It's your time to Thrive.
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Why Aquinas?

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DOMINICAN CATHOLIC

 

As a Dominican Catholic school, we are here to serve students of all faith traditions and no faith tradition. Respect for all people is essential to the work we do. Everyone is welcome to engage in the pursuit of truth, the common good, and belonging at Aquinas.  Learn more about our mission and values
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LIBERAL ARTS

 

We’re a liberal arts school, which means we provide students with a strong academic foundation that translates across disciplines. You’ll have expertise in your field with additional skills that will help you be successful in your career and a leader in your community, like cross-cultural awareness, strong communication and critical thinking. Learn more about liberal arts education
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STUDENT-CENTERED EDUCATION

 

We are always researching and implementing new techniques to align our teaching with the needs of modern students. Our faculty prioritize hands-on, real world active learning, or learning by doing. We’re also offering a unique block model pilot program to first year students that allows them to take one class at a time. Explore One Class at a Time

START YOUR JOURNEY AT AQUINAS

We’ve broken down everything students need to apply at Aquinas College. Visit this page to explore requirements for traditional first-year, transfer, international and nursing students here.

VIEW UNDERGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS

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Accepted Students

Welcome to the Aquinas Family!

In this exciting, inspiring — but also sometimes overwhelming and confusing — time, we get that there’s a lot of information to digest. We’re here for you.

LET'S GET STARTED


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Take the Next Step

Find yourself and follow your dreams with a quality education tailored to the future you envision. Our admissions counselors and staff are here to help you at every step along the way to ensure you make the most out of your time at Aquinas.

CONTACT ADMISSIONS

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Experience Aquinas

Aquinas’ inviting, wooded campus is the perfect place to study, kick back or meet new people. Attend one of our many on-campus events to create memorable moments. Whatever your interests,  there’s a community for you here.

APPLY NOW

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Choose your Academic Future

Our classes are designed to help you discover your passions and get ready or what’s next. We will prepare you to be a well-rounded professional, leader, activist, teacher or more.  Together we will make a meaningful impact in a changing world.

EXPLORE PROGRAMS

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Prepare to Thrive

Michigan’s second-biggest city features world-class concerts, arts, sports and lakeside recreational activities. Grand Rapids is filled with big opportunities balanced by a small-town heart that beautifully complements the personalized education we offer.

PLAN A VISIT

 


 

Connect with Aquinas Admissions

Contact: Lindsey Hansen, Director of Admissions
Phone: (616) 632-2878 or 1-800-678-9593
E-mail: ljh001@onceuponatimetravel.com