Regis College

Regis College is a private Catholic university located in Weston, Massachusetts, on a 132-acre suburban campus just 12 miles west of Boston. Founded and sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, the college is rooted in a tradition of social justice and "service to the dear neighbor without distinction." It is widely recognized as a leader in nursing and health sciences education, though it maintains a strong liberal arts core across its four schools. The institution emphasizes a personalized, student-centered experience, offering a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs designed to prepare graduates as advocates for a more just and compassionate global society.

The college was founded in 1927 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston at a time when higher education options for women were significantly limited. The sisters purchased the Morrison Estate, a historic Georgian mansion built in the late 1880s, which served as the cornerstone of the original campus. Named after St. John Francis Regis, the patron saint of lace-workers known for his service to at-risk women and youth, the school initially opened as a women's college. A transformative milestone occurred in 2007 when Regis officially became coeducational, making it the final Catholic women's institution in the Boston area to admit men. Since then, the college has rapidly expanded its academic scope and achieved university status, while continuing to celebrate its heritage through annual traditions like Heritage Week and Founders’ Day.

Regis College stands as a modern bridge between traditional Catholic values and the high-demand careers of the 21st century. By evolving from a small female seminary into a diverse, coeducational university, it has maintained its founding spirit of "excellence tempered with gentleness." Its strategic location near Boston's medical and business hubs, combined with a relentless focus on social mobility and inclusive excellence, ensures that its graduates are prepared to lead with both technical skill and moral integrity. For students seeking a tight-knit community that prioritizes both professional success and the common good, Regis remains a premier and compassionate choice.