Statement on the closing of The College of Saint Rose from St. Joseph’s University, New York

December 13, 2023

St. Joseph’s University, New York is deeply saddened by the news of The College of Saint Rose closing after its more than century old history of proudly serving a diverse body of undergraduate and graduate learners.

We offer our heartfelt understanding and faithful encouragement to the entire Saint Rose community during this challenging time. Our shared ideals, which are deeply rooted in the tradition and history of the Sisters of St. Joseph, and our commitment to the charism of our founding Sisters, connects us as a close-knit community dedicated to providing our students with the personal attention and encouragement that is the hallmark of a St. Joseph’s education. 

Like the many other institutions that have expressed care and concern for the students, faculty and staff of Saint Rose, we, too, offer our services and assistance for a successful transition toward the next step in your journey. To ease the transition, we are pleased to extend the following benefits to St. Rose students, as they explore their next steps: 

• Application Fee Waiver - Code: CSR 
• Expedited review of transfer credits, scholarship and financial aid 
• Up to 90 credits in transfer 
• Equal consideration for housing for students attending our Brooklyn Campus
• An inclusive and welcoming student life and Division III athletic program 

For more information, please contact: 

Brooklyn Campus

Roberto Figueroa 
Director of Transfer, Adult and Graduate Admissions
[email protected]
718.940.5828

Long Island Campus

Christina Seifert
Director of Transfer, Adult and Graduate Admissions
[email protected] 
631.687.4525