Events for Prospective Students

Explore the unlimited opportunities at Sacred Heart University! Interact with faculty, administrators, staff members and current students, participate in academic and student life sessions, learn about our personalized admission and financial aid processes, tour our state-of-the-art facilities and more. Representatives from academic programs of study and student engagement will be ready to answer your questions!

Open House Featuring All Colleges & Majors

• Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
• Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
• Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
• Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.

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Sacred Heart’s AACSB-accredited Welch College of Business & Technology offers you the opportunity to speak with faculty, staff and students at Welch Wednesdays. Take a personalized look at the academic experience, state-of-the-art facilities, internship opportunities, post-graduate outcomes and more within our academic programs in business, technology and engineering.

• Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.

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Select Weekend Opportunities

August 9 | September 6 | September 7 at 10:45 a.m.

Are you a high school rising senior wondering what it takes to make your college application stand out? SHU's Undergraduate Admissions is hosting an Application Workshop on the select summer Campus Tour & Information Sessions weekend dates to make the most of your campus visit at SHU.

This workshop offers high school rising seniors a personalized application process from Student Financial Assistance and Career & Professional Development representatives.

Topics include:

• Writing impactful essays
• Perfecting résumés
• Mastering interview techniques
• Demonstrating genuine interest and more!

Don't miss this opportunity to tour SHU campus and enhance your application skills—all in one day!

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A Q&A-style virtual event, Sacred Heart University's popular "Live Chats" allow prospective students and parents to have their questions answered live from the comfort of their own homes! Each chat highlights an integral topic about life and learning at SHU and features representatives from throughout the University, such as current students, faculty and administrators, who are ready to field questions from the audience throughout the event.

Welcome to SHU: Admissions, Financial Aid & Your Future

September 30, 2025, at 7–8 p.m. (EDT)

Delve into an interactive overview of Sacred Heart's personalized admission and financial aid process with the experts, plus find out how you can experience SHU in person.

Life as a Pioneer: Student Advising & Success, Residential Life, Performing Arts, Club Sports

October 16, 2025, at 7–8 p.m. (EDT)

Join SHU faculty and academic support to discover all that a SHU education has to offer in and out of the classroom.

Chat with Current Pioneers

November 6, 2025, at 7–8 p.m. (EST)

Chat with current SHU students about life as a Pioneer, from academic and involvement opportunities at Sacred Heart!

Prospective Parent Chat

November 20, 2025, at 7–8 p.m. (EST)

Engage in conversations with SHU administrators and parents of current SHU students about important topics for parents, such as campus life, safety, student health & wellness and more!

Join Our Virtual College Planning Workshop Series—Pro Tips This Summer!

Sacred Heart University is committed to helping students navigate the college search, planning and application processes. Our Virtual College Planning Workshop Series is an excellent resource to learn more as you start this exciting new chapter in your life and education.

Our featured workshops are pre-recorded for your convenience—watch anytime, anywhere and at your own pace throughout the summer.

Topics include:

• Applying to College
• Financing Your Education

Attend both workshops and your SHU application fee will be waived!

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