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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.
Parents
To help ease the financial burden on students and their parents in a weak economy, the Thomas Aquinas College Board of Governors has announced a freeze in the cost of tuition and room & board for the 2015-2016 academic year. Tuition will remain at $24,500, and room & board at $7,950, bringing the total cost of attendance — including books and all fees — to $32,450. That amount is well below the average of $37,948 for private institutions in the Western United States, according to The College Board’s Annual Survey of Colleges (2013-2014).
This past weekend the College’s Office of Career Advisement hosted a panel for students who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine. Leading the discussion was a husband-and-wife team of Catholic physicians, Drs. Mary J. Kotob and Barton Billeci, who are also the parents of a Thomas Aquinas College graduate, Laura Billeci (’09). Joining them on the dais was Dr. Nicole Shirilla, a recent medical school graduate now in her residency.
On Sunday, November 2, Thomas Aquinas College students performed in the first of this year’s two informal concerts — “Schubertiades” — in St. Bernardine of Siena Library.
Below is the program from the concert:
On Saturday night in St. Joseph Commons, students put on an informal presentation of The Tempest, by William Shakespeare. Photos are available in the slideshow below.
Although members of the Thomas Aquinas College Board of Governors meet three times a year to conduct the business of the College, their fall gathering takes place in a more informal setting for fellowship, study, and prayer. This year’s fall retreat, held on the last weekend in October, provided the usual opportunity for Governors to visit with one another, with students, and with members of the faculty.
As part of its ongoing program of bringing job and graduate-school recruiters to campus, the Office of Career Services on Thursday hosted a visit from Dr. Ronald J. Pestritto, graduate dean and professor of politics at Hillsdale College. “I do not visit many schools, but I traveled here for the sole purpose of speaking with you about our program,” said Dr. Pestrito. “We are very happy with our TAC graduate students, and we would like more of you to join us.”
On Wednesday afternoon Thomas Monaghan, the onetime owner of Domino’s Pizza and the founder of Ave Maria University, visited Thomas Aquinas College to make an extraordinary offer to members of the Senior Class: free tuition at the Ave Maria School of Law for all three years of their legal education.
On Saturday night, the Sophomores of Thomas Aquinas College hosted their 2014 Halloween Dance, “Night of the Contemplative Dead.” Lumberjacks, superheroes, cowboys, and others gathered in St. Joseph Commons for an evening of skits and dancing. See photos below:
In anticipation of this weekend’s “Night of the Contemplative Dead” Halloween Dance, students gathered in the campus coffee shop on Thursday afternoon to carve pumpkins. Photos below: