St. Joseph's College New York-Patchogue

The mission of St. Joseph's College is to provide a strong academic and value-oriented education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, rooted in a liberal arts tradition that supports provision for career preparation and enhancement. The College prepares each student for a life characterized by integrity, intellectual and spiritual values, social responsibility and service-a life that is worthy of the College’s motto, Esse non videri: “To be, not to seem.” To accomplish this, St. Joseph’s College has established the following goals: To offer curricula that foster the knowledge and intellectual skills associated with the liberally educated person To encourage students to develop personal value systems and responsible self-direction To foster committed participation in the local and global communities