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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This comprehensive academic session will provide you with essential information and answers to your questions as you explore all that SHU has to offer in your program of interest.

Pre-Law Advisement Information Session

September 26, 2025, at noon

Join SHU admissions and program representatives to gain insights into the University's tailored programs, including the pre-law student experience, academic advising, internships and other hands-on learning opportunities. They will also discuss the law school application process, the 3+3 Bachelor's and JD Dual Degree Partnership Programs, as well as outcomes after graduation and additional topics.

Extend your visit with an optional campus tour.

Education Programs Information Session

October 10, 2025, at 1 p.m.

Are you considering a career in teaching? Join us at Sacred Heart University to explore the opportunities with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Graduate Admissions. Meet representatives from the Farrington College of Education and Human Development, where you will learn about various pathways to becoming an educator. Additionally, get informed about tuition-paid student teaching options, the BA-MAT Dual Degree Program and additional dual degree opportunities available in the college.

Extend your visit with an optional campus tour.

Pre-Health Advisement Information Session

October 24, 2025, at noon

Join us for an informative and engaging event hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and representatives from the College of Health Professions. Gain valuable insights from this comprehensive event, which features an in-depth overview of SHU's Pre-Health Advising Program, Dual Degree Programs, and resources to prepare students for their professional health careers.

Extend your visit with an optional campus tour.

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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We are delighted to invite prospective student musicians to join the SHU Band & Orchestra Program and cheer on Pioneer Division I Athletic teams! Just bring your instrument and lyre holder and prepare to have an exciting time of music, action and community with your future bandmates. SHU Band music will be provided upon registration.

• Play with the Marching Band
  Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 10 a.m.
  Pioneer Football vs Howard University
  
  
• Play with the Pep Band
  Friday, November 14, 2025, at 5 p.m.
  Pioneer Men's Ice Hockey vs Canisius University

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!

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.

Topics include:

• Applying to College
• Financing Your Education

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

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