Lewis University

Located 30 minutes southwest of Chicago, Lewis University is a comprehensive, Catholic university where the traditions of liberal learning and preparation for professional life give the university its educational identity and mission focus.

Lewis provides more than 80 undergraduate majors and programs of study, 25 graduate programs, and accelerated programs for working adults through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Nursing and Health Professions. Premier programs include aviation, criminal/social justice, education, nursing, and business. Lewis is one of many schools sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers with over 320 years of teaching experience in the Lasallian tradition.

Founded in 1932 under the direction of the Chicago Archdiocese and Bishop Bernard J. Sheil, Lewis began as the Holy Name Technical School for boys. Aviation technology was the special emphasis of instruction and the origin of today’s highly regarded Department of Aviation. In 1952 the school was renamed the Lewis College of Science and Technology. In 1960, the De La Salle Christian Brothers – members of a 326-year-old religious order devoted exclusively to teaching and named after Saint John Baptist de La Salle, their founder and Patron Saint of Educators – assumed direction of the institution. Today, with growing enrollment, outstanding programs, experienced faculty and motivated students, Lewis University is recognized as one of the finest, mid-sized, comprehensive Catholic universities in the country. See a more detailed History.

Mission
The Office of Mission is responsible for Mission integration and effectiveness in all areas of the university. In collaboration with the Mission and Heritage Council, the Office provides services and activities including individual mission orientation for all new faculty, staff and administrators, information for mission advertising and interviewing, mission oriented convocations, group mission orientations, and mission review luncheons. The Office of Mission also works collaboratively with the President’s Office on special projects and some university events.

Courses Offered

• Associate of Science (A.S.)
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Bachelor of Elected Studies (B.E.S.)
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
• Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Master of Science (M.S.)
• Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
• Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.)
• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

Schools & Colleges

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Nursing and Health Professions
• School for Professional and Continuing Education

Contact Details
Lewis University
Main Campus,
Romeoville, IL
(815) 838-0500
Official Website: http://www.lewisu.edu/