Dear Students,
The following pages detail the requirements that will prepare you for graduation. But one requirement for making the most of your Assumption education transcends all others: opening your mind to the idea of discovery—to the joy of seeing things from a perspective you hadn’t yet considered. Whatever you decide to major in, embracing a sense of discovery will make you better at it.
At Assumption, you’ll learn what you need to know for meaningful work, but you’ll also be challenged to grapple with enduring ideals and questions. Each course, each semester, and each year are unique steps on your journey to obtaining an Assumption University degree. Make these years of joy, and the rest—from discovering your vocation to getting a job—will work itself out. You will be ready for any endeavor, whether personal or professional, in which a love of truth and an ability to think, read, and communicate are valued.
That’s what Catholic liberal education is about, and it speaks to every heart—no matter who you are or what you believe. Our educational mission is the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty for their own sake and we do not undertake this pursuit alone.
Assumption’s mission statement says we pursue the truth “in the company of friends.” We need the company of friends—diverse people and diverse points of view—who challenge us, who add perspectives we had not considered, and who share the joy of the pursuit.
Learning in the company of friends starts in the classroom, but it should never end there. Some of the most important lessons will take place in late-night conversations or student activities. Take advantage of those. And have fun. Along the way, I hope you’ll discover the lifelong joy of an Assumption education.
With all best wishes,
Greg Weiner, Ph.D.
President