Dominican University of California

I came to DUC after attending a couple of other colleges (CSU Chico, CSU Sacramento, and American River College) and then taking some time off. When reapplying to schools again I had decided I wanted to go private and DUC was recommended to me. I have to say, compared to the bigger state schools Dominican was exactly what I was always looking for. The class sizes and campus are small and so it is easy to connect with professors and class mates. I recently graduated with a Biology major and Chemistry minor and the science department was challenging but helpful and encouraging. The administration here was always quick to help and any issues I ever ran into were quickly resolved without any hiccups or problems (something that the states school fail at routinely).
You are assigned faculty advisors that you are required to meet with before signing up for classes (at the state schools I went to the advisors were students who, not to their fault, had no idea what they were doing). The school also pushes their students by encouraging them to take their max amount of units (17 or more if in the honors program). The downside, its expensive, and believe it or not I do not come from money so the loans and repayments are on me. As an older student I also went through my 17 unit semesters while still working 30 hour weeks (but I would not say it is typical of the students on campus, but it is possible). However much it is though, I can easily say it was worth it. I am so happy I ended up at Dominican and would recommend it to anyone!

I picked Dominican because I went to a very small high school. I also wanted a small university feel as well. Checked out the school in a holiday so no one was around but I thought the campus was pretty and he way they described it sounded like the best for for me… wrong!!! They exaggerate so much about what they have and don’t have it’s ridiculous. I wanted to join student government and clubs but was unable to. Student government was so disorganized. Also there where only 4 – 5 clubs and I couldn’t join half!
That the social aspect but let’s focus on academics. I had a 3.4 gpa by turning in papers I did when I was a sophomore in high school. Yeah that’s great for my gpa but I knew I would get to the real world and work place with the experience of a high school student. They didn’t push me and have horrid resources. I truly panic that I wouldn’t get a job if I continued to go to this school.
Dominican also focuses on science/​health majors so if your a different major good luck.
Study abroad is almost impossible to get into. I signed up at my current school 2 HOURS before the France student abroad closed and got it. My friend spent 2 years just to get where she wanted to go.
People! Look elsewhere! Do not get stuck on what they say! Find out the facts first! I go to Usd and it cost the exact same as Dominican. Only difference I’m the number 1 private school in the us. This might be the school for you but look around first!

This is going to be a great 4 years at this wonderful University! The campus is beautiful, small classes that make it easier to connect with the professors, and upbeat students. Go Penguins!

This school is good. The nursing program has treated me well throughout the years. The school faculty is extremely supportive, but occasionally you will find a professor who is unresponsive to student needs. The campus is beautiful and quiet. Cafeteria food is really good for the first few weeks and starts to suck after.

This is a nice school. The students are very friendly and welcoming. There cafeteria food is all organic and tastes good. So far I like what I see.

Do not waste your money on this school… and do not let the beautiful campus fool you — As a former graduate student, this school is horrible! Predominantly, their occupational therapy program is incredibly disorganized and dysfunctional, to say the very least. Faculty are very unprofessional, disrespectful, and biased…

Gorgeous campus! I definitely enjoyed my time at Dominican as an undergraduate so much I came back to complete my MBA degree! Such a gem in Marin County and such great access to wonderful lectures and musical performances. My favorite thing about Dominican is that it is truly a diverse and loving community founded on the ideals of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael. If you are ever in the area feel free to request a tour from the Admissions Office, even if you are just a tourist… the walking tour is beautiful!

Please do not waste your money on this place.

I would say the classes are great. The student body is intersting. I am having a wonderful time at Dominican. I was at community college before I transfered to the pathways program and It has turned out to be the correct choice for me. The administration department is a little behind and I get annoyed when I need to ask them something but I don’t think that they are worse than anyother college administration. I also am in ROTC while attending Dominican and there are alot of things to do there. I enjoy the gym and the pool in nice. You can’t go wrong with DU.

Dominican University is, without a doubt, the place to go.
I originally enrolled at Dominican to earn a teaching credential and was so impressed by the quality program and faculty that I decided to continue and pursue my Masters in Education.
With a fully equipped campus situated on 80 (serene) acres, it was easy to escape from the daily grind and be able to focus with other serious students and complete my engaging coursework.
I highly recommend Dominican University.

I really liked my experience at Dominican. I graduated with a Humanities degree from Pathways and highly recommend the program as an efficient, doable way to complete your degree while working full time.
I found almost every one of my classes interesting and educational, the campus beautiful, the administration/​bureaucratic aspect hot & cold, the professors willing to work hard with the students, and the cheap buffet lunch a great bonus when I had the time to swing by.

I was in the first class of Pathways. It is a program for adults to return to school and back then, Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6−10pm was full time. I loved the accelleration and having to read a book a week per class (a total of 4 books a week) to make up for the shorter class periods has served me well in the real world.
Back then, we didn’t have a real gym, we had a drafty old gym with only one locker room, harkening back to the days when it was girls only. Now they have a spectacular physical education facility and soccer field. The school has undergone changes since when I was there. And I have to say, all of them feel good.
Part of me wishes I could go back now so that I didn’t have to do cheerleading practice in the dorms on a concrete floor because the gym was being used by the basketball team. I recently walked through campus and it has kept its small school charm. And of course, the location! Admitedly, I’m a native Marinite so I have a heavy bias toward trees, eco friendly living, and culture.
So if I’m such a fan, why’d they lose a star? Because I always wanted to be a FOOTBALL cheerleader and they don’t have a football team. That actually lost them two stars, but they earned one back for my Art Class where we’d show up early, teacher included, and have wine and snackies in the garden before class. I always was better at art with a couple under my belt!

I had a great experience at DU. There are professors that I have kept in contact with over 3 years after my graduation. Granted, I did not live on campus and had my own life I enjoyed the courses, gym, food hall, and community.