Sacred Heart University Online at Sacred Heart University

Founded in 1963 as an independent, Catholic University by the Most Reverend Walter W. Curtis, Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport

At Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT we believe that inquiry, pursuing knowledge and intelligent reflection – both inside and outside the classroom – create greater opportunities and choices. We challenge you to be fearless in your curiosity and courageous in your service to others.We are passionate about the role we play in helping you reveal your true potential. The discovery of your own talents, abilities, strengths, character and dreams is the most valuable outcome we strive for as educators and mentors.

Sacred Heart has long been recognized as one the nations leading universities. SHU is ranked among The Princeton Reviews Best 377 Colleges and Best 294 Business Schools with a top-tier ranking in U.S. News & World Report for the past ten years.

In addition, the prestigious Lilly Foundation recently sponsored a national forum for other colleges to learn of SHUs award-winning Core Curriculum, The Human Journey, and how it might be imitated elsewhere. It has been recognized by the American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) as a national leader in high-quality undergraduate curricula.