Upcoming 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 January 2026 and/or August 2026.
Upcoming Sessions:
- November 5, 2025
- November 15, 2025
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 Sessions:
- December 5, 2025
Learn more and register for Among the Stars
Nursing Open House
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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. Prospective nursing students (traditional first year and transfer students) are invited to come learn more about the nursing program including how to apply for both freshman, transfers, and adult students.
Learn more and register for the Nursing Program Open House
Halloween Ghost & Campus Tour Event
October 29, 2025
It’s all treats and no tricks at Dominican as we’re inviting you to join us for a special Halloween Ghost and Campus Tour event on Wednesday, October 29. Don’t miss this truly unique opportunity to explore our campus like never before.
You’ll embark on a guided ghostly tour where you’ll hear the tall and spooky tales of legends and lore at the university. We’ve even carved out some time for you to connect with our dedicated admissions counselors while enjoying campfire treats. Do you dare to join us for this spook-tacular look at campus? Space is limited—reserve your place today!
Learn more and register for the Halloween Ghost and Campus Tour
Discover Dominican Open House
November 8, 2025
Join us on campus this fall 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 first-year and transfer students, this event will immerse you in the Dominican experience.
Learn more and register for Discover Dominican
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
Transfer Week
October 20-24, 2025
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 20-24, National Transfer Student Week. We're celebrating YOU all week long, with events designed to show you what the Dominican experience is all about.
Events:
- Taco Tuesday: October 21 2025, 2 p.m.
- Nursing Open House : October 23, 2025, 6 p.m.
- City Colleges Virtual Open House: October 24, 2025 10 a.m.
Learn more and register for Transfer Week events
Halloween Ghost & Campus Tour Event
October 29, 2025
It’s all treats and no tricks at Dominican as we’re inviting you to join us for a special Halloween Ghost and Campus Tour event on Wednesday, October 29. Don’t miss this truly unique opportunity to explore our campus like never before.
You’ll embark on a guided ghostly tour where you’ll hear the tall and spooky tales of legends and lore at the university. We’ve even carved out some time for you to connect with our dedicated admissions counselors while enjoying campfire treats. Do you dare to join us for this spook-tacular look at campus? Space is limited—reserve your place today!
Learn more and register for the Halloween Ghost and Campus Tour
Discover Dominican Open House
November 8, 2025
Join us on campus this fall 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 first-year and transfer students, this event will immerse you in the Dominican experience.
Please check back soon for upcoming events for degree completion and post-baccalaureate students.
Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program (BNATP) Certificate Information Session
Caring for others starts with the right foundation—and as part of Dominican University’s Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program (BNATP), you’ll earn the skills and confidence to start your journey.
Learn more about our high-impact program as you prepare to take the next steps in your healthcare career. and discover how Dominican’s BNATP certificate will help you become an integral member of healthcare teams in a variety of settings.
Designed to prepare individuals for employment as a certified nurse assistant (CNA) through both classroom and clinical education, our program is an 8-week course that is offered fully in-person at the university’s Chicago Campus in the evening.
Upcoming Sessions:
- Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Learn more and register for the (BNATP) Certificate Information Session
Graduate Information Sessions
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:
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 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.
Dates to be announced
Connect with our admission team and learn about life at Dominican during an upcoming event at your school.