At Chestnut Hill College, we emphasize the growth of the whole person. That means we strive to provide our students with not only an enriching and challenging academic environment, but also with an exciting social life, a healthy spiritual life and a well-rounded active life.
So take a look around. You’ll soon discover just how much there is to see and do on campus, in the charming town of Chestnut Hill, and in Philadelphia—truly one of the greatest cities in the world. It’s apparent that life as a Chestnut Hill College student is, well, quite lively.
The mission of the college is dedicated to serving the Dear Neighbor of student, faculty, staff, the surrounding community, as well as our global neighbors, without distinction and with love.
While you’ll be expected to study hard, life as a student at Chestnut Hill College encompasses much, much more than tests, terms papers, and the four walls of Logue Library. After all, this is where you can concentrate on becoming a well-rounded individual. And that means learning how to live with people you don’t call “mom” or “dad,” how to lead that student club (maybe even as President of the Student Government Association) and how to plan the perfect Friday night out on the town in Philly. You’ll soon discover that life as a student at Chestnut Hill College is much richer and all-encompassing than you may know.
The history of this College is a living, breathing dynamic filled with the mystery, magic and majesty of the human lives that create its reality at any given period. When you see Chestnut Hill College, you will be impressed by magnificent buildings and exquisite grounds, the beauty of historic architecture, the splendor of sloping hills and fragrant, flowering trees and plants. What is more important, however, and what pictures cannot adequately convey is the warmth, intelligence and humor of the people who populate the campus. They will make your time here most memorable. Enduring relationships of great value are a hallmark of a Chestnut Hill College education.
While the Chestnut Hill College community respects the past and the rich traditions that have brought us to this time and place, we anticipate with enthusiasm and energy the vast, unknown vistas promised by the future. The past one hundred years are unrivaled in the explosion of information and marked by numerous transformational changes. From typewriters to computers; from radios to televisions; from lecture halls to distance learning; from the Model-T Ford to space travel; from phonographs to CD players; and from the neighborhood to the global community, the history of the College reflects the history of our times. The splendor of the campus has largely remained unchanged, but the life within it is radically different. Between 1900 and 2015, our vision of who we are as human beings and the meaning of life on this planet has dramatically, irrevocably and irrefutably changed.
Yet despite these many transformations and perhaps because of them, the deepest hopes and highest aspirations of our students remain surprisingly unchanged. Still they long for a better world, to contribute successfully to the society in which they live, to be successful professionals, to establish lasting and meaningful relationships, to be faithful to their consciences and to their God and to serve others justly and compassionately.
At Chestnut Hill College, we provide women and men the opportunity to master their chosen field of study, to become knowledgeable about the diverse races, cultures, and creeds of the world, to grow in mutual respect and understanding of one another, and to enter their professions with competence and confidence. Steeped in the Ignatian spiritual tradition, the College is committed to graduating students who are daring, bold, innovative and informed thinkers who are also dedicated to the service of others, to civility, to right action and to the spiritual dimension of life. It is not enough to graduate with the tools necessary to achieve excellence in one’s profession; to be fulfilled and happy, one must graduate with the personal maturity and integrity requisite to achieve excellence as a human being.
Chestnut Hill College is located at the northwestern edge of Philadelphia on 75 acres overlooking the Wissahickon Creek, and opened in 1924 as a Catholic, four-year, liberal arts college for women. Founded as Mount Saint Joseph College by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the College was renamed in 1938.
Since its inception, the College has offered a rigorous liberal arts education that provides students with a broad background in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. The goal of Chestnut Hill College has been to prepare students for life’s challenges by helping them grow intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and socially.
In keeping with the spirit of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the curriculum has been modified over time to meet the ever-changing needs of higher education and society. The College originally awarded only the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees to young women of traditional college age. In 1972, a Continuing Education department extended opportunities for undergraduate study to mature women and men. With the addition of a coeducational graduate program in 1980, the College began to offer master’s degrees and, in 1997, added its first doctoral program. Today, students may earn master’s degrees in six fields and a doctorate in clinical psychology.
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I had an excellent experience at Chestnut Hill but like everything else in life you get out of if what you put in. In my first semester I joined several clubs and campus organizations and while there isn't the social atmosphere that one might find in a large degree factory like Temple, there is amazing individualized attention given to every student that asks for it. I think CHC is making all the right moves to be a more respected and sought after college experience and I like to think my involvement helped them in this regard. As the college grows I think more and more people will begin to value what it has to offer. As a side note, my biggest classes were maybe 15 students so you are definitely not just a number here. The administration also worked with me to graduate quickly and career development was always emailing opportunities for summer jobs and internships. Awesome experience!
By Dan A. (May, 2012) |
I chose CHC specifically because it is a small school. The number of students in the classrooms ensures that I can get a hands on education. The professors are very knowledgeable and are more than willing to provide help and will work around your schedule to do so. While the security at the college may be superfluous, going so far as to require students to sign in to dorms in which they do not live, I never feel unsafe walking through the campus during both day and night. There are clubs to join and more activities than people give the school credit for. It is also a dry campus, which I personally admire. CHC is a great school for those who plan to focus on academics with enough activities to keep things interesting.
By Armin F. (Aug, 2008) |
I found Chestnut Hill to be a great school. Everyone is very friendly and helpful, including students, faculty and staff. The social life has improved a lot over the past few years. There are all kinds of activities, clubs and organizations for students to get involved with. Chestnut Hill is a small school, but I thought the size was great. The faculty is also wonderful. Professors are always available to answer questions or offer help to students. Overall, it's a great school!
By Heather R. (Sep, 2006) |
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At Chestnut Hill College, the faculty goes above and beyond, creating a rich learning atmosphere where my son has blossomed and reached new academic heights.
By Sakura Yamada (Sep, 2024) |