Admitted Freshmen
Congratulations, future Pioneer!
We're proud to invite you into the SHU community! As a student admitted to SHU, you can explore and celebrate being a future Pioneer through a wide range of events; there's something for everyone! Be sure to contact your admissions counselor with any questions about next steps as you prepare to enroll at SHU. We can't wait to welcome you!
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Visit Opportunities
Choose from several on-campus Admitted Student Days to experience SHU in person and explore all that SHU has to offer. Connect with us through live video chats and virtual interviews, and if you are interested in joining our Performing Arts Program, be sure to audition to be eligible for a Performing Arts participation grant. We look forward to seeing you this spring!
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Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 9 a.m.
Join your fellow future Pioneers from all majors to celebrate on campus as we congratulate you on your admission to SHU and welcome you to the Sacred Heart family! You will have the chance to speak with faculty in your major, experience your academic areas of interest in our state-of-the-art learning labs and classrooms and tour our beautiful campus. Explore the opportunities that await you in the SHU community and beyond!
SHU Class of 2030, congratulations! Join us for your official welcome night, a current student panel and several other live chats specific to your areas of interest.
As you tune in for each virtual, interactive event, you will learn about key topics and have your questions answered as you begin your journey as a Pioneer. Live chats feature Pioneers from across the University, ready to inform and welcome you!
- SHU 101: Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology and Education | March 18, 2026, at 7-8 p.m. (EDT)
- Getting Involved at SHU | April 1, 2026, at 7-8 p.m. (EDT)
- Residential & Commuter Life | April 15, 2026, at 7-8 p.m. (EDT)
- Admitted Student Parent Chat | April 21, 2026, at 7-8 p.m. (EDT)
- Final Countdown: A Chat with Current Pioneers | April 29, 2026, at 8-9 p.m. (EDT)
Step into the music with Sacred Heart University Choral students and faculty at our Choral Workshop Day! If you love to sing, collaborate and grow as a musician, this engaging day of interactive experiences is designed to build your skills and deepen your connection to vocal performance.
Spend the day with SHU Choral students and directors through a dynamic series of sessions that explore the full choral journey, from rehearsal room to performance stage.
Friday, March 27, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Engage with Theatre Arts Program students and staff at our Theatre Arts Experience: Workshop Day! Whether you dream of performing under the lights or bringing stories to life behind the scenes, this immersive and fun-filled day of hands-on workshops will ignite your creativity and passion for theatre.
Join SHU Theatre Arts students and faculty for an exciting lineup of sessions that showcase every side of the craft.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.
Tours
These tours, led by current SHU students, are designed for high school seniors who have been admitted to Sacred Heart University for the fall 2026 semester.
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Interviews
A virtual interview with a SHU admissions counselor is a great option for admitted students to ask any questions or seek advice about enrolling at SHU.
Auditions
SHU Class of 2030 Instagram Group
Students, join your fellow future Pioneers in the New Student Instagram Group
Questions? Contact Us
As always, if you have questions about the next steps or who to contact at Sacred Heart, contact your admissions counselor, who will be happy to assist you. Are you an admitted transfer student? Explore opportunities especially for you!
I have never felt more at home than at Sacred Heart. From the classes I have taken to the clubs and organizations I have been involved with, I would not trade my experience for the world.