Upcoming Admission Events

Save the Date for Upcoming Fall and Winter Events

Chicago Campus Open House

• Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 6 – 8 p.m.

Please check back soon for registration links!

Save the Date for Upcoming Fall and Winter Events

September
26 Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Homecoming Visit Day

October
09 Friday, 10 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Among the Stars 

14 Wednesday, 6 – 8 p.m.
Nursing Open House

20 Tuesday, 6 – 8 p.m.
First in Family Night (In Spanish)

28 Wednesday, 6 – 8 p.m.
Halloween Ghost Tours

November
07 Saturday, 11a.m. – 2 p.m.
Discover Dominican Open House

18 Wednesday, 6 – 8 p.m.
DU Family Night

December
04 Friday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Among the Stars

Please check event descriptions below for more information and to register. Don't see a registration link for the event you want to attend? Please check back – links will be posted below 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 Sessions:

• October 9, 2026
• December 4, 2026

Learn more about Among the Stars and register

Homecoming Visit Day

September 26, 2026

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. 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. Space is limited; reserve your spot today!

Learn more and register for Homecoming Visit Day

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:

• November 18, 2026

Learn more about DU Family Night

SOAR Dates for Admitted Students

Looking for SOAR dates for admitted students? Check the Admitted Undergraduate Students section below.

Save the Date for Upcoming Fall Events

October
14 Wednesday, 6 – 8 p.m.
Nursing Open House

28 Wednesday, 6 – 8 p.m.
Halloween Ghost Tours

November
07 Saturday, 11a.m. – 2 p.m.
Discover Dominican Open House

Please check event descriptions below for more information and to register. Don't see a registration link for the event you want to attend? Please check back – links will be posted below soon.

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 (Online)

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

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.

Learn more about next steps on our Admitted Students page.

Please visit our Admitted Graduate Students Checklist 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. Click the link for your school below to register.

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