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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
On April 15, the fifth anniversary of the death of Dr. Thomas E. Dillon, Thomas Aquinas College President Michael F. McLean announced the creation of a new scholarship fund, named in memory of the College’s late president. The Thomas E. Dillon Memorial Scholarship Fund will support the nearly 80 percent of Thomas Aquinas College students who require financial assistance in order to afford a genuinely Catholic liberal education.
On Saturday evening, the freshman class hosted this year’s spring formal, with an “Oscars” theme. Entertainment consisted of a skit mimicking the Academy Awards ceremony. With random awards, a faux ad, and a musical ode to the seniors, the freshmen kept their audience laughing. They then treated the school to a relaxing evening of dancing and delicious food.
Throughout the year, the College hosts representatives of various religious orders and movements within the Church to speak to students about vocations to the priesthood or religious life. The start of April has been an exceptionally busy time for such events, with three groups visiting campus.
At the conclusion of Senior Seminar last Thursday night, Thomas Aquinas College chaplains Rev. Joseph Illo and Rev. Hildebrand Garceau, O.Praem., held a wine-and-cheese reception for members of the Class of 2014.
Having completed their theses, and now working their way through their theses defenses, the Seniors are rapidly approaching Commencement!
Over the course of the past academic year, several of the College’s students and recent graduates have led Confirmation and First Holy Communion classes at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in nearby Santa Paula. This past weekend, the confirmation group held a retreat on the College’s campus for some 75 high school students, which included Mass in Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel, talks on the Faith, prayer, and games:
Celebrating the recent completion of their senior theses, and looking forward to their imminent graduation, members of the Class of 2014 gathered on Saturday for an all-day beach party dubbed “Senioration.” (The event follows on the success of “Rejunioration.”)
On Sunday, March 23, Thomas Aquinas College students performed in the second of this year’s two informal concerts — “Schubertiades” — in St. Bernardine of Siena Library.
Below is the program from the concert:
Each year, starting in the fall and continuing well into the spring, the Seniors of Thomas Aquinas College labor to create what will be the culmination of their four years of academic effort — the Senior Thesis. Based on a subject of each student’s own choosing, and drawing from the College’s classical curriculum, the thesis represents its author’s effort to apply his or her education to a matter of scholarly and personal importance.