Fall Campus Tours
Visit the campus tour webpage for additional options daily throughout the fall!
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2026 Undergraduate Open Houses
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Experience SHU for yourself—tour campus, meet expert faculty, explore specialized academic programs, and see how our community prepares you for success.
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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.
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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Life as a Pioneer Live Chat
Connect with faculty and staff from residential life and student involvement to explore the Sacred Heart experience. Learn how SHU supports students inside and outside the classroom through academic resources, campus activities, leadership opportunities, and a vibrant residential community.
University Open House
Join us to explore SHU's majors and dual degree programs across fields, 150+ campus life opportunities, resources, career support, and more!
Pre-Health Information Session
Join us for a one-hour admissions and academic session focused on Sacred Heart's Pre-Health Advisement Programs. These programs include Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Osteopathy, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physician Assistant/Associate, Pre-Podiatry, and Pre-Veterinary.
Play with the Marching Band
Experience the excitement of Sacred Heart University football game day from the field and the stands. Join the SHU Marching Band for a pre-game rehearsal, march into the stadium with the band, and perform during the game alongside your new bandmates.
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.
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.
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.
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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Professors Earn Two Tech Talent Accelerator 3.0 Grants
Two separate $75,000 awards fund distinct initiatives connecting students with employers and real-world AI 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.