Upcoming Events
Special Note: In-Person Campus Visits
Students and families planning to visit campus from other states should review the City of Chicago's Travel Advisory for updates and follow the guidance listed on arrival to the Chicago area. If preferred, virtual visits with an admission counselor are available. Learn more about our response to COVID-19.
Among the Stars
Join us for Dominican University's summer open house program. Tour our beautiful campus with our student tour guides through an interactive tour. Meet Dominican staff members and learn about majors, career development, and student life. Get your questions answered about financial aid, the admission process and more.
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First in the Family
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.
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Nutrition Information Session and Student Panel
Monday, October 17, 2022
6-7:30 p.m.
Join us to learn more about Dominican’s nutrition programs and discover how you’ll gain real-world skills that will prepare you to thrive in a fulfilling career. You’ll meet our program directors, gain answers to all your questions, learn more about the university’s mission and vision and explore our high-impact, values-based curriculum.
Nursing Open House
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
5:30-7:30 p.m.
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.
Discover Dominican
Saturday, November 12, 2022
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.
Nutrition Information Session and Student Panel
Monday, October 17, 2022
6-7:30 p.m.
Join us to learn more about Dominican’s nutrition programs and discover how you’ll gain real-world skills that will prepare you to thrive in a fulfilling career. You’ll meet our program directors, gain answers to all your questions, learn more about the university’s mission and vision and explore our high-impact, values-based curriculum.
Nursing Open House
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
5:30-7:30 p.m.
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.
Discover Dominican
Saturday, November 12, 2022
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.
Nutrition Information Session and Student Panel
Monday, October 17, 2022
6-7:30 p.m.
Join us to learn more about Dominican’s nutrition programs and discover how you’ll gain real-world skills that will prepare you to thrive in a fulfilling career. You’ll meet our program directors, gain answers to all your questions, learn more about the university’s mission and vision and explore our high-impact, values-based curriculum.
Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) Information Sessions
Explore why Dominican is the right place to relaunch your academic journey in this virtual information session. Learn about our Bachelor of Professional Studies majors, connect with our nationally recognized faculty and find answers to all your admission questions directly from our dedicated team. Finishing your degree is a transformative achievement. At Dominican, we take pride in that partnership with you — and we are fully invested in your success.
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Graduate Open House
Saturday, September 24, 2022
10 a.m. - Noon
There’s no question a top-tier graduate education pays lasting dividends—from career advancement to higher earnings to meaningful impact in fields of critical need. In uncertain economic times, that’s even more true. There’s never been a better time to advance your career with a graduate degree at Dominican.
Nutrition Information Session and Student Panel
Monday, October 17, 2022
6-7:30 p.m.
Join us to learn more about Dominican’s nutrition programs and discover how you’ll gain real-world skills that will prepare you to thrive in a fulfilling career. You’ll meet our program directors, gain answers to all your questions, learn more about the university’s mission and vision and explore our high-impact, values-based curriculum.
Graduate Information Sessions
Learn more about our graduate programs at an upcoming information session. During the event you'll hear from faculty and staff and learn more about classes, curriculum, and the admission process. Sessions will be held via Zoom.
School of Information Studies Information Sessions
School of Social Work Information Sessions
Mediation & Conflict Resolution Program Information Session
Trauma Informed Leadership Program Information Session
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.
School of Information Studies
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.
School of Information Studies Canvas Workshop
Next Steps for Admitted Students
Learn more about next steps and upcoming events for Admitted Students.
Please visit our Graduate Students Checklist page for information on upcoming graduate orientation sessions.
