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Fidelity & ExcellenceThomas Aquinas College is unique among American colleges and universities, offering a faithfully Catholic education comprised entirely of the Great Books and classroom discussions.
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Truth MattersTruth, and nothing less, sets men free; and because truth is both natural and supernatural, the College’s curriculum aims at both natural and divine wisdom.
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Under the Light of FaithThe intellectual tradition and moral teachings of the Catholic Church infuse the whole life of Thomas Aquinas College, illuminating the curriculum and the community alike.
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Is TAC Right for You?Do you enjoy grappling with complex questions? Are you willing to engage in discussions about difficult concepts, with the truth as your ultimate goal?
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Mind, Body & SpiritThere is always something to do at TAC — something worthwhile, something fulfilling, and something geared toward ever-greater spiritual and intellectual growth.
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What Can You Do with a Liberal Education?Nothing speaks more to the versatility of the College’s academic program than the good that our alumni are doing throughout the Church and the world.
A mudslide that has shut down both lanes on Highway 150 between the College’s California campus and Santa Paula. Although the California Department of Transportation has begun preparations for clearing the roadway, officials do not expect to finish the work before sometime this summer. Therefore, if you will be traveling to campus from points south, please be sure to give yourself enough time to navigate the detour route, which will take you along Highways 126, 101, and 33. Directions to campus
A mudslide that has shut down both lanes on Highway 150 between the College’s California campus and Santa Paula. Although the California Department of Transportation has begun preparations for clearing the roadway, officials do not expect to finish the work before sometime this summer. Therefore, if you will be traveling to campus from points south, please be sure to give yourself enough time to navigate the detour route, which will take you along Highways 126, 101, and 33. Directions to campus
Meet the Prefects: Claire Dragoo (’23)
The article below is part of a series introducing students and their families to the prefects for the 2021 Great Books High School Summer Program. To read the series in full as it is published, visit the Summer Program Blog.
Here’s a good suggestion for attendees of this year’s High School Summer Program, courtesy of prefect Claire Dragoo (’23): “Ask the prefects why they love TAC.”
“God blesses every student in such a unique and personal way,” she reflects. “Every answer you get will be so be intriguing and beautiful.” Claire’s own answer is especially so. “There are so many opportunities to meet God and experience His love at TAC,” she says. “Sometimes it’s in a friendship or a reading that touches you personally. He’s everywhere to be found.”
A rising junior and Santa Paula native, Claire will be returning for her second Summer Program as a prefect. Before the Summer Program and afterward, she will be working on campus as a gardener as well as going on vacation with her family, including her twin sister, Jo, a fellow prefect.
Reflecting on her personal experience with the program, Claire recalls, “My favorite memories from last year’s Summer Program were the last few days. It was wonderful to sit around a fire in the evening with the girls I had grown to know and love while we played music and talked.” In considering the upcoming program, she says, “I cannot wait to meet the attendees. These two weeks are going to be incredible.”