Parent FAQs

To complete an application for admission:

• Application: Complete an application online or request a paper copy from the Office of Admissions.
• Transcripts: Ask your child’s high school counselor to forward transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions.
• Test Scores: Submit results for the SAT (Code: 2190) or ACT (Code: 2730).
• Application Fee: A $35 fee is required for paper applications (check or money order).

Dominican University works on a rolling admissions policy, meaning there is no set deadline for applying. However, the earlier you apply, the better for financial aid and housing priority.

Our recommended preparation includes 16 academic units: English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Foreign Languages.

Counselors are accessible by phone, text, or email. To schedule a tour (offered weekdays and select Saturdays), call (866) 4DC-INFO or email admissions@duny.edu. Virtual tours are also available on our website.

Yes. 98% of freshmen receive an academic scholarship. These are based on SAT/ACT scores and high school GPAs. Athletic scholarships are also awarded by coaches based on ability and team needs.

No. Upon acceptance, the Office of Admissions automatically determines eligibility based on your child’s academic record.

Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at studentaid.gov.
Dominican University School Code: 002713

Yes. Many families assume they don’t qualify but miss out on institutional aid or low-interest federal loans (Stafford/PLUS) that are available regardless of need.

Packages are typically mailed within 48 hours of the University receiving your FAFSA data and confirming acceptance.

You do not have to wait. You can use estimated income figures on the FAFSA and correct them later once your taxes are finalized.

Submit a letter to the Office of Student Financial Services describing the situation (e.g., loss of employment, death/divorce, or unusual medical costs) for a specialized review.

Grants are gift aid and do not need to be repaid. Loans are borrowed money that must be repaid with interest.

A monthly payment plan is available through Tuition Management Systems. You can arrange to make payments over a 10 month period. Please contact the Business Office for more information, or contact TMS directly at 1-800-722-4867.

The Freshman Directorate (Director, Assistant Director, Faculty, and Peer Mentors) assists with the transition to university life, providing academic advisement and the Freshman Seminar to build academic confidence.

Yes. Tutors are available through the Academic Success Center. Additionally, our Coordinator of Special Services arranges accommodations for students who require them.

Residence Halls have 24-hour card access and staffed front desks. We have 24-hour security patrols, interior/exterior cameras, and safety escorts available upon request. Contact Security at (845) 848-4061.

A Student Health Center is located on the second floor of the Granito Center. The Center is staffed by nurse practitioners; students are not charged for appointments.

Yes. Cars are allowed. Students must register their vehicle for a permit (no additional cost) during class registration. A university shuttle also provides night-time transportation.