University of St. Francis

University of St. Francis Founded in 1920 in Joliet, Illinois, the University of St. USF offers competitive academic programming in Joliet, Ill. and Albuquerque, N.M. Clare Campus, and St.

Francis is a nationally ranked, Catholic university serving 3,000 students with bachelor's, master's, doctoral and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education & nursing. In Joliet, there are three campus locations for learning-- the main campus, St. Bonaventure Campus. USF has been on Facebook since June of 2008.

We had such a great time at today’s Involvement Fair! 🤎 Students got a chance to learn about more than 30 clubs and orga...
09/02/2026

We had such a great time at today’s Involvement Fair! 🤎 Students got a chance to learn about more than 30 clubs and organizations at USF, connect with campus communities and discover new ways to get involved. Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success and to all the students who made the event so special!

Marking the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's passing, Pope Leo XIV calls us to renew our dedication to commu...
09/01/2026

Marking the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's passing, Pope Leo XIV calls us to renew our dedication to community, service, and growth. Now, it's our turn to shape what comes next at the University of St. Francis by taking on the Franciscan Challenge. Every contribution leaves a lasting footprint on future generations of students. Support us today! https://loom.ly/0WnYzNI

This past Saturday, we had an amazing turnout at our USF tailgate before the game against ISU. It was wonderful to see o...
08/31/2026

This past Saturday, we had an amazing turnout at our USF tailgate before the game against ISU. It was wonderful to see our incredible alumni who came out to reconnect and show their Saint pride. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and helped make this day special. 💛 We're looking forward to keeping this spirit going strong at Homecoming on September 12! Don't forget to RSVP at stfrancis.edu/homecoming.

As a Catholic Franciscan university, prayer, discipleship, community and service are part of campus life here at USF. Un...
08/31/2026

As a Catholic Franciscan university, prayer, discipleship, community and service are part of campus life here at USF. University Ministry welcomes every member of the USF community to daily Masses at 8:30 a.m. and weekly on Sundays at 7 p.m. in the St. Joseph Chapel. All are welcome! Learn more at stfrancis.edu/ministry

The final week of USF History Month highlights our USF bookstore. Known as the CSF Bookshoppe in the 1980s, it was opene...
08/30/2026

The final week of USF History Month highlights our USF bookstore. Known as the CSF Bookshoppe in the 1980s, it was opened to allow students to purchase textbooks, branded merchandise, and other supplies at the beginning of the semester. Later, the bookstore was moved to a new location with a bigger space to separate textbooks from merchandise.

First-year Saints, if you are still wondering where to get your textbooks, check out our USF Barnes & Noble bookstore and maybe grab some merchandise to show off your Saint spirit. 👀

Homecoming 2026 is two weeks away! Join us at Joliet Memorial Stadium for the Homecoming Reunion & Tailgate before the f...
08/29/2026

Homecoming 2026 is two weeks away! Join us at Joliet Memorial Stadium for the Homecoming Reunion & Tailgate before the football game vs. Taylor University. Get ready for a fun-filled weekend celebrating with old friends, new connections, and Saint spirit. We can’t wait to see you there! 🏈 💛 For more details, visit stfrancis.edu/homecoming

USF is excited to announce the first exhibitions for the MPAC Art Gallery this academic year! We begin the season with a...
08/27/2026

USF is excited to announce the first exhibitions for the MPAC Art Gallery this academic year! We begin the season with a solo exhibition by Chris Beaty titled "Shifting Focus," alongside a collection of photographs by USF Professor Michael "Chester" Alamo-Costello. Alamo-Costello's "University Portraits: 1999-2026" features portraits selected from over 800 sittings on our campus.

The exhibitions runs until October 9. Learn more at stfrancis.edu/artgallery

It's International Dog Day, Saints! Bernie woofs you all! 🤎
08/26/2026

It's International Dog Day, Saints! Bernie woofs you all! 🤎

We're thrilled to share this wonderful story about Fighting Saints Joe and Nick Niego! After playing countless games in ...
08/25/2026

We're thrilled to share this wonderful story about Fighting Saints Joe and Nick Niego! After playing countless games in their backyard and wherever they could find a basketball hoop, these brothers are now ready to share the court as teammates at USF. Nick, a current junior, is recovering from an injury but giving good advice to Joe, a new first-year student.

Read more here: https://loom.ly/x1UJ1LM

(Photo Courtesy of The Beverly Review)

Happy first day of classes, Saints! The campus feels much livelier with all of you here, and Bernie is so excited to see...
08/24/2026

Happy first day of classes, Saints! The campus feels much livelier with all of you here, and Bernie is so excited to see both familiar and new faces.

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500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, IL
60435

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18007357500

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