Campus Icons & Traditions
Mount St. Joseph University
Locate the array of campus icons present on the MSJ campus.

Lion Sculpture
Dynamic; Graceful; Roar!
Located in front of the Centennial Field House stands the dynamic, graceful lion sculpture. Created by famed Cincinnati sculptor Tom Tsuchiya, co-sculptor Gina Erardi, and John Cline at Casting Arts and Technology of Cincinnati, Catamount St. Joseph is a bronze statue that is more than twice the size of a mountain lion The Mount intentionally chose a female lion in homage to the University’s foundresses, the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, and its legacy as the first Catholic college for women in the region.

Seton Fountain
A blue basin streaming with tranquil MSJ spirit

St. Joseph Statue
A sacred and celebrated treasure

Commencement Applause
MSJ graduates await a heartfelt, congratulative applause from the hearts and minds who taught them.
At the end of each and every commencement ceremony, graduates await faculty and staff dressed in their own previous graduation regalia, standing to give them a round of applause for students' hard work, dedication, and perserverence to earn an MSJ degree. The personalized attention from an MSJ classroom experience contributes to graduates' well-rounded development, and lasting relationships with former MSJ professors. At the Mount, we care about your success.

Mount St. Joseph Motherhouse
Rich in beauty and history, this special building represents the Mount's heritage.
Established in 1852, the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati are a legacy of MSJ founders who carry out the Gospel of Jesus through service and prayer in the community. Located up the road from campus, the Mount St. Joseph Motherhouse stands tall representing the heritage of Mount St. Joseph University. Complete with an Art Room, a cemetary tucked amongst large, shaded trees, an Immaculate Conception Chapel and many more, the Motherhouse holds decades of special tradition that drives the MSJ mission.

Cicada Mural
Merging science with artistic innovation

Heritage Walk
Learn about the Sisters of Charity and MSJ’s beginnings from the historical figures themselves
During student orientation, all students and guests will be guided on a tour by staff in historical dress to learn about the history and innerworkings behind the Sisters of Charity. You can anticipate a viewing inside the graceful Motherhouse to learn the mission of the Founders from the very beginning of their journey.

Exam Jam
Anyone up for a late night breakfast meal during finals on campus? Yes, please.
From writing papers to hour-after-hour studying; we get it. Finals are hard. That's why at the end of each semester, the Mount offers a special late-night tradition of serving breakfast from 8-10 p.m. to give students a break from finals. That burger and fries right down the hall with your friends on us on your time might make that last textbook chapter a little more comforting.

Athletic Hall of Fame
During homecoming weekend, the Mount honors those who have helped build MSJ athletics.
Housed in the Centennial Fieldhouse, the Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes the achievements of those who helped build the Mount’s strong athletic tradition. Alumni, friends and family are welcome to to take part in the induction ceremony and dinner.

Mount St. Joseph University Entrance Sign
A commanding presence exudes a warm welcome.

MSJ Letters
The MSJ Letters sculpture—a vibrant and timeless fiberglass artwork by Atomic Specialties, Inc. makes a great photo op!
Come check out the 6ft tall, 15ft wide MSJ Letters on the corner of Neeb Road by the parking garage. Find us on all four @MountStJosephU and share your photos with the new sculpture! #MSJLetters
