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.
- Generous entrance scholarships
- Earn a Waterloo degree
- All 30 Arts majors are eligible for co-op
- Small class sizes - over half of all first- and second-year courses have fewer than 30 students
- Individualized wellness, stepped-care, wrap-around approach to mental health and student advising dedicated to St. Jerome's co-registered students.
- Central residence location on the Waterloo Campus
- All you can eat meal plans
News
St. Jerome's University joins global network of Jesuit institutions
On the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, St. Jerome's University is formally recognizing its relationship with the Jesuits of Canada.
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.
Events
Feast of St. Jerome | Annual Fundraiser for Student Scholarships
St. Jerome’s University hosts our annual key fundraising event for student scholarships, recognizing two outstanding alumni awards and featuring a keynote speaker. Join us to hear first-hand from current students how receiving a scholarship has impacted their experience at St. Jerome's.