Saturday, March 28, 2026
Welcome Session
If you wish to get an early jump on the day, arrive at 8 a.m. to check in and take advantage of early events! You will begin your day by parking at Sacred Heart's Park Avenue Campus and then checking in.
8-9:30 a.m. | Check-In
Edgerton Center Lobby
Pick up important materials for the day ahead! Check-in begins at 8 a.m. for Early Bird arrivals and runs until 9:30 a.m.
8-9:30 a.m. | Early Bird Residence Hall Tours
Tours depart from Toussaint Hall
Join our Student Ambassadors as they accompany you to see two first-year residence halls: Merton Hall and Mother Teresa Hall. Last tour departs at 9:30 a.m., with tours resuming at 10:30 a.m.
8:30-9:30 a.m. | Club Sports Meet & Greet
Valentine Health & Recreation Center
Speak with coaches from Sacred Heart University's club sports teams and spend time exploring our dedicated club sports facility. Stop by our signing table if you are ready to make your commitment to a club sport team official!
9-10 a.m. | Student Life & Resources Fair
William Pitt Athletic & Convocation Center
University representatives from student life, athletics and student services will be at our table fair to answer your questions. Enjoy a light breakfast as you explore our table fair.
10-10:15 a.m. | Welcome & Event Overview
William Pitt Athletic & Convocation Center
Experience the spirited atmosphere of our newly renovated arena as you receive a welcome from Sacred Heart University leaders and administrators, followed by a live overview of the day's agenda.
Students and families are then invited to break out by designated SHU college for Academic Experience sessions. Find your college below.
Also running throughout the day are special topics sessions and drop-in events for all students across campus to help you explore SHU's offerings and get all your questions answered.
Academic Experience: Park Avenue Campus
College of Arts & Sciences (including School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Performing Arts; School of Social Work)
10:30-11:45 a.m. | CAS Academic Sessions
| Program |
10:30-11 a.m. |
11:15-11:45 a.m. |
| Biochemistry |
Academic Center, Science Center |
Academic Center, Science Center |
| Biology |
Academic Center, Science Center |
Academic Center, Science Center |
| Catholic Studies (Minor) |
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, Martire Atrium |
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| Chemistry |
Academic Center, Science Center |
Academic Center, Science Center |
| Coastal & Marine Science |
Academic Center, Science Center |
Academic Center, Science Center |
| Criminal Justice |
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, W-348 |
|
Dance (Minor) Music Theatre Arts |
|
Petillo Center for the Performing Arts |
| English |
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, E-251 |
|
| Global Affairs |
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, W-349 |
|
| History |
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, E-253 |
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Immersive Media & Mixed Reality Media Arts Sports Communication & Media Strategic Communication, Public Relations & Advertising |
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, Studio A |
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| Mathematics |
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, E-153 |
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| Molecular & Cellular Biology |
Academic Center, Science Center |
Academic Center, Science Center |
| Neuroscience |
Academic Center, Science Center |
Academic Center, Science Center |
| Philosophy |
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, E-149 |
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| Political Science |
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, W-349 |
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Pre-Health (Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Veterinary, Pre-Physician Assistant) |
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, Martire Theatre |
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, Martire Theatre |
| Pre-Law |
|
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, E-257 |
| Psychology |
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, Loris Forum |
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| Social Work |
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, E-148 |
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| Sociology |
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, W-348 |
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| Spanish |
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, Martire Atrium |
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| Theology & Religious Studies |
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, E-149 |
|
Farrington College of Education & Human Development
10:30-11:45 a.m. | FCEHD Academic Sessions
| Program |
10:30-11 a.m. |
11:15-11:45 a.m. |
| Elementary Education |
Schine Auditorium |
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| Secondary Education |
|
Schine Auditorium |
Academic Experience: West Campus
Welch College of Business & Technology (including School of Computing & Engineering) and Art & Design Program
10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Shuttles to West Campus
Shuttles depart from outside JP's Diner
Shuttles to West Campus for academic sessions depart from outside JP’s Diner and will bring you back to our Park Avenue Campus for afternoon events or to Martire Center for the Liberal Arts for our Class of 2030 lunch & social. Take your time to explore West Campus before leaving for your next stop! Shuttles will run from 10:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Those who utilize accessible parking at the Park Avenue Campus are encouraged to drive to 3135 Easton Turnpike for an accessible West Campus experience.
10:30-11:45 a.m. | WCBT Academic Sessions
| Program |
10:30-11 a.m. |
11:15-11:45 a.m. |
| Accounting |
East Building, E-1056 |
East Building, E-1056 |
| Art & Design (College of Arts & Sciences) |
West Campus, Art & Design Gallery |
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| Business Analytics & Applied AI |
East Building, East Theatre |
East Building, East Theatre |
| Business Economics |
East Building, E-1039 |
East Building, E-1039 |
| Fashion Marketing & Merchandising |
West Building, W-140 |
West Building, W-140 |
| Finance |
East Building, East Theatre |
East Building, East Theatre |
| Financial Analytics & Technology |
East Building, East Theatre |
East Building, East Theatre |
| Management |
West Building, W-141 |
West Building, W-141 |
| Marketing |
West Building, W-144 |
West Building, W-144 |
| Sport Management |
West Building, W-146 |
West Building, W-146 |
| Computer Engineering |
West Building, IDEA Lab |
West Building, IDEA Lab |
| Computer Science |
West Building, NeXReality Lab |
West Building, NeXReality Lab |
| Cybersecurity |
West Building, Cybersecurity Lab |
West Building, Cybersecurity Lab |
| Electrical Engineering |
West Building, IDEA Lab |
West Building, IDEA Lab |
| Game Design & Development |
West Building, NeXReality Lab |
West Building, NeXReality Lab |
| Information Technology |
West Building, NeXReality Lab |
West Building, NeXReality Lab |
| Mechanical Engineering |
West Building, IDEA Lab |
West Building, IDEA Lab |
Academic Experience: Center for Healthcare Education
College of Health Professions and Davis & Henley College of Nursing
10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Shuttles to Center for Healthcare Education
Shuttles depart from outside Chapel
Shuttles to the Center for Healthcare Education (CHE) for academic sessions depart from Via Cordis (outside the Chapel of the Holy Spirit) and will bring you back to our Park Avenue Campus for afternoon events, or to Martire Center for the Liberal Arts for our Class of 2030 lunch & social. Take your time to explore CHE before leaving for your next stop! Shuttles will run from 10:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Those who utilize accessible parking at the Park Avenue Campus are encouraged to drive to CHE and enter the accessible parking garage just past CHE, located at 4000 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, on the left-hand side.
10:30-11:45 a.m. | College of Health Professions Academic Programs Table Fair
CHE N132, 1st Floor
Speak with faculty from majors in Communication Disorders, Exercise Science or Health Science, and from Dual Degree Programs, about the academic experience and benefits of earning your health professions degree from SHU.
10:30-11:45 a.m. | Tour Dedicated Facilities
CHE (Various Locations)
Explore SHU’s state-of-the-art health professions learning facilities, and meet College of Health Professions faculty and students along the way. You will get to see hands-on learning in action, with students and faculty demonstrating the labs, equipment and simulations throughout CHE.
| Facilities & Lab Spaces |
Room Number |
| Ambulatory Clinic Lab (Anatomage Table) |
N227, 2nd Floor |
| Athletic Training |
N215, 2nd Floor |
| Motion Analysis Lab (Exercise Science) |
N168, 1st Floor |
| Musculoskeletal & Neurocardio Labs (Physical Therapy) |
N217, N218, N219, 2nd Floor |
| Occupational Therapy Home Suite |
S308, 3rd Floor |
| Speech-Language Pathology Lab |
N362, 3rd Floor |
| Team-Based Learning Auditorium |
S116, 1st Floor |
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Radiography Tours
Academic Center, Science Center Wing
Join representatives for a guided tour of the current dedicated lab spaces utilized by our Radiography students. Note: labs will be moved to our brand new CHE annex this fall.
10:30-11:45 a.m. | Tour Dedicated Facilities
CHE
Explore SHU’s state-of-the-art nursing facilities and meet nursing students and faculty along the way. You will get to see hands-on learning in action, with students demonstrating the labs, equipment and simulations throughout CHE.
| Facilities & Lab Spaces |
Room Number |
| Bedside Care Lab |
N353, 3rd Floor |
| Nursing Simulation Suite |
N306, 3rd Floor |
Tours & Special Sessions
9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Meet with Undergraduate Admissions & Student Financial Assistance
Curtis Hall, First Floor
Stop by our Class of 2030 Hub for next steps. Meet individually with a member of the Undergraduate Admissions or Student Financial Assistance teams if you have any questions for us. You can also submit your enrollment deposit in person and commit to becoming a Pioneer!
9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Visit the University Bookstore
McMahon Commons, First Floor
Pick up some SHU merch before leaving campus, and don't forget to use your Future Pioneer discount for 20% off one item!
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Park Avenue Campus Tours
Tours depart from Ryan Matura Library
Join our Student Ambassadors for a 45-minute guided walking tour around our beautiful Park Avenue Campus. No residence hall is included on this tour.
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Residence Hall Tours
Tours depart from Toussaint Hall
Join our Student Ambassadors as they accompany you to see three first-year residence halls across campus: Catherine of Siena Hall, Merton Hall and Mother Teresa Hall.
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Meet & Greet with Career Counselors
McMahon Commons, 2nd Floor
Stop by the Center for Career & Professional Development to learn about all the programs, support and resources you'll have access to during and after college to help you land your dream job. Prospective students can even complete the PathwayU assessment for a head start in planning their academic and professional journey.
12:30-2:30 p.m. | Class of 2030 Lunch & Social
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, Martire Atrium
Get to know your future classmates and leaders from SHU as you celebrate, enjoy lunch and grab complimentary SHU swag.