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Graduate Programs

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Featured Program: Master of Social Work with Global Focus

In our globally focused, family-centered MSW program, you can specialize in an area of critical need and choose from field placements in the U.S. and on five continents.

Virtual Admitted Student Day

February 20
Admitted Freshman and Transfer students are invited to attend session one of Admitted Student Day on Zoom to learn your next steps to becoming a Dominican Star. Explore student life and how you can get involved, find answers to your questions from admission staff and current students and get expert advice on financial aid.
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Majors & 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
U.S. News & World Report’s
Social Mobility in Illinois
#10
in the Midwest
(out of nearly 160)
#1
Best Value in Chicagoland
—U.S. News & World Report
16
Average class size
11:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
14
Nations represented in student body
100%
2019 freshmen who received financial aid
93%
of students complete high-impact experiences outside class 
25+
Graduate degree programs
16
Study abroad programs
35+
Student clubs and organizations
250,000+
Volumes in library
10
Miles from downtown Chicago
3.29
Average GPA of student-athletes
200+
Student athletes
14
Men’s and women’s varsity teams

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Student Voices

"There's a sense of community here that I have never experienced anywhere else."

Choosing the Right College During COVID-19

Explore five ways to find the right fit—even when you can’t visit campus.

The Right Time for Your Master’s

Five reasons this period of uncertainty is a great time to consider a graduate degree.

Events & News

Feb 9
Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Presented Online
Feb 18
Joy Harjo
Presented Online
Feb 25
George "Tink" Tinker, PhD
Presented Online
Mar 3
Jeffrey Sachs, PhD
Presented Online
Mar 5
One Earth Film Festival
Presented Online
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Event Centers

St. Catherine of Siena Center

Performing Arts Center
Dominican University Announces Spring Arts Season
President Donna Carroll Giving Up Dream Job
Daily Herald Business Ledger
How Universities Are Using Technology in COVID Precautions
eCampusNews
College Students Juggle Work and School–and COVID-19
Chicago Tribune
Dominican Library Students Archiving Robeson Collection
Forest Park Review
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2021-2022 FAFSA

The first step in the financial aid process is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Complete your 2021-2022 FAFSA now.

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