Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ)

Since students dedicate a considerable amount of time to their studies, they spend more time at universitythan anywhere else. As a result, the University offers practical services aimed at ensuring their stay goes assmoothly as possible.

Parking Lots

Instructors are provided with parking spaces on the campuses. They are required to obtain an access stickerfrom the administration.Some campuses have parking spaces open to students, but access conditions vary from one campus toanother.

Student Housing

Housing is provided at the University dorms, “USJ Dorms”. Students can stay there for a maximum of 3consecutive academic years.

Catering

The Beirut campuses, as well as the regional campuses, have cafeterias open to all. They offer full, balancedmenus, snacks, sandwiches, and hot and cold drinks

First Aid Services at USJ

All USJ campuses are equipped with first aid services and necessary equipment to respond to the variousemergency situations that may arise on campus. A team of staff members specifically trained in first aid,supported by student paramedics, manages the following emergency response chain:
• Alerting, diagnosing the severity of the situation, and informing relevant personnel.
• Administering first aid, picking up the patient, and transferring them to the first-aid room.
• Contacting and arranging transportation to the hospital with the assistance of the Red Cross, Civil Defense,or other appropriate means, depending on the case.
It should also be noted that approximately one hundred people on the various campuses have been trained tomake first contact in the event of an emergency and to activate the emergency response chain.

The USJ Daycare

The USJ Daycare welcomes the children aged between 6 months and 3 years of USJ and Hôtel-Dieu de Francestaff and USJ students. Located at CIS, it is open from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

The Main Campus Libraries

These libraries house resources tailored to the specific fields of study offered by the faculties and institutionsthey serve on a shared campus. They are subject to common conditions and are accessible to all Universitystudents and instructors.

Student life

THE STUDENT LIFE OFFICE
The life of USJ students extends beyond academic pursuits alone! The University has implemented an efficientand dynamic office aimed at enhancing student life across all campuses.Established in 2016, the Student Life Office (SVE) oversees and cultivates student projects and activities, whilealso coordinating initiatives with other university entities such as the Chaplaincy, the Career and PlacementOffice, Sports Office, Opération 7e jour, and other institutions.The Student Life Office has defined its four core values: Living Together, Democracy, Citizenship, and Solidarity.These values guide the Office towards a brighter future for students and towards a broader sense of theUniversity’s mission, the nurturing alma mater of students.
The Student Life Office operates in these areas:

Community Life
The Office trains and monitors student projects and structures, while also striving to foster bonds of solidarity,engagement, and community living.It encompasses clubs, student chapter committees, Student Council, and various activities such as theWelcome Party, Clubs Night, the Rally – USJ 360 Welcome Festival, the training day for club offices, thestudent structure day, as well as the monitoring and coaching program for club offices.

Student Clubs
A club serves as a student organization that brings together students around a particular activity theme,operating on a voluntary basis. It aims to promote and coordinate student participation in recreational,social, or cultural activities. Today, students can join over 30 clubs (professional, civic, cultural, artistic, etc.)or establish new ones.

Student Council
The Student Council, chaired by the Rector, is a consultative body at USJ comprising administrative andacademic representatives alongside student representatives. Its objective is to facilitate communicationbetween the University administration and students, particularly regarding academic and administrativeplans, and various aspects of student life. It formulates proposals aimed at improving the living and workingconditions of USJ students.

MENTAL
The Office has launched a mental health project called MENTAL, aimed at promoting student well-being andraising awareness about the importance of mental health. In collaboration with the Counseling Office, SVEconducts awareness activities with Student Chapters and clubs across various campuses. Additionally, itprovides students access to a database of organizations offering free or reduced-cost mental health services.