A college tour, also called a campus tour, is a tour of a college or university's campus. Prospective students, their family members and other visitors take campus tours to learn about the college or university's facilities, as well as student life, culture on campus, academics, and programs offered by the institution. During these tours, prospective students are able to learn about the built environment and the overall look and feel of the institution. College tours may be taken individually or by school groups and educational programs as a way for many people to visit several schools over a short period of time. In addition, many colleges now offer virtual tours on the Internet.
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>> [music] Stanford University. [music] >> My name is Christian. I'm a junior, majoring in Political Science. >> I'm Karen Scribner, a senior majoring in Human Biology. >> Welcome to Stanford. >> Our tour begins at Stanford Stadium, home to Cardinal football. Stanford Stadium was completed in 2006 and holds 50,000 football fans. This is the oval. We've got the palm-lined sweep Palm Drive leading up into the quad culminating in the church. This is <i>the</i> Stanford picture. Welcome to the Main Quad everyone. This is where the School of Humanities and Sciences is located. The Quad has been here since the university opened in 1891. >> Maples Pavilion is home to Stanford volleyball and basketball. Come out to Sunken Diamond to watch Cardinal baseball. >> The quad is made primarily of sandstone. Each column is unique because each was carved by hand. >> Avery Aquatic Center is one of the finest collegiate aquatic centers in the country. >> Each graduating class gets a class plaque in the Main Quad. In it, class members create a time capsule. >> Stanford athletics supports about 800 scholar athletes in 35 varsity sports. And it's winner of over 100 NCAA championships and 18 directors cups. >> Dedicated in 1941, Hoover Tower is more than just a nice landmark on campus. It houses the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace. >> The new Science and Engineering quad at Stanford is the hub of interdisciplinary learning and research and home to the School of Engineering. >> This is the Graduate School of Business. Ranked number one in the country, this is the newest part of campus. >> The Yang and Yamazaki Environment and Energy building is home to Environmental Science programs in the School of Earth Sciences. The Y2E2 building sets a new standard for sustainable architecture on campus. >> The Stanford Law School is the oldest professional school of the university. Notable alumni include three US Supreme Court justices. >> The Stanford School of Medicine is a world leader in medical training and research. The Row offers student housing for Greek organizations, cultural, and academic houses. >> Now we find ourselves in White Plaza, the center for student life on campus. At the heart of White Plaza, we have the Claw Fountain. Now, one of those traditions that's unique to Stanford, is fountain hopping. The Stanford School of Education is the second oldest school of education in United States. It offer its first PhD in 1916. The Cantor Art Center has a wonderful collection of works on display. And one of the largest collections of Rodin's sculptures outside of Paris. >> At the end of the day, come finish off your tour with a hike through the foothills to the Dish, for some nice views of campus. If you are interested in taking a tour yourself, please come to the Stanford Visitor Center. We offer guided tours daily. For more information, please go to our website at visit.stanford.edu. >> Thanks for watching and we hope to see you here on the farm. >> For more, please visit us at stanford.edu.
Campus visit
In most cases a campus visit involves an information session directed by an admissions officer and a walking tour of campus conducted by a student ambassador.[1] A campus visit can be taken by individual students and their families. Many colleges offer “open houses” usually consisting of a day or series of days set aside for students and their families to visit a particular school. Often there will be special programs or presentations during these times which would not be available during a regular visit.[2][3] Most colleges and universities also offer private tours and information sessions for large groups from a single school or educational program.[4][5]
Some schools provide overnight accommodation and meals, and students may sit-in on a class during their visit. Some programs pair a prospective student with a current student and allow the prospective student to shadow the current student for a day.
Information session
An admissions information session provides prospective students with knowledge about the college they are applying to. These sessions include information about admissions requirements, financial aid, and academic requirements for acceptance to that particular institution.[6][7]
Sample campus visit
| Time | Activities |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:15 am | Arrive on campus |
| 9:15 – 10:00 am | Orientation given by the college admissions office, including: Welcome and campus introduction Information session Q&A session |
| 10:00 – 11:00am | Campus walk, guided by a campus ambassador, including: Library Classroom buildings / lecture halls Gymnasium / field / stadium Student union / cafeteria / bookstore |
| 11:00 – 12:00pm | Individual exploration of campus: Talk with students Visit a dorm Shop at bookstore Talk to professors / coaches / recruiters Eat at cafeteria |
Other types of tours
- Online photographic tour
- Self-guided tour
- Podcast tour[8]
See also
References
- ^ Spencer, Janet, and Sandra Maleson; “The Ten Step Plan for Successful College Visits” Introduction; Visiting College Campuses 7th ed.; Random House; New York, NY; 2004; ISBN 0-375-76400-3, page xvii
- ^ “Admissions: Open House”, North Carolina State University. Retrieved on 10-28-2009
- ^ “Western Carolina University – Open House” Archived 2010-05-27 at the Wayback Machine, Western Carolina University Retrieved on 10-28-2009
- ^ “Campus Visit Options” Archived 2009-09-27 at the Wayback Machine, Texas A&M University. Retrieved on 10-28-2009
- ^ “Large Group visits, Visiting Freshmen” Archived 2009-07-03 at the Wayback Machine, Northwestern University, Retrieved on 10-28-2009
- ^ “Visit Options” Archived 2009-11-22 at the Wayback Machine The George Washington University. Retrieved on 10-28-2009
- ^ “Campus Visits” Archived 2009-09-27 at the Wayback Machine, Texas A&M University. Retrieved on 10-28-2009
- ^ "Guidelines for Producing a Podcast Tour" (PDF). Stanford. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2012.
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