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About Dominican University of California

Dominican University of California in San Rafael, CA short named DUC or Dominican, was founded by the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael in the late 19th century, and has enjoyed ever since a very good reputation as an independent university with a Catholic heritage. Its fields of study offer over 60 academic programs in sciences, philosophy, literature, as well as undergraduate programs in business, nursing and education. The student-oriented politics of the Dominican University of California is well portrayed by their promise: any student to carry out their full load of curses and attends all eight semesters of the study-program is guaranteed to graduate after four years or is offered a fifth year of studies tuition-free at the DUC.

More than 70 percent of the student body at the The Dominican University of California in San Rafael, CA benefit from financial aid, and the classes are structured on a low number of students attending, so that everyone receive personal guidance from their mentors. Also, internships are avaialble through the Dominican University’s Carrieer Services Office, helping students to explore and chose their favorite employment options.

Athletics

DUC's athletic teams are known as the `Penguins` after the vote of the student body in the 1970's and their colors are black white and gold. The Dominican University of California, San Rafael is in the NCAA Division II Year Two Candidacy, and students can take up various sports, for both men and women. The most popular and competitive sports in the league are Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, Softball and Cross-Country.

Notable Opportunities at the DUC, San Rafael

A special opportunity is available each year through the Dominican Office of International Student Services (OISS) which allows and encourages students to live and learn in a foreign contry, earning credits in their academic files, a program implemented through the University's Study Abroad Program.

The Green MBA - the first MBA program that encourages and teaches business practices correlated with environmental and social responsibility. The aim is to educate the new generation of leaders in bridging the gap between successful businesses and environmentally sound reasoning.