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A volleyball player in a navy uniform jumps to set the ball while teammates watch and prepare on a gym court.
A group of young people stand behind a railing outdoors, smiling, holding drinks and pom-poms under stadium lights.
A man stands on a stage speaking into a microphone in front of an audience and a large screen reading Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
A man in a decorated military dress uniform talks and gestures with three women in camouflage uniforms inside a large hall.
A woman wearing a pink hijab explains her research poster to an older woman holding a pencil and paper.
A student and his parents smile together in front of large illuminated John Carroll letters with blue and gold balloons.
A woman with curly hair reaches toward a robotic arm on a table while working on a laptop in a lab.
A young woman and man smile while holding lit candles outdoors at night with blurred people and trees in the background.
Six young adults wearing matching John Carroll University tour guide jackets smile closely together against a plain wall.
Seven diverse young adults wearing John Carroll University shirts smile and pose in front of a large wooden door in a stone archway.
A man in a blue jacket gestures with raised hands toward a small group standing near stained glass windows in a church.
A group of people wearing white JDOS shirts smile and pose together on a stone balcony outside Grasselli Library.
A man in a blue jacket gestures with raised hands toward a small group standing near stained glass windows in a church.
A man in a wheelchair with a leg brace and crutches is pushed by another man while a woman walks beside them talking.
A young woman and man smile while holding lit candles outdoors at night with blurred people and trees in the background.
A smiling young man wearing a John Carroll Football shirt and red gloves gives a thumbs-up in a garden area.
Three young women smile with their eyes closed as they hug each other in front of a geometric photo booth backdrop.
Six young adults wearing matching John Carroll University tour guide jackets smile closely together against a plain wall.
Seven diverse young adults wearing John Carroll University shirts smile and pose in front of a large wooden door in a stone archway.
A man in a blue jacket gestures with raised hands toward a small group standing near stained glass windows in a church.
A group of people wearing white JDOS shirts smile and pose together on a stone balcony outside Grasselli Library.
A man in a blue jacket gestures with raised hands toward a small group standing near stained glass windows in a church.
A man in a wheelchair with a leg brace and crutches is pushed by another man while a woman walks beside them talking.
A young woman and man smile while holding lit candles outdoors at night with blurred people and trees in the background.
A smiling young man wearing a John Carroll Football shirt and red gloves gives a thumbs-up in a garden area.
Three young women smile with their eyes closed as they hug each other in front of a geometric photo booth backdrop.
A volleyball player in a navy uniform jumps to set the ball while teammates watch and prepare on a gym court.
A group of young people stand behind a railing outdoors, smiling, holding drinks and pom-poms under stadium lights.
A man stands on a stage speaking into a microphone in front of an audience and a large screen reading Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
A man in a decorated military dress uniform talks and gestures with three women in camouflage uniforms inside a large hall.
A woman wearing a pink hijab explains her research poster to an older woman holding a pencil and paper.
A student and his parents smile together in front of large illuminated John Carroll letters with blue and gold balloons.
A woman with curly hair reaches toward a robotic arm on a table while working on a laptop in a lab.
A young woman and man smile while holding lit candles outdoors at night with blurred people and trees in the background.
A man stands on a stage speaking into a microphone in front of an audience and a large screen reading Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
A man in a decorated military dress uniform talks and gestures with three women in camouflage uniforms inside a large hall.
A woman wearing a pink hijab explains her research poster to an older woman holding a pencil and paper.
A student and his parents smile together in front of large illuminated John Carroll letters with blue and gold balloons.
A woman with curly hair reaches toward a robotic arm on a table while working on a laptop in a lab.
A young woman and man smile while holding lit candles outdoors at night with blurred people and trees in the background.
Six young adults wearing matching John Carroll University tour guide jackets smile closely together against a plain wall.
Seven diverse young adults wearing John Carroll University shirts smile and pose in front of a large wooden door in a stone archway.
A man in a blue jacket gestures with raised hands toward a small group standing near stained glass windows in a church.
A group of people wearing white JDOS shirts smile and pose together on a stone balcony outside Grasselli Library.
A man in a blue jacket gestures with raised hands toward a small group standing near stained glass windows in a church.
A man in a wheelchair with a leg brace and crutches is pushed by another man while a woman walks beside them talking.
A young woman and man smile while holding lit candles outdoors at night with blurred people and trees in the background.
A smiling young man wearing a John Carroll Football shirt and red gloves gives a thumbs-up in a garden area.
Three young women smile with their eyes closed as they hug each other in front of a geometric photo booth backdrop.
A volleyball player in a navy uniform jumps to set the ball while teammates watch and prepare on a gym court.
A group of young people stand behind a railing outdoors, smiling, holding drinks and pom-poms under stadium lights.
A young woman and man smile while holding lit candles outdoors at night with blurred people and trees in the background.
A smiling young man wearing a John Carroll Football shirt and red gloves gives a thumbs-up in a garden area.
Three young women smile with their eyes closed as they hug each other in front of a geometric photo booth backdrop.
A volleyball player in a navy uniform jumps to set the ball while teammates watch and prepare on a gym court.
A group of young people stand behind a railing outdoors, smiling, holding drinks and pom-poms under stadium lights.
A man stands on a stage speaking into a microphone in front of an audience and a large screen reading Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
A man in a decorated military dress uniform talks and gestures with three women in camouflage uniforms inside a large hall.
A woman wearing a pink hijab explains her research poster to an older woman holding a pencil and paper.
A student and his parents smile together in front of large illuminated John Carroll letters with blue and gold balloons.
A woman with curly hair reaches toward a robotic arm on a table while working on a laptop in a lab.
A young woman and man smile while holding lit candles outdoors at night with blurred people and trees in the background.
Six young adults wearing matching John Carroll University tour guide jackets smile closely together against a plain wall.
Seven diverse young adults wearing John Carroll University shirts smile and pose in front of a large wooden door in a stone archway.
A man in a blue jacket gestures with raised hands toward a small group standing near stained glass windows in a church.
A group of people wearing white JDOS shirts smile and pose together on a stone balcony outside Grasselli Library.
A man in a blue jacket gestures with raised hands toward a small group standing near stained glass windows in a church.
A man in a wheelchair with a leg brace and crutches is pushed by another man while a woman walks beside them talking.

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Exploring your future doesn’t mean choosing a major today — it means imagining possibilities, and discovering how JCU programs can support your journey across the College of Arts & Sciences, the Boler College of Business, and the College of Health.

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A place that inspires

At JCU, become the inspired leader you were meant to be. Gain knowledge. Build character. Discover your path forward. And do it all in a welcoming, supportive community that’s committed to your success and happiness.

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  • #1 Best Regional Universities, Midwest — U.S. News & World Report, 2027

  • #9 Most Engaged in Community Service — The Princeton Review, 2027

  • 7% John Carroll ranks in the top 7% of four-year universities nationwide, according to The Wall Street Journal, 2025

  • 392 John Carroll is ranked as one of The Princeton Review's Best 392 Colleges, 2027

Belong. Become. Be a Blue Streak

Belong Here

At JCU, nothing stands still. Every part of your campus experience builds up to what’s next. Classes. Clubs. Community service. Carroll traditions.

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Where do you feel most at home here?

— Kevin Kotyk '28

For Biology major Kevin Kotyk, the Dolan Center for Science and Technology is the heart of campus. It’s where his passion for the life sciences comes to life, whether he’s working as a research and teaching assistant or volunteering his time with JCU EMS.

How has JCU prepared you for what’s next?

— Liv Ziccardi '28

For sophomore Political Science major, Liv Ziccardi, there's no shortage of ways JCU is preparing her for what's next. Liv is a member of the Arrupe Scholars Program and the Honors Program, is engaged in sorority life, serves as a senator for student government, and is an active participant in campus ministry.

What’s been your most inspiring class?

— Oumou Diallo '26

Oumou Diallo is an International Business major at JCU. She leads as president of the International Business Club and serves as a member of the First-Gen Network. Her coursework and campus involvement reflect her passion for leadership, global perspectives, and community engagement.

For Biology major Kevin Kotyk, the Dolan Center for Science and Technology is the heart of campus. It’s where his passion for the life sciences comes to life, whether he’s working as a research and teaching assistant or volunteering his time with JCU EMS.

For sophomore Political Science major, Liv Ziccardi, there's no shortage of ways JCU is preparing her for what's next. Liv is a member of the Arrupe Scholars Program and the Honors Program, is engaged in sorority life, serves as a senator for student government, and is an active participant in campus ministry.

Oumou Diallo is an International Business major at JCU. She leads as president of the International Business Club and serves as a member of the First-Gen Network. Her coursework and campus involvement reflect her passion for leadership, global perspectives, and community engagement.

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At JCU, learning goes beyond the classroom, beyond campus, and beyond borders.

A biotech lab in downtown Cleveland. A journalism fellowship in D.C. An archaeological dig in Greece. At JCU, you put learning into action in unique and exciting ways. More than 90% of students complete two high-impact experiences, including research and study abroad opportunities.

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Enjoy life on a small town campus with big connections to Cleveland.

From cozy neighborhoods surrounding campus to one of the Midwest’s most vibrant cities, you’ll have plenty to explore during your time at JCU. Major league sports, amazing food, outdoor activities galore.

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Welcome to the Neighborhood

Follow Mike and Ryan as they explore favorite student hangouts throughout University Heights and beyond.

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Welcome to the Neighborhood

Follow Mike and Ryan as they explore favorite student hangouts throughout University Heights and beyond.

Find Your People. Build Your Community.

At JCU, we believe our community achieves more when we do it together. That could mean collaborating on research with a professor. Going on a service trip with your classmates. Organizing a campus-wide event with friends. Or participating in a team or club.

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Where Passions Meet Purpose

Join one (or more) of our 100+ student organizations. You’ll find one for nearly everything, from academic and cultural interests to hobbies and social causes.

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At Home On Campus

At John Carroll, students live in residence halls, duplexes, houses, and apartments. These living spaces are more than just places to stay — they’re where students build community, form lifelong friendships, and feel a true sense of belonging. In fact, 91% of students say that living on campus strengthens their connection to the JCU community.

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Traditions That Call Us To Be More

Participate in annual, beloved traditions, like the Lighting of the Quad, Christmas Carroll Eve, and Late-Night Breakfasts during finals week.

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Where Passions Meet Purpose

Join one (or more) of our 100+ student organizations. You’ll find one for nearly everything, from academic and cultural interests to hobbies and social causes.

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At Home On Campus

At John Carroll, students live in residence halls, duplexes, houses, and apartments. These living spaces are more than just places to stay — they’re where students build community, form lifelong friendships, and feel a true sense of belonging. In fact, 91% of students say that living on campus strengthens their connection to the JCU community.

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Traditions That Call Us To Be More

Participate in annual, beloved traditions, like the Lighting of the Quad, Christmas Carroll Eve, and Late-Night Breakfasts during finals week.

Use your skills and talent to make a difference — on campus and beyond.

If you’re driven to leave the world a better place than you found it, you’ll fit right in. Service is part of our DNA. True to our Jesuit roots, helping and leading others is wrapped seamlessly into many academic and extracurricular experiences.

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Care In Action

JCU students complete more than 138K service hours each year through class projects, local organizations, and mission trips around the U.S. and abroad.

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Take The Lead

Grow and empower others by taking on a campus leadership position, such as an RA, peer tutor, or club officer.

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Find Your Why

Connect with your spiritual side or join in fellowship with others through Carroll Faith Communities. Faith & Ministry programs and activities are open to students of all faiths and beliefs.

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Care In Action

JCU students complete more than 138K service hours each year through class projects, local organizations, and mission trips around the U.S. and abroad.

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Take The Lead

Grow and empower others by taking on a campus leadership position, such as an RA, peer tutor, or club officer.

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Find Your Why

Connect with your spiritual side or join in fellowship with others through Carroll Faith Communities. Faith & Ministry programs and activities are open to students of all faiths and beliefs.

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Compete Hard, Celebrate Harder

John Carroll is the newest member of NCAA Division III’s North Coast Athletic Conference, and our 700+ student-athletes compete with pride and purpose—playing for each other, not just the win. That team spirit extends beyond varsity sports, with 16 club teams and 20 intramural leagues and tournaments. However you play, you’ll find a supportive Blue Streak community—on the field, in class, and all across campus.

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