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  • Prospective First-Year Students: Associate Degree

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  • Prospective First-Year Students: Bachelor's Degree

    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:

    • To be announced 

    Learn more about 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 about DU Family Night

  • Prospective Transfer Students

    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 about DU Family Night

  • Prospective Degree Completion and Post-Baccalaureate Students

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

  • Workforce Development Programs

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  • Prospective Graduate Students

    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.

  • Admitted Undergraduate Students

    Learn more about next steps on our Admitted Students page.

    Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) Dates for Fall 2026 Admitted Students

    June 17, 2026: First Year In-Person Session
    June 24, 2026: First Year & Transfer Virtual Sessions
    July 8, 2026: First Year In-Person Session
    July 15, 2026: First Year & Transfer Virtual Sessions
    July 22, 2026: Transfer In-Person Session
    July 29, 2026: First Year In-Person Session
    Aug 5, 2026: First Year In-Person Session


    Star Summer STEM Institute

    August 17-19, 2026

    The Dominican Star Summer STEM Institute is an ideal gateway experience as you get ready to begin your college career. This free 3-day in-person experience will prepare you for the rigor of your education at Dominican through mentoring, community building and hands-on lab experiences. Any STEM-interested student is encouraged to register.

    Learn more and register for the Star Summer STEM Institute

  • Admitted 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

  • Undergraduate Off-Campus Events

    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