A Community Designed Around Your Success 

Support is never hard to find at Dominican. Here, it's woven into every facet of your experience. From academic tutoring and career guidance to campus activities and advising, our faculty, staff and dedicated support teams are here to help you navigate college with confidence. 

Whatever you need, whenever you need it, we've built the resources to help put you on your best path forward. And because every student's journey looks a little different, our support programs are intentionally designed to meet you where you are. As a student here, you’ll quickly discover that the people around you are just as committed to your success as you are.

Your Roadmap, Built by Your Goals

At Dominican, we believe your time here should be as unique as your goals. That's why we've built the advising, orientation and hands-on learning experiences to help you craft a college experience that’s uniquely yours while putting you on the path to achieving your biggest and brightest goals. Here’s how you’ll be set up for success at Dominican: 

  • Student Orientation, Advising and Registration: Our SOAR program helps incoming Dominican Stars discover the tools needed to be a successful student both inside and outside the classroom.
  • First-year experience: Central to new students’ transition to Dominican, we help you create a foundation of support that will accompany you through graduation. From Day One, you’ll learn about our extensive resources and enjoy support tailored for new students.
  • Academic advising: Our holistic academic advising services are an essential aspect of the Dominican experience. We’ll provide the support you need to create a thoughtful, challenging and successful curriculum.
  • Support you can count on: With resources ranging from tutoring and academic advising to overall well-being support and graduate school preparation, you’ll find staff and faculty ready to help you—both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Experiential learning and high-impact programs: Through our hallmark hands-on learning experiences, our students find the place where passion meets purpose. And together, we’ll work to turn your drive into boundless impact. 

Work, Lead and Excel. Right Here on Campus.

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On-campus Employment

Practical experience is important and the campus relies on students in many roles. Whatever your abilities, there's a work opportunity for you.

Leadership Development

Leadership skills are highly valued in today’s workplace, and Dominican offers a variety of ways to develop those skills—and demonstrate them
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ExCEL Scholar Awards

Designed to help fund your passion, these scholarships will open you up to a host of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
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Our Goal? Your Dream Career.

Dominican’s award-winning career development resources are designed to work as hard as you do. Here, landing your dream job starts on day one. With required internships, industry mentors and direct access to Chicago's top employers, you'll graduate with more than a degree. You’ll leave campus ready to make your mark on the world. 

Here's how

All the World’s a Stage

You can extend your learning way beyond the classroom and experience the world around you.

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Study Abroad

Our semester-long and short-term study abroad programs will help you become a global citizen aware of the differences and interconnectedness shared between cultures.
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Civic Learning

Explore your passions for social justice and engage closely with public leaders, human service agencies and policy advocacy groups.

Uplifting Your Whole Self

We invest in every dimension of your well-being at Dominican. From counseling and accommodations to fitness facilities and intramurals, the resources you need are right here on campus.

  • Your Wellness

    Get the healthcare you need, right on campus. From counseling sessions to treatment for illness, we’ve got you covered. Explore the Wellness Center.

  • Accommodations and Disability Access

    Seek academic support, services and accommodations through our office. We’ll help you obtain reasonable accommodations to ensure you can learn and engage without barriers. Learn more about accommodations.

  • Athletic Facilities

    DU’s on-campus athletics facilities include the Igini Sports Forum and Collins Running Track, Fitness Center and West Campus Field. Explore our athletics facilities (link opens in new tab).

  • Intramurals

    Through the intramurals program, you’ll find individual and team activities at both a competitive and recreational level. Learn more about intramurals (link opens in new tab).

What Does Support at DU Really Look Like? Hear For Yourself.

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‘Dominican feels like home’

When students describe Dominican, one word often comes up: home. Hear why.

‘Truly Dedicated to its Students’

From the moment you arrive, Dominican is there for you—and our students will tell you exactly what that feels like.

‘Supportive and Welcoming Environment’

No matter when or how you join our Dominican community, you’ll be treated like you’ve been here all along.

Your Campus. Your Community. Your Best Life

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