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Graduate Programs

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Featured Program: Degree Completion Programs

Designed for working adults, our degree completion programs are the ideal path for finishing your bachelor’s. Our programs are flexible, streamlined and closely aligned with dynamic career opportunities in business, the health sciences, the public sector, nonprofit advocacy and more.

Dominican Star Summer STEM Institute

July 26 - August 24, 2022
The Dominican Star Summer STEM Institute is an ideal gateway experience as you get ready to begin your college career. This free month-long hybrid experience will prepare you for the rigor of your education at Dominican through mentoring, community building and hands-on lab experiences. Any STEM-interested student is encouraged to apply.
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Majors and Programs

Dominican offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, and no matter which one you choose, you can’t go wrong. Each will enable you to think, grow and encounter the world in a whole new way. Each will challenge you to make a difference, develop your talents and prepare for a life of achievement and meaning.

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The Dominican Difference

#1
Best Value in Illinois
—U.S. News & World Report
#10
in the Midwest
(out of nearly 160)
#3
for Social Mobility
in the Midwest
16
Average class size
10:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
14
Nations represented in student body
100%
Freshmen who receive financial aid
93%
of students complete high-impact experiences outside class
25+
Graduate degree programs
19
Study abroad programs
35+
Student clubs and organizations
250,000+
Volumes in library
10
Miles from downtown Chicago
3.47
Average GPA of student-athletes
240+
Student athletes
12
Men’s and women’s varsity teams

More to Explore

Student Volunteers Feeding Families, Youth in Need

The Epic Eats project allows students to apply skills they learned in nutrition courses to preparing meals for the homeless.

Plans for New Welcome Center Moving Forward

The center will be named for Cindy and Kevin Killips, who are supporting its development.

Author, Mentor Receives Young Mazzuchelli Award

Gilbert Allen is the recipient of the 2022 honor recognizing alumni for outstanding contributions.

Events & News

Jul 6
Summer Sounds: COLD 45
Outdoors in the DU Quad
Jul 8
The Flowering Tree
Martin Recital Hall
Jul 8
The Flowering Tree
Martin Recital Hall
Jul 9
The Flowering Tree
Martin Recital Hall
Jul 9
The Flowering Tree
Martin Recital Hall
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Event Centers

St. Catherine of Siena Center

Performing Arts Center
University Ministry Holds Prayer Service in Wake of Highland Park Parade Shooting
In the News: Alumna Rebecca Yowler Balances Life as a Librarian, Minister and Figure Skater
usfigureskating.org
Q&A With Alumna Vicki Whooper, Assistant Stage Manager on Tony Award-Winning Musical
In the News: Marie Molde, RD, MBA ’11 Named a ‘Rising Star’ in Produce Industry
ProduceBusiness.com
Accounting Major Becomes Podcast Host Thanks to Schmitt Scholars Program
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