Admitted Undergraduate Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to Dominican University! You’re about to set off on an extraordinary journey. But you won’t be alone. Here, you’ll find a university that believes in you and is prepared to navigate this life-changing adventure alongside you.
What's Next?
When you receive your acceptance kit, you’ll find information about everything you need to do. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with your admission counselor if you have any questions or concerns. Learn about your next steps below:
Pay Your Tuition Deposit
Start by paying your tuition deposit—this lets us know you’re coming and secures your place in your class. The $200 tuition deposit is refundable until May 1.
Check Out Your Admission Portal
Watch your inbox for an important email from us containing information you will need to access Dominican's Admission Portal.
Register for Admitted Student Day
Admitted Student Day is your chance to connect with your future classmates and get all the details about this immersive program. You'll receive information on online registration when it becomes available. You can also arrange a personal visit to discuss your academic interests, degree requirements and financial aid.
Apply for Housing
You have the option to live on campus in the La Casa Residence Hall during year one of the program. If you would like to move forward, please complete your housing application as soon as possible to provide us with the information needed to assign your room and roommate. Please note that no housing deposit is needed.
Apply for Financial Aid
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Dominican University’s code is 001750. The FAFSA is required if you wish to be considered for need-based financial aid. Students who are ineligible to file the FAFSA and are Illinois residents can complete the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. Questions? Call (708) 524-6809 or email finaid@dom.edu.
You should also finalize your financial aid by submitting any requested documents made by our Office of Financial Aid. These documents may include a verification worksheet, tax transcript, W2 Form, Checklist for Direct Student Loan, etc.
Submit Your Transcripts
Before you attend orientation, please request a final official transcript (including your graduation date) from your high school and have the transcript sent to:
Dominican University
Attn: Office of Undergraduate Admission
7900 W. Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305
Photocopies and faxes of transcripts cannot be accepted as official. Mailed official transcripts must be received in unopened envelopes, sealed by the high school/institution. We need your transcripts to comply with state and federal regulations for financial aid eligibility, and to advise you on course selection and registration.
Attend Your Registration and Orientation Program
We’ve developed a program to welcome you into the Dominican University community and give you the tools to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. You’ll meet with your academic advisor and register for classes, learn about campus resources, and meet your fellow classmates.
Orientation is required for all new Dominican students and takes place toward the end of summer. You will be contacted by email when registration opens and must pay your tuition deposit before you can reserve a spot. Online assessments may be required prior to your session to help in creating your course schedule. You’ll also participate in a week-long Transitions program the week before the start of classes to ensure you’re set up for success.
Submit Your Health Records
It’s important to submit the required health and immunization forms to the Wellness Center Online to the Wellness Center's student portal prior to your first class. Questions? Call us at (708) 524-6229 or email wellness@dom.edu.
Complete Required Title IX Training
Dominican University requires that all new students complete online training that will help you further understand important topics like sexual harassment and bystander intervention. Invitations will be sent to your Dominican email at the end of the summer.
Get Ready for Welcome Weekend
Before classes begin, we kick off the fall semester with Welcome Weekend. Dates will be released in early summer. The fun will begin with move-in day and be followed by orientation programs for you and your family, including social events designed to connect you with your new community. Keep an eye on your inbox for registration details as they become available.
Questions?
Please contact your admission counselor or email chicago.admission@dom.edu and we’ll be happy to connect you with resources.
Pay Your Tuition Deposit
Start by paying your tuition deposit—this lets us know you’re coming and secures your place in the entering class. The $200 tuition deposit is refundable until May 1 for fall enrollment and November 1 for spring enrollment. This qualifies you to apply for campus housing as well as sign up for orientation where you'll register for classes.
Check Out Your Admission Portal
Watch your inbox for an important email from us containing information you will need to access Dominican's Admission Portal.
Visit Campus
The best way to experience what Dominican is all about? Visit! We’ll show you around, introduce you to professors and current students, and answer your questions. Prefer to meet online? We're happy to chat via Zoom. Schedule your visit at (708) 524-6800 or dom.edu/admission/visit-campus.
Apply for Financial Aid
Beginning October 1, or as soon thereafter as possible, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any other documents required by the Office of Financial Aid. The FAFSA is required if you wish to be considered for need-based financial aid. Dominican University's code is 001750. Contact our Office of Financial Aid at (708) 524-6809 or finaid@dom.edu.
Finalize your financial aid by submitting any requested documents made by our Financial Aid Office. These documents may include a verification worksheet, tax transcript, W2 Form, Checklist for Direct Student Loan, etc.
Attend Financial Aid Week
Financial Aid Week is an opportunity for admitted students to receive individual financial aid consultations. Admission counselors will meet with students to explain their financial aid awards, out-of-pocket costs, and payment plan options. This event is for students who have received their official financial aid awards.
Upcoming sessions will be posted on our Upcoming Events page.
Register for Admitted Student Day
Online registration for Admitted Student Days begins in January at dom.edu/ASD. Learn about your life at Dominican by attending a class, meeting with the admission and financial aid staff and hearing tips from current Dominican students on how to make the most of career-building internships, leadership programs, study abroad programs, championship-level NCAA Division III athletics, sponsored undergraduate research—and so much more.
Live on Campus
If you’re interested in living on campus, you must submit a housing application along with a $200 housing deposit to secure your on-campus residency.
Please apply at dom.erezlife.com. You will be asked to log in with your Dominican University login information, which was included in your IT Welcome Letter. For further step-by-step details on how to apply for housing on eRezlife, please see the following instructions (pdf opens in a new window).
Our campus comfortably offers the security of the suburbs and the nearby amenities of the city. Dominican is surrounded by the shops, restaurants, recreation areas and historic, tree-lined neighborhoods of Oak Park and River Forest—yet we’re just minutes from downtown Chicago.
Living here will make it easier for you to immerse yourself in all our campus has to offer, including:
- More than 35 clubs and organizations
- Fitness, recreation and club sports
- Volunteer, service and ministry opportunities
- Performing Arts Center concerts and theatre
You’ll be energized by all the on-campus options and better able to focus on your pursuits.
Submit Your Transcripts
Please request a final official transcript (including your graduation date) from your high school and have the transcript sent to Dominican. Your institution can send the official electronic copies to domadmis@dom.edu or mail it to:
Dominican University
Attn: Office of Undergraduate Admission
7900 W. Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305
Photocopies and faxes of transcripts cannot be accepted as official. Mailed official transcripts must be received in unopened envelopes, sealed by the high school/institution. We need these to comply with state and federal regulations for financial aid eligibility, and to advise you on course selection and registration. Your transcripts must be submitted by your first day of school.
Attend Your Registration and Orientation Program
Get prepared for a strong start as you explore the many resources available to you on campus, build community with your future classmates, and meet with your academic advisor to register for classes. Sessions take place over the summer, and online assessments may be required in advance to help in creating your course schedule. Sessions fill quickly, so be sure to pay your tuition deposit to access the most options. Keep an eye on your inbox for details and registration information.
Submit Your Health Records
It’s important to submit the required health and immunization forms to the Wellness Center online at the Wellness Center's student portal prior to your first class. Call (708) 524-6229 or email wellness@dom.edu.
Get Ready for Welcome Weekend
Before classes begin, we kick off the fall semester with Welcome Weekend. The fun will begin with move-in day and be followed by orientation programs for you and your family, including social events designed to connect you with your new community. Information will be available in late spring at dom.edu/welcome-weekend
Request Department Support
Visit Dominican's Support page and login with your Dominican username and password. To enter a support request, click the appropriate Department button. This will take you to the Department’s support page, where you can submit a request, view previously submitted requests, find answers and more.
Pay Your Tuition Deposit
Start by paying your tuition deposit—this lets us know you’re coming and secures your place in your class. The $200 tuition deposit is refundable until May 1 for fall enrollment and November 1 for spring enrollment.
Check Out Your Admission Portal
Watch your inbox for an important email from us containing information you will need to access Dominican's Admission Portal.
Visit Campus
The best way to experience what Dominican is all about? Visit! We’ll show you around, introduce you to professors and current students, and answer your questions. Prefer to meet online? We're happy to chat via Zoom. Schedule your visit at (708) 524-6800 or dom.edu/admission/visit-campus.
Apply for Financial Aid
Beginning October 1, or as soon thereafter as possible, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any other documents required by the Office of Financial Aid. The FAFSA is required if you wish to be considered for need-based financial aid. Dominican University's code is 001750. Contact our Office of Financial Aid at (708) 524-6809 or finaid@dom.edu.
Finalize your financial aid by submitting any requested documents made by our Financial Aid Office. These documents may include a verification worksheet, tax transcript, W2 Form, Checklist for Direct Student Loan, etc.
Attend Financial Aid Week
Financial Aid Week is an opportunity for admitted students to receive individual financial aid consultations. Admission counselors will meet with students to explain their financial aid awards, out-of-pocket costs, and payment plan options. This event is for students who have received their official financial aid awards.
Upcoming sessions will be posted on our Upcoming Events page.
Register for Admitted Student Day
Online registration for Admitted Student Days begins in January at dom.edu/ASD. Learn about your life at Dominican by attending a class, meeting with the admission and financial aid staff and hearing tips from current Dominican students on how to make the most of career-building internships, leadership programs, study abroad programs, championship-level NCAA Division III athletics, sponsored undergraduate research—and so much more.
Live on Campus
If you plan to live on campus, you must submit a housing application along with a $200 housing deposit to secure your on-campus residency.
If you are a new resident student, please apply at dom.erezlife.com. You will be asked to log in with your Dominican University login information, which was included in your IT Welcome Letter. For further step-by-step details on how to apply for housing on eRezlife, please see the following instructions (pdf opens in a new window).
Our campus comfortably offers the security of the suburbs and the nearby amenities of the city. Dominican is surrounded by the shops, restaurants, recreation areas and historic, tree-lined neighborhoods of Oak Park and River Forest—yet we’re just minutes from downtown Chicago.
Living here will make it easier for you to immerse yourself in all our campus has to offer, including:
- More than 35 clubs and organizations
- Fitness, recreation and club sports
- Volunteer, service and ministry opportunities
- Performing Arts Center concerts and theatre
You’ll be energized by all the on-campus options and better able to focus on your pursuits.
Submit Your Transcripts
Please request a final official transcript (including your graduation date) from your high school and have the transcript sent to Dominican. Your institution can send the official electronic copies to domadmis@dom.edu or mail it to:
Dominican University
Attn: Office of Undergraduate Admission
7900 W. Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305
Photocopies and faxes of transcripts cannot be accepted as official. Mailed official transcripts must be received in unopened envelopes, sealed by the high school/institution. We need your transcripts to comply with state and federal regulations for financial aid eligibility, to complete your enrollment and to advise you on course selection and registration. Your transcripts must be submitted by your first day of school.
Attend Your Registration and Orientation Program
Get prepared for a strong start as you explore the many resources available to you on campus, build community with your future classmates, and meet with your academic advisor to register for classes. Sessions take place over the summer, and online assessments may be required in advance to help in creating your course schedule. Sessions fill quickly, so be sure to pay your tuition deposit to access the most options. Keep an eye on your inbox for details and registration information.
Submit Your Health Records
It’s important to submit the required health and immunization forms to the Wellness Center online at the Wellness Center's student portal prior to your first class. Questions? Call (708) 524-6229 or email us at wellness@dom.edu.
Get Ready for Welcome Weekend
Before classes begin, we kick off the fall semester with Welcome Weekend. The fun will begin with move-in day and be followed by orientation programs for you and your family, including social events designed to connect you with your new community. Information will be available in late spring at dom.edu/welcome-weekend.
Request Department Support
Visit Dominican's Support page and login with your Dominican username and password. To enter a support request, click the appropriate Department button. This will take you to the Department’s support page, where you can submit a request, view previously submitted requests, find answers and more.
