Campus Tours - Summer 2026
Visit the campus tour webpage for additional options daily throughout the summer!
Follow Your Heart. Shape Your Future.
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Schedule a Campus Visit
Summer Tours
Experience SHU in person through guided tours.
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Start Your Graduate Application
Advance Your Career
Apply to Sacred Heart's flexible, career-focused graduate degree or certificate programs.
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Welcome Class of 2030!
Your Future Starts Here
Step into life as a Pioneer.
Programs & Degrees
Explore Academics
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
SHU helped me build the skills and confidence that opened doors to an exciting career in professional sports.
At Sacred Heart I gained the knowledge, experience, and support that prepared me to become a critical care nurse.
Upcoming Events
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College Application Workshop
Join us for a workshop on SHU's application process, featuring representatives from Undergraduate Admissions and Career & Professional Development.
College Application Workshop
Join us for a workshop on SHU's application process, featuring representatives from Undergraduate Admissions and Career & Professional Development.
College Application Workshop
Join us for a workshop on SHU's application process, featuring representatives from Undergraduate Admissions and Career & Professional Development.
092 Intermediate Administrator Program: Virtual Info 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.
Virtual Exploring Graduate School Workshop: Too Late or Perfect Timing?
Join Sacred Heart University for a free one-hour virtual workshop with tips, strategies, and success stories to help you decide if now is the right time to go back to school.
Coffee & Conversations: Grad Admissions Drop-In
Visit Sacred Heart University's campus to speak with a member of the Graduate Admissions team! This is your opportunity to learn about graduate school at SHU, explore your program of interest, and see Sacred Heart's cutting-edge campus facilities first-hand.
092 Intermediate Administrator Program: Virtual Info 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.
Higher Education Programs: Virtual Info Session
Join us to learn about the curriculum, internship and outcomes available to students in SHU's MA in Higher Education & Student Affairs and the Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership.
First 50 Days
The First 50 Days aims to connect students to one another and their campus community early on in the fall semester and encourage exploration through shared interests.
Mass of the Holy Spirit
Join us at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit for this fall tradition of coming together as a University community to pray for wisdom, strength, and guidance in the new academic year.
President's Gala
The President's Gala, hosted by President Petillo, is held for students each fall semester as a welcome to the start of the academic year.
Family Weekend
Family Weekend brings Pioneer families together to spend time on campus, attend events, and explore the local area.
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 10 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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World Cup Ready: An Athletic Trainer Explains the Demands of Elite Soccer
As the world watches the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a Sacred Heart University alum and athletic trainer for Hartford Athletic explains how elite soccer players stay healthy, recover quickly, and perform at their best.
SHU Spotlight
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.
SHU Spotlight
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.
SHU Spotlight
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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Exceptional Graduate Experiences
Occupational therapy students gain hands-on experience with community clinics and partnerships.
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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.