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About
Fidelity & ExcellenceThomas Aquinas College is unique among American colleges and universities, offering a faithfully Catholic education comprised entirely of the Great Books and classroom discussions.
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A Liberating Education
Truth MattersTruth, and nothing less, sets men free; and because truth is both natural and supernatural, the College’s curriculum aims at both natural and divine wisdom.
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A Catholic Life
Under the Light of FaithThe intellectual tradition and moral teachings of the Catholic Church infuse the whole life of Thomas Aquinas College, illuminating the curriculum and the community alike.
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Admission & Aid
Is TAC Right for You?Do you enjoy grappling with complex questions? Are you willing to engage in discussions about difficult concepts, with the truth as your ultimate goal?
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Students & Parents
Mind, Body & SpiritThere is always something to do at TAC — something worthwhile, something fulfilling, and something geared toward ever-greater spiritual and intellectual growth.
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Alumni & Careers
What Can You Do with a Liberal Education?Nothing speaks more to the versatility of the College’s academic program than the good that our alumni are doing throughout the Church and the world.
A mudslide that has shut down both lanes on Highway 150 between the College’s California campus and Santa Paula. Although the California Department of Transportation has begun preparations for clearing the roadway, officials do not expect to finish the work before sometime this summer. Therefore, if you will be traveling to campus from points south, please be sure to give yourself enough time to navigate the detour route, which will take you along Highways 126, 101, and 33. Directions to campus
A mudslide that has shut down both lanes on Highway 150 between the College’s California campus and Santa Paula. Although the California Department of Transportation has begun preparations for clearing the roadway, officials do not expect to finish the work before sometime this summer. Therefore, if you will be traveling to campus from points south, please be sure to give yourself enough time to navigate the detour route, which will take you along Highways 126, 101, and 33. Directions to campus
Senior Max Tittmann Talks TAC, Summer Program on Ave Maria Radio
“Where do I send my child to college that will not destroy their faith?” asked Ave Maria Radio host Coleen Kelly Mast on last Saturday’s episode of her Mast Appeal radio program. “Where can they get a good education so they’ll know how to think and choose and make a difference to make the world a better place?
To answer these questions, Mrs. Mast interviewed several students from colleges featured in the Newman Guide — among them Max Tittmann, a senior at Thomas Aquinas College, California. (Audio available in the player above.)
Over the course of the 10-minute interview, Max described how the High School Summer Program — and especially his experience of the Discussion Method — convinced him to come to the College. “The conversations you have are just amazing,” he said. “It’s much more conducive to the learning experience to come to the knowledge on your own through discussion with your peers.”
When asked what TAC does to “support good, wholesome, moral living,” Max spoke about how the intellectual and spiritual life of the College promote personal and moral growth. “When you’re spending all your time in class, and when you do your homework pursuing the truth, it’s hard to do that and not apply that to your life as a whole,” he said. “And because everyone is sort of having that same pursuit, you end up with a community where everybody at the school is so dedicated to the good — to growing spiritually, mentally, intellectually — and growing in character that it’s almost impossible to not become a better person.”
“Oh my goodness, that sounds fabulous!” Mrs. Mast replied. “The people I know that have graduated there are admirable, fabulous people.”