An Education of Discovery

A Holy Cross education is an experience of discovery.

Our approaches to learning—rooted in our institutional mission, Jesuit tradition, and an enduring commitment to the liberal arts—encourage students to explore many fields of knowledge, immerse themselves in their main interests, develop their individual talents, and find their place in the world.

This level of discovery is possible because Holy Cross is an exclusively undergraduate college committed to excellence and with a highly personalized, mentoring-based approach to education. Students learn directly from our gifted faculty members—not teaching assistants—in small classes and through one-on-one advising.

Jesuit educational principles further shape students’ discovery by emphasizing open inquiry, a sense of purpose, and service to others. Jesuit education has a long tradition of challenging the mind, encouraging the development and exploration of values and beliefs, and inspiring high achievement.

Our commitment to diversity is another feature of a Holy Cross education. We welcome students and faculty of all ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds because we believe that learning is most effective in an environment of many experiences and viewpoints.