How does Dignitas compare to other first-year programs?
Based on feedback from national conferences, we are justly proud of our program; in fact, other institutions are looking to us as a model. Why? Rather than a one-size fits all curriculum, in which every class reads the same books and writes the same papers, Dignitas students have the opportunity to choose a subject of interest to them taught by a faculty member who is excited by the subject. Classes are taught by regular faculty, not TAs. Each class has a peer mentor to work with students in and out of the classroom. Class size is small to facilitate discussion and community-building. Unlike many programs, Dignitas is not remedial: we believe we attract strong students, ready to tackle the challenge of college-level work.
