General Questions
What Time Is Mass Celebrated On Campus?
Dominican University of California is a Catholic university, and celebrates Mass on campus Monday-Friday at 12:05 Noon and on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. The chapel is located on the second floor of Pennafort Hall, the upper lounge. Please tell students that the chapel is available for individual or group reflection at any time, 24/7.
Counseling Appointments: How Do I Make One?
Students feeling like they want to talk with someone about homesickness, general anxiety, relationship issues, or other problems that cause them concern should be referred to the University Counseling Center. Counseling interns are available in the Center on the second floor of Bertrand Hall during the week. Students should set up an appointment by visiting that office or by calling X3263. Counseling sessions are free and are confidential.
Meal Cards - Where Do I Get One?
Students chose their mean plan option (10, 14, or 19 meals per week) on their housing application. A Students Penguin Pass is there Meal Card. However, students MUST also report the change in meal plan to Paul Raccanello in the Student Life Office in Anne Hathaway.
ALL students are invited to eat at Caleruega. It is NOT only for resident students; it is for ALL STUDENTS. Students not on a meal card may pay for each meal they eat, or they may purchase a meal card for $25 or $100 and use it to pay for any meal they eat in the dining room.
ID Cards - Where Do I Get Mine?
Students will be issued ID cards beginning in late August. ID photos for students, staff, and faculty are taken and cards are issued at the IT Department in the Library. There is a $20.00 dollar charge to replace a missing ID card.
Parking Stickers - Do I Need One?
A lottery for available resident student parking spaces will be held during the first two weeks of classes. Resident students must pay $100 for the year to park in a space that is reserved for them if they are successful in getting one in the lottery. They should see Paul Racanello in the Student Life Office in Anne Hathaway for information. The lots around Pennafort, Fanjeaux, and Meadowlands are RESERVED FOR STUDENTS ONLY. In addition, many of the spaces around the new residence hall complex are reserved for students for pay to park there. Cars not having the decal and not belonging to students will be towed.
Non-Resident Students and Resident Students who do not wish to pay for a parking decal should plan to park in the lot near the Conlan Recreation Center.
Students should NOT park on Olive, Palm, Locust, or Magnolia.
VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO STICKERS AND TOWING. NO PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE GRAND AVENUE LOT. THAT LOT IS OPEN 24/7.
Copies - Where Can I Make Copies?
Dominican has one bookmark and two regular copiers for student use. The regular copiers are in the Guzman copy room and the library. The bookmark copier, which is a special machine that copies pages from books, is in the library, and is next to the regular copier in that building. There is a Smart Card vending machine in the library and students will be able to use the copiers with the Smart Cards. The machine will accept various denominations depending on how much the student would like to purchase.
Crime Statistics: Where Can I Find Out What Information Dominican Reported About Crime On Campus?
Dominican University of California sends a letter to students at the end of the fall term about crime reports on campus, and about graduation rates. That information is available in the Student Life Office in Ann Hathaway and on the Dominican webpage—click on News and Events and then Crime Statistics.
