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

Events to be announced. Please check back soon.

Homecoming Visit Day

Experience Dominican like never before during this one-of-a-kind event designed to show you that this is the place for your next great adventure.  You won’t want to miss our Homecoming Visit Day, September 20, 2025. We're excited to welcome you and your family to this special experience that offers the chance to enjoy our annual Homecoming festivities and athletic events while touring campus and discovering why you'll want to call Dominican home. 

You will: 
    •    Learn more about our admission process and financial aid
    •    Connect with current students and student-athletes to find answers to all your questions
    •    Enjoy outdoor games and live music (a BBQ lunch will also be served)
    •    Catch our women's soccer team in action at 12 p.m. and our men's team at 2:45 p.m.

Register for Homecoming Visit Day 


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:

  • October 3, 2025
  • December 5, 2025 

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:

  • To be announced

Learn more and register for DU Family Night

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:

  • To be announced

Learn more about Among the Stars

Please check back soon for upcoming events for degree completion and post-baccalaureate students.

Graduate Open House

There’s never been a better time to advance your career with a graduate degree at Dominican. Join us October 6-13, 2025 for virtual and online 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

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:

Brennan School of Business

Master of Arts in Mediation and Conflict Resolution 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 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. 

First-Year Off-Campus Events

Transfer Off-Campus Events