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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


First in the Family: Parent Workshop in Spanish

Monday, October 13, 2025

From the admission process to financial aid, explore everything you need to know about applying for college as a first generation college student. Plus, explore the many support services we have in place to help you navigate this life-changing adventure—for the next four years and way beyond.

Learn more and register

Primero en la familia: Taller para padres en español

Lunes 13 de octubre de 2025

Desde el proceso de admisión hasta la ayuda financiera, explore todo lo que necesita saber sobre cómo solicitar ingreso a la universidad si su hija o hijo es estudiante universitario de primera generación. Además, conozca  los numerosos servicios de apoyo que tenemos disponibles para ayudarle a navegar esta etapa (aventura) transformadora que el estudiante experimentará durante los próximos cuatro años y más allá.

Obtenga más información y regístrese


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

Learn more and register for DU Family Night

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.

Learn more and register for Discover Dominican

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

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 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

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