97%
of Tommies are employed or in grad school within six months of graduation
Post Graduation
Outcomes & Career Readiness
ÖØ¿ÚζSM students get more than a diploma to frame.
Tommies graduate with a liberal arts foundation and loads of real-life readiness to become global citizens. Students who earn their degree here are ready to lead teams, communicate effectively and successfully influence others - in the workplace or in graduate school.
Tommies are CEOs, scientists, humanitarians, diplomats, authors, teachers, surgeons, nonprofit leaders, engineers, attorneys, researchers and lots and lots and lots of other things.
81%
of Tommies complete at least one internship while enrolled as an undergrad
90%
of top public companies in Minnesota actively recruit Tommies
A different education creates a different graduate.
Personal Attention
Our classes are small, so you can think big. With an average class size of 22 students, you'll have plenty of contact with your professors. They won't just teach you, they'll mentor you. In fact, that's one reason professors choose ÖØ¿ÚζSM. They want to work at a university where investing in students is valued as much as getting published.
Students are also supported by the Center for Student Achievement, the Center for Well-Being, and other dedicated teams.
Global Experiences
In a global workplace, employers are looking for worldly graduates. And with over 300 different study abroad program options in more than 50 countries, there are endless opportunities to see the world and set yourself apart.
Research Opportunities
Go beyond the expected undergraduate curriculum by engaging in graduate-style research alongside faculty. That makes our students stand out when applying for graduate schools and competitive jobs. Our undergraduate researchers collaborate with companies like 3M, U.S. Bank and Polaris and organizations like Mayo Clinic and the YWCA St. Paul.
Programs & Resources
Career Development
Our Career Development Center helps students launch and explore careers in a way that makes sense for them. Career exploration is supported by connections with employers and alumni, through the integration of career conversations and curriculum across the university.
Professional Connections
The Tommie Network
Tommies travel in packs. And with an alumni network over 120,000 strong, you have a lot of mentors and connections who will help open the door to internships and jobs.
Alumni Stories from Our Newsroom
September 3, 2025
On Sept. 8, the University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM marks an important milestone: the 140th anniversary of its founding as the ÖØ¿ÚζSM Aquinas Seminary. It was on Sept. 8, 1885, when ÖØ¿ÚζSM Seminary opened its doors to students. The first to enroll was John Volz, a 16-year-old from Faribault. By the end of the… The post Tales from the Archives: Marking 140 Years Since 1885 appeared first on Newsroom | University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM.
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September 2, 2025
Born in Botswana and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Jessica Khupe ‘26 MBA has family ties to the University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM dating back to the early 1990s. Her uncle, Dr. Keith Bothongo ’92, earned both his MBA and master’s in international management degrees at ÖØ¿ÚζSM before founding Bothongo Group in Sandton, South Africa,… The post South Africa to ÖØ¿ÚζSM: Why This Fashion Entrepreneur Pursues an MBA appeared first on Newsroom | University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM.
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August 22, 2025
Food guilt doesn’t belong at the dinner table nor in the classroom. That’s the philosophy driving Amber Roy’s work at the University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM. A registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and senior clinical professor, Roy is the nutrition program director for the Department of Health and Exercise Science. She teaches students to focus on overall… The post Why This Nutrition Program Teaches Guilt-Free Eating appeared first on Newsroom | University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM.
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August 5, 2025
Hope Hansen ’24, a University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM alumna who double majored in strategic communication and communication studies, has a longtime passion to feed her creative side. It started with dance lessons at age four, leading to years of competitive dance, teaching and judging dance, and landing as choreographer for musical theater camps in her… The post How A Love of Storytelling Led to a Dream Job Before Graduation appeared first on Newsroom | University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM.
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July 30, 2025
The University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM archives hold fascinating materials that offer a window into the history and evolving story of campus life, academics, and community. These collections preserve the moments, both monumental and everyday, that have shaped the university’s identity. University Archivist Ann Kenne shares 10 of her favorite items from the collections. General ledger,… The post Tales from the Archives: 10 Gems Revealing ÖØ¿ÚζSM History appeared first on Newsroom | University of ÖØ¿ÚζSM.