Jessup University — Organization Profile
Jessup University (also known as William Jessup University and often abbreviated WJU) is a private Christian university based in Rocklin, California, offering undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. The university’s mission states that, in partnership with the Church, Jessup exists to educate transformational leaders for the glory of God, with a focus on integrating faith and learning across academic disciplines.
Jessup describes a vision for graduates who are transformed and who help redeem world culture through servant leadership, strengthening family, church, and community life, and serving with distinction in their careers. The university positions its education as academically rigorous and broadly oriented, with programs spanning the humanities, sciences, education, psychology, theology, business, and more. Jessup also highlights multiple academic units, including its School of Theology & Leadership and the Multnomah Biblical Seminary.
Programmatically, Jessup offers a wide range of degrees and certificates delivered through on-campus and remote formats. Majors and graduate programs include areas such as business (including MBA pathways), education, psychology and counseling-related studies, leadership, computer science, and ministry training. This mix allows students to pursue preparation for local-church service, nonprofit leadership, and marketplace vocations while keeping spiritual formation and biblical conviction central to campus life.
Geographically, Jessup’s primary campus is in Rocklin, California (Northern California), with additional campus options listed by the university in San Jose, California, and Portland, Oregon (Multnomah Campus). Through online programs, Jessup also serves learners beyond its campuses, supporting adult students and others who need flexible schedules while pursuing Christ-centered higher education.
People can engage with Jessup University through admissions pathways such as requesting information, applying, and scheduling a campus visit. Churches and supporters can partner through giving initiatives (including the Jessup Fund and other donor options) designed to expand student access, strengthen academic excellence, and support spiritual formation. Jessup also maintains a public presence through campus events, news stories, and athletics (the Jessup Warriors), offering multiple points of connection for students, alumni, and ministry partners.
Key Links
- Website: https://jessup.edu/
- Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith: https://jessup.edu/about/mission/
- About Jessup: https://jessup.edu/about/
- Majors & Programs: https://jessup.edu/academics/majors-programs/
- Admissions: https://jessup.edu/admissions/
- Visit Jessup: https://jessup.edu/visit/
- Apply: https://jessup360.my.site.com/apply/s/apply-now
- Giving: https://jessup.edu/about/giving/
- Ways to Give: https://jessup.edu/about/giving/ways-to-give/
- Athletics (Jessup Warriors): https://jessupathletics.com/
Contact Information
- Email: ad********@****up.edu
- Phone: 916-577-2200
- Mailing address: 2121 University Avenue, Rocklin, CA 95765
Socials
- https://www.instagram.com/jessupu/
- https://www.facebook.com/jessupu/
- https://www.youtube.com/@jessupu
- https://x.com/williamjessup
- https://www.tiktok.com/@jessupu
Leadership
- Parnell M. Lovelace, Jr. — Interim President
- John Jackson — Chancellor
- Ed Jones — Vice President for Advancement
