute will be the world’s first initiative of its kind dedicated to advancing the legacy of the late pontiff.
Centred on the St. Jerome’s campus, yet with a global reach, the Institute will be guided by the core themes of Francis’ pontificate. These include amplifying voices on the peripheries, advocating for migrants and refugees, caring for our common home, and healing the social fragmentation of our digital age.
St. Jerome’s celebrates another Distinguished Teacher Award
St. Jerome's University proudly announces that one of our exemplary faculty members, Professor Chad Wriglesworth, department of English, has received a 2025 Distinguished Teacher Award.
Dr. Mark McGowan receives the Chancellor John R. and Kay Sweeney Award
St. Jerome's University is honoured to announce this year's recipient of the Chancellor John R. and Kay Sweeney Award for Catholic Leadership is Dr. Mark McGowan - a Professor of History and Celtic Studies and Principal Emeritus at St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto. A renowned historian, researcher, and university administrator, his dedication to Catholic higher education, both as a professor and in his research, has culminated around the study of the Catholic Church in Canada and the Irish Famine.
2024 Betty G. Headley senior essay award winners announced
The Betty G. Headley Senior Essay Award was established in memory of alum Sara Elizabeth Headley's (BA' 04) mother. This annual award honours upper-year undergraduate students' essays in the categories of Best Course Essay and Best Personal Essay.