Upcoming Events
Chicago Campus Open House
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.
Sessions are available on:
- October 9, 2024
- November 2, 2024
- November 16, 2024
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:
- September 27, 2024
Learn more about Among the Stars and register.
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:
- October 16, 2024
- November 14, 2024
- February 04, 2025
- April 24, 2025
Learn more about DU Family Night and register.
Halloween Ghost and Campus Tour
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
6-8 p.m., River Forest Campus
Don't miss this truly unique opportunity to explore our campus like never before. Embark on a guided ghostly tour with tall and spooky tales of legends and lore at the university. Connect with our dedicated admission counselors and get all of your questions answered. Enjoy hot dogs, cocoa and s’mores around the bonfire.
Bring your walking shoes and a hoodie to be prepared for a 60-minute walking tour of campus and cool weather conditions at the bonfire.
Learn more and register for the Halloween Ghost and Campus Tour.
Nursing Open House
Discover how Dominican University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program will prepare you to serve as an agent of change in one of the world’s most rewarding professions. Connect with the department’s faculty, explore Dominican’s state-of-the-art clinical simulation laboratories and learn how you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients. This event is open to transfer and prospective first-year students.
Sessions are available on:
Transfer Week
October 21-25, 2024
We know it takes tenacity to blaze your own trail. But you have ambition, big dreams and valuable experience. And transfer students just like you thrive here. That’s because, at Dominican, we make transferring seamless, so you can focus on what matters most: challenging the status quo, changing the world and blazing your own trail.
See how you can finish strong at Dominican during October 21-25, National Transfer Student Week. We're celebrating YOU all week long, with events designed to show you what the Dominican experience is all about.
Click on the links below to learn more about Transfer Week events and to register:
Transfer Admitted Student Day
October 21, 3 p.m.
River Forest Campus
Transfer Taco Tuesday
October 22, 11:30 a.m.
River Forest Campus
Halloween Ghost and Campus Tour
October 23, 6 p.m.
River Forest Campus
Transfer - Virtual Transcript Review Event
October 24, 1 p.m.
Online Event
Nursing Open House
Discover how Dominican University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program will prepare you to serve as an agent of change in one of the world’s most rewarding professions. Connect with the department’s faculty, explore Dominican’s state-of-the-art clinical simulation laboratories and learn how you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients. This event is open to transfer and prospective first-year students.
Sessions are available on:
To be announced. Please check back soon.
Graduate Open House
October 7-12, 2024
There’s never been a better time to advance your career with a graduate degree at Dominican. Join us October 7-12 for a week of open house events and information sessions designed to help you find the best path forward.
- Meet Program Directors and learn more about our graduate programs
- Get answers to questions about classes and internships
- Find out about tuition, fees, and scholarship opportunities
- Learn about Dominican University's mission and vision
- Get details about the application process and requirements
Learn more about Graduate Open House and register.
Graduate Information Sessions
PhD in Applied Social Justice Virtual Lunch and Learn
Prospective students are invited to attend a virtual information session for Dominican's new PhD in Applied Social Justice program. Prepare to be a leader and agent of change in organizations and communities. This interdisciplinary program will help you develop expertise in the theoretical components and practical and professional applications of social justice. During the event you'll hear from faculty and staff and learn more about classes, curriculum, and the admission process.
This session will be held via Zoom. A link will be sent to your email address prior to the session.
Sessions available on:
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 and upcoming events on our Admitted Students page.
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.
Connect with our admission team and learn about life at Dominican during an upcoming event at your school.