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Explore the ways you can experience Dominican, on campus and virtually.
Chicago Campus Open House

Join us at our Chicago campus open house to explore how Dominican’s new associate degree program will give you the skills, credentials and connections you need to launch your career. You’ll meet with our dedicated admissions counselors, explore both our residence and academic spaces, get more information about our career-focused curriculum and learn all the details about this two-year program designed to jumpstart your career. Upon graduation, you’ll be seamlessly accepted to our high-impact bachelor’s degree programs should you choose to continue your studies.

Upcoming Session:

  • November 16, 2024

Learn more and register for the Chicago Campus Open House.

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:

  • November 5, 2024 
  • December 6, 2024

Learn more about Among the Stars and register.


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 14, 2024
  • February 04, 2025
  • April 24, 2025

Learn more about DU Family Night and register.


Discover Dominican Open House
November 9, 2024
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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 freshmen and transfer students, this event will immerse you in the Dominican experience.


You will:

  • Get the inside scoop on life at Dominican from our current students
  • Discover how our 50+ majors will not only prepare you for a career but a lifetime of impact
  • Engage with faculty in your area of interest
  • See how you’ll put your degree to work from day one through internships, study abroad opportunities, the honors program and more
  • Hear about our hassle-free freshman and transfer admission processes
  • Find the answers to all your questions about academics, financial aid, campus life, athletics and more

Learn more about Discover Dominican and register.

Discover Dominican Open House
November 9, 2024
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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 freshmen and transfer students, this event will immerse you in the Dominican experience.


You will:

  • Get the inside scoop on life at Dominican from our current students
  • Discover how our 50+ majors will not only prepare you for a career but a lifetime of impact
  • Engage with faculty in your area of interest
  • See how you’ll put your degree to work from day one through internships, study abroad opportunities, the honors program and more
  • Hear about our hassle-free freshman and transfer admission processes
  • Find the answers to all your questions about academics, financial aid, campus life, athletics and more

Learn more about Discover Dominican and register.

Bachelor of Professional Studies Virtual Information Sessions

Join us for a virtual Information Session to learn about the Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) online degree completion programs in Human Services and Legal Studies at Dominican University. Maximize your opportunities and finish your bachelor's degree in an online program designed for working adults.

Our dedicated admission team will answer your questions about the BPS programs and guide you through the admission process and financial aid. Discover how our degree completion programs will not only prepare you for a career but for a lifetime of impact. 

Sessions are available on:

  • November 13

Registration will open soon. Please check back.

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.

Master of Arts in Mediation and Conflict Resolution and Master of Arts in Trauma-Informed Leadership

Virtual Information Session

PhD in Applied Social Justice

Virtual Lunch and Learn, 12-1 p.m.
Virtual Information Session, 6-7 p.m.

Brennan School of Business 

Virtual Information Session, 6-7 p.m.

School of Education

Alternative Licensure Virtual Information Session, 5-6 p.m.

School of Information Studies

Virtual Information Session, 5:45-7 p.m.

School of Social Work

Virtual Information Session, 6-7 p.m.

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.

Click on a school below to view available workshop sessions.

School of Information Studies Canvas Workshops

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