Dominican University New York is an independent, four-year and master's-level liberal arts university, chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, with many programs holding additional specialized national accreditation. The 64-acre suburban campus is located in Orangeburg, New York just 17 miles from New York City in Rockland County. The aim of Dominican University New York is to promote educational excellence, leadership, and service in an environment characterized by respect for the individual and concern for the community. The University is an independent institution of higher learning, Catholic in origin and heritage. In the tradition of its Dominican founders, the University fosters the active, shared pursuit of truth and embodies an ideal of education rooted in the values of reflective understanding and compassionate involvement. Dominican University New York is dedicated to the principle that its educational programs and services must be both challenging and supportive, distinguished by both high standards and by attention to the needs and potential of the individual student. The University serves traditional aged undergraduate students, adult undergraduate students, online students, graduate students, and students seeking doctoral degrees in Physical Therapy and Nursing.