The Ultimate SJU Bucket List

Keep reading for 24 things you absolutely MUST do during your time at SJU. These four years will fly by fast, so try to check out as many of these as you can off your bucket list!

1. Go on a Midnight Run with Campus Ministry.

Thanks @midnitemission for a great breakfast shift #Vincentian
A photo posted by SJU Campus Ministry (@stjohnscampmin) on Feb 25, 2016 at 8:05am PST

2. Watch the sunset on the roof of the parking garage.

Throwback to when this beautiful sunset was over DaSilva Memorial Field! Where is your favorite place on campus to catch a sunset? #SJUtbt
A photo posted by St. John’s University (@stjohnsu) on Apr 28, 2016 at 7:08am PDT

3. Get on the Jumbotron at MSG during a Men’s Basketball game.

Student Government Queens and Staten Island support @stjohnsredstorm at Madison Square Garden. Go #RedStorm. We are New York’s Team. #SJU #stjohnsuniversity
A photo posted by St. John’s Student Experience (@stjohnsnow) on Jan 31, 2015 at 12:56pm PST

4. Go to the midnight breakfast at Monty’s.

Long nights of studying calls for a midnight breakfast! #finalsweek #sjumb #sjunow
A photo posted by St. John’s Student Experience (@stjohnsnow) on Dec 14, 2015 at 8:20pm PST

5. Pretend to be an incoming freshman at Accepted Students’ Day and get all the free food.

A photo posted by St. John’s University (@stjohnsu) on Apr 11, 2014 at 7:01pm PDT

6. Get a ride across campus from Public Safety.

“Watcha gonna do when they come for you.” #safety #first #publicsafety #redstorm #stj #sju #stjohnsuniversity #security #college #campus #university #nyc #newyorkcity
A photo posted by St. John’s Student Experience (@stjohnsnow) on Oct 23, 2013 at 1:52pm PDT

7. Visit another St. John’s Campus.

Welcome to the brand new Manhattan campus! #sju
A photo posted by St. John’s University (@stjohnsu) on Jun 18, 2014 at 1:52pm PDT

8. Relax on the Great Lawn.

How gorgeous was the weather this week? We love seeing our johnnies enjoying our campus to the fullest. Happy Saturday!
A photo posted by St. John’s Student Experience (@stjohnsnow) on Mar 12, 2016 at 2:59pm PST

9. Ride the ferris wheel at the Spring Carnival.

Come join the fun at the Spring Fling Carnival on the Great Lawn! And share your favorite moments with #sjuspringweek! Photo Courtesy of SMA @ryanjaydee
A photo posted by St. John’s University (@stjohnsu) on Apr 25, 2014 at 11:03am PDT

10. Go on a Redzone Away Game trip.

A bunch of Johnnies in attendance at The Wells Fargo Center in South Philly!
A photo posted by St. John’s University (@stjohnsu) on Feb 22, 2014 at 10:33am PST

11. Walk to Coldstone from campus for a study break.

Even though it is not Coldstone weather, we liked this photo as our #fanFriday pic. Photo credit: @deepzpatel #sju #stjohns #stjohnsuniversity
A photo posted by St. John’s Student Experience (@stjohnsnow) on Apr 4, 2014 at 12:10pm PDT

12. Rush a fraternity or sorority.

Activities Fair on the Great Lawn today! #GetInvolvedSJU
A photo posted by St. John’s University (@stjohnsu) on Sep 8, 2014 at 11:22am PDT

13. Go to Double J’s at 3 in the morning.

Congratulations to the brothers of Phi Delta Chi for finally creating their official double j’s sandwich! Stop by and give it a try
A photo posted by @double_j_deli on Apr 28, 2016 at 8:28pm PDT

14. Pull an all-nighter at the Dunkin’ off-campus.

#America #RunsOn #Dunkin #MericaCoffee #4thOfJuly
A photo posted by @corporate_coffee on Jul 4, 2016 at 7:47am PDT

15. Go to Basketball Tip-off.

Welcome, Coach Mullin! #RedStormTipOff
A video posted by St. John’s University (@stjohnsu) on Oct 16, 2015 at 7:34pm PDT

16. Get a picture with Johnny Thunderbird.

We can’t wait to see our Accepted Students become Johnnies this coming Fall! 🙌🌸 #SJU2020 #Repost ・・・ 2 thumbs up because I know where I’m going to college!! #SJU2020
A photo posted by St. John’s University (@stjohnsu) on Apr 9, 2016 at 9:38am PDT

17. Attend one of the parties on the strip or in the parking garage.

You know it’s lit when even Rameez dances.
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A photo posted by @koshik_bowtie on Mar 19, 2016 at 9:47pm PDT

18. Make Dean’s List and receive awards.

Congrats to four of our amazing sisters who received wonderful awards last night! ✨ Three of our sisters, Cassidy, Celeste, and Sara were nominated for the Gold Key Award within their majors. 🔑🔑🔑 Congrats Girls! Another sister, Liz, received The Reverend John B. Murray Memorial Award for Academics, Service, Research, and future in Psychology🏆 Congrats girls!!! You make us all so proud ☺️ #gammaphibeta #gphib #gphi #gphisuccess #sju #sjunow #nyc
A photo posted by St. John’s University ΓΦΒ (@gammaphibetasju) on Apr 29, 2016 at 10:00am PDT

19. Participate in Relay for Life.

Words cannot describe how incredibly proud we are! We’ve shattered records and raised over $140,000 for Relay for Life! #WeAreStJohns #JohnniesForACure
A photo posted by St. John’s University (@stjohnsu) on Apr 16, 2016 at 6:02am PDT

20. Take a picture in a fountain.

Today is the first day of #SJUFinalsWeek. Good luck on those exams, Johnnies! PC: @ecap523
A photo posted by St. John’s University (@stjohnsu) on May 6, 2016 at 7:32am PDT

21. Attend the St. Baldrick’s Event.

The first shave is happening now! Make sure to watch St. Baldrick’s Day live now on Periscope! #SJUGoBald
A photo posted by St. John’s University (@stjohnsu) on Mar 10, 2016 at 11:29am PST

22. Study Abroad.

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain. Photo courtesy of Social Media Ambassador Carine Alexis ✈️ #sju #sjuglobal #studyabroad #france #paris #reachhigher
A photo posted by St. John’s University (@stjohnsu) on May 6, 2014 at 2:11pm PDT

23. Watch the fireworks during the Winter Carnival.

Firework show on the Great Lawn was beautiful tonight. #SJUWinterCarnival #SJU #Campus
A photo posted by St. John’s University (@stjohnsu) on Dec 10, 2013 at 8:32pm PST

24. Walk across the stage on the Great Lawn at Graduation.

“You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!” – Dr. Seuss Congratulations graduate students of the College of Professional Studies!
A photo posted by St. John’s University (@stjohnsu) on May 20, 2016 at 7:51am PDT

1. Go on a Midnight Run with Campus Ministry.

2. Watch the sunset on the roof of the parking garage.

3. Get on the Jumbotron at MSG during a Men’s Basketball game.

4. Go to the midnight breakfast at Monty’s.

5. Pretend to be an incoming freshman at Accepted Students’ Day and get all the free food.

6. Get a ride across campus from Public Safety.

7. Visit another St. John’s Campus.

8. Relax on the Great Lawn.

9. Ride the ferris wheel at the Spring Carnival.

10. Go on a Redzone Away Game trip.

11. Walk to Coldstone from campus for a study break.

12. Rush a fraternity or sorority.

13. Go to Double J’s at 3 in the morning.

14. Pull an all-nighter at the Dunkin’ off-campus.

15. Go to Basketball Tip-off.

16. Get a picture with Johnny Thunderbird.

17. Attend one of the parties on the strip or in the parking garage.

18. Make Dean’s List and receive awards.

19. Participate in Relay for Life.

20. Take a picture in a fountain.

21. Attend the St. Baldrick’s Event.

22. Study Abroad.

23. Watch the fireworks during the Winter Carnival.

24. Walk across the stage on the Great Lawn at Graduation.

What else do you want to add to your SJU bucket list? Comment below and share this article with friends!

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