Dominican University

More than 90 percent of our faculty hold doctorates or the highest degree in their field.

We offer more than 30 service learning courses that allow you to earn academic credit while helping others.

Peterson's calls Dominican a "top college for top students".

As an NCAA Division III School, you can kick swing and shoot your way to victory in a dozen men’s and women’s varsity sports.

Dominican was one of the first schools in the country to have study abroad.

Dominican University offers 50 majors and pre-professional programs.

U.S. News and World Report has ranked Dominican in the top tier of Midwestern universities for more than a decade.

Campus Life

An Amazing Place
You’ll be amazed at all the things you can do at Dominican University. Making the most of your time in college can help you make the most of yourself. Build homes with Habitat for Humanity, join the Campus Activities Board or write for the student paper. Along the way you’ll do more than make friends and have fun.  You’ll have the opportunity to step up and lead organizations or start your own. You’ll leave Dominican not just smarter, but also more well rounded and confident.

There are more than 50 student organizations at Dominican University thanks to the initiative of our students. They include cultural and ethnic associations, academic interest groups and special interest organizations. Here’s a list of the current opportunities. If you think something is missing, come to Dominican and start a new group yourself. It’s easy.

Academic Organizations
Advancing in Business and Economic Leadership (ABEL)
Eco Club
Education Club
Fashion Club
Graduate School of Social Work Student Association
History Club
Library Information Science Student Association
Math Club
Nutrition Club
Philosophy Club
Psychology Club
Rosary English at Dominican (READ)
Science Club
Theology Club
 
Cultural and Ethnic Organizations
Black Student Union
CIAO (Italian Organization)
French Club
Indian Student Association
International Club
Organization of Latin American Students (OLA)
Polish Club
 
Special Interest Organizations
A cappella Ensemble
Campus Activities Board
Campus Climate Committee
Campus Crusade for Christ
College Democrats
College Republicans
Common Ground
Commuter Student Association
Domestic Abuse Stops Here (DASH)
Dominican Star Newspaper
Dominican University Health Science Club
Pro Vita
Resident Student Association
SERVE
Sounds Society
Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
Student Government Association
Students for Peace and Justice
Up Til Dawn
 
Club Sports
Dance Team
Dominican Ultimate Frisbee Federation (DUFF)
Men's Soccer Club
Racquetball Club
Women's Volleyball Club