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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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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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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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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.
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Each fall the sophomores, juniors, and seniors take turns hosting welcome events for the new freshman class. This past weekend, it was the seniors’ turn. The day began with a joint trip to the beach, including lunch at California’s iconic hamburger chain, In-N-Out Burger:
Then, that evening, the seniors held a welcome dance, complete with student-produced skits,in St. Joseph Commons:
On Friday night students gathered with guitars, banjos, and marshmallows around the new campus fire pit, a gift from the Class of 2013. Located by the Dillon Garden — a gift of the Class of 2009 in honor of late President Thomas E. Dillon — the fire pit promises to be a popular nighttime gathering spot for many years to come.
At the end of classes on Friday, students began the weekend with sand-volleyball matches on the campus court:
Following last week’s Sophomore-Freshman dance, the juniors took their turn welcoming members of the Class of 2018 on Saturday night with a dance of their own. The event had a beach theme and began with skits and song before moving on to swing-dancing and refreshments:
Next up: The Senior Welcoming Dance!
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: