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Discovery Day

Friday, July 11, 2025

Join us for an exciting, one-of-a-kind experience designed to show you what life at ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ is really like.

A Location For You

Erie, Pennsylvania

Old Main

ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ’s Erie campus in the heart of downtown is central to businesses and organizations providing project and internship experiences. Enjoy a vibrant urban entertainment scene and Lake Erie beaches all within a two-hour drive of Cleveland, Buffalo and Pittsburgh.

About Erie

Ruskin, Florida

Ruskin Campus

ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ’s Ruskin location, between Tampa and Bradenton, is the perfect combination of livable and beautiful. Find yourself in a rapidly expanding health care sector with possibilities to engage in educational outreach activities.

About Ruskin

Online

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Receive your degree in targeted, high-demand fields from wherever you are. ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ’s distance programs provide flexible and current educational opportunities to expand your career options.

Online Education

Inspired by faith. Grounded in our past. Focused on the future

ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ’s story began a century ago, rooted in the rich Catholic tradition of faith and community. As our namesake, Archbishop John Mark ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ, sought to create an opportunity for all to attain a college education. For the decades since, ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ has stood strong as a testament of faith guiding countless students toward futures with endless possibilities. Our 100th year is a momentous milestone in which we reflect and celebrate while eagerly planning for our next century of possibilities.

Explore the Legacy

A photo of ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ alumni Rachel Loper

Notable Knights

Rachel Loper '19

Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

The university’s close-knit, supportive environment made it the perfect place for me to grow, both personally and academically, while continuing to give back to the community that raised me.

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Claudia Herrero Rapagna stands in the Omani desert while on her second Critical Language Scholarship learning intensive in Niwaz, Oman

Notable Knights

Claudia Herrero Rapagna '22

Public Service and Global Affairs

I remember just looking over the city in awe and feeling very grateful to have the chance to experience it.

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Cooper Cernuska stands in front of a river and wearing a hat and smiling

Notable Knights

Cooper Cernuska '25

Economics

I just always had this desire to serve and to utilize my leadership abilities in the best ways I can. You can’t always get that in a lot of civilian jobs, you can’t always be a leader in the law sector per say but you can always be a leader in the Army and that’s kind of a passion I wanted to follow and develop through the ROTC program.

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Kara Lynch poses with her book

Notable Knights

Kara Lynch '23

Communication Sciences and Disorders

I loved my time at ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ, Transferring there was the best thing I ever could have done.

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A'Darius smiles, head tilted to the left in a black suit for a headshot on a gray background

Notable Knights

A’darius Porter, ‘15 , M’18, Ph.D. ‘23

Director of Residence Life and Auxiliary Services

I’m passionate about helping my team be the best they can be. This program is giving me the tools to do just that—to diagnose challenges, provide guidance and ultimately help others achieve their goals.

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Nursing students in the patient simulation center.

Believe in the Possibilities

Think about what you love to do, where you imagine yourself working, or what you want to accomplish in the future. It's all possible at ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ.

Explore Our Programs

A Welcoming Community

ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ is a community founded on honor, courage and achievement. These values carry into every aspect of life at ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ: in athletics and academics, in our global travels, and in the communities we serve.

Mascot Victor E Knight, high-fiving a student at the IgKnight Activies Fair
ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ student on GIVE day.
Victoria Bartlett

Victoria Bartlett '23

Cybersecurity

I enjoy learning about subjects from various majors including electrical engineering, computer science, and more. The program encourages collaboration, innovation and creativity. There is a focus on what the industry will look like in the future, and it’s inspiring to think about all the possibilities.

Timothy Edwards

Timothy Edwards

Freshwater and Marine Biology

My courses have introduced me to a lot of modern, applicable skills, and the professors have helped me find and apply for many research and internship opportunities.

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Claudia Herrero

Public Service and Global Affairs

The School of Public Service & Global Affairs gave me the opportunity to customize my academic path through specific classes, internships and travel experiences that will lead me to a successful career.

13:1

Student-To-Faculty Ratio

4 students learning in the sim center
Students holding a ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ flag.

90+

Student Clubs and Organizations

Students cheering for the football team during homecoming weekend
Students at the IgKnight Activities Fair

95%

Qualify for Financial Assistance

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Students conducting interviews outside of sofi stadium for Super Bowl 56

ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ signs strategic partnership with Ursuline College

A premiere institution of Catholic higher education on Lake Erie started to take shape as the presidents of ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ and Ursuline College announced they had signed a Letter of Intent to enter a strategic partnership. The move, which is contingent on the successful completion of due diligence, will create an institution with about 6,000 students, 1,300 employees, and campuses in three states – Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Once complete, it will be the largest Catholic university system in the region.

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  • A Midsummer Night's Dream

    ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ's Schuster Theatre is proud to present another year of Shakespeare Summer Nights with A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, directed by Karalyn Headley. Free and open to the public. Rain location: Schuster Theatre, 620 Sassafras St.

  • A Midsummer Night's Dream

    ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ's Schuster Theatre is proud to present another year of Shakespeare Summer Nights with A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, directed by Karalyn Headley. Free and open to the public. Rain location: Schuster Theatre, 620 Sassafras St.

  • A Midsummer Night's Dream

    ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ's Schuster Theatre is proud to present another year of Shakespeare Summer Nights with A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, directed by Karalyn Headley. Free and open to the public. Rain location: Schuster Theatre, 620 Sassafras St.

  • AFA CyberPatriot Standard CyberCamp 2025

    Students will be taught essential cyber safety and cybersecurity principles that are highly relevant for protecting devices and information from the ever-growing rampant cyber threats. Instructions and hands-on lab sessions will be provided by ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ's Cybersecurity faculty and industry cybersecurity experts. During the camp sessions, each student will have their dedicated high-performance computer equipped with extensive labs.

  • AFA CyberPatriot Standard CyberCamp 2025

    Students will be taught essential cyber safety and cybersecurity principles that are highly relevant for protecting devices and information from the ever-growing rampant cyber threats. Instructions and hands-on lab sessions will be provided by ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ's Cybersecurity faculty and industry cybersecurity experts. During the camp sessions, each student will have their dedicated high-performance computer equipped with extensive labs.

  • AFA CyberPatriot Standard CyberCamp 2025

    Students will be taught essential cyber safety and cybersecurity principles that are highly relevant for protecting devices and information from the ever-growing rampant cyber threats. Instructions and hands-on lab sessions will be provided by ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ's Cybersecurity faculty and industry cybersecurity experts. During the camp sessions, each student will have their dedicated high-performance computer equipped with extensive labs.

  • AFA CyberPatriot Standard CyberCamp 2025

    Students will be taught essential cyber safety and cybersecurity principles that are highly relevant for protecting devices and information from the ever-growing rampant cyber threats. Instructions and hands-on lab sessions will be provided by ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ's Cybersecurity faculty and industry cybersecurity experts. During the camp sessions, each student will have their dedicated high-performance computer equipped with extensive labs.

  • AFA CyberPatriot Standard CyberCamp 2025

    Students will be taught essential cyber safety and cybersecurity principles that are highly relevant for protecting devices and information from the ever-growing rampant cyber threats. Instructions and hands-on lab sessions will be provided by ÓÀÓ¯²ÊƱ's Cybersecurity faculty and industry cybersecurity experts. During the camp sessions, each student will have their dedicated high-performance computer equipped with extensive labs.