Our Mission and Vision

At the heart of the university is its Catholic, Dominican tradition grounded in the compatibility of faith and reason, which affirms the dignity of the human person and concern for the common good.

Our Mission

As a Sinsinawa Dominican–sponsored institution, Dominican University prepares students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.

Our Strategic Vision

Grounded in our Catholic, Dominican, and Hispanic-Serving identities, Dominican University will be recognized as a leader in the social and economic mobility of its graduates, including those historically marginalized by higher education. We approach the needs, strengths, and lived experiences of our students holistically and place them at the center of our priorities. Through rigorous academic and experiential programs, we will prepare graduates to make an impact in an increasingly dynamic global environment and remain engaged in our Dominican community.

Identity

Dominican University is a diverse, relationship-centered community rooted in a vibrant liberal arts and sciences education, offering rigorous, integrative and innovative undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.

At the heart of the University is its Catholic, Dominican tradition, grounded in the compatibility of faith and reason, that affirms the dignity of the human person and concern for the common good. The University's curricula, research and campus life demonstrate a commitment to ethics, community service, social justice and global citizenship. Dominican University educates one student at a time in the company of others, engaging a multiplicity of cultural, religious and secular worldviews, transforming students, faculty and staff into agents of positive change.