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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.
Current Students
“What, exactly, can one do with a liberal education?”
It is a question that Thomas Aquinas College students know well, one that is invariably asked whenever they mention that they are devoting four years to studying the greatest works of Western civilization. A simple answer becomes evident when one considers the careers that the College’s students are already planning: They can do whatever they want.
On Saturday, November 17, the upperclassmen squared off against the underclassmen in Thomas Aquinas College’s annual Turkey Bowl flag-football game.
Both sides fought hard, but the upperclassmen simply overpowered their younger opponents, claiming a decisive 19-8 victory. In the 29-year recorded history of this illustrious competition, the upperclassmen have now won 20 times.
On November 16 the Thomas Aquinas College Choir performed a complete, unabridged production of Handel’s Messiah at its fall concert in St. Cecilia Hall. Photos from the concert, which is part of the St. Vincent de Paul Lecture and Concert Series, are available in the slideshow below:
Return in Advent for video!
By Dr. John J. Goyette
Dean, Thomas Aquinas College
Remarks at the 2018 Thanksgiving Dinner
Due to his travel schedule, Dr. McLean is unable to be here tonight. He has asked me to take his place this evening and to offer some brief remarks.
Dozens of Thomas Aquinas College freshmen gathered in St. Cecilia Hall Thursday afternoon to learn about an intriguing possibility: completing their course of studies at the College’s newly approved campus in Northfield, Massachusetts.
“Our hope is to launch Thomas Aquinas College, New England, with not only a freshman class, but a sophomore class, too,” said Director of Admissions Jon Daly. “So we are inviting adventurous members of the Class of 2022 here, in California, to transfer to New England for next fall.”
By Dr. John J. Goyette
Dean, Thomas Aquinas College
The following remarks are adapted from Dean John J. Goyette’s report to the Board of Governors at its May 11, 2018, meeting. They are part of an ongoing series of talks about why the College includes certain texts in its curriculum.
Thomas Aquinas College’s new vice president for finance, Dennis McCarthy, met with members of the student business club on Sunday to offer advice on career discernment, graduate school, and the post-graduation job search.
Two choirs from two of Southern California’s Christian colleges recently joined their voices on the campus of Thomas Aquinas College at the first-ever Gold Coast Christian College Fest.
It was a battle between students and alumni Saturday as seminarians from St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo — including three Thomas Aquinas College alumni — came to the California campus to battle students in a game of ultimate Frisbee.
By God’s grace, the College will open the doors to its New England branch campus next spring. The former campus of a century-old boarding school, the beautiful, 100-acre property sits in the historic Connecticut River Valley. To experience the charm for yourself, see the above video.