Fall Campus Tours
Visit the campus tour webpage for additional options daily throughout the fall!
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Undergraduate Open Houses
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Experience SHU for yourself. Tour campus, meet faculty, and explore academic programs.
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Sign up for a campus tour or attend an Open House, then apply early and we’ll waive your application fee.
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Apply to Sacred Heart's flexible, career-focused graduate degree or certificate programs.
Programs & Degrees
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Undergraduate
Our majors are designed for real‑world relevance, pairing hands‑on learning with personalized support to prepare students for success beyond the classroom.
Dual Degrees
Earn both your undergraduate and graduate degrees in a streamlined pathway designed to save time and money.
Graduate
Gain advanced knowledge and high‑level expertise through flexible graduate programs designed to expand your expertise and elevate your academic or professional career.
SHU Success Stories
Sacred Heart gave me clinical skills and resources to fulfill my dream of working in the mental health space in sports.
Through my MBA and leadership experiences at Sacred Heart, I gained the tools and perspective to lead with purpose beyond the classroom.
Upcoming Events
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Transfer Campus Tour & Info Session
Visit SHU's Fairfield, CT, campus for a tour and transfer information session, hosted by a transfer admissions counselor. Find out important information about transferring to SHU, experience the expansive campus first-hand and get answers to all your questions.
Live Chat with Current Pioneers
Chat with current SHU students about life as a Pioneer, from academics and involvement opportunities to dining on campus, and more at Sacred Heart!
Open House for Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, Education
Learn about SHU's academic programs in arts & sciences, business & technology, and education, plus university-wide campus life, resources, career support, and more!
School of Computing & Engineering Info Session
SHU Admissions staff and faculty from the School of Computing & Engineering invite you to explore the various majors, minors, and dual degree programs offered.
Organization Development, Change & Effectiveness Virtual Info Session
Discover SHU's Ph.D. in Organization Development, Change & Effectiveness! This virtual information session will introduce you to the curriculum, hands-on learning and career path for the program.
092 Intermediate Administrator Program Virtual Information Session
Discover SHU's 092 Intermediate Administrator Certification! This virtual information session will introduce you to the curriculum, hands-on learning and career path for the 092 program.
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Virtual Info Session
Join us to learn about the curriculum, internship and outcomes available to students in SHU's Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership.
Health Professions & Nursing Programs Virtual Info Session
Discover graduate degrees in the health professions and nursing at SHU! This virtual info session will cover curriculum, hands-on & clinical-based learning and career path options.
092 Intermediate Administrator Program Virtual Information Session
Discover SHU's 092 Intermediate Administrator Certification! This virtual information session will introduce you to the curriculum, hands-on learning and career path for the 092 program.
First 50 Days
The First 50 Days program of events is a way to connect first-year students to the campus community right away.
The Miss Firecracker Contest
A Southern Gothic comedy featuring an irrepressible young woman who thinks that winning the local beauty contest will restore her soiled reputation and make her “somebody” in her small Mississippi community.
Horizons SHU Annual Benefit
Join us for another inspiring gala event evening celebrating the students, families and community that make Horizons SHU possible.
Homecoming
Cheer on the Pioneers at football and hockey, celebrate the inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame, gather for Mass, enjoy tailgating and experience an exciting pre-game concert featuring Dylan Scott!
Kristallnacht Commemoration
Join us for the annual observance of Kristallnacht, the “Night of Broken Glass” when Nazis broke the windows of Jewish businesses, schools and synagogues in Germany in 1938, resulting in death, arrests and the beginning stages of the Holocaust.
Homecoming
Cheer on the Pioneers at football and hockey, celebrate the inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame, gather for Mass, enjoy tailgating and experience an exciting pre-game concert featuring Dylan Scott!
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
Athletics and the SHU Alumni Association invite you to join us for a special ceremony celebrating the inaugural class of the SHU Athletic Hall of Fame!
Rockin' in NYC: The Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Join fellow alumni to see the Rockettes perform in Radio City's annual holiday show.
Christmas with the Boston Pops
Reconnect with fellow alumni for an exciting evening with the Boston Pops! Kick off the night at a pre-concert reception with drinks and light bites.
Skating with Santa: Annual Alumni Christmas Party
Celebrate the season with fellow alumni at a festive morning filled with ice skating, Santa photos, holiday treats, and more!
Recognitions
One of the Nation's Best Universities
99% Success Rate
Nearly all Sacred Heart undergraduate students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year of graduation
Top 15 in Student Support
Ranked among the top colleges nationwide for student support and personalized experience
The Princeton Review
No. 3 Nursing Program
Sacred Heart’s nursing program ranks No. 3 in Connecticut, preparing students for licensure and in‑demand health care careers
U.S. News & World Report
Top 20 Catholic University
Ranked among the top 20 Catholic universities nationwide for academic excellence and values‑centered education
Catholic-Colleges.com
The SHU Experience
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Study Abroad
Discover the world through study abroad programs in more than thirty countries, with unique options such as Dingle offering cultural immersion, academic enrichment and transformative travel that expands your personal and global perspective.
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Performing Arts
Pioneers participate in music, theatre, and dance, developing their talents alongside peers and faculty who keep the performing arts vibrant on campus.
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Mission & Culture
Engage in opportunities that deepen faith, spark reflection, and promote social justice through programs that nurture the whole person and inspire meaningful contributions to the human community.
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Martire Family Arena
Home to Division I hockey and renowned figure skating, this premier arena blends elite athlete facilities with real‑world learning opportunities, enhancing campus life and welcoming fans and community members to an immersive game‑day experience.
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MS in Health Data Analytics
Build skills in Python, SQL, AI, and visualization to improve health care decisions, support better patient outcomes, and prepare for a future in a high-growth field.
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Master of Arts in Communication
Build the skills employers look for by thinking critically, communicating strategically, and creating with impact through a degree designed for limitless career paths.