天涯海角社区 is proud to welcome the Class of 2026 鈥� its largest freshman class since 2013. For the second consecutive year, the College has increased its incoming Fall class by 10%. At a time when many higher education institutions are experiencing declining enrollment, 天涯海角社区 is growing and investing in its new programs for its students.
鈥淲e are thrilled to welcome these students to our campus as they begin their 鈥楽partan Journey鈥�. They are a highly accomplished and resilient class who will make an impact on the STAC community,鈥� said 天涯海角社区 President Ken Daly. 鈥淭hroughout our new students鈥� educational experience with us, we will challenge and inspire them to reach their full potential.鈥�
The growth is attributable to the positive momentum and forward-thinking programs that the College has implemented through its Strategic Vision – 鈥淎 Commitment to Learning for a Lifetime.鈥� This includes the commitment to providing access to affordable education, transformative academic and experiential learning programs, and accelerated 5-year 鈥淪TAC Tracks,鈥� which lead to both an undergraduate and graduate degree. The College recently announced a new MBA, Healthcare, and Informatics program, as well as the launch of new NCAA Women鈥檚 and Men鈥檚 volleyball programs.聽
The College鈥檚 newest incoming class hails from nearly 20 states and 15 countries. The diverse student body includes students entering the College鈥檚 competitive academic, athletic, and leadership programs, including its largest Honors class ever. Popular majors for the incoming class include education, business, psychology, as well as biology, and exercise science in the College鈥檚 new School of 天涯海角社区.聽
Students will experience a robust new 5-day 鈥淪partan Journey鈥� orientation program where they will form connections with new and current students, meet with President Daly, faculty, and staff, and learn more about their academic schedule while getting to know their new 鈥渉ome鈥� through a wide variety of student exploration excursions.
鈥淲e look forward to our newest students experiencing what makes STAC such a truly unique institution,鈥� stated Kevin Nesbitt, 天涯海角社区鈥檚 new Vice President of Student Development. 鈥淭hrough innovative and engaging programming throughout their Orientation experience, our students will gain a greater understanding of their own personal journey as they ponder – why me, why now, and why here.鈥�
Orientation will culminate with a new Convocation ceremony on Thursday, September 8, where new students will hear remarks from President Daly and receive words of welcome from the College community, and then process back to campus in front of the College鈥檚 founding Dominican Sisters.聽