Founded in 1932 by the Sisters of Mercy of Connecticut, the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) is an accredited educational institution focused on preparing you for a successful future, both in your career and in your contribution to society as a whole. With small class sizes and a variety of available courses and degrees, an education at the University of Saint Joseph can challenge you to reach your full potential.At USJ, we are more than a professional education institution for men and women: we are a tight-knit community that seeks to develop every aspect of what makes someone successful. When you graduate, you will not only have the benefit of a first-class education, but you will have a strong sense of personal integrity, the desire and need to serve others, and ethical values that are second to none.