Eastern Campus to Host February Open House

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Thomas Aquinas College will host an Open House from Thursday, February 17, through Monday, February 21, for prospective students on its Northfield, Massachusetts, campus. The event will allow high school juniors and seniors to experience firsthand the academic and spiritual life of the campus, as well as the College’s unique curriculum of Catholic liberal education. 

“We want to give prospective students a come-and-see experience, where they get to live the life of a TAC student,” says Visitor Coordinator and Admissions Assistant Caroline Guinee (’20). “The students will witness what classes are like, be able to speak with the tutors, and experience the wonderful spiritual life here.”

Guests will arrive on Thursday evening and spend all day Friday sitting in on a wide variety of classes. That evening, they can spend time in Adoration in the newly renovated Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel, after which there will be a game-night social, where they can meet many of the College’s students. “Our visiting students will be rooming with current students of the College so that they can to get to know them and see what goes on outside of the classroom,” adds Miss Guinee.

After breakfast the next morning, prospective students will meet with some of the College’s tutors, then have free time for ice skating and other on-campus recreation. That evening, they will be the guests of honor at a social with dancing in Olivia Music Hall. 

“This is an opportunity for students to discern Thomas Aquinas College and ask themselves, ‘Is this the right place for me?’” says Admissions Counselor Jack Blewett (’20). “Our job in Admissions is to shed light on what the College offers and help students determine if this is what they want.”

The next morning, following Sunday Mass, several alumni of the College — Emily (Barry ’11) Sullivan, Dr. Samuel Caughron (’96), and attorney Tom Dillon (’91) — will host a question-and-answer panel for prospective students and their parents, followed by lunch and a tour of the campus’ century-old buildings. Although the tour will mark the formal end of the Open House, interested students are welcome to stay over Sunday night for a movie in Dolben Auditorium and additional classes on Monday. 

“I hope students can come with the mindset to reflect on if they can see themselves studying the Great Books and reflecting on how the faith life of the College can help mold them into better Catholics,” says Mr. Blewett. “I look forward to seeing past students from our High School Summer Program, as well students from my visit to schools, and meeting new people, too.”