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Academics

A Catholic university on the outskirts of Chicago, Lewis University provides “small class sizes,” “smart and approachable professors,” and especially “strong programs in aviation, nursing, and criminal justice.” Professors are big on “discussions more often than lectures,” and generally “make lessons fun and interesting.” One student praises courses within the Psychology department for having “designed their courses to mimic graduate school courses, and strongly emphasize research…and clinical counseling skills.” Students say their “overall academic experience is a great one” and praise Lewis for “constantly providing more opportunities for research or internships” and for “additional student services,” such as career services, which provides assistance in the way of “resume reviews, mock interviews” and “help applying to graduate school.” These services are made available to students “even after they’ve graduated from Lewis.”

Student Body

The Lewis student body is “down to earth,” “supportive,” and “typically small-town people dreaming of going to bigger places.” The size of the school and the large commuter population means, “there is a tight-knit community within…disciplines.” Many students transfer in from local junior colleges in the area. There’s also a “large amount of veteran students due to the school being considered a yellow-ribbon school.” Additionally, other non-traditional and older students are attracted to Lewis “because it offers online classes and is close to suburban areas.” One student says, “Though a predominantly Catholic student body, there are still many students of all multicultural backgrounds and religious practices.”

Campus Life

Lewis is largely a commuter school, where it is estimated that “about 40 percent” of the student body lives off campus. Students report a “quiet but focused and determined” environment, with most focused on their studies “in the library or computer lab.” Students may also venture into Romeoville for food or the “nature trail,” but students say it’s important to know that Lewis is in a “quiet town,” so they often have to “make [their] own fun.” On campus, the recreation center provides a “small arcade” and “pool hall,” (called Flyer’s Lounge) along with “decent food.” Students contribute to the school “in one way or another either through sports, STEM committees, or recreational clubs.” Chicago is close by, allowing residential students to get away on weekends and check out what the city has to offer.

Contact & Visit

Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Admission Counselor
Address
1 University Pkwy
Unit #297
Romeoville, IL 60446
Phone
(815) 836-5250
Email
admissions@lewisu.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Brother James Gaffney, FSC Student Center
Main Quad & Flyers Den
Student Recreation and Fitness Center
Harold E. White Aviation Center
Oremus Fine Arts Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Magnificent Mile - Chicago
Chicago Lakefront & Navy Pier
United Center, Soldier Field, Wrigley Field & US Cellular Field
Field Museum, Planetarium, Aquarium, Art Museum and Museum of Science & Industry
Downtown Naperville for dining, shopping and entertainment

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center
Monday through Friday
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
(815) 836-5250
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
select dates throughout the school year

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@lewisu.edu

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Available when COVID restrictions are not in place

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Chicago's Midway and O'Hare Airports. The Lewis University Airport is a designated reliever airport for O?Hare International with two runways that serve a diversity of aircraft types and feature several instrument approaches. PACE Bus System Route 834 Joliet-Downers Grove covers local communities between Joliet's Union Station to Yorktown Center. The Metra Train Station (Joliet Union Station, Lockport Train Station, Downers Grove Train Station) with drop off points to Chicago. Limousine Service, Peoria Charter Coach Company Service for airport pickups and drop-offs to/from Louis Joliet Mall and O'Hare/Midway Airports. Taxi, limousine, Uber, and Lyft services are also available to students. Lewis University free scheduled shuttle service to local communities (Romeoville, Joliet, Naperville) shopping, dining and entertainment.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Chicago: Take I-55 (Stevenson Expressway) south to Weber Road. Continue south on Weber Road to Renwick Road. Turn left (east) on Renwick Road, and continue left to Route 53. Turn left on Route 53 north. The Lewis campus is 1/2 mile on your left. From the North: Take the I-355 tollway going south until you reach I-55. Take I-55 south to Weber Road. Continue south on Weber Road to Renwick Road. Turn left (east) on Renwick Road, and continue to Route 53. Turn left on Route 53 north. The Lewis campus is 1/2 mile on your left. From the East/West: Take I-80 east to the Larkin Avenue (Route 7) exit in Joliet. Go north on Larkin (it joins Weber Road) to Renwick Road. Turn right (east) on Renwick Road and proceed to Route 53. Turn left on Route 53 north. The Lewis campus is 1/2 mile on your left. From Joliet: Take Larkin Avenue north to join Weber Road. Continue north on Weber Road to Renwick Road. Turn right (east) on Renwick Road. Turn left on Route 53 north. The Lewis campus is 1/2 mile on your left.
Local Accommodations
Aloft Hotel Bolingbrook, Best Western, Clarion Hotel & Convention Center, Comfort Inn, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Days Inn & Suites, Extended Stay America, Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Quality Inn, Ramada Inn, Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Super 8, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Wingate by Wyndham, and WoodSpring Suites
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Admissions

Admissions

Applicants: 4,746
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Average HS GPA: 3.61







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Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
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