campus Life
Campus Tours
Schedule a campus tour to meet our faculty, our students and our dogs! Tours are scheduled weekly. The unique Bergin education may well be the path to your future.
We are happy to show you around our training facility. You can look in on classes in session, see videos that have been done on our work, meet the staff, and pet some dogs! (Please do not bring your own dog with you, unless it’s an assistance dog).
Dormitory Housing
Eight single room occupancy dormitory rooms are available to house Institute out-of-area college and certificate program students. Offered on a first come first serve basis, each approximately 8’ X 9’ room is furnished with a single bed. The dormitory is equipped with two bathrooms, one shower, and washer/dryer facilities. Communal living areas include the kitchen/dining room, common room, study area and outside patio.
For more information about dormitory housing see Dorm Application
Learn more about your education at Bergin University by e-mailing us or phoning us. We’re always eager to answer your questions.
Bergin University of Canine Studies / Assistance Dog Institute
E-mail: info@berginu.org
Phone: 707-545-DOGS
1215 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
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Bergin University is located in the famous Sonoma County region of California, in the comfortable city of Santa Rosa, an easy hour’s drive north of San Francisco. The area is amazingly diverse and beautiful, with redwood forests, ocean beaches and the legendary Napa-Sonoma wine country.
Situated in what could be called “assistance dog row,” the Hearing Dog Program, Guide Dogs and Canine Companions for Independence are easily accessed and tours are arranged as part of the college coursework. The University facility is located within walking distance of small shopping centers and restaurants.

