
The faculty's recurring academic and religious life includes occasions such as lectures, liturgies, and degree celebrations. These fit its role as both a theological school and part of a Dominican setting, rather than the homecoming-centered calendar common at many undergraduate colleges.
The feast of St. Thomas Aquinas has particular relevance to Dominican intellectual life and the faculty's theological tradition. Students interested in participating should consult the current events calendar for the year's actual observances, speakers, and eligibility to attend; a tradition does not establish that every event follows the same schedule each year.
Applicants should not assume that enrollment includes a room or meal plan at the Dominican House of Studies. Housing associated with a Dominican religious community and housing offered to students generally are different arrangements.
Students relocating to Washington should establish their own housing eligibility before budgeting around an on-campus option. For off-campus housing, compare rent, utilities, food, and the cost and time of commuting to Brookland. Ask whether any dining access or residential arrangement is available to students in the intended program, and obtain its terms separately from the academic admission offer.
College owned housing available
NoCo-ed housing
NoFreshmen can park on campus
NoHighspeed speed internet
NoNumber of libraries on campus
0Reservable study rooms in library
No24h access
NoPhysical facilities
YesAccess to digital/electronic resources
YesStaff trained to provide and interpret library materials
YesEstablished library hours
YesAccess to library collections that are shared with other institutions
YesData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.