Student Opportunities At St. Thomas Aquinas College

St. Thomas Aquinas College connects academics to internships, research-style projects and Division II athletics. Career services help students translate classroom skills into Tri-State job searches, while campus ministry and clubs build leadership.

Academic And Practical Opportunities

Opportunity	How students benefit
Career services	Résumé reviews, employer events and job-search coaching
NYC metro internships	Finance, nonprofit, education, tech and healthcare placements within commutable distance
STEM and health labs	Hands-on coursework tied to regional workforce needs
NCAA Division II athletics	Teamwork, time management and school spirit
Campus ministry and service	Volunteer pathways aligned with Catholic mission
Study away	Faculty-led or partner programmes where offered
Graduate programmes	Accelerated options for continuing STAC students

Why STAC’s Model Matters

STAC emphasises career-focused futures alongside personal formation. International students should coordinate any paid internship with CPT rules through the international student office.

Global And Career Opportunities

Being near New York City is STAC’s strategic advantage: students can pursue competitive internships while living on a quieter campus.

How To Make The Most Of STAC

Students should:

• Meet career staff in year one
• Use winter and summer breaks for NYC internships
• Join at least one professional student organisation
• Document outcomes for OPT résumés later

STAC rewards students who commute strategically for experience, not only attend classes locally.