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Access for All. Success for Each.
Supporting
all
students is our number one priority, and we’re proud that St. Augustine College
at Lewis University
has been recognized as the #1 Regional College in the Midwest for social mobility by US News
in 2025
. Our commitment to providing an education that works with your life remains unwavering – from small class sizes to flexible schedules, one-on-one advice with learning facilitators
, and federal/state student aid and grant programs.
Our academic programs are built to expand educational opportunity for everyone, including Chicago’s underserved, working-adult, and first-generation students, by providing bilingual pathways, personalized student support, and affordable access that opens doors to advanced degrees and upward mobility
.
Option to
Start your studies in Spanish and finish in English.
Apply
Request Info
Success Stories
Empowering students to thrive in today’s competitive world.
Tanya Loa
Respiratory Therapy
A Place Where You Belong That nervous feeling of “imposter syndrome” when starting something new is normal. But what Tanya Loa experienced while working at a prestigious Chicago university hospital was different. She was more than qualified for the job, but as the only woman of Mexican heritage on staff,…
Read More
Collin Mbabazi
AA, Business Administration
Visionary Entrepreneur Ugandan native Collin Mbabazi came to the United States with big dreams. In addition to exploring a different part of the world, he had visions of becoming a first-generation college student. “It’s been two years since I moved to Chicago from a small town in East Africa called…
Read More
Alfonso Velasquez
Psychology
Beacon of Hope If you told Alfonso Velasquez 10 years ago that someday he’d be a college graduate working on a laptop in an office, he would not have believed you. The native of Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood was working at a home improvement retail chain,…
Read More
Alejandro De La Luz
BA, Business Administration
A Journey from Mexico to St. Augustine College At St. Augustine College, every student’s journey is unique. From balancing work and family to navigating a new language and culture, our alumni show how determination paired with support can transform lives. In this spotlight, we speak…
Read More
Barbara Moss
Respiratory Therapy
On the Front Lines When Barbara Moss first discovered the Respiratory Therapy degree program at St. Augustine College (SAC), she was already working in the health care field as a Certified Nursing Assistant.“I was excited to find St. Augustine. There are only a few respiratory therapy programs in…
Read More
Emiliana de Santos Guzman
Licenciada en Administración de empresas
Emigrante de Veracruz, es alumna sobresaliente de 2020. Según sus palabras, St. Augustine, “Es diferente de cualquier otra escuela donde uno es simplemente un número”.
Read More
Pedro Ramirez
Licenciado en Informática
El alumno sobresaliente Pedro Ramirez habla sobre el equilibrio entre el trabajo y la familia y la comodidad del recinto universitario de St. Augustine. "Este es el lugar donde pertenezco".
Read More
Rosy Garcia
Técnica en Trabajo social
La graduada de Trabajo social Rosy Garcia siempre supo que quería ayudar a la gente. En St. Augustine encontró profesores que la ayudaron, "están dispuestos a ayudar en todo lo que puedan".
Read More
Emiliana de Santos Guzman
BA, Business Administration
Veracruz emigrant becomes 2020 Valedictorian. She says of St. Augustine, “It’s different from any other school where you are just a number.”
Read More
Rosy Garcia
AA, Social Work
Social work graduate Rosy Garcia always knew she wanted to help people. At St. Augustine she found professors to help her, "they are willing to help you in anything they can."
Read More
Pedro Ramirez
BA, Computer Sciences
Valedictorian Pedro Ramirez speaks on the balance of work, family, and the convenience of St. Augustine's campus. "This is the place where I belong."
Read More
Teresa Valdivia
Social Work
World of Difference Growing up in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood as the oldest of four, Teresa Valdivia has been helping others for as long as she can remember. “I think that the oldest child,especially in Latinx households, is often their parents’ right hand,” explains Valdivia, who graduated from St. Augustine…
Read More
Choose Your Path
Learn more about our unique programs and student support services designed with you in mind.
Bachelor of Arts Early Childhood Education
-
Our new Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree program provides advanced training in early childhood education and student teaching opportunities on a path to working as a teacher in a public or private school.
Read More
Associate of Applied Sciences Respiratory Therapy
-
Our Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) degree curriculum* with a Respiratory Therapy concentration is designed to train you in the growing field of respiratory care. As a student in this advanced-practice program, you will receive the training you need to work as a respiratory therapist in hospitals, home care, and other health care environments.
St. Augustine College is among the top
respiratory therapist schools in Illinois
.
Read More
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (BA)
+
Our Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree features a liberal arts foundation and a strong business curriculum, designed to open doors to careers in a wide variety of private, government, and nonprofit organizations.
Read More
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA)
+
With a curriculum that adheres to American Psychological Association standards, our Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree program prepares students for careers in a variety of fields—from human resources and health care to sales, education, and customer service.
Read More
Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management
+
With a liberal arts foundation and strong business curriculum, the
BA in Hospitality Management
program exposes students to culinary arts and hotel management, covering all major areas of the hospitality industry.
Read More
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
-
The
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
degree program is built on mathematics, communications, and strong computer programming skills, preparing students for a career in the rapidly changing Information Technology (IT) field.
Read More
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
-
Our Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program is built on St. Augustine College’s legacy of empowering a bilingual community through social justice and promoting positive change for individuals, families, neighborhoods, and the world.
As one of the leading
Hispanic-serving colleges
, we are dedicated to supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
Read More
Associate of Arts (AA) in Business Administration
+
Our AA degree program in Business Administration is the first step to achieving your dream of pursuing a career in business or transferring to a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or other business specialization.
Read More
Associate of Arts (AA) Child Development
+
Our AA in Liberal Arts and Sciences degree curriculum* with a Child Development concentration gives you a strong base of knowledge in English, mathematics, science, and history while also providing key courses that are designed for students who are interested in professions involving children.
Read More
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Guide to Certification & Licensing for Allied Health Careers in Illinois
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What is Allied Health? Allied health refers to a broad group of healthcare roles that support, supplement, and extend, traditional medical care provided by...
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Fund Your Future
We are committed to providing an
affordable education
and helping
you graduate with little or no debt.
Scholarships + Grants
Need and merit-based gifts that do not require repayment.
College Work Study
Programs that allow you to earn while you learn.
Federal Student Loans
Financial aid granted by the U.S. Department of Education.
Learn More
Building An Empowering Community
We envision a future where education is no longer just for those who fit a certain cultural norm or can afford it, but rather a life-changing experience where people of all ethnicities, genders and economic backgrounds can learn the skills they need to move forward in their careers or academic pursuits.
St. Augustine College is committed to being one of the top
colleges for adults
by providing flexible schedules and personalized support.
Discover More
Our Events
VIEW FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Take The Next Step
Request Info
Apply
Skip to content
Access for All. Success for Each.
Supporting
all
students is our number one priority, and we’re proud that St. Augustine College
at Lewis University
has been recognized as the #1 Regional College in the Midwest for social mobility by US News
in 2025
. Our commitment to providing an education that works with your life remains unwavering – from small class sizes to flexible schedules, one-on-one advice with learning facilitators
, and federal/state student aid and grant programs.
Our academic programs are built to expand educational opportunity for everyone, including Chicago’s underserved, working-adult, and first-generation students, by providing bilingual pathways, personalized student support, and affordable access that opens doors to advanced degrees and upward mobility
.
Option to
Start your studies in Spanish and finish in English.
Apply
Request Info
Success Stories
Empowering students to thrive in today’s competitive world.
Tanya Loa
Respiratory Therapy
A Place Where You Belong That nervous feeling of “imposter syndrome” when starting something new is normal. But what Tanya Loa experienced while working at a prestigious Chicago university hospital was different. She was more than qualified for the job, but as the only woman of Mexican heritage on staff,…
Read More
Collin Mbabazi
AA, Business Administration
Visionary Entrepreneur Ugandan native Collin Mbabazi came to the United States with big dreams. In addition to exploring a different part of the world, he had visions of becoming a first-generation college student. “It’s been two years since I moved to Chicago from a small town in East Africa called…
Read More
Alfonso Velasquez
Psychology
Beacon of Hope If you told Alfonso Velasquez 10 years ago that someday he’d be a college graduate working on a laptop in an office, he would not have believed you. The native of Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood was working at a home improvement retail chain,…
Read More
Alejandro De La Luz
BA, Business Administration
A Journey from Mexico to St. Augustine College At St. Augustine College, every student’s journey is unique. From balancing work and family to navigating a new language and culture, our alumni show how determination paired with support can transform lives. In this spotlight, we speak…
Read More
Barbara Moss
Respiratory Therapy
On the Front Lines When Barbara Moss first discovered the Respiratory Therapy degree program at St. Augustine College (SAC), she was already working in the health care field as a Certified Nursing Assistant.“I was excited to find St. Augustine. There are only a few respiratory therapy programs in…
Read More
Emiliana de Santos Guzman
Licenciada en Administración de empresas
Emigrante de Veracruz, es alumna sobresaliente de 2020. Según sus palabras, St. Augustine, “Es diferente de cualquier otra escuela donde uno es simplemente un número”.
Read More
Pedro Ramirez
Licenciado en Informática
El alumno sobresaliente Pedro Ramirez habla sobre el equilibrio entre el trabajo y la familia y la comodidad del recinto universitario de St. Augustine. "Este es el lugar donde pertenezco".
Read More
Rosy Garcia
Técnica en Trabajo social
La graduada de Trabajo social Rosy Garcia siempre supo que quería ayudar a la gente. En St. Augustine encontró profesores que la ayudaron, "están dispuestos a ayudar en todo lo que puedan".
Read More
Emiliana de Santos Guzman
BA, Business Administration
Veracruz emigrant becomes 2020 Valedictorian. She says of St. Augustine, “It’s different from any other school where you are just a number.”
Read More
Rosy Garcia
AA, Social Work
Social work graduate Rosy Garcia always knew she wanted to help people. At St. Augustine she found professors to help her, "they are willing to help you in anything they can."
Read More
Pedro Ramirez
BA, Computer Sciences
Valedictorian Pedro Ramirez speaks on the balance of work, family, and the convenience of St. Augustine's campus. "This is the place where I belong."
Read More
Teresa Valdivia
Social Work
World of Difference Growing up in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood as the oldest of four, Teresa Valdivia has been helping others for as long as she can remember. “I think that the oldest child,especially in Latinx households, is often their parents’ right hand,” explains Valdivia, who graduated from St. Augustine…
Read More
Choose Your Path
Learn more about our unique programs and student support services designed with you in mind.
Bachelor of Arts Early Childhood Education
-
Our new Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) degree program provides advanced training in early childhood education and student teaching opportunities on a path to working as a teacher in a public or private school.
Read More
Associate of Applied Sciences Respiratory Therapy
-
Our Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) degree curriculum* with a Respiratory Therapy concentration is designed to train you in the growing field of respiratory care. As a student in this advanced-practice program, you will receive the training you need to work as a respiratory therapist in hospitals, home care, and other health care environments.
St. Augustine College is among the top
respiratory therapist schools in Illinois
.
Read More
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (BA)
+
Our Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree features a liberal arts foundation and a strong business curriculum, designed to open doors to careers in a wide variety of private, government, and nonprofit organizations.
Read More
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA)
+
With a curriculum that adheres to American Psychological Association standards, our Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree program prepares students for careers in a variety of fields—from human resources and health care to sales, education, and customer service.
Read More
Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management
+
With a liberal arts foundation and strong business curriculum, the
BA in Hospitality Management
program exposes students to culinary arts and hotel management, covering all major areas of the hospitality industry.
Read More
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
-
The
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
degree program is built on mathematics, communications, and strong computer programming skills, preparing students for a career in the rapidly changing Information Technology (IT) field.
Read More
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
-
Our Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program is built on St. Augustine College’s legacy of empowering a bilingual community through social justice and promoting positive change for individuals, families, neighborhoods, and the world.
As one of the leading
Hispanic-serving colleges
, we are dedicated to supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
Read More
Associate of Arts (AA) in Business Administration
+
Our AA degree program in Business Administration is the first step to achieving your dream of pursuing a career in business or transferring to a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or other business specialization.
Read More
Associate of Arts (AA) Child Development
+
Our AA in Liberal Arts and Sciences degree curriculum* with a Child Development concentration gives you a strong base of knowledge in English, mathematics, science, and history while also providing key courses that are designed for students who are interested in professions involving children.
Read More
View All Programs
Stories and Highlights
Programs
Local Internship Opportunities in Chicago for College Students
What is an Internship? An internship is an opportunity for students to get hands-on experience with professionals in their chosen field. Internships can last from a few weeks to several months; the length of an internship is...
Programs
Guide to Certification & Licensing for Allied Health Careers in Illinois
Students exploring professional allied health careers often ask the same question first: What is the Difference Between Licensure and Certification in Healthcare? This guide explains...
Programs
What is Allied Health?
What is Allied Health? Allied health refers to a broad group of healthcare roles that support, supplement, and extend, traditional medical care provided by...
View More
Fund Your Future
We are committed to providing an
affordable education
and helping
you graduate with little or no debt.
Scholarships + Grants
Need and merit-based gifts that do not require repayment.
College Work Study
Programs that allow you to earn while you learn.
Federal Student Loans
Financial aid granted by the U.S. Department of Education.
Learn More
Building An Empowering Community
We envision a future where education is no longer just for those who fit a certain cultural norm or can afford it, but rather a life-changing experience where people of all ethnicities, genders and economic backgrounds can learn the skills they need to move forward in their careers or academic pursuits.
St. Augustine College is committed to being one of the top
colleges for adults
by providing flexible schedules and personalized support.
Discover More
Our Events
VIEW FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Take The Next Step
Request Info
Apply