LA ROCHE UNIVERSITY
Students come to La Roche University for an innovative, skills-driven education that prepares
them for success in today’s competitive workforce. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in
1963, La Roche educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse
and global society.
ACADEMICS With a faculty of award-winning scholars, researchers and industry-connected
professionals, students receive quality instruction with a real-world approach. Individualized
attention from faculty is one of La Roche’s best bene ts. A 12:1 student-faculty ratio ensures that
students receive personalized attention, and professors are dedicated to helping students achieve
their academic and career goals.
STUDY ABROAD The unique Study Abroad + Study USA program allows students to travel
within the United States or abroad as part of their college experience . The program covers the
cost of lodging, travel and most meals. The University also offers a semester in Rome program at
the same cost of regular tuition.
LOCATION Situated in Pittsburgh’s North Hills, the La Roche campus offers students the best of
both worlds: a residential setting, but with big-city amenities. With downtown Pittsburgh only a
15-minute drive away, students can reap the bene ts of the city’s cultural and business districts,
global corporations, famous museums, exciting nightlife and professional sports teams.
La Roche students also have the convenience of employment and entertainment opportunities
within walking distance to campus. Across the street is McCandless Crossing, a neighborhood
district and town center, featuring everything from a movie theater, shops and restaurants to a
pharmacy, bank and grocery store. Just a short drive away is the scenic North Park of Allegheny
County, which offers opportunities for outdoor sports and exercise.
STUDENT LIFE Students nd a tight-knit community with opportunities to meet new people
and explore new interests through more than 30 student clubs and organizations. Home to the
Redhawks, La Roche also offers 14 NCAA Div. III athletic teams. Men’s sports include baseball,
basketball, cross-country,
golf, lacrosse and soccer.
Women’s sports include
basketball, bowling,
cross-country, lacrosse,
soccer, softball, tennis
and volleyball.
ADMISSIONS EVENTS
In-person Preview Night
is Monday, Oct. 11
followed by an Open
House on Saturday,
Nov. 13. Learn more at
laroche.edu.
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