Sacred Heart University
About
Sacred Heart University, a vibrant Catholic institution in Fairfield, Connecticut, is widely recognized for its rapid growth, dedication to community service, and top-tier professional preparation, particularly through the prestigious Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the highly respected Davis & Henley College of Nursing. Students enjoy an active, close-knit campus culture defined by Division I athletics, robust service-learning opportunities, and a spirited community that emphasizes personal growth and ethical leadership. What sets Sacred Heart apart is its state-of-the-art West Campus—a sprawling innovation and technology hub housed in the former General Electric global headquarters—and its prime location just over an hour from New York City, which provides students with exceptional internship and corporate networking pipelines.
Wikipedia:Sacred Heart University (SHU) is a private Catholic university in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. It was founded in 1963 by Walter W. Curtis, Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
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Sacred Heart University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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