Dominican University New York is a private Catholic university in Orangeburg, New York, United States. It is chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Its 64-acre (260,000 m2) suburban campus in Orangeburg is 17 miles (27 km) from New York City in Rockland County.
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History
Dominican University New York was founded as Dominican College of Blauvelt in 1952 by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt to offer a teacher preparation program for religious women. Five years later, the college was opened to lay students. In 1967, it became fully coeducational.
On May 17, 2022, the New York State Board of Regents approved the name change from Dominican College to Dominican University New York.
Today it is an independent, four-year and master’s-level liberal arts university for men and women, chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, led by Dr. Manuel Martínez the first layperson to serve as University President.
Dominican University is one of a select group of colleges to be named a College of Distinction, based on its excellence in Four Distinctions: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant campus communities and successful outcomes.
The University fully participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and offers other programs and service to veterans and active military students.
In addition, U.S. News & World Report ranked Dominican University New York a Top Performer on Social Mobility on its 2022-2023 Best Colleges list.
Presidents
Mary Eileen O'Brien, 1979–1987
Kathleen Sullivan, 1987–1997
Mary Eileen O'Brien, 1997–2024
Manuel Martinez, 2024–present
Academics
Dominican University New York offers undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts, sciences, business, nursing, education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, and other professional fields.
The university is organized into six academic divisions:
Allied Health
Business, Innovation, & Leadership
Humanities & Social Sciences
Math & Sciences
Nursing, and
Teacher Education & Social Work.
Academic Programs offered by the University include:
Art (Minor)
Biology
Business Management
Chemistry (Minor)
Communication Studies
Criminal Justice
Economics (Minor)
English
Environmental Studies
Ethnic Diversity Studies (Minor)
Evening BSN program
Film Studies (Minor)
Finance
Gender Studies (Minor)
Health Sciences
Athletics
The Dominican University athletic teams are called the Chargers. The university is a member of the Division II ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) for most of its sports since the 1982–83 academic year. They are also a member of the East Coast Conference for some sports.
Dominican University New York competes in 22 intercollegiate varsity sports. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, tennis, track & field and volleyball (10); women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, flag football, field hockey, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball (12).
Notable alumni
Gerald P. Mallon (1979), professor of social work
Mary Eileen O'Brien, president of Dominican University 1997–2024
Mary Kay Vyskocil (1980), judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
William Wise III (2016), basketball player