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Stonehill College prides itself on being diligently selective for a private catholic college. Students can appreciate the beautiful Massachusetts scenery provides a scenic and relaxing atmosphere that is perfect to develop the open mind needed to optimize the college experience. Faculty and staff members of Stonehill College believe in creating a strong unity for students that helps them to find, develop and master their skills, talents and studies. The mission of Stonehill College is to provide students will all the tools needed to excel both individually and professionally.
Although Stonehill College is most widely known for its Catholic affiliation and liberal arts programs, the school also offers a variety of majors and professional courses. This enables students a sufficient selection of courses as well as the liberty to switch majors without falling behind or extending their term.
School History
Stonehill College was founded in 1948 by the Congregation of the Holy Cross in Easton. This congregation was no stranger to the education system and how to provide students with extensive support and a well structured curriculum, as they also founded Notre Dame in the late 1800s as well. Although the school is now coeducational, when it first opened its doors, enrollment was limited to only men. The first enrolling class consisted of only 137 men from surrounding communities that wished to obtain a Catholic affiliated education. The property of the campus was originally purchased by the Founders from the estate of Frederick Lothrop Ames and used as the seminary for the congregation until 1935.
Stonehill College is accredited by the New England association of Schools and Colleges with several program accreditation as well.
Most of the student organizations, clubs and activities that still exist today were created by the students and faculty members of the class of 1937, the colleges first year students. Keeping these types of traditions with both student affairs and education is of the utmost importance to Stonehill College. The most memorable and history rich being the current Stonehill Theater Company which consists of students and faculty members that perform scheduled events and live performances each semester right on campus grounds.
Campus Life
Students at Stonehill College have many activities, organization and events to keep up with. As the majority of extra-curricular activities at Stonehill are student run and operated, there are always new activities and groups to get involved with. Both on and off campus provides a wealth of opportunity and entertainment. Many of the students prefer to stay on campus and take advantage of the campus offerings such as laundry facilities, dining areas, library and theatre. Faculty and staff members encourage students to also get involved with the surrounding community to carry out the legacy and mission of the Founders. Community service has always been addressed with heavy emphasis at Stonehill College. In light of tradition, students have developed programs such as Into the Streets, H.O.P.E and many other organizations and groups that get together to venture out and help the community in one way or another.
On campus, students will find plenty of support and relief at the various Student Services offices located throughout the campus. The infamous Student Government ensures that there are plenty of activities scheduled daily and weekly for students to get involved in and encourage the development of new interest groups and activism organizations. It is through these activities and groups that students are able to develop and hone their skills and life experiences.
Stonehill College offers plenty of room and accommodations for students that wish to live on campus. There are several residence halls, dorms and apartments that give students the fully optimized college experience. Faculty members are available to help students apply for housing and find residential roommates that match their academic studies and personal interests.
Financial Aid
Paying for tuition can be overwhelming, especially for first year students. Stonehill College staff and faculty members have over 40 years of experience assisting student’s research, file and obtain financial aid – following a century old structure! Stonehill College offers a wide variety of scholarship programs that offer aid based on academic, merit and athletic accomplishment. It is also not uncommon to find relief from grants and need based funding that faculty members can assist you with as well.
This school accepts all forms of government funded loans and scholarship programs that offer students an easier way to pay for school. Academic Advisors are available throughout the entire year to answer any questions or help guide students in the right direction to find financial aid options that best suit their needs. Work study programs are also available both on and off campus.
