St. Vincent’s College

St. Vincent’s College is committed to educating the whole person while preparing students to thrive in their respective fields of study. Through coursework and clinical experiences within the college’s associate degree programs, students will receive an education responsive to the current and future needs of the healthcare industry in an environment that nurtures a drive towards lifelong learning, professional development and spiritual and personal achievement.

St. Vincent’s College joined Sacred Heart University as its sixth undergraduate college in 2018.

Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, St. Vincent’s College honors the commitments to service and social justice that characterized the school throughout its one hundred-year history and are the cornerstones of the Sacred Heart University community.

The associate degree in radiography is now offered by the College of Health Professions and the associate degree in nursing is now offered by the College of Nursing at Sacred Heart University. Visit Part-Time Admissions for information about certificates, part-time bachelor’s degrees or associate degrees.

Mission Statement

St. Vincent’s College is a community-based college, faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church, which provides traditional education modalities as well as online distance education in nursing, allied health, and the liberal arts and sciences. Hallmarks:

• Provides access to clinical experiences through affiliation with a major medical teaching center.
• Exhibits special concern for the underserved and those with a variety of life experiences and varying religious backgrounds.
• Provides a curriculum in which caring and compassion are integral to the development of technical and educational competencies, and encourages social awareness among faculty and students.
• Provides an education, which is responsive to the current and future needs of the local healthcare environment and the greater community.
• Serves as the foundation for lifelong learning, professional development and spiritual and personal enrichment. St. Vincent’s College derives its mission from the historic commitment of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul to care for the sick poor and to educate others for the healthcare ministry.