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Congratulations Accepted Students!

What is The Dean Difference?

It’s not a program or a professor. It’s not a single class or a club. It’s the way our academics, support network and community overlap, connect and magnify each other.

The Difference is really quite simple — it’s Dean

Congratulations Accepted Students!
Congratulations Accepted Students!

What is The Dean Difference?

It’s not a program or a professor. It’s not a single class or a club. It’s the way our academics, support network and community overlap, connect and magnify each other.

The Difference is really quite simple — it’s Dean

At Dean, we put students first.

Dean College Student Life 2025

Commencement 2026

The 160th Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in front of Dean Hall, along Awpie Way. Learn more about the ceremony.

From our small class sizes and personalized attention to our strong emphasis on individualized learning, we meet you where you are to help you achieve your academic goals and career dreams.

News

The Dean College community is grieving the loss of Dr. Paula M. Rooney, President Emerita, who passed away peacefully on March 17. Dr. Rooney was the College’s 13th and longest-serving president, leading Dean from 1995 to 2022. During her 27 years of leadership at Dean, she transformed the institution in lasting ways, strengthening enrollment, expanding academic programs, enhancing the College’s reputation, and securing its financial future, all while maintaining an unwavering focus on student success. Read on to learn more.