Skip to main content
Explore the ways you can experience Dominican, on campus and virtually.

Upcoming events to be announced. Please check back soon!

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:

  • January 30, 2026

Learn more and register for 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:

  • February 4, 2026

Learn more and register for DU Family Night


Nursing Program 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.

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.

Upcoming Session:

  • February 11, 2026

Learn more and register for the Nursing Program Open House

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:

  • February 4, 2026

Learn more and register for DU Family Night


Nursing Program 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.

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.

Upcoming Session:

  • February 11, 2026

Learn more and register for the Nursing Program Open House

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

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.

Brennan School of Business

Doctor of Nursing Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

Master of Arts in Mediation and Conflict Resolution Programs

Nutrition Programs

Physician Assistant Studies Program

School of Education Alternative Licensure Program

School of Information Studies

School of Social Work 


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

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, learn more about various departments and services on campus, take full tours, and enjoy a catered lunch.
Spanish-language presentations for both the financial aid and parent panel sessions will be available.

Upcoming Sessions:

  • Saturday, February 28, 2026
  • Saturday, March 28, 2026
  • Saturday, April 25, 2026

Learn more and register for Admitted Student Day

Nursing Program 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.

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.

Upcoming Session:

  • February 11, 2026

Learn more and register for the Nursing Program Open House


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. 

First-Year Off-Campus Events

Transfer Off-Campus Events