Small, Personal, Dynamic, Distinct, Diverse, Urban:

Dedicated to You and Your Success

Holy Names University has offered a broad and challenging education to a diverse student body for over one hundred and thirty years. Classes are small, enabling students and faculty to work closely together in the learning process. Holy Names' faculty members are more than teachers; they are mentors who will take the time after hours to help students with coursework, give advice about academic plans, and provide guidance about a potential career. The faculty is passionate about scholarship, and, more importantly, passionate about making sure students don't just hear what they say-that they learn and grow from it beyond the classroom.

The student body at HNU reflects the ethnically diverse Bay Area. In the classroom and in co-curricular activities, students of diverse nationalities and cultures learn what it means to be a citizen of the world. No one nationality or ethnic culture claims a majority at HNU. In fact, U.S. News and World Report has identified Holy Names as one of the most diverse colleges and universities in the country.

The university's student body represents age as well as cultural diversity. A key aspect of Holy Names is its tradition of offering a strong curriculum taught within innovative schedules and programs that serve the needs of all students. For working adults, undergraduate and Master's programs are offered on the weekends, on weekday evenings, or in an evening accelerated program. For traditional-age undergraduate students who want to speed up the educational process, there is an opportunity to participate in a program that allows them to graduate in three years. The university is proud of its rich heritage of offering ladders of mobility for generations of its students and it takes seriously its responsibility to prepare students for the world of work.

As a complement to classroom study, students incorporate internships, independent studies, and seminars into their programs. The HNU experience promotes self-reliance, creativity, and critical thinking. At HNU we expect the best from everyone and we dedicate ourselves to helping you succeed.