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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
On Saturday morning a small but hearty group of Thomas Aquinas College women arose early and hiked up to the “painter’s shack” in the hills above campus. There they prayed, took in the sunrise, and marveled at the glorious views of campus, the mountains, and the surrounding Los Padres National Forest. Photos from the hike are available in the slideshow below:
Each fall the sophomores, juniors, and seniors take turns staging welcome events for the new freshman class. This past weekend, the sophomores got the ball rolling, hosting an informal dance just outside St. Joseph Commons, complete with skits, comedy, and plenty of swing-dancing:
In the newly released 2015 edition of its Best Colleges guide, U.S. News & World Report places Thomas Aquinas College in the top third of the top tier of all American liberal arts colleges. It also praises the College’s financial aid program, listing the school as No.
On Saturday members of the College community gathered on the athletic fields for the annual All-College Picnic. The afternoon began with an inter-class tug-of-war, followed by a refreshing dive in a make-shift slip-n-slide. Finally was the picnic itself — a chance for upperclassmen to reconnect after the summer and to get to know members of the freshman class:
Note: Due to technical difficulties, the very end of Archbishop Aquila’s address is missing from the audio file below. Please pardon the inconvenience.
After consulting with attorneys, members of the Board of the Governors, and fellow members of the faculty, Thomas Aquinas College President Michael F. McLean has expressed skepticism about the Obama Administration’s latest “accommodation” to the HHS Contraceptive Mandate. “The revised accommodation does not appear to address the College’s concerns about materially cooperating in the provision of coverage for morally objectionable procedures and medications,” says Dr. McLean.
On Monday, August 25, 2014, some 102 students from across the country and abroad matriculated as freshmen at Thomas Aquinas College — the Class of 2018.
Members of the Class of 2018 began arriving on campus on Thursday morning for the start of the 2014-15 academic year. Greeted by the prefects, the freshmen then made their way to their residence halls and the campus bookstore:
That evening the College hosted a barbeque for freshmen and their families, after which the new students and their siblings enjoyed an ice-cream social in St. Joseph Commons: