Strength in Diversity
At Dominican, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and a culture that is welcoming and supportive of all.
Read Our Diversity Declaration
New Students: Return to Campus Town Hall
President Mary B. Marcy and the entire Dominican University of California family are excited to welcome new students to campus this fall. If you are a new Dominican student, check your email for a special invitation to join us to hear about exciting plans we have for the 2020-2021 academic year.
July 16, 7-8 p.m.Learning for the 21st Century
A pioneering, personalized approach to education crafted with today's marketplace in mind.
Undergraduate Students
With more than 60 programs, countless real-world learning opportunities, and personalized support, your Dominican Experience can be anything you want it to be.
Graduate Students
Advance your current career or pursue a passion with a graduate or professional degree from Dominican.
Adult Learners
We serve students all throughout their education journey.
The Dominican Experience
Integrative Coaching
Integrative Coaches support you in achieving personal and academic success.
Community Engagement
We connect classroom, campus, and community — contributing to a just, equitable, and healthy world.
Signature Work
Your Signature Work is the original research, writing, or work of art you’ll complete at the end of your school career.
Digital Portfolio
Portfolios are a place for personal reflection, integration of your knowledge, and experience — both in and out of the classroom.
Why Dominican?
From our northern California campus, you’ll see more than stunning views, you’ll see new possibilities.
More Dominican Facts
12 short miles to San Francisco
A suburban campus with big-city access
Half yellow circle
Experience Dominican
Go Penguins!
Dominican is a NCAA Division II school and competes in the Pacific West Conference. With 11 NCAA sports, one intercollegiate club and plenty of recreational sports, there are lots of reasons to cheer here.
Our Campus
It's easy to find inspiration here. Our 80-acre Marin County campus features scenic views, lush landscapes, flowering gardens, and buildings with history and character.
Alumni: A Penguin Lands at Pixar
Incredible doesn’t even begin to describe Kelly Bonbright’s journey from Dominican to Hollywood. Kelly has returned for her 16th year at Pixar Animation Studios as Script Supervisor on Pixar's 2021...
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News
OT Professor Leads Virtual Ireland Study Abroad Course
Not being able to physically visit Ireland this summer did not deter Dr. Karen McCarthy, assistant professor of Occupational Therapy, from providing her students with a deep dive into the social...
MSBA Program Adds Analytics Director From Macys.com
For Dr. Daqing Zhao, former director of Advanced Analytics at Macys.com, the opportunity to teach in Dominican’s new Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program and join his friend, Dr...