At USD, we are proud of our Catholic identity and excited to share the many ways it is expressed across campus. Through a campus-wide commitment to serving others, developing an active faith community and fashioning a more just, humane and sustainable world, our Catholic mission, vision and values create countless opportunities for you to have an extraordinary university experience.
You Belong Here
Because we are a Catholic university, we welcome and celebrate people from all backgrounds, religious or otherwise. The word “catholic,” after all, means “universal.” In this spirit, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what your background, you are welcome on our campus and all that we do.
Get Involved
We would love to talk with you about the many ways faith and service will enrich your USD experience. Members of our University Ministry team, faculty in the Theology and Religious Studies department, staff in the Mulvaney Center for Community Awareness and Social Action, leaders in the Centers for Inclusion and Diversity and Catholic Thought and Culture, the Humanities Center faculty, and so many more, would be delighted to get to know you and answer any questions you have.