FAQ
Q. WHERE IS ST. STEPHEN'S UNIVERSITY?
A. In the town of St. Stephen, New Brunswick, which is a small town of approximately 5000 people located on the New Brunswick/Calais, Maine border. VIEW MAP
Q. WHAT MAKES ST. STEPHEN'S UNIVERSITY DISTINCT FROM OTHER UNIVERSITIES?
A. St. Stephen's University is a trans-denominational Christian undergraduate and graduate university that exists as a small, intentional, Christian community. St. Stephen's University incorporates study abroad as an integral part of every academic program; every St. Stephen's University student gets a chance to travel abroad as they earn their degree!
Q. WHERE DO ST. STEPHEN'S UNIVERSITY STUDENTS COME FROM?
A. Our student body is made up of young people and mature students from all across Canada and the United States. We also have received students from Japan, South Africa, Malaysia, Australia, Uganda, China, and Europe.
Q. WITH WHAT DENOMINATION IS ST. STEPHEN'S UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED?
A. None. (No, we are not a Catholic university. The name comes from the town in which we are located.) In fact, at no point have we been affiliated with any particular Christian denomination. We welcome students from all streams of the Christian faith. For this reason, we call ourselves a 'trans-denominational' university.
Q. WILL MY DEGREE BE RECOGNIZED?
A. The short answer is - yes. We have a Provincial Charter authorizing us to grant Bachelors and Masters degrees. Some places where students have continued their studies are: Regent University, The University of New Brunswick, Dalhousie University, Tyndale, Carleton University, the University of Manitoba, Regent College, St. Andrews University (Scotland), and Oxford.
Q. WHAT DO SSU GRADUATES DO WITH THEIR DEGREES?
A. A liberal arts education provides graduates with flexibility of mind, a multiplicity of perspectives and the capacity for innovation. This opens up a world of possibilities for either further education or a rewarding career. SSU graduates have gone on to study or work in the following areas: art therapy, business, disaster relief, education, film, fine arts, journalism, law, management, ministry, nursing, politics, social work, theology, and urban planning.
Q. HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SSU?
A. The best source of information is on this website so have a look around. We are also happy to answer any questions or arrange a visit for you. Please call us toll free at 1-888-CALL-SSU, e-mail us at ssu@ssu.ca, or contact us directly online.