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Holy Names University

Welcome to the place where your future will take root.
Who We Are

A dedicated community

Get to know the individuals who go above and beyond everyday to make an impact.

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What we do

Align purpose with education

It’s more than textbooks—we believe in teaching and honoring the whole person.

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Why we do it

To transform lives

We empower students to make positive change in their communities and beyond.

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Fall 2021 at HNU

HNU will offer a mix of learning opportunities during the fall 2021 semester, including online, on-site (for nursing classes and clinicals), hybrid, and HyFlex class formats.

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Celebrating in New Ways

Commencement 2020 and 2021

This year, we celebrated Commencement like never before. Watch the virtual Commencement and "Car-mencement" on HNU's YouTube channel and celebrate with us on social media. Congratulations, graduates!

Watch "Car-mencement" online
Our Home

We are deeply Oakland

For more than 150 years we have called the Bay Area home. We invite you to explore our vibrant, authentic, and welcoming hometown.

About Oakland
    Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland, California

    Lake Merritt

    Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland.

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    Food trucks in Oakland

    Oakland is an up-and-coming foodie destination.

     Outside view of the Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland, California

    The Grand Lake Theater

    Grand Lake Theater at Lake Merritt

For our community members

Alumni and Friends
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Current Students
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Parents and Families
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Accepted Students
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Advancing Racial Justice and Equity

Holy Names University is committed to evaluating how we live up to our institution's social justice mission, how our community members experience it, and how we can expand it so that we can co-create an anti-racist institution.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at HNU