St. John Fisher is a Catholic college whose emphasis on values derives historically from its religious heritage. These values serve as our central guiding principles in the development of academic and co-curricular programs. Inspires students to develop and strengthen their moral reasoning skills St. John Fisher College students are challenged and supported to develop and strengthen their moral reasoning skills through formal classroom activities, co-curricular programs, and general interactions with members of the Fisher community.
Every discipline asks students to examine moral and ethical issues.
Learning Communities enable freshmen to enroll in course clusters connected by a common theme, often leading to considerations of moral and ethical issues from the perspective of several disciplines. All freshmen are invited to participate in the Emerging Leader program, through which participants examine their own personal values, career interests, and opportunities for community involvement. All entering Fisher students will be asked to sign their commitment to this creed. Campus Ministry provides both formal and informal means for students to explore and strengthen their spirituality. There are regular Catholic services on campus and Campus Ministry also assists students who wish to connect with other faith traditions.