Navigating Campus Life at John Carroll University: A Guide to Resources and Opportunities

John Carroll University (JCU) offers a vibrant campus environment with numerous resources and opportunities for students to thrive academically, personally, and professionally. From academic support to social engagement and community involvement, JCU provides a holistic experience designed to help students discover their path forward and become inspired leaders.

Accessing Resources and Support

The Bookstore: Your Gateway to Carroll Swag and Campus Essentials

The JCU bookstore is more than just a place to buy textbooks. It's a hub for all things Carroll, offering a wide selection of university merchandise, school supplies, and other essentials for campus life. The knowledgeable staff is always ready to answer questions and provide guidance, making it a valuable resource for navigating campus life successfully.

Pioneer Card Perks: Discounts at Local Businesses

Your Pioneer Card is your key to unlocking discounts at numerous local businesses, making it easier to enjoy the surrounding community. Take advantage of these offers to explore local dining and accommodation options. Some examples include:

Copilot Coffee Co.
Divino Gelato Café | 227 West Main St.
La Estacion | 319 Williams St.
Taco John’s | 317 N. Grand Ave.
The Ingleside Hotel | 2810 Golf Rd.: A 15% discount when booking double and single rooms for all Pio ID cardholders. Mention Carroll University when making your reservation. A 10% discount when booking for all Pio ID cardholders.

Student Accounts: Managing Finances on Campus

A valid student ID number is required to make a guest deposit into your student's Carroll Cash or Dining Dollars account. Acceptable forms of payment include MasterCard, Visa and American Express.

Reservable Spaces: Hosting Events on Campus

Carroll provides a wide range of reservable spaces across campus, all crafted to support events from small gatherings to major celebrations.

Grasselli Library and Breen Learning Center: Your Academic Hub

The Grasselli Library and Breen Learning Center is the cultural and intellectual cornerstone of the JCU community, offering expert research assistance and serving as a physical hub for a variety of academic services. These services include the Learning Commons, Writing Center, Student Accessibility Services, and Center for Digital Media. The library is more than a place to study; it’s a hub for discovery and downtime. Students can enjoy board games, explore shelves of popular fiction, and stream thousands of books, videos, and podcasts.

Expert Research Assistance: Subject Guides and Librarians

Have a research question? The library offers knowledgeable experts and has developed 30+ subject guides, ranging from art history to theology. Within these collections, you’ll find select books, journals, databases, and more. Plus, there is an expert librarian dedicated to each subject.

Academic Excellence and Experiential Learning

A Commitment to Academic Growth

At JCU, students are encouraged to become inspired leaders by gaining knowledge, building character, and discovering their path forward in a welcoming, supportive community committed to their success and happiness.

The Dolan Center: A Hub for Science

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.

Diverse Academic and Extracurricular Opportunities

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.

Experiential Learning: Putting Knowledge into Action

A biotech lab in downtown Cleveland. A journalism fellowship in D.C. An archaeological dig in Greece. At JCU, students 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.

Community and Engagement

A Small-Town Campus with Big Connections

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.

Finding Your People: Collaboration and Connection

At JCU, the community achieves more when they do it together. That could mean collaborating on research with a professor, going on a service trip with classmates, organizing a campus-wide event with friends, or participating in a team or club.

Service and Leadership: Making a Difference

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

Leadership and Athletics

Recent Appointments: Shaping the Future of JCU

John Carroll University has announced the appointment of Dr. Amanda Sohl as its next Vice President for Enrollment Management, effective March 4. The next head football coach at John Carroll University is an alumnus with elite credentials. Brian Polian ’97 has been selected as the 21st Head Football Coach for the Blue Streaks, effective immediately. The John Carroll University Board of Directors has selected Carolyn Noll Sorg, its current Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing, as the 27th president of John Carroll University. She will succeed President Alan R.

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Athletics: Pride, Purpose, and Team Spirit

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.

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