College Open House and Tour Events (Alphabetical by college) Updated 3/1/2018 The University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, AL University Days University Days offer prospective students information on topics such as admissions, majors and minors, academic support and programs, costs, financial aid and scholarships, and on-campus living and dining. Please join us and a group of outstanding high school and transfer students like yourself for a daylong visit at The University of Alabama. Spring 2018 – Special Reception Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 7:00 pm Thornblade Country Club 1275 Thornblade Blvd Greer, SC 29650 Register at: gobama.ua.edu/greenville-area-reception Allen University - Columbia, SC Allen University offers guided tours Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Tours provide students and their parents the opportunity to learn more about Allen University. Please RSVP by calling the Office of Admissions 1(877)625-5368 or by E-mailing: [email protected] See more at: http://www.allenuniversity.edu/visiting-allen/ Anderson University - Anderson, SC At the Trojan Preview event you will experience AU’s exceptional academics, dynamic student life, and picturesque campus. October 27, 2017 January 16, 2018 (MLK Day) All Access/Overnight dates: November 16-17, 2017 & January 25-26, 2018 First Glance at AU: 1 September 22, 2017 March 23, 2018 April 6, 2018 October 20, 2017 March 29, 2018 April 13, 2018 November 10, 2017 April 2, 2018 April 20, 2018 February 19, 2018 April 4, 2018 For more information: https://www.andersonuniversity.edu/visit/campus-visit Armstrong State University - Savannah, GA Pirate Preview Open House: October 28, 2017 February 17, 2018 Meet professors, talk with students, tour campus, see first-year housing, learn about financial aid, and participate in specially designed sessions. For more information call: 912-344-2503 or Email:[email protected] Belmont Abbey College – Belmont, NC The Abbey Experience is a wonderful opportunity to check out our campus and find out what we have to offer. You will have the opportunity to meet with Faculty, staff, and current students. Some of the day’s events include mock classes, Mass, and a tour of the campus. For more information contact the Office of Admissions at 1-888-222-0110 or http://belmontabbeycollege.edu/admissions/traditional-students/visit/ November 5, 2017 November 11, 2017 March 4, 2018 March 24, 2018 Benedict College - Columbia, SC Our tours are given by our Benedict College Ambassadors who are current students and can give you great insight into what it is like to be a student here at Benedict College. For more infromation: http://www.benedict.edu/cms/?q=campus_tours Bennett College - Greensboro, NC Campus tours are offered Monday through Friday at 10am and 2pm. To make your appointment, call 1-800-413-5323. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions: 336-370-862 [email protected] www.bennett.edu 2 University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL Open Houses Open Houses are Saturday events designed to introduce students and parents to UCF. You’ll learn about the application process, academic programs, student life, and financial aid in a comprehensive, daylong program. Events begin with registration at 8 a.m. and conclude by 3 p.m. Our next Open Houses are: October 28, 2017 November 18, 2017 January 20, 2018 Register online: http://admissions.ucf.edu/visit/ The Citadel –Charleston, SC For prospective cadets, The Office of Admissions offers daily individual visits that are open to all interested students and their families. These visits include an interview with an admissions counselor and a campus tour guided by a Citadel cadet. Please call (843) 953-5230 for further details, or send a question to Admissions by emailing [email protected]. Pre-Knob Overnight Spring 2018 visits: (only open to accepted applicants) January 18-19, 2018 February 1-2, 2018 March 1-2, 2018 April 12-13, 2018 Open House ~ Friday, April 20, 2018 – Discover THE CITADEL DAY Claflin University – Orangeburg, SC Claflin welcome prospective students, their families and groups to visit our campus when it best fits your schedule during the week. Campus visits are designed give you a snapshot of what Claflin University has to offer. Meet an Admissions representative who will share who we are and where we are headed. Discuss the application process and learn how Claflin can be affordable for you. Go on a one-hour walking tour of our campus that will be led by a Student Tour Guide Association Member. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. 3 For more information: http://www.claflin.edu/future-students/visit-campus Clark Atlanta University – Atlanta, GA The campus tour is designed to provide prospective students with exposure to Clark Atlanta University. Visitors have the opportunity to interact with our students and faculty, and learn about our programs and activities. To guarantee the excellence of your tour experience, limited spaces are available for each session. Tours are conducted Monday-Friday at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. At Explore CAU prospective students and their families are given the chance to learn more about our academic community, diverse campus, and what it takes to become a CAU panther. Explore CAU Days: September 15, 2017 October 7, 2017 November 17, 2017 http://www.cau.edu/global/admissions/campus-visit.html Clemson University- Clemson, SC Fall Blitz- Come and experience Clemson alongside hundreds of prospective students just like you. On October 20, 2017 we will offer campus tours, admissions and financial aid information sessions, a college fair and departmental open houses among other activities. Registration for many programs is required (please see full schedule for details), and we also ask that you register for a campus tour so we know to expect you! Campus tours are offered Monday through Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and on Sundays at 1:45 p.m. To learn more or register for a tour, please visit www.clemson.edu/visitors/tour.html Coastal Carolina University- Conway, SC Discovery Days offer our most complete visit experience and occur in the spring semester. You will have the chance to tour the campus, talk with current students, learn about our academic programs, and meet other students who are choosing Coastal Carolina University. These 4 programs typically take place on a Saturday. Admissions and financial aid counselors are available after the program to answer questions. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the program begins at 9:30 a.m. The tour will end at approximately noon. November 11, 2017 April 7, 2018 You can click on the link below to sign up for your Coastal experience or call 800-277-7000 to register for a weekday or Saturday tour. Regardless of when you visit, you will receive the individualized attention that is the hallmark of the Office of Admissions. http://www.coastal.edu/admissions/visits.html Coker College- Hartsville, SC Personalized visits allow you to customize your experience. You’ll meet with an admissions counselor for about 30 minutes and take an hour-long, student-led campus tour. Personalized tours are offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Please contact us at least one week before you'd like to visit, and we'll reserve a spot just for you. Join us for an Open House for a relaxing, information-filled day with other prospective students. Open House runs from 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and includes: A financial aid information session A student-led campus tour Academic information fairs, hosted by professors An optional meeting with an admissions counselor Lunch in the dining hall Presentations by faculty and staff Dates: September 15, 2017 (Prospective Student Athlete Day) September 22, 2017 October 6, 2017 October 20, 2017 November 3, 2017 November 10, 2017 (Performing & Visual Arts Day) November 17, 2017 January 15, 2018 To register for either a personalized visit or an open house, contact Admissions at 843.857-4127 or 800.950.1908 (weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) OR email: [email protected] Register Online: http://coker.edu/visit College of Charleston - Charleston, SC 5 An admissions counselor will start your tour with a 30-minute information session. Then one of our student tour guides will take you on a 75-minute walking tour of campus. Usually you'll visit a residence hall, the library, classroom buildings and the Stern Student Center. Please allow two hours for your visit. Reserve your space at least two weeks prior to visiting campus. We offer tours year round on weekdays and some Saturdays. Before making your travel plans, check our tour calendar for available dates and times. Then make your tour reservation at http://go.cofc.edu/visit Columbia College - Columbia, SC We'd love to show you around campus, introduce you to students and faculty, and answer your questions about our undergraduate majors, financial aid, campus life and more. The Office of Admissions is open for tours and interviews from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call (803) 786-3871 or (800) 277-1301 to schedule an appointment or visit our website: http://www.columbiasc.edu/visit Open House gives you the opportunity to meet other prospective students, to attend a class, to learn about scholarships, to tour the campus, to hear from some of our students and more. October 13, 2017 March 17, 2018 November 18, 2017 April 27, 2018 December 8, 2017 You may make your reservations to attend an Open House by completing the Register for Open House registration form on our website: http://columbiasc.edu/admissions/visit-the- campus/ Covenant College - Lookout Mountain, GA CPW is an excellent opportunity for prospective students and their parents to experience Covenant up close and personal.