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Academic Programs

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Featured Program: MA, Trauma-Informed Leadership

Develop an understanding of the impact of trauma and prepare to lead organizational change. In this program, you’ll build leadership skills and a trauma-informed perspective.

Among the Stars
Undergraduate Information Session

August 12, 2022
Ever wish you could ask current students what their school is really like? In this on-campus information session for prospective first-year students, you'll get a first-hand look at what makes Dominican not just a community but a family.
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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

Aug 10
Summer Sounds: Los Gallos
Outdoors in the DU Quad
Aug 17
Summer Sounds: Street Jaxkson Band
Outdoors in the DU Quad
Sep 15
What the World Needs Now Is Poetry
Martin Recital Hall and Online
Sep 17
Petty Union
Lund Auditorium
Oct 6
Lund-Gill Lecture
Martin Recital Hall
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Event Centers

St. Catherine of Siena Center

Performing Arts Center
Dominican Prepares to Welcome Largest Freshman Class
In the News: Student’s Involvement in Ministry Leadership Featured in U.S. Catholic Magazine
U.S. Catholic
Gifted and Talented Program Wraps Up 35th Summer at Dominican
Dominican University Earns Prestigious Award for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Sustainability in Nursing Education
Work with Domestic Violence Agency Helps Psychology Majors Raise Awareness
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