Upcoming Admission Events
Chicago Campus Open House
See firsthand what makes this program unique. 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. Upon graduation, you’ll be seamlessly accepted to our high-impact bachelor’s degree programs should you choose to continue your studies.
This open house is for the Associate of Arts degree at the Chicago Campus for classes beginning in August 2026 and/or January 2027.
Upcoming Sessions
- May 16
Among the Stars
Discover all that Dominican has to offer in the most genuine way possible — by connecting with current students and experiencing what it’s like to be a Star. In this on-campus information session for prospective first-year students, you'll get a first-hand look at what makes Dominican not just a community but a family.
Upcoming Session:
- To be announced
Learn more about Among the Stars
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 Session:
- To be announced
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 Session:
- To be announced
Please check back soon for upcoming events for degree completion and post-baccalaureate students.
Upcoming events to be announced. Please check back soon!
Graduate Information Sessions (Online)
Prospective students are invited to attend virtual information sessions for Dominican's graduate programs. You'll hear from faculty and staff and learn more about classes, curriculum, and the admission process. Virtual information sessions are held via Zoom. A link will be sent to your email address prior to the session.
Select a school or program below to see dates of upcoming virtual information sessions. If no dates are listed, please check back.
Note: links below open in a new window.
Doctor of Nursing Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
Master of Arts in Mediation and Conflict Resolution Programs
Physician Assistant Studies Program
School of Education Alternative Licensure Program
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.
To be announced. Please check back soon.
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 see Canvas Workshops in Admitted Graduate Students section below for upcoming sessions.
Undergraduate Students
Learn more about next steps on our Admitted Students page.
Admitted Student Day - Chicago Campus
Save the Date
- Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Saturday, June 6, 2026
Learn more and register for Admitted Students Day.
Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) Dates for Fall 2026 Admitted Students
Save the Date!
June 3, 2026: Transfer In-Person Session
June 10, 2026: First Year In-Person Session
June 17, 2026: First Year In-Person Session
June 24, 2026: First Year & Transfer Virtual Sessions
July 8, 2026: First Year In-Person Session
July 15, 2026: First Year & Transfer Virtual Sessions
July 22, 2026: Transfer In-Person Session
July 29, 2026: First Year In-Person Session
Aug 5, 2026: First Year In-Person Session
Star Summer STEM Institute
August 17-19, 2026
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 register.
Learn more and register for the Star Summer STEM Institute
Graduate Students
Please visit our Admitted Graduate Students page for information on upcoming graduate orientation sessions and other important information.
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.
Dates to be announced
Connect with our admission team and learn about life at Dominican during an upcoming event at your school.