College of Saint Elizabeth, university in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
College of Saint Elizabeth is a private college in Convent Station, a neighborhood within Morris Township in New Jersey. The campus is set in a suburban area and features traditional brick buildings, a library, athletic facilities, and open green spaces.
The college was founded in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity and was among the first schools in the US to grant degrees to women. It began admitting men in 2016 and became a university in 2019, broadening the range of programs it offers.
The name of the college comes from Saint Elizabeth, and the founding order, the Sisters of Charity, left a visible mark on the campus architecture and its chapels. Visitors today can still see religious symbols woven into the buildings, alongside a student body that comes from many different backgrounds.
The campus is directly served by Convent Station, the train stop located on the college grounds, making it easy to arrive without a car. It is worth checking ahead of time which areas are open to visitors, as some buildings may be reserved for students and staff.
Convent Station is one of the oldest train stops in New Jersey, and it sits right on the college campus rather than nearby. This makes the school one of very few in the US where students can step off a train and walk directly onto campus grounds.
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