A special university in a spectacular city. A combination of characteristics that creates a dynamic learning community- that is the University of San Francisco. USF is a Catholic Jesuit University with excellent academic programs and an incredibly diverse group of students located in one of the most exciting cities in the world. All of these features together are what makes USF special.

As a Jesuit Catholic university, USF offers a unique and personal college experience:

• Academic excellence based upon a tradition of 450 years of Jesuit educational experience
• A commitment to educating the whole person- mind, body and soul
• A values-based education with a strong ethical commitment stemming from our Jesuit / Catholic tradition Educating Minds & Hearts to Change the World

The core mission of the University is to promote learning in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. The University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional students the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as persons and professionals, and the values and sensitivity necessary to be men and women for others.

The University will distinguish itself as a diverse, socially responsible learning community of high quality scholarship and academic rigor sustained by a faith that does justice. The University will draw from the cultural, intellectual and economic resources of the San Francisco Bay Area and its location on the Pacific Rim to enrich and strengthen its educational programs.