Bluejay Bash 2020

Welcome to Elmhurst University! Follow along with us on Wednesday, July 1, as we introduce you to the Bluejay family—and to each other. Here’s how our virtual program will run.

(Haven’t pre-registered yet? RSVP for your free T-shirt.)

Elmhurst University President Troy D. VanAken, speaking at a lecturn.

Welcome – 9:00 a.m.

Start with a warm Bluejay welcome from Vice President for Enrollment Dr. Tim Ricordati, President Troy VanAken, and Senior Director of Admission Christine Grenier, who will also explain the schedule.

JOIN AT 9:00 A.M.

A Black Elmhurst University student smiles and points at the camera during a Homecoming pep rally.

Student Panel – 9:15 a.m.

Interact with students as they share best practices for starting at Elmhurst.

JOIN AT 9:15 A.M.

Old Main, on the campus of Elmhurst University in suburban Chicago, houses classrooms, a maker space and more.

Admission and Financial Aid – 10:00 a.m.

Learn more about the next steps in your Elmhurst journey in a Q&A about admission and financial aid.

JOIN AT 10:00 A.M.

A worker welds a piece of the new Gates of Knowledge on the east end of the Elmhurst University campus in Elmhurst, IL.

University Unveiling – 11:00 a.m.

Join us as we tell the world we are now Elmhurst University! Don’t miss the unveiling of the new Gates of Knowledge!

JOIN AT 11:00 A.M.

A crowd of Elmhurst University students welcomes new first-year and transfer students to campus with high-fives and handshakes.

Breakout Sessions – 11:30 a.m.

In these sessions, students and parents can connect with one another based on shared interests. See the full list below, and click to join at 11:30 a.m.