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Explore the ways you can experience Dominican, on campus and virtually

Chicago Campus Open House

La Casa - Resource Center
Dominican University - Chicago Campus
1815 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60608


Join us at our Chicago campus open house to explore how Dominican’s new associate degree program will give you the skills, credentials and connections you need to launch your career. You’ll meet with our dedicated admissions counselors, explore both our residence and academic spaces, get more information about our career-focused curriculum and learn all the details about this two-year program designed to jumpstart your career. 

Upcoming sessions are available on:

  • April 13
  • May 11
  • June 1

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DU Family Night

Head over to campus for this informative experience, where you’ll have an opportunity to connect with our dedicated admission counselors, who will be available to answer any questions you have. You’ll also tour campus and hear from a panel of current Dominican University students, who will be eager to walk you through everything you need to know.

Upcoming sessions are available on:

  • May 8

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Discover Dominican Open House

April 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Join us on campus this spring for our open house, Discover Dominican. Learn about your major from our outstanding faculty, and find out why you’ll want to call Dominican home. Discover Dominican is your chance to learn about your program of interest—directly from one of the professors who teaches it. Designed for prospective freshmen and transfer students, this event will immerse you in the Dominican experience.

Learn more and register

Discover Dominican Open House

April 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Join us on campus this spring for our open house, Discover Dominican. Learn about your major from our outstanding faculty, and find out why you’ll want to call Dominican home. Discover Dominican is your chance to learn about your program of interest—directly from one of the professors who teaches it. Designed for prospective freshmen and transfer students, this event will immerse you in the Dominican experience.

Learn more and register

Bachelor of Professional Studies Virtual Information Sessions

Please join us to learn more about Dominican's Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) programs during a virtual BPS Information Session. Maximize your opportunities and finish your bachelor's degree in an online program designed for working adults. View the eight BPS majors on our website.

Upcoming sessions are available on:

  • April 8
  • April 24

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Graduate Open House

April 1-8, 2024

There’s never been a better time to advance your career with a graduate degree at Dominican. Join us April 1-8 for a week of open house events and information sessions designed to help you find the best path forward. Choose a session that is most convenient for you—online or on campus.

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Graduate Information Sessions

Dates TBA

Application Workshops

Sign up for a 30-minute time slot during which a graduate recruiter will answer questions on the application process and materials. You’ll have the opportunity to email application materials (resume and personal statement) ahead of time for our recruiter to review. Sessions will be held via Zoom. A link will be sent to your email address prior to the session.

Dates to be announced.


Canvas Workshops

This workshop will demonstrate Canvas, the Dominican University Learning Management System (LMS). During the workshop, a graduate recruiter will show how Canvas is utilized by Dominican faculty and students and will answer questions about the academic program.

*Please check the admitted graduate students events section if your program is not listed here.

School of Information Studies

Undergraduate Students

Admitted Student Day
April 6 & 26, 2024

Admitted students are invited to campus to learn more about Dominican University. Students will be able to attend sample first year seminar sessions while families can learn from other parents and guardians the successes and struggles they've had to get their students to and through college. Students and families together will also learn about the financial aid process, departments and services on campus and take full tours.

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Dominican Star Summer STEM Institute
August 19-21, 2024
On campus, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Dominican Star Summer STEM Institute is an ideal gateway experience as you get ready to begin your college career. This free 3-day in-person experience will prepare you for the rigor of your education at Dominican through mentoring, community building and hands-on lab experiences. Any STEM-interested student is encouraged to apply.

Admitted undergraduate students, check your email for more information and to register.


Next Steps and Upcoming Events for Undergraduate Students

Learn more about next steps and upcoming events on our Admitted Students page.


Graduate Students 

Please visit our Graduate Students Checklist page for next steps and important requirements. 

Canvas Workshops

This workshop will demonstrate Canvas, the Dominican University Learning Management System (LMS). During the workshop, a graduate recruiter will show how Canvas is utilized by Dominican faculty and students and will answer questions about the academic program.

School of Information Studies

Orientation Sessions
Brennan School of Business Summer 2024 Virtual Orientation
School of Education Mandatory Alternative Licensure Virtual Orientation

Connect with our admission team and learn about life at Dominican during an upcoming event at your school. 

First-Year Off-Campus Events

Transfer Off-Campus Events