St. John Fisher University, Rochester, NY

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See How Impactful YOU Can Be

Fisher has a way of bringing out your best so you're ready to shape a better community. Experience the difference to make one.

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Commencement is Coming

We have so many reasons to celebrate during Commencement weekend. Get ready for Commencement

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We Heart Fisher

On March 23, we celebrated our Fisher love with the Fisher community all across the land. You Can Still Make a Gift

Featured Programs

History

Inquisitive minds select Fisher’s history program to explore political events, social issues, and democratic means that have influenced cultures throughout the ages.

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M.S. in Mental Health Counseling

Fisher’s mental health counseling program prepares practitioners to focus on strengths of individuals and families to foster recovery and resilience through life’s challenges.

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M.S. in Educational Leadership

This flexible master’s degree program gives teachers a competitive advantage for educational leadership roles in their school or district.

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In 1948, Fr. Hugh Haffey paid cash for a 15-acre tract of farmland on a hill that would become Fisher's campus. Seventy-five years later, the campus has grown to 164 award-winning acres. Learn more
Fisher's park-like campus was rated No. 1 Best College Campuses in New York by Niche.com.
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The pioneer class of Fisher graduated in 1955 with 59 students at the first commencement. As Fisher celebrates its 75th Anniversary, we look ahead to our 69th Commencement when more than 1,600 students will graduate. Learn moreGet ready for Commencement
Commencement procession of the pioneer graduating class in 1955.
$1,000,000

The goal for Fisher's first campaign was $1,000,000 which was exceeded within a month after the campaign started in 1948. Learn moreLearn more about the Fisher Forward campaign to advance the University into the next 75 years
A bus ticket with an advertisement for the first campaign for Fisher in 1948.

“ All of the hands-on experience I gained at Fisher helped me land an amazing job. The faculty are amazing people who love what they do and work hard to help students become successful graduates. ”

Diana Delrio '22
Supervised Release Coordinator at Brooklyn Justice Initiatives

“ Fisher has put me in front of a lot of important people in my field. The connections I made through Fisher are the reasons why I do what I do. They built confidence in me and gave me opportunities to showcase my work. ”

Josh Ramos '20
Producer, Wolf Cry Productions

“ As a first-generation college student, the values I learned in my time at Fisher have been instrumental in developing me as a person and professional. ”

Anthony DiPerna '16
Assistant District Attorney, Monroe County

“ My Fisher education has been one of the best experiences of my life and has prepared me for so much. I have gotten many offers and compliments before people even meet me when they find out that I am a Fisher grad. ”

Shalonda Lester '13
R.N., Emergency Department, Highland Hospital

“ I truly believe I attained a strong sense of goodness, discipline, and knowledge in my three years at Fisher, and I left with a well-rounded education and a drive to change the world and promote social and environmental justice. ”

Erin Turpin '20
Rochester Youth Year AmeriCorps VISTA

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