Freshmen
Your Freshman Experience Will Change Everything
You may not know it yet, but something great is out there waiting for you: a challenge, a discovery, a lifelong mission. At Dominican, you’ll learn all about going where the work is great and difficult, where it matters most. Whether you’re the first in your family to go to college, or the first to make a big discovery, invent a new art form or break a barrier in your chosen field—we’ll be there to empower you and cheer you on. We can’t wait for you to join us—and find your first.
Choose from 50-plus career-focused majors.
If college came with a road map
Here it does! During your first year at Dominican we’ll sit down with you and come up with a plan for your four years here and beyond. Choosing a major, adjusting to college courses, finding internships and more, we’ll help you figure it all out. So don’t stress.
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High-impact education—accessible to all
For more than a century, Dominican University has been committed to the highest quality education—and an intentional affordability that makes it accessible to all. It’s just one way we live out our mission. Learn more.