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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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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.
News
For the first time, Thomas Aquinas College will hold two Convocation ceremonies this August.
On August 24, freshmen and sophomores from across the United States and abroad will commence their studies at Thomas Aquinas College, New England. Welcoming the students for this, the inaugural academic year on the East Coast campus, will be the Most Rev. Mitchell T. Rozanski, Bishop of Springfield, Massachusetts, who will offer the Convocation Mass of the Holy Spirit and preside over the matriculation ceremony.
For the last seven days, the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities has featured Thomas Aquinas College as its “School of the Week,” with daily posts to its Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts.
The series began with an overview of the College’s educational philosophy:
It’s a rainy day in Brookline, Massachusetts, and officials of Thomas Aquinas College are on the campus of the recently shuttered Newbury College, retrieving a wide array of furniture and other items, ranging from desks and chairs to a kitchen stove, gym equipment, and a grand piano.
College Consensus, an online aggregator of college-review guides, has ranked Thomas Aquinas College No. 76 on its 2019 list of the 500 Best Colleges and Universities and No. 33 among national liberal arts colleges.
Meet some of the 34 California Freshmen
who plan to Transfer to New England in the Fall
Note: The following essay is adapted from remarks made to the Thomas Aquinas College Board of Governors at its fall 2018 retreat.
By Isaac Cross (’19)
Note: The following essay is adapted from remarks made to the Thomas Aquinas College Board of Governors at its fall 2018 retreat.
By Sophia Dufau (’19)
Ladies and gentlemen of the Board of Governors, I want to begin by thanking you for including me today. It is truly an honor to be surrounded by such kind and intelligent people.
On the eve of Commencement 2019, Thomas Aquinas College President Michael F. McLean hosted a late-afternoon reception for members of the Senior Class in St. Cecilia Hall: