Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events For All Programs
Our colleges and programs offer a number of in-person and virtual events throughout the year, from virtual preview days, to group advising sessions, to presentations from faculty and more. The list below provides links to information and registration for many of these events, and is updated regularly as new events are added.
DPT – Pre-Engagement Day Social – In Person
Tuesday, November 3 at 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO- Lebanon OR) | Group Advising Session
Thursday, November 5 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time Are you interested in applying to our Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program on our Lebanon, Oregon campus? Join our virtual info session to ask your application questions and hear current medical students and our admissions representative discuss our curriculum, clinical rotation opportunities, admissions requirements, and more! Get to know our Lebanon community and how you can become a competitive applicant.Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | HCOM (COMP-Northwest) Info Session
Thursday, November 5 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard TimeCSUB Graduate & Professional School Fair
Thursday, November 5 at 1:00 PM Pacific Standard Time Have questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program? Join our informal virtual drop-in advising session designed for prospective applicants. This is a relaxed, come-and-go session—no formal presentation required. Simply log in, ask your questions, and leave when you’re ready. An admissions team member will be available to provide guidance on the application process, admissions requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant. Register to receive the session link and drop in at your convenience.DMD Drop-In Group Advising
Thursday, November 5 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard TimeNovember 2026 Experience WesternU
Saturday, November 7 at 8:30 AM Pacific Standard TimeMove forward with confidence. Whether you’re preparing to apply, completing your application, or awaiting an interview, join us to connect with faculty and current students, get your admissions questions answered, and take a closer look at your program. Customize your morning with available workshops, tours, and breakout sessions that support your next steps.
JOIN Via ZOOM and Discover opportunities to advance your nursing practice with WesternU’s College of Graduate Nursing! Join our faculty for an inside look at post-master’s and certificate pathways, including how advanced coursework and specialized training can help you expand your expertise and achieve your professional goals.College of Graduate Nursing Post-Master’s & Certifications Curriculum Overview with Faculty – LIVE Virtual Session
Saturday, November 7 at 9:30 AM Pacific Standard Time JOIN Via ZOOM and Discover how WesternU’s Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program can prepare you to become a leader in healthcare! Join Dr. Rosana L. Bravo, PhD, MPH, Chair of the Department of Health Sciences, for an inside look at the MHA curriculum. Explore how the program develops leadership, management, and strategic decision-making skills to prepare students to navigate challenges and drive meaningful change in healthcare organizations.Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Curriculum Overview with Faculty – LIVE Virtual Session
Saturday, November 7 at 9:30 AM Pacific Standard Time JOIN Via ZOOM and Explore how you can turn scientific curiosity into discovery with WesternU! Join our faculty for an inside look at the MS and PhD in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences curricula, including opportunities to develop advanced research skills and prepare for careers in biomedical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic research.PhD and MS in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSBPS & PhDBPS) Curriculum Overview with Faculty – LIVE Virtual Session
Saturday, November 7 at 9:30 AM Pacific Standard Time Interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) degree? Join our online group advising session to learn more about the program and connect with our admissions counselors. Bring your questions! Our team will be available to provide guidance and help you better understand the program and admissions process.Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) Drop-In Advising Session
Monday, November 9 at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time Interested in pursuing a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree through the MSMS pathway? Join our online group advising session to learn more about the pathway and connect with our admissions counselors. Bring your questions! Our team will be available to provide guidance and help you better understand the program and admissions process.Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) with DO Pathway Drop-In Advising Session
Monday, November 9 at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session
Monday, November 9 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard TimeUC Santa Barbara 2026 Graduate + Professional Schools Fair
Tuesday, November 10 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time Interested in pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree through the MSMS pathway? Join our online group advising session to learn more about the pathways and connect with our admissions counselors. Bring your questions! Our team will be available to provide guidance and help you better understand the program and admissions process.Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) with PharmD and DPT Pathways Drop-In Advising Session
Tuesday, November 10 at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time Have questions about applying to WesternU’s International Dental Program (IDP)? Join our informal virtual drop-in advising session designed specifically for prospective IDP applicants. This relaxed, come-and-go session allows you to connect with an admissions team member, ask your questions, and leave when you’re ready—no formal presentation required. Learn more about the IDP application process, admissions requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant. Register to receive the session link and drop in at your convenience.IDP Drop-In Group Advising
Tuesday, November 10 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time Interested in pursuing a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree through the MSMS pathway? Join our online group advising session to learn more about the pathway and connect with our admissions counselors. Bring your questions! Our team will be available to provide guidance and help you better understand the program and admissions process.Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) with DMD Pathway Drop-In Advising Session
Tuesday, November 10 at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time Join Heather Phipps, DO, Site-Dean of COMP-Northwest and Associate Professor Orthopedic Surgery and Sean McCully, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery, as they share their stories and experiences selecting surgery as a specialty, going through residency and continuing on into practice. They’ll be joined by current medical students pursuing a similar surgical journey. After hearing their stories we look forward to answering questions from our pre-med audience. Even if surgery is not your specialty of choice, please join us and hear their stories and learn about choosing a specialty that fits you.The Path to Being a Surgeon and Beyond
Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO- Lebanon OR) | Group Advising Session
Thursday, November 12 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time Interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA) degree through the MSMS pathway? Join our online group advising session to learn more about the pathway and connect with our admissions counselors. Bring your questions! Our team will be available to provide guidance and help you better understand the program and admissions process.Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) with PA Pathway Drop-In Advising Session
Monday, November 16 at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session
Monday, November 16 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time Interested in pursuing a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree through the MSMS pathway? Join our online group advising session to learn more about the pathways and connect with our admissions counselors. Bring your questions! Our team will be available to provide guidance and help you better understand the program and admissions process.Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) with DPM & OD Pathways Drop-In Advising Session
Tuesday, November 17 at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time Join us for a podcast-style conversation with WesternU faculty and alumni as we explore the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) profession and the evolving mental health landscape. Hear firsthand how WesternU’s program prepared alumni for their roles as PMHNPs, what they are experiencing in the field, and how they navigated the challenges of graduate school while balancing nursing careers, family responsibilities, and personal commitments. Whether you are a WesternU student exploring your next career step or a practicing nurse considering an advanced degree, this conversation offers valuable insight into the journey toward becoming a PMHNP.Beyond the Scrubs Podcast:The PMHNP Journey
Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30 PM Pacific Standard Time Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO- Lebanon OR) | Group Advising Session
Thursday, November 19 at 10:00 AM Pacific Standard TimeDoctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) – Virtual Drop-In Advising
Thursday, November 19 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard TimeHave questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program? Join our informal virtual drop-in advising session designed for prospective applicants.
This is a relaxed, come-and-go session—no formal presentation required. Simply log in, ask your questions, and leave when you’re ready. An admissions team member will be available to provide guidance on the application process, admissions requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant.
Register to receive the session link and drop in at your convenience.
Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session
Monday, November 23 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard TimeInternational Dental Program (IDP) – Virtual Drop-In Advising
Tuesday, November 24 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard TimeHave questions about applying to WesternU’s International Dental Program (IDP)? Join our informal virtual drop-in advising session designed specifically for prospective IDP applicants.
This relaxed, come-and-go session allows you to connect with an admissions team member, ask your questions, and leave when you’re ready—no formal presentation required. Learn more about the IDP application process, admissions requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant.
Register to receive the session link and drop in at your convenience.
For pre-med students who are interested in becoming physicians with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree, Western University of Health Sciences hosts a virtual advising session every last Wednesday of the month in 2026. Our Assistant Director of Recruitment, TJ Pe, will be available to answer your admissions questions and/or get you connected with DPM students and faculty for more in-depth information about the program and career. This is an open session that you may enter and leave at your own convenience.DPM "Drop-In" Monthly Group Advising Sessions
Wednesday, November 25 at 2:30 PM Pacific Standard Time Have questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program? Join our informal virtual drop-in advising session designed for prospective applicants. This is a relaxed, come-and-go session—no formal presentation required. Simply log in, ask your questions, and leave when you’re ready. An admissions team member will be available to provide guidance on the application process, admissions requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant. Register to receive the session link and drop in at your convenience.DMD Drop-In Advising
Monday, November 30 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard TimeDoctor of Optometry (OD) – Virtual Drop-In Advising
Monday, November 30 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard TimeHave questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Optometry (OD) program? Join our informal virtual drop-in advising session designed for prospective applicants.
This is a relaxed, come-and-go session—no formal presentation required. Simply log in, ask your questions, and leave when you’re ready. An admissions team member will be available to provide guidance on the application process, admissions requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant.
Prospective Advanced Standing (ODAS) applicants are also encouraged to attend if they have questions or would like additional guidance.
Register to receive the session link and drop in at your convenience.
Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session
Monday, November 30 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time Have questions about applying to WesternU’s International Dental Program (IDP)? Join our informal virtual drop-in advising session designed specifically for prospective IDP applicants. This relaxed, come-and-go session allows you to connect with an admissions team member, ask your questions, and leave when you’re ready—no formal presentation required. Learn more about the IDP application process, admissions requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant. Register to receive the session link and drop in at your convenience.IDP Drop-In Group Advising
Monday, December 7 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time Join us for a Q&A-style information session designed to address general questions about the admissions and application process. This session provides prospective students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and clarification on what to expect as they navigate the application journey.Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Group Advising Session
Monday, December 7 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard TimeDPT – Pre-Engagement Day Social – Online
Tuesday, December 15 at 6:00 PM Pacific Standard TimeInternational Dental Program (IDP) – Virtual Drop-In Advising
Thursday, January 7 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard TimeHave questions about applying to WesternU’s International Dental Program (IDP)? Join our informal virtual drop-in advising session designed specifically for prospective IDP applicants.
This relaxed, come-and-go session allows you to connect with an admissions team member, ask your questions, and leave when you’re ready—no formal presentation required. Learn more about the IDP application process, admissions requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant.
Register to receive the session link and drop in at your convenience.
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) – Virtual Drop-In Advising
Tuesday, January 12 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard TimeHave questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program? Join our informal virtual drop-in advising session designed for prospective applicants.
This is a relaxed, come-and-go session—no formal presentation required. Simply log in, ask your questions, and leave when you’re ready. An admissions team member will be available to provide guidance on the application process, admissions requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant.
Register to receive the session link and drop in at your convenience.
Have questions about applying to WesternU’s International Dental Program (IDP)? Join our informal virtual drop-in advising session designed specifically for prospective IDP applicants. This relaxed, come-and-go session allows you to connect with an admissions team member, ask your questions, and leave when you’re ready—no formal presentation required. Learn more about the IDP application process, admissions requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant. Register to receive the session link and drop in at your convenience.IDP Drop-In Group Advising
Thursday, January 21 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard TimeDoctor of Optometry (OD) – Virtual Drop-In Advising
Tuesday, January 26 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard TimeHave questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Optometry (OD) program? Join our informal virtual drop-in advising session designed for prospective applicants.
This is a relaxed, come-and-go session—no formal presentation required. Simply log in, ask your questions, and leave when you’re ready. An admissions team member will be available to provide guidance on the application process, admissions requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant.
Prospective Advanced Standing (ODAS) applicants are also encouraged to attend if they have questions or would like additional guidance.
Register to receive the session link and drop in at your convenience.
Have questions about applying to WesternU’s Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program? Join our informal virtual drop-in advising session designed for prospective applicants. This is a relaxed, come-and-go session—no formal presentation required. Simply log in, ask your questions, and leave when you’re ready. An admissions team member will be available to provide guidance on the application process, admissions requirements, and tips for becoming a competitive applicant. Register to receive the session link and drop in at your convenience.DMD Drop-In Group Advising
Thursday, January 28 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
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