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Dominican Honors Program

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The university’s honors program contributes to the mission of the university by attempting to provide talented and self-motivated students with the tastes and skills they will need to become lifelong learners.

Helping Your Son or Daughter Have a Successful Start to the Year

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The start of the academic year comes with a lot of emotion. Some students feel overwhelmed with academics. Others might feel alone as they try to meet new people. Most students are trying to find their niche on campus and that can be difficult to do. As a parent you can help by directing your child to the resources on campus. When you talk with your son or daughter and you hear their concerns, try to remember some of the following resources, and after you have given your advice, refer them to these offices or programs. More information is available at the links or in the online version of the Dominican University Parent Guide.

Welcome to Dominican University

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The purpose of this Family Guide is to support and encourage good communication. The more you know about the university — our traditions, programs, services and academic calendar, the more comfortable you will be with the day-to-day experience of your daughter or son, even when she or he does not give you all the details.

About Dominican University

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Our History and Traditions

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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At Dominican University, we believe that students are adults, and we treat them as such.

Access to Student Educational Records

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Students attending post-secondary institutions must be permitted to inspect and review their own education records.

Academic Policies for Undergraduates

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Each student who enters Dominican University is given an Undergraduate Bulletin that includes majors and courses and explains the policies for various academic procedures.

Dominican Undergraduate Curriculum

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The undergraduate curriculum consists of three overlapping components: Core, Major, and Electives.

Academic Advising

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Each undergraduate student has a dedicated faculty advisor—initially the student’s freshman seminar professor, and later, a professor from the student’s chosen major field.

Academic Success Services and Diversity

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The Academic Success Services and Diversity has a range of responsibilities focusing on supporting and enhancing the academic success of students.

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