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There is no better way to know if Anna Maria College is right for you than to visit the campus in Paxton, Massachusetts or to complete a virtual visit. When you register and participate in an official visit with us by May 1st, you will receive a $500 visit grant .

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Our Campus Tours provide an excellent opportunity for prospective students and families to learn about Anna Maria College in a small group setting. You will connect with one of our college counselors, have a tour of campus with a student ambassador, and learn about our academic offerings, student life, career preparation, and more that we have to offer. The campus tour visit typically lasts about 1.5 hours. Click on the registration link below to see all open tour opportunities.

We are also offering Weekend Visit opportunities on select Saturdays. Please view Saturday dates here: Saturday, May 4th

Virtual Visit

Although nothing quite compares to the experience of a campus tour, our new Virtual Campus Visit will assist you in discovering a school that offers the best of both worlds.

Anna Maria College offers a close-knit community in Central Massachusetts that blends with big city life. Just 10 minutes away, Worcester is New England’s second largest metropolitan city and home to over 36,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Navigate the Interactive Map to explore our academic programs, student life, and internship opportunities.

View our recently renovated Bishop Flanagan Campus Center.
Check out our classrooms or our Nursing Lab in Foundress Hall.
See yourself exhibiting your art work in the college’s Art Center Gallery in Miriam Hall.
Thinking about college athletics? Picture yourself in an AMCAT uniform while you tour our athletic facilities.

Virtual Information Session

Let us help you answer any questions as you make your college decision by dropping in to one of our virtual Q&A information sessions. We are still offering merit scholarships and financial aid to all students! Register by clicking on one of the dates below:

Info Sessions from 4:30pm-5:30pm EST MORE COMING SOON

Virtual Financial Aid Meeting Options

Connect by scheduling a one-on-one meeting via phone or video. Upon registration, a meeting link will be sent to you by email. Meetings are scheduled in 20-minute blocks.

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*International Students – Please contact Dr. John McLaughlin, Vice President for Enrollment, at [email protected] with any questions about the financial aid process.*

Let's Talk Transfer!

Let’s talk transfer.

Have you earned college credit since completing secondary school requirements?

Are you considering transferring to Anna Maria College?

Are you curious about how your credits will transfer to a new program of study? Schedule your Let’s Talk Transfer appointment to meet with Shanni Smith-Arsenault, Director of Transfer Admission or email at [email protected].

Note: Prospective transfer students are encouraged to submit college transcripts via email before your appointment so that a tentative transfer analysis and an Instant Decision can be made.

Graduate One-on-One Appointments

Prospective graduate students are invited to learn more about Anna Maria College’s master’s-level programs by connecting with us via individual appointments. A ppointments can be made upon request here .

Personal Interviews

Although not required for admission, a personal interview gives you the opportunity to visit campus, meet with a representative from the Undergraduate Admission office, and gain a better understanding of the College. The interview also helps our staff make a more informed admission decision. You can talk about your academic record, accomplishments, and ambitions. We can also address any questions you may have about Anna Maria College. To schedule an interview, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at (508) 849-3360 or [email protected] .

We look forward to welcoming you to campus.

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College Campus Tours

Travel time and considerable costs have traditionally kept prospective students to only a few choice college tours . But your institution could make itself accessible to an unlimited number of qualified international applicants by removing those factors. YouVisit's unmatched virtual tour software allows us to create, customized virtual college campus tours , which can be accessed from school Websites, Facebook, mobile apps and college selection Websites. In addition, YouVisit offers an assortment of social media and mobile applications. Prospective students, faculty members and their families can explore your grounds from the comfort of their computers or smartphones.

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MIRIAM COLLEGE ONLINE CAMPUS

Message from the President

Amb. Laura Quiambao-Del Rosario, M.A., M.Ed. Miriam College President

On behalf of the faculty and administrators of Miriam College, I wish to welcome you to Academic Year 2023-2024. We have moved from purely virtual to hyflex/hybrid set-up. Now we are moving forward using the same combined platforms under the blended modality. This year, KNOLLER will continue to be your portal to all your academic work. At the same time, we are widening opportunities for you to experience academic life in all its forms not only through KNOLLER but also through your physical presence and interaction with others in a green oasis in the metropolitan area. We, at Miriam College, continue to think of ways to help you grow into your full potential—confident, competent, principled, and living your life in love and service to your family, your community, and to your nation. With our warmest welcome to you all as we walk together with you through a meaningful, safe, and productive school life. May the Lord’s caring hand be with all of us.

What is KNOLLER?

KN owledge and O n L ine LE arning R esource or KNOLLER is a learning portal where students can access the following activities and resources:

Academic lectures & demonstrations

Assessments

Online library subscriptions

Guidance & counselling

Peer support & interaction

Online academic consultations

Leadership development, advocacy building, spiritual growth, & student wellness activities

For the Higher Education Unit, resources will also include the following:

International opportunities, partnerships & linkages

Career opportunities

Advocacy programs & opportunities

Research & community engagement

Overview of the Academic Program

Online campus.

The current goal of MC is to provide a learning space and mode of delivery for students to continue their education, in the form of an online campus. It acknowledges that its students are currently located in various learning contexts; hence, the program offerings have been redesigned with versatility and flexibility as the main features of its content and mode of delivery.

Flexible Learning

The focus is to engage students in a flexible learning which is a combination of online asynchronous and synchronous learning activities and when necessary, offline modalities that aim to achieve priority curricular goals per academic level. In this manner, students from pre-school to graduate school will have access to continued education with greatest versatility for independent or collaborative learning and interaction.

Campus Wellness

MC shall continue to ensure that all members of the community are provided a safe and comfortable teaching-learning environment where activities are balanced for holistic development.

In the event of a long-term implementation of online learning, the school shall strengthen its structures to support the welfare, well-being, and needs of community members while maximizing technology and online platforms most especially in addressing mental and emotional health. Regular and periodic checks of both the social and IT infrastructure shall also be conducted.

Relevant Curriculum

Prioritization of content: The school curriculum will prioritize significant topics (knowledge and skills) in the learning plans without sacrificing learning objectives.

Learner-centered: Miriam College views the learner at the center of the educational process. The school understands that learners come from different contexts and their differences and disparities determine their varying capacities to adapt to learning. Validation of outcomes from multiple scientific inquiries will ensure sound decisions and recommendations.

Multi-disciplinarity, inter-disciplinarity, and multi-dimensionality: The Curriculum will connect or merge segmented or separate programs and activities, rather than offering them individually. The school must ensure the relevance of the teaching-learning experience.

Value-laden: The programs will remain to be infused with Christian values aimed at forming leaders in service who combine competence and compassion. Academic concepts must be translated into real-life problems and solutions, and have strong integration with values formation. Doing so will not only create more meaning but also promote adaptability and yield greater sustainability in the long run.

Socio-emotional and essential skills: Whenever applicable, teachers should focus on building students’ essential skills (i.e., communication, leadership, problem-solving), emphasizing how one’s actions have effects on others. The earlier these concepts are understood by and ingrained in students, the more equipped they will be to adapt to this new normal.

Conduct and Etiquette

All members of the community shall continue to conduct themselves with appropriate and professional demeanor on all online platforms. This includes appearance and clothing, language and tone, non-verbal communication such as gestures and eye-contact, and the use of official / appropriate email addresses and handles.

Message from the Vice-President for Academic Affairs

Dear Students, We are thrilled to extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to you as you embark on this exciting chapter of your academic journey. The Knoller Portal has been meticulously designed to serve as your companion in the pursuit of knowledge and personal growth. Here, you'll discover a world of possibilities, where learning goes beyond the classroom walls. Dive into a plethora of resources, interactive tools, and engaging content that are tailored to elevate your learning experience. From insightful lectures to thought-provoking discussions, from skill-building workshops to networking opportunities, the Knoller Portal is your key to unlocking a truly holistic education. As you navigate through this virtual realm, remember that your engagement and curiosity are the driving forces behind a truly worthwhile learning adventure. Collaborate with fellow students, explore new perspectives, and immerse yourself in a dynamic environment that encourages you to push boundaries and embrace innovation. Together, we will forge a path towards academic excellence and personal development. Your journey starts here, and the Knoller Portal is here to guide you every step of the way. Welcome aboard and let the pursuit of knowledge begin!

Trixie Marie J. Sison, PhD, LPT, FHEA Vice-President for Academic Affairs

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Virtual college tours are an excellent alternative to in-person visits. Virtual tours allow you to explore college campuses at your own pace, typically with useful features like 360° views and student-narrated audio/video. In fact, you will often see and learn much more during a virtual tour than is possible through an in-person tour, given the size of many campuses and the time constraints of a visit to the admissions office.

For each school on our list, you'll find one or more virtual tours that take you around campus and into academic buildings, residence halls, and athletic facilities.

Boston College

Despite its name, Boston College is not located in Boston. The 175-acre main campus in Chestnut Hill sits a little over 6 miles from downtown. The attractive campus features collegiate Gothic architecture and sits on a hill overlooking the Chestnut Hill Reservoir.

Online: For 360° views of buildings, athletic and performance venues, and dining areas, check out the BC virtual tour at eCampusTours.com . For a more personal experience, CampusReel offers a range of videos shot by BC students as they tell you about their campus.

Boston University

Located on an urban campus in the Fenway neighborhood, Boston University is home to one of the largest residence halls in the country, as well as beautiful green spaces along the Charles River. From contemporary towers to historic brownstones, the university's architecture is truly diverse.

Online: Boston University has an excellent collection of over 40 videos narrated by students that provide a window into academic life, residential life, and campus life.

Brown University

As one of the prestigious Ivy League schools , admission to Brown University is extremely selective. The campus in Providence, Rhode Island, features attractive red brick buildings and a hilltop location. The highly ranked Rhode Island School of Art and Design adjoins the campus.

Online: On the admissions website, you'll find an excellent 360° tour of Brown created in collaboration with YouVisit. Brown students guide you around campus and narrate different aspects of the university experience.

Columbia University

As a member of the Ivy League located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, Columbia University can be an excellent choice for strong students looking for an urban college experience. Barnard College sits adjacent to the Columbia campus.

Online : The university partnered with YouVisit to create a virtual walking tour of the campus narrated by Columbia students. You'll learn about 19 locations on campus and see dozens of high quality photos. For a less professionally produced view of campus, check out the many student-created videos on CampusReel .

Cornell University

Another Ivy League school, Cornell University has an enviable location in the Finger Lakes region of Central New York. The large hillside campus sits in the middle of wine country overlooking Lake Cayuga. In addition, Ithaca frequently ranks among the best college towns in the nation.

Online: The university has a professionally made video, Cornell University: Glorious to View , that features scenes from around campus and soundbites from faculty and students. You can also check out Cornell's interactive map with photos and information on dozens of locations around campus. Finally, take a look on CampusReel for some amateur videos by Cornell students .

Dartmouth College

Another highly selective member of the Ivy League, Dartmouth College is located in the quintessential college town of Hanover, New Hampshire. The iconic bell tower of Baker Library soars above the school's attractive buildings and open green spaces.

Online : The Dartmouth admissions website has links to some excellent resources including a 360-degree virtual tour with YouVisit and virtual tours of athletic facilities and the School of Engineering. Dartmouth graduates wrote the script for this informative 36-minute video tour of Dartmouth. For a less scripted perspective of a current student, check out Paula Joline's video .

Duke University

Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke University 's sprawling campus includes a forest and a medical center. The school is well known for its stone Collegiate Gothic architecture. The iconic Duke Chapel towers over 200 feet above West Campus.

Online: Narrated virtual tours at YouVisit offer excellent 360° image quality and information on Duke's main campus, Duke Marine Lab, and Duke's Kunshan campus. For another virtual tour, students in the ISIS Research Capstone course created a Duke Google Earth project with views and information on some of students' favorite campus locations.

Harvard University

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As one of the world's most prestigious and selective universities, Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has probably been filmed and photographed more than any other school in the United States. The university has roots going back well before the U.S. was a country, and it is also a major research hub with over 20,000 graduate students. The result is a campus with an interesting mix of historic and state-of-the-art facilities.

Online: Like several schools on this list, Harvard partnered with YouVisit to create a high quality 360° narrated virtual tour that includes both indoor and outdoor views of campus features including residence halls, Widener Library, sports complexes, and academic buildings.

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology often tops the rankings of engineering schools in both the United States and the world. The school's 168-acre campus stretches along the Charles River in Cambridge, and you'll find a variety architecture from the neoclassical central buildings to the Frank Gehry designed Stata Center.

Online : Check out the campus sites in this narrated Campus Crawl video or MIT's own video, Hangin' Out at MIT with Cathy and Tara , a tour that will give you a 21 minute student-guided look around the institute. You'll also find a large library of information and videos related to different campus locations in the MIT Virtual Tour .

New York University

City lovers will be drawn to NYU 's location in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, adjacent to Washington Square Park. The campus is truly urban, so don't expect to find the green spaces and quadrangles that are typical of most campuses on this list. The school leverages its location to create impressive opportunities for students in fields ranging from business to the performing arts.

Online: NYU has created a 9-minute video that shows off the NYU campus and its New York City location. On the school's admissions website , you'll find additional virtual tours of the NYU Abu Dhabi and Shanghai campuses, as well as an online information session. For a less promotional glimpse of campus, check out this remarkable student-made video tour of NYU .

Northwestern University

With a single-digit acceptance rate, Northwestern University is among the most selective universities in the country. The 240-acre main campus in Evanston, Illinois, hugs the shore of Lake Michigan and is home to about 150 buildings. The university also has a 25-acre campus in downtown Chicago, roughly 12 miles away.

Online : Northwestern teamed up with YouVisit to create a narrated tour with dozens of high quality photo with detailed information on 22 campus locations. For something a little less formal, check out student James Jia's video tour of campus .

With over 46,000 students, Penn State 's main campus is a small city unto itself. Indeed, the campus has its own postal address—University Park, Pennsylvania—where the university is the major employer and economic driver in its rural location in the center of the state. With 18 colleges, 275 undergraduate degree programs, and over 1,000 clubs and organizations, there is clearly a lot to see and do on campus.

Online: For an excellent introduction to the university, check out Penn State's 360° virtual tour of dozens of campus locations, including the iconic Old Main building and Beaver Stadium, with its seating capacity of over 100,000.

Princeton University

Founded in 1746, Princeton University has a rich past that is reflected in its historic 500-acre campus in Princeton, New Jersey. The oldest existing building, Nassau Hall, was completed in 1756, and many more recent buildings feature Collegiate Gothic architecture. The campus frequently finds a place in rankings of the nation's most beautiful campuses .

Online : Powered by YouVisit, the Princeton University virtual tour features high quality 360-degree views of 25 campus locations narrated by Princeton students. Also be sure to check out this series of YouTube videos to introduce you to various campus features. For a more personal touch, student Nicolas Chae created a 9-minute video to show you around campus.

Stanford University

The most prestigious and selective university on the West Coast, Stanford is easily recognizable, with the mission-style architecture of the Main Quad and Hoover Tower soaring 285 feet over the school. Its campus occupies over 8,000 acres in the Bay Area, about 30 miles south of San Francisco.

Online: You'll find a range of virtual tours on the Stanford visitor's webpage. You'll be able to explore the main campus, residential facilities, and campus gardens.

Temple University

Temple University' s main campus sits about one and a half miles north of Center City, Philadelphia. As the university has grown in both size and prestige, it has expanded its facilities to include the 27-floor Morgan Residence Hall and Dining Complex, which opened in 2013 .

Online: For a professionally produced 360° tour of Temple with stellar image quality, the university partnered with YouVisit to bring the campus to your computer. If you prefer amateur student-created videos , you'll find plenty of short clips at CampusReel.

UC Berkeley

The University of California at Berkeley often tops lists of the nation's best public universities. Along with the main undergraduate campus, the school features an 800-acre ecological preserve, a botanical garden, and numerous research facilities. Towering over the campus is the 307-foot Campanile, a building that offers stunning views of campus and the Bay Area.

Online : UC Berkeley is planning to release a new virtual tour in the fall of 2020. Until then, you can check out some of the sites with this 14-minute student-guided video tour as well as a library of short videos on CampusReel .

UCLA 's 419-acre campus sits northwest of downtown, just a few miles away from the Pacific Ocean and Hollywood. Students can enjoy the advantages of proximity to a major city while living on a spacious and attractive campus defined by its Romanesque Revival architecture.

Online: For a visual experience with no narration, you'll find a 40-minute virtual walking tour of UCLA on YouTube. Also be sure to check out dozens of student-created UCLA videos on CampusReel, as well as a professionally-produced 360° tour created in collaboration with YouVisit.

Students who love sand and sun (as well as a good education) will be drawn to the University of California Santa Barbara , one of the few universities in the country with its own beach. The main campus has a cliff-top location overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The East Campus is home to most of the school's academic facilities, while the West Campus is home to residential life and athletics.

Online: If you're interested in seeing where you'll be living at UCSB, the university has extensive 360° virtual tours of residence halls, apartments, and dining areas. For a virtual walk around the attractive campus and many of the academic and athletic facilities, check out the YouVisit virtual tour , where you'll find plenty of high resolution photographs.

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UC San Diego frequently ranks among the best public universities in the country, and its location, with La Jolla, Black's Beach, and Torrey Pines State Reserve just minutes away, is an added bonus. While surrounded by beauty, the campus itself was named by Travel & Leisure as one of the ugliest in the country because of its mishmash of architectural styles. That said, many would disagree with that assessment, and the iconic Geisel Library pictured here is certainly a one-of-a-kind campus building.

Online: UCSD created virtual tour brochures for each of its six undergraduate colleges. You'll also want to check out the YouVisit virtual tour , with its excellent picture quality and informative narration of numerous campus features.

University of Michigan

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The University of Michigan , another of the nation's top public universities, occupies an attractive campus in Ann Arbor. With over 500 buildings sitting on 860 acres, the university has a daunting number of tour destinations. The South Campus is dominated by athletic facilities, and the Central and North campuses are home to most academic and residential buildings. The university's top-ranked medical school has its own campus.

Online: Learn more about the campus and see the sights with these photo galleries on the U-M admissions website; you'll find a gallery featuring the campus and another focused on student life. You can also check out a 14-minute video on YouTube with 4K outdoor shots of many of the campus' main buildings.

University of Pennsylvania

Located in West Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania has a rich history dating back to its founding by Benjamin Franklin. This prestigious Ivy League school is home to the top-ranked Wharton School of Business. While much of the campus is historic and constructed in the Collegiate Gothic style, contemporary expansion continues, especially after the university acquired acreage along the Schuylkill River front.

Online: You can choose your virtual Penn experience. For an amateur and down-to-earth look at Penn, check out the dozens of student videos on CampusReel. For high quality images and narration, explore the campus through YouVisit's 360° virtual tour .

University of Southern California

Situated in the University Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, the University of Southern California has grown increasingly selective in recent years. The attractive 229-acre main campus has a number of red brick buildings in the Romanesque Revival style. A few miles from the main campus, the university's Health Sciences campus is home to one of the top hospitals and medical schools in the state.

Online: To see the campus and learn more about USC, CampusReel has nearly 100 videos shot by students as they show off their school. Also be sure to check out the USC photo gallery on Flickr where you'll find 59 high resolution images.

University of Virginia

A top-ranked public institution, the University of Virginia has a rich history dating back to its establishment by Thomas Jefferson in the early 19th century. The university campus features stunning Jeffersonian architecture, including the arched walkways and pillared rotunda that surround the Lawn, the campus' central green space.

Online: Explore the campus through YouVisit's high quality, interactive, narrated 360° tour of UVA . Student tour guides will tell you about many of the campus features as you look around 19 campus locations.

Vanderbilt University

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A prestigious private university in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University frequently ranks among the most beautiful colleges in the country. The 330-acre campus is a designated national arboretum. Despite being just a couple of miles from the city, the campus is filled with trees and green spaces. Campus buildings are designed in a variety of architectural styles.

Online: You can virtually walk around campus and learn about 20 different locations through Vanderbilt's online tour . Sights include libraries, sporting facilities, academic buildings, and even Greek Row. If you want to take the experience a step farther, explore the campus in 360-degree virtual reality with your VR headset or YouTube app on your smartphone.

Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech 's expansive 2,600-acre campus features numerous buildings constructed with the school's defining "Hokie Stone"—a gray rock mined near the university's home in Blacksburg. As one of the nation's six senior military colleges, the institute is designed around the Drillfield, a large grass field where the Corps of Cadets conduct military drills.

Online: Virginia Tech offers an extensive campus photo tour with information about academic, residential, and student life facilities. You'll find even more photos and Virginia Tech information on the campus highlights page . For the student perspective on the university, you can find a wide range of short videos on CampusReel.

Yale University

Yale 's historic campus in New Haven, Connecticut, expands over 800 acres and features numerous ornate Gothic Revival buildings. You'll also find a few unique architectural gems, such as the windowless Beinecke Rare Book Library with its translucent marble and granite exterior panels. Yale's residential system is modeled after those at Oxford and Cambridge, and all students reside in one of 14 residential colleges.

Online: You can get a strong impression of Yale from the numerous virtual tours the university created in collaboration with YouVisit. Options include the Yale Campus Tour, Yale Science Tour, Yale Engineering Tour, Yale Athletics Tour, and Yale Residential College Tour. Each features high resolution photography. For more scenes of campus and the surrounding New Haven shops, check out the half-hour YouTube video created by Wind Walk Travel Videos.

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Walking Tour

Put on your walking shoes and let’s take a walking tour of the historic Huntingdon College campus! You may view photographs of our campus by choosing a building/location below or take a virtual tour of our campus using eCampusTours.com (make sure you disable your pop-up blocker to view this page).

Buildings and Facilities—Main Campus

Carolyn and Wynton Blount Hall

Residence hall for upperclass students, coed by floor or wing.

Bellingrath Hall

Dedicated to the sciences.

From its beginning, Bellingrath Hall (1928) has served as the College’s science building. It was named in appreciation of a generous gift from Mrs. W.A. Bellingrath of Montgomery. Renovated in 2008, the building houses natural and physical science classrooms, laboratories, and biology, chemistry and physics faculty offices.

Hubert F. Searcy Hall

Residence hall for freshman men.

Miriam Jackson Home

Miriam Jackson Home (1924) was the gift of Dr. and Mrs. Fred M. Jackson of Birmingham, Alabama. Originally used as an infirmary, it now houses the Offices of Student Development; the Dean of Students; Residential Communities; College and Alumni Relations; Communications and Marketing; the Center for Career and Vocation; and the Phyllis Gunter Snyder Center for Campus Ministries.

John Jefferson Flowers Memorial Hall

Built in 1909, John Jefferson Flowers Memorial Hall was the first building on the Montgomery campus. Today, it is a hub of campus activity. Flowers Hall houses the Offices of the President, Admission, Academic Affairs, as well as classrooms and faculty offices.

Flowers Hall was designed by Harvard University architecture professor H. Langford Warren. Warren modeled the building after the Collegiate Gothic architecture of Cambridge and Oxford Universities in his native England. This building set the architectural style of most of the buildings on campus.

Ligon Chapel

Flowers Hall foyer leads into Leon and Myra Allman Ligon Chapel , the site of countless Huntingdon traditions. Rededicated September 3, 1999, it was named for Huntingdon benefactors Leon Edward Ligon III and his wife, Myra, whose gift supported the renovation of the space earlier that year.

The renovation included the expansion of the College’s Bellingrath Memorial Organ. Designed by the late professor emeritus of music Dr. Harald Rohlig, the organ boasts 141 ranks and a four-manual keyboard. Dr. Rohlig performed the inaugural concert on the instrument in April 2001.

Rodgers Chapel

Jean Rodgers Chapel was named in honor of the Huntingdon alumna who served as registrar from 1950 to 1987. Located in the room formerly known as the “prayer room,” Rodgers Chapel seats 12 for small services. This chapel was dedicated May 26, 2010. Ms. Rodgers passed away October 2, 2011.

The Heart of Campus

At the center of campus, the Green is a naturally picturesque park where members of the College family can stroll across the bridge, relax by the pond, gather in the gazebo, study in the sunshine, and spend time with friends. The Green also houses Willard D. Top Stage , where a number of traditions and outdoor events are held.

Julia Walker Russell Dining Hall

“the dh”.

Julia Walker Russell Dining Hall (1963) was the first building on campus to be named for an alumna of the College. The building houses the College’s main dining room with seating for up to 500. Inside, the Mary Elizabeth Stallworth Dining Room accommodates smaller groups. The DH, as it is known, is a favorite gathering spot on campus.

The Hawk Trailer

New in 2020, the Hawk Food Trailer is a mobile facility normally parked adjacent to outdoor dining areas on The Green, serving quick pick-up college cuisine: burgers, dogs, sandwiches, wings, and other favorites.

James W. Wilson Center

James W. Wilson Center (1987) was the gift of the late trustee James W. Wilson Jr. as a lasting tribute to his father, James W. Wilson Sr. This facility includes the James J. Durr Amphitheatre and the Robert Bothfeld Jr. Lounge, as well as classrooms, faculty offices, and comfortable and quiet study areas. Academic programs of study in Accounting, Business Administration, and Mathematics are housed in this building, as are the Offices of Student Financial Services, Business and Finance, the Registrar, Technology Services, and Campus Security.

John E. Trimble Memorial Building

Upperclassman campus housing

The Delchamps Residence

The president’s home.

The Delchamps Residence (1949) serves as the home of the president and his or her family. Facing the W. James Samford Jr. Soccer and Softball Complex, the backyard of the residence overlooks the Green. Occasionally, the home is used for College receptions and gatherings. The home was given to the College by Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Delchamps, Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Delchamps, and Miss Annie Delchamps of Mobile. It was dedicated in 1950 to “the glory of God and the service of the institution.”

Ligon Memorial Hall

Residence hall for first-year women.

Seay Twins Art Gallery

Seay Twins Art Gallery (1927) was constructed as the “Toy Theatre,” presenting small theatre productions in that era. In 1972, the College recommissioned the building as an art gallery. The gallery was renovated and rededicated as Seay Twins Art Gallery in August 2007. Its name commemorates twins Noble Seay Jones and Margaret “Peggy” Seay Compton, both members of the Class of 1949. The renovation was made possible by a generous gift from the late Montgomery architect Renis Jones, husband of Noble Seay Jones.

Seay Twins Gallery offers special shows of student and guest artists’ work. Poetry readings, Capstone presentations, and other academic events are also held in this space.

George Gibbs Tennis Center

A gift from Mr. George Gibbs funded the renovation and reconstruction of Huntingdon’s tennis courts in 2012. The courts are built with state-of-the-art materials for intercollegiate play. The facilities include eight lighted courts and a gated entrance off of Narrow Lane Road. In his honor, the courts were renamed the George S. Gibbs Tennis Center.

Massey Court

Constructed in the footprint of what once was Massey Hall, Massey Court is an outdoor basketball and athletic court that was constructed and dedicated in 2020.

“The Hut” (1922) , constructed as the YWCA building, is under renovation as a gathering space for campus events. The Hut was built through generous contributions by students, matched dollar-for-dollar by the College treasury.

The Wanda A. Howard ’81 Black Student Union Center

Constructed and dedicated in 2021, the Wanda A. Howard ’81 Black Student Union Center, located in the ground floor of The Hut, provides lounge and gathering spaces for students, classes, and campus events. The facility was named in honor of alumna and trustee Wanda A. Howard, Class of 1981, who was a founding member of the Black Student Union in 1980 and remains a mentor to Huntingdon students.

Houghton Memorial Library

Houghton Library (1929) was named in memory of Mr. Mitchell B. Houghton, a founding member of the College’s board of trustees who served until his death in 1925. The library holds collections of books, audio and visual resources; game, movie, and music collections (for lending); interlibrary loan services; and research services; and provides quiet student studying and gathering spaces. The second floor of the library houses the Staton Center for Academic Enrichment, individual and small group study spaces, as well as small rooms with whiteboards for in-depth study sessions. The Charles and Thelma Dixon Wing, completed in 1989, features an atrium with skylights, reading and study areas, and archives for the College and for the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Caroline Slawson Commons

At the entrance to the library’s first floor, the Caroline Slawson Commons opened in fall 2019. Slawson Commons offers 24-hour studying and gathering spaces, made possible by a generous gift from the Slawson family.

Catherine Dixon Roland Student Center

Catherine Dixon Roland Student Center (1958) is a multipurpose facility that includes the Catherine Dixon Roland Arena, home of Hawks basketball and volleyball; offices for a number of coaches and teams; Charles Tomberlin Fitness Center; locker rooms; the Athletic Hall of Fame; and the Print and Mail Services Center.

Catherine Dixon Roland Arena

Roland Arena was renamed after extensive renovations in 2010 made possible by a gift from Charles Roland in memory of his mother, alumna and former trustee Catherine Dixon Roland ’58. Roland Arena rocks when the Roland Rowdies cheer on Hawks men’s and women’s basketball teams and the women’s volleyball team, in addition to other athletic and student life events.

Print and Mail Services Center

The Print and Mail Services Center provides free black-and-white printing for students’ papers and academic needs. The center also houses offices for members of the Campus Technology Support Services team.

The Huntingdon Bands Rehearsal Hall

The Huntingdon Bands Rehearsal Hall, located on the side of Roland Student Center facing Narrow Lane Road, opened in 2018 after extensive refurbishment of this section of the building created the facility exclusively for use by the members of Huntingdon bands and band staff.

Neal Posey Field

Neal Posey Field (1994) is named in memory of Neal N. Posey, who served as head men’s basketball coach from 1957 to 1979 and as athletic director until 1985. The field was made possible through the generosity of George S. Gibbs and the late Mary M. Gibbs, Huntingdon Class of 1985, members of the Huntingdon Athletic Hall of Fame. The baseball facility includes a raised spectator area, bleachers, and a field house that includes concessions, restrooms, and an integrated press box.

The Mike Nelson ’88 Baseball Locker Room and Team Lounge

Opened in 2020, the Mike Nelson ’88 Baseball Locker Room and Team Lounge is located near Posey Field in the basement of Roland Student Center. The locker room includes state-of-the-art lockers equipped with electronic charging stations. The space is named in memory of Mike Nelson, Huntingdon Class of 1988, one of the most decorated baseball players in Huntingdon history and a member of the College’s Athletic Hall of Fame. After completing his degree in physical education, Mr. Nelson joined the Montgomery Coca-Cola Bottling Company, progressing through the executive level. He died in 2017. Coca-Cola contributed a generous gift, which was tripled by gifts from former players and College friends, to make the renovations possible.

Sybil Smith Hall

Sybil Smith Hall (1985) houses the College’s fine and performing arts programs and includes the Lucile Crowell Delchamps Recital Hall, the Julia Lightfoot Sellers Reception Hall, music and art faculty offices and studios, rehearsal rooms, classrooms, a modern electronic music laboratory, and an extensive music library.

W. James Samford Jr. Soccer and Softball Complex

The W. James Samford Jr. Soccer and Softball Complex was constructed in 2017–2018 and dedicated March 24, 2018, providing separate fields, lockers, and scoreboards for soccer and softball. The softball field was named in honor of Huntingdon trustee Lucinda Samford Cannon, a champion of Huntingdon athletics. The complex is located at the southeast corner of the main campus.

Buildings and Facilities—Cloverdale Campus

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Cloverdale Campus

The Cloverdale Campus is a 12-acre expansion located across Fairview Avenue from the College’s main campus. Acquired in 2002 from the Montgomery County School System, the main building on the Cloverdale Campus opened in 1922 as Cloverdale School and later became Cloverdale Junior High School. The building has been renovated to create classrooms and offices for the College.

Cloverdale Administrative Building

The Cloverdale Administrative Building houses the Office of Student Counseling Services, as well as the Leo J. Drum Jr. Theater. The building is part of the Dr. Laurie Jean Weil Center for Teacher Education and Human Performance.

Leo J. Drum Jr. Theate r— Huntingdon ESports

Completed in 2013, the construction of a theater in the former Cloverdale School Auditorium was made possible by a generous gift from the late Leo J. Drum Jr., a long-time College neighbor and friend. Drum Theater’s 246 retractable seats, theatrical lighting, glassed-in control room, and sound system were further transformed into a premier facility to house Huntingdon ESports in 2022.

Dr. Laurie Jean Weil Center

The Dr. Laurie Jean Weil Center (2004) was made possible by gifts from the Weil family in honor of Dr. Laurie Jean Weil, who served as chairman of the College’s board of trustees for three consecutive terms. The Center was dedicated in Dr. Weil’s honor in 2004 and today houses the College’s Department of Teacher Education, Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, and Master of Athletic Training program. An undergraduate anatomy and physiology lab was added for students in the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education in 2021, and new classroom and lab spaces and offices were created for the MAT program, which welcomed its first student cohort in 2021. The MAT program is part of the W. James Samford Jr. School of Graduate and Professional Studies, which is also housed in the Weil Center.

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Home of Hawks Wrestling

Renovations to transform this building, part of the former Cloverdale School complex, into the home of Hawks wrestling were completed during the 2014–2015 academic year. The facility houses the College’s athletic training and sport medicine equipment as well as the wrestling room and coaches’ offices.

Pro Impact Physical Therapy and Sports Performance

The Pro Impact Clinic houses a physical therapy clinic as well as Huntingdon’s sport medicine and athletic training personnel and facilities for Huntingdon’s 20 athletic teams.

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Will and Kelly Wilson Community and Athletic Center

Home of james w. wilson jr. gymnasium.

Will and Kelly Wilson Community and Athletic Center, renamed in 2007 in honor of Montgomery businessman Will Wilson, Class of 1990, and his wife, Kelly, houses coaches’ offices and locker rooms and the James W. Wilson Jr. Gymnasium, the home of intercollegiate wrestling matches, Hawks volleyball practices, Adapted Physical Education classes, and many intramural competitions.

Buzz Phillips Field House

The Field House provides state-of-the-art weight training facilities for student-athletes on the upper floor and locker rooms for the Hawks and visiting teams on the ground floor. The facility was renamed in 2012 in honor of Coach Hugh “Buzz” Phillips, athletic director emeritus, whose service influenced the lives of hundreds of students.

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W. James Samford Jr. Stadium

W. James Samford Jr. Stadium (2006), the home of Huntingdon Hawks football and lacrosse, was made possible in part by a gift from the W. James Samford Jr. Foundation in memory of long-time Montgomery resident and attorney W. James “Jimmy” Samford Jr. Stadium seating was built in 2003 to accommodate 2500 fans, including concessions and restroom facilities. After the addition of media facilities, Samford stadium was dedicated in 2006. In 2011, the stadium was updated and expanded with prescription turf and visiting team bleachers. The turf was upgraded again in 2021.

Huntingdon Football Ticket Policies

Charles Lee Field

Charles Lee Field (2003) at W. James Samford Jr. Stadium was named in honor of Charles Lee, a 1962 Huntingdon graduate who became a Hall of Fame football coach with Jefferson Davis High School in Montgomery and who served as the director of Jackson Hospital Sports Medicine. The field is the site of Hawks football and lacrosse games, among other sports.

Alice Reynolds Outdoor Volleyball Courts

The Alice Reynolds Outdoor Volleyball Courts facilities were dedicated March 17, 2017, in memory of Ms. Reynolds, a long-time neighbor and trustee of the College, who was an advocate for the community until her death in 2014. These courts are the site of intramural competitions and the home of practice and intercollegiate competitions for Huntingdon’s women’s beach volleyball team.

Buildings and Facilities—Neighborhood Village Campus

The Phyllis and Eugene Stanaland Building and the Scarlet & Grey Shop

The Scarlet & Grey Shop, the College’s bookstore, opened in fall 2019 in the former Capitol Book & News Building, acquired and completely renovated by the College during the 2018–2019 academic year. The building, dedicated September 7, 2019, is named in honor of long-time trustee Eugene Stanaland, Class of 1960, whose service on the College’s board of trustees beginning in 1991 prompted the board to grant him Trustee Emeritus status in 2019, and his wife, Phyllis. The Scarlet & Grey Shop is the College’s and neighborhood’s coffee shop (serving Starbucks coffee) and includes a drive-up window.

Fairview Apartments

Woodley Terrace Cottages

College Court Cottages

Huntingdon College has invested heavily in housing in the surrounding neighborhoods to offer college housing options for upper-level students who continue their journeys to independence.

Putting Together a 360 Virtual Tour of Your College Campus: Tips and Tricks

Putting together a 360 virtual tour of your college campus.

Students put a lot of thought into whatever institution they enroll in. Everyone dreams of attending a school with top-notch academics, state-of-the-art resources, and a beautiful campus.

The truth is that most students and their parents use the internet to find the best institutions. A captivating 360 virtual tour can help them decide if your school is the right one.

But, how can it help you boost enrollment? And How do you make a perfect tour? Let’s see.

Why Use 360 Virtual Tours for Colleges and Universities?

First and foremost, we need to see if such virtual tours are worth your money and time. which explains why their popularity among colleges has skyrocketed by 258% . Here are several reasons:

#1 Showing Your Best

With a 360 virtual tour, you can showcase the whole campus as well as all of the facilities at once. As usual, you get excellent overhead images. There are also useful features like transportation links. This can be particularly handy for parents whose kid is going on their first trip by themselves. You may also use a 360 Virtual Tour to showcase interesting spots or cultural landmarks in the area

#2 Students Can Immediately Find Their Answers

Colleges can benefit a lot from 360 Virtual Tours because viewers can sort the tours by theme or location. Potential students who really want to study Mechanics or Biochemistry can go straight to the classes or labs that interest them and easily explore them. With a bigger school, this function also makes it simpler to get around, and people don’t have to spend a lot of time on the website figuring out how to get from one hallway to another or which stairs to take.

#3 You Can Use them for Branding

Also, it’s important to note that 360 Virtual Tours are very adaptable and can be delivered with your own logo. During the tour, you can also add things like extra pictures, printed details, links to handouts, and student footage. For prospective students who live too far away to attend in person, your virtual open days are the best way to take a look around.

#4 People Can Quickly & Easily Share it With Others

Sharing virtual tours is a breeze for everyone, including you, the students, and the parents. Any student may spread the word about the college by simply sending the link to their friends via text. They could even post it on social media. There is no better way to advertise your school without spending a dime and perhaps attracting new students.

They can also send the link to their parents, who are often very involved in making decisions. This means that giving kids virtual tours is a smart way to get parents to like and approve of your college. As a matter of fact, you could put the link in every one of your promotional emails or newsletters and urge readers to click on it. This will also bring more people to your site.

#5 A New Tool for a New Gen

Most of today’s college freshmen are members of Gen Z, a group of kids that has grown up with technology in ways that older generations have not. Gen Z spends most of their time online, on things like Facebook, Instagram, Amazon, and more. Good video tours of your campus can instantly show these potential students how tech-savvy your institution is, which can easily guarantee you a place on their shortlists.

#6 Bring in International Minds

A virtual tour is a fantastic tool for promoting your university abroad and attracting students from other countries. Most international students cannot come and see your college in person, but a video tour is a great way for them to feel like they’ve been there.

The tour is a great opportunity to showcase your school’s rich diversity, including various student clubs, athletic programs, and a global alumni system that covers their specific country. Virtual tours are undoubtedly a great way to get people interested, whether they live nearby or around the world.

#7 A Powerful First Impression

With just a few shots, you can give potential students a virtual tour of your school that lets them see different parts of it from all sides. Plus, adding narration and links to buildings, school equipment, social media, and other things can also make it a memorable experience.

The “game-like” parts of a virtual tour are an effective strategy to get potential students hooked on your school and make a powerful first impression. Because people tend to tell others about things they like, that impression will lead to more applications and admissions to your college.

Where Can You Cover 360 Virtual Tours?

Two important things make universities and schools excited about virtual tours. For starters, they want to make their school and classes easier for people to get to. Next, they want to make their educational programs better and more flexible.

Of course, there’s no surprise in such interest because they can use virtual tours in many parts of their system, including these:

Every college and university wants to have a positive image so that plenty of bright individuals will want to register there. By putting a virtual tour of the campus on your website featuring students and professors, you can easily show students and their parents why you’re the right fit.

Field Trips

A lot of schools and professional colleges are searching for novel approaches to get their students more time engaged with the real world right now. A 360-degree virtual tour with notes gives students a true first-person view of any location or event, and they can play this experience again and again at any time.

Plus, students don’t always get to connect with their tour guides or the school itself during a physical tour due to time limits, bad weather, and other variables. Virtual tours help the school show off its vibe and infrastructure.

Employee Training

Virtual tours are not just for entertainment. In fact, 80% of users only view these 360 virtual tours for educational purposes. You can easily use them to set up training programs for teachers, professors, and even administrative staff members. Public and private sector staff are required to participate in periodic safety drills; you can do this in a virtual environment where people can participate easily, saving everybody time and money.

Student Orientation

New students and staff benefit from virtual tours and trips around open spaces like the library, gym, and lecture hall. Whether in the chemical lab or the design studio, students may take their time exploring the equipment and procedures at their own leisure with a 360 virtual tour.

It also boosts class efficiency because the professor doesn’t have to spend 40 minutes on the basic features of every tool or equipment. Instead, they can put that time into the actual subject matter.

Data Collection

Let’s say you study sociology. In that case, using a 360 video camera like Insta360, you may capture real-world social interactions, analyze them quickly and share them with other academics interested in the topic. You can also show how you collected the data in the first place.

How to Optimize Your 360 Virtual Tours?

So, now you understand how these tours can make life much easier for students, teachers, parents, and your institution. You also know where to use this technology. But, how can you create a pro tour that guarantees results? Here are some pointers:

“Normal” is Not Enough

Virtual tours of colleges and universities often show the full campus, from the grass and buildings to the classrooms and sports fields. So, you need to present something different to cut through the noise. You need to highlight the unique, cool things about your institution.

It may be a modern, pro-league-level gym with all the newest equipment, a fully stocked chemical lab, or a chic amphitheater. Plus, make sure to cite some eye-catching stats about your scholarship programs, student awards, and placement rates.

Your school’s rich history deserves a nice display along with its beautiful architecture. Describe the school’s development since its inception, highlight notable alumni, and tell some interesting anecdotes. This brings us to the next point

Share Your Story

As you already know, most freshmen are 16, 17, and 18 years old. So, they are at a crossroads in their lives with so many hopes and questions, and they want to know whether your institution will support them and provide the perfect platform to realize their goals. Your virtual tour has to highlight the things that set you apart from competitors. The unique courses, the stunning grounds, the excellent leisure facilities, and the campus location can certainly make a good impression.

Make it Responsive & Easy to Find

Even if you do all the right things and make a captivating tour, it won’t make a difference if people don’t see it. Make it easy to find. Put it right on the homepage or the admissions section. Besides looking good, the tour shouldn’t take too long to load.

Post links to the tour on your social media accounts, where your target audience is more likely to see it. There should also be no problems viewing the tour from any device because people rely on their phones for everything, especially Gen Z who check their phones over 80 times a day.

Make it Immersive

It’s not just about taking quality pictures. You need to let students feel as if they’re already on the campus. Taking a virtual tour of a college campus isn’t as simple as clicking through photos of buildings and fields. Show what kids are really eating in the cafeteria or learning in the classrooms, rather than simply showcasing the space itself.

Feature students having a good time in the dorms or counselors who can help them with their future plans. This shows them that your college is a dynamic environment that can help them achieve their goals.

Add in Positive Testimonials

Your video tour will work better if it has genuine positive comments and testimonials from teachers, students, and parents who like your institution.

You may win over skeptical viewers by including clips where current and former students praise your school. Use fun elements to connect with them right away. Just make sure you maintain the proper balance between information and entertainment.

It’s also a good plan to have former students talk about how they made it in the real world, whether by becoming successful business owners or landing dream jobs. You may also ask professors for their feedback and post it on the website. They can describe the unique aspects of teaching at your institution.

Integrate your college’s volunteer projects like neighborhood clean-ups and blood drive camps into the 360 virtual tour. You can use it to highlight the human aspect of your organization.

Team up with an Expert Team

It’s not easy to make virtual tours that are both informative and visually appealing. Having the most cutting-edge equipment on the market is no guarantee of success when it comes to recording a tour. It makes sense to bring in experts if you’re looking to get an advantage in the market.

To take the best shots of your school, professional virtual tour companies know how to utilize various lights, perspectives, lenses, and effects. They will also know how to use the right tools to edit photos and “weave” them together to make a story that is only yours.

Bottom Line

In order to attract applicants, make a good impression, and form a genuine bond with those young minds, universities and colleges sorely need virtual tours. But, there are simply too many variables in making a solid 360 virtual tour. You can either spend your resources on trial and error to find the missing pieces, or just bring an expert team.

Besides the know-how, they understand how to comply with the latest regulatory changes and come up with a virtual tour that speaks to your target audience.

We at Momentum Virtual Tours have a long track record in offering this exact service. With our immersive virtual tours, you can bring the brightest minds into your student body and faculty. Just get in touch and let’s get started.

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Pro tip 1: Youtube defaults to 720p resolution which is too low for 360° video. Click the settings icon at the bottom right of the player and change to 2160p for MUCH better quality.

Pro tip 2: Playback on phone/ipad tends to be much smoother than playback on PC (unless your PC has dedicated graphics card).

Pro tip 3: For wider field of view , go into full screen mode (F11 on computer only) and scroll down on your mouse. You’ll get about 1-2 notches on your scroll wheel before the page itself starts to scroll down. This is the widest field of view, press Page Up to go back up to the top of the video and enjoy the wider field of view!

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Did you really visit all these schools on your own? Yes I actually went to each of these schools and filmed, curated all the facts and stats, and personally made each video. You’d be amazed what you can accomplish if you just chip at it a little every day.

Why did you do this? This project got started in 2017 when I took my wife on a road trip to “see the country”, and I tried my hand at vlogging about colleges we visited along the way. I had a 360° camera to take b-roll, which ended up being the only usable footage from that trip (vlogging is harder than it looks!). Soon after, two of my friends got married in Boston a week apart from each other so that got us up to 40 colleges, all on the east coast. You don’t quit when you’ve done 40 schools already, you go for 100.

How could you afford this? Good planning, not taking direct flights (actually searching for cross country flights with long stopovers) lots of great friends’ to crash at, a working wife, and willingness to sleep in Walmart parking lots.

Are you going to other schools or is this it? The goal is to hit all 100 of the USNews top 100 (currently at 85/100). I’m also sitting on about 20 international universities I’ve yet to edit. I plan on being in the UK and Australia once COVID-19 blows over.

Why is rank trend important? You’ll notice on the bottom of each video there is the school’s 2010, 2015, and 2020 USNews rank. This is because the trend of a school’s rank tells you more than that year’s rank. Research into the USNews rankings tells us that +/- 4 in rank from one year to the next is statistical noise, so don’t get caught up in the specifics. However if a school is getting higher in rank from 5 years ago, 10 years ago, that’s probably a sign they’re consistently improving. You want your college to be ranked high even 5, 10 years after you’ve graduated, and the rank trend tells you that.

What do you think is the most important metric when picking a school? I feel the boy/girl ratio is one of the most underrated stats and needs to be considered. It is the #1 factor that impacts your college experience day in/day out. You won’t necessarily feel how different a rank 30 is from a rank 60 school, but you will definitely feel when a campus is 30% female vs 60% female. I went to GT when there were only 25% women, and let’s just say it was miserable on campus. When the ratio is that skewed, the rarer sex tends to be much more proud, and the guys had to make inroads at Emory and Agnes Scott to have any female contact (it didn’t help that my group of friends weren’t the smoothest engineers you’ve ever seen).

The second most under-rated stat is the acceptance rate. If you plot acceptance rate against boy/girl ratio, you’ll find an interesting quadrant, where the party schools are high female high acceptance rate, and the dreary ones are the low female low acceptance ones. But that’s probably where the ladies want to go if a M.R.S. degree is a potential option.

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looking forward to watching some of these….why all the focus, I wonder, on USNWR universities and so little love for UNSWR liberal arts colleges ? https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-liberal-arts-colleges I would have loved to see tours of more of the schools on the national liberal arts colleges list. Thanks!

I had to hit the “big ones” first since they are so popular. Your suggestion is valid, for the next round I do hope to go to more of the liberal arts colleges! Thanks for the suggestion

25 Virtual College Tours Worth Taking

Virtual college tours are considered one of the easiest, most accessible ways to learn about a school. While a more typical college tour may still be conducted in-person, the reality of that is changing. With the technological advances of the last 10-15 years, virtual tours have become a new, affordable possibility. Indeed, a virtual college tour can be an excellent way to learn about a school’s campus, programs, student life, clubs and activities, and much more.

You might be curious, how exactly do virtual college tours work? The answer depends on the school. Some virtual tours are live streams or recordings of in-person campus tours. Others are interactive maps where you can click on buildings and see what happens inside. Some will even include Q&A sessions with students. These are just some of the many ways schools show prospective students what life is like on campus. However, not all virtual college tours are created equal.

In this article, we’ll explore the world of virtual college visits, including:

Benefits of engaging in college tours
Similarities and differences between in-person and virtual college tours
Different formats of virtual tours
Top 25 virtual tours worth taking
How to plan and make the most of your college visits
What comes next after a college tour

Without a doubt, college visits will play an integral role in your college journey. So, let’s dive into why college visits are so important to the application process.

Why College Visits?

Before we explore virtual college tours in greater detail, let’s discuss why college visits are important to begin with. First and foremost, college tours are a way to learn about schools before you apply or even attend. Attending college is a big commitment. Therefore, taking the time to learn more about each school will allow you to feel more confident in deciding where to attend.

Secondly, the college admissions process is a time of self-exploration. By engaging in college tours, you can learn more about yourself just as you do about colleges. Maybe you will notice you like smaller campuses that aren’t in bustling cities. Or perhaps you will realize that having a lot of cultural diversity on campus is important. By learning these facts about yourself, you will contribute to your overall personal development as well as create a holistic college list.

Lastly, college visits for juniors help to put together a strong application. Many colleges request that you write a supplemental essay about why you want to attend their school. Through a visit, you can gain knowledge about the school and be able to speak passionately and specifically about why you wish to attend in your essays. This is more critical than ever since the number of applications has skyrocketed at many schools. As such, you’ll need to make sure your application demonstrates why you are a clear fit.

College visits and the admissions process

As you may have already gathered, there are two times when you might find it most valuable to visit colleges:

Before applying

Virtual college tours and in-person campus tours can help you narrow down your college list. In doing so, you will only spend money and time applying to colleges that you would really love to attend. College visits for juniors can also help them write stronger essays.

After admission to make a final matriculation decision

If you are admitted to multiple schools, a campus visit can help you feel more confident in your final decision. As a senior, you also might have more specific questions about certain activities or campus life. Getting to know the campus more can also help ease the transition into your first year. Since you’ll already know where important buildings and resources are located, your first day may not be as overwhelming!

Now that you understand the importance of college visits, let’s explore what goes into planning a college visit.

Planning your college visit

As we shared, college visits are an important part of the admissions process. However, planning in-person campus tours can be time-consuming and expensive. To begin, you and your family will need to explore what times of year are best to travel. Some common times to visit schools are during school breaks or summer vacations. However, if you hope to see more activity on campus, then try to plan your visit when classes are in session.

Next, we recommend setting up a visit with the admissions office. While you can, in most cases, visit a campus without an appointment, the appointment helps you gain access to a tour. It may even allow you to speak with an admissions officer. Ideally, you will book this appointment a few months before the visit. If you find yourself running short on time, you can also show up on campus and take a self-guided tour. Occidental College , Haverford College , and Claremont McKenna College all offer self-guided tours, whether using a printed map or a downloadable app.

The cost of college visits

Regardless of whether you pre-schedule your visit, you will need to pay for your travel including transportation, hotels, and meals. Many students try to see multiple schools in one visit to save money and time.

For some students, setting up in-person visits is difficult. Beyond the expensive nature of travel, parents or guardians may not be able to take off work or find childcare. Some high schools organize college visits for juniors, or even sophomores, where adult chaperones take large groups of students to visit schools. However, this may not be an option at your school.

If the cost and logistics required to attend in-person college tours is prohibitive, don’t worry! In the next sections, we’ll discuss the many similarities, as well as the unique benefits, of virtual college tours.

COVID-19’s Impact on College Visits

While virtual tours existed pre-pandemic, the COVID-19 pandemic made them a necessity as college campus tours were canceled. Since then, virtual tours have become more advanced and more widely available. In some cases, college virtual tours can offer as much, or more, than an in-person campus visit.

While many students still prefer in-person visits, virtual tours can be used as a tool to explore colleges earlier in the application journey. Virtual tours can also be useful to prepare for an in-person visit. If a student can spend 15 minutes taking a virtual tour and noting what buildings or parts of campus interest them most, then they can focus their in-person tour on those aspects.

Overall, virtual tours are an excellent way to visit schools that are completely inaccessible, such as ones that are too far away. Many international students use virtual college tours to explore campuses they wish to attend. Indeed, the fact that virtual tours exploded during the pandemic has raised several questions about accessibility, including the need to make more tours available in multiple languages or geared towards low-income families.

Coming up, we will explore more about the similarities and differences between in-person and virtual college tours.

In-person vs Virtual College Tours

Luckily, visiting colleges today does not require you to go to a campus. Indeed, the number and quality of virtual campus tours for students have skyrocketed in recent years. Undoubtedly, there are similarities and differences between in-person college campus tours and virtual college tours.

Similarities between In-Person College Campus Tours and Virtual College Tours

They provide a layout of the campus.
They allow students to get a sense of the campus architecture, including the inside of academic buildings and dorms. For example, UT San Antonio offers special housing tours for students to see where they might be living.
Students can learn about specific academic programs. For instance, Harvard offers a specialized in-person tour for engineering and applied sciences students in addition to the Harvard virtual tour.
They offer insight into student life on campus. Emerson College , for example, offers videos of students talking about their transition to life in Boston and co-curricular activities.
Tours allow students to explore the available clubs and activities on campus.
They are opportunities to hear directly from actual students about their experiences. Colgate , Princeton , and Barnard all offer virtual conversations with students.
Students can get some of their doubts answered. Many tours offer a live Q&A with current students. Pomona ’s live virtual sessions include this offering.

Differences between In-Person College Campus Tours and Virtual College Tours

Note that depending on the school, you may or may not receive information about that school’s admissions process during a tour, whether in-person or virtual. Several schools, like Spelman , encourage students to schedule separate webinars to learn more about the admissions process, as this is not a topic covered in their campus tours.

Now that we have explored the similarities and differences between in-person college campus tours and virtual college visits, let’s look more deeply into when and how to use virtual college tours.

Understanding Virtual College Tours

When first hearing about virtual college visits, many students and families are skeptical about how useful they can be. However, college virtual tours have advanced so much in recent years that many offer a similar, if not enhanced, experience to an in-person visit.

As we discussed, there are several obvious reasons why college virtual tours are easier than in-person, including the fact that they are free and require little to no planning. In the following sections, we will discover more of the benefits and uses of virtual college tours. We will also discuss how they work and explore some of the best virtual college tours that exist today.

Are Virtual College Tours Worth It?

Yes—college virtual tours are absolutely worth your time! Indeed, virtual college tours can be a very good investment of time depending on where you are in your college admissions process. Let’s explore some ways that you can use virtual college visits to aid you in your college decision-making process:

Initial exploration of schools

As a freshman or sophomore in high school, you might not know how to prepare for the college process. Using virtual college tours, you can begin to explore schools and learn about what you like and don’t like in a college. This process can help you stay motivated to work hard as you will visualize your goals with greater clarity. You will also begin to learn what types of schools you are drawn to, which can help you build a college list faster in your junior year.

Exploring more and different schools

In the past, many students were limited to only visiting schools they could travel to. In some cases, leaving their state or country was impossible. Virtual college tours offer much more accessibility for students who cannot travel large distances. Also, since they can be completed in much less time than in-person college campus tours, virtual college visits may allow you to explore schools you had never considered. Perhaps you were only considering applying to big public schools. With virtual college visits, you can branch out and easily explore small, liberal arts colleges as well.

Narrowing down the list of schools you might want to visit in person

You might have a long college list. Ideally, you’ll want to cut it down when considering which schools to visit. This is where virtual college visits offer a unique opportunity to make the most of your time and resources. Before you get on the road, you can do a virtual tour to see if you like the campus enough to visit. Or perhaps the virtual tour helps you see which parts of campus you want to explore further, or which buildings you want to enter.

Alternatively, maybe your virtual college visits give you the confidence to know you like the school enough that you don’t need to spend lots of money on a flight in your junior year. Perhaps you will wait and see if you are admitted and visit the school afterward to decide if you want to attend.

Certainly, we can agree there are many benefits to virtual college visits. However, some virtual college tours are more interactive, engaging, and informative than others. Later, we will explore some of the virtual college tours that are worth taking.

While the quality of the tour may depend on the schools you’re interested in, how much you get out of them ultimately depends on you. We will explore how to make the most of your college virtual tours later.

What Are Virtual College Tours Like?

Now that we have convinced you that college virtual tours are beneficial, let’s look at what you can expect from them. Most virtual college tours for students have some combination of the following offerings:

Guided tour of campus

This can include a combination of interactive maps and pictures, embedded videos, informational text, and voiceovers describing what you are seeing. Some college virtual tours offer 360-degree views that allow you to click around and move through campus as if you were there, such as the University of Tampa ’s tour. Even more advanced tours offer immersive virtual reality (VR) technology which allows you to put on a headset and bring the campus to life in front of your eyes. However, VR campus tours typically require you to have your own equipment at home.

Campus highlights

Most virtual college tours for students will highlight important buildings or landmarks. These can include academic buildings, monuments, libraries, dining halls, residence halls, and the student union. By showing you these buildings, schools hope to give you a sense of what your day-to-day life may look like as a student there.

Student testimonials

Another helpful part of college virtual tours is student testimonials. Sometimes, this looks like students leading a campus tour while sharing their own experiences. Other times, schools will offer webinars for prospective students to ask questions of others. More common these days is the use of social media to share student experiences. Some schools will allow students to “take over” their social media accounts and post about their day so that prospective students can see what a day on campus is like. Consider following schools of interest on social media so you can get an insider’s perspective.

Now that you know what you can generally expect from college virtual tours, let’s explore the differences between college campus tours across schools.

How Do Virtual College Tours Work?

As the name suggests, virtual tours happen via a computer, phone, or other piece of technology. However, that can look very different depending on the school you are investigating. As we shared above, many virtual college tours for students include some kind of guided tour of campus, a list of highlights, and student testimonials. However, these items can come in very different formats.

Here are some of the formats you can expect:

Pre-recorded videos.

These can look like videos of a student giving a tour or a video of activities happening around campus. Since these are the simplest version of virtual college tours for students, they are the most common. Schools like Dartmouth , CalPoly , and Vassar all offer pre-recorded tours.

Interactive videos

Some videos let you click on buildings or landmarks as you watch to learn more. In some cases, you can even enter buildings. For example, the Harvard virtual tour lets you click through photos of the athletic center, dorms, libraries, labs, and quads. The Harvard virtual tour also includes a voiceover that provides additional information as you scroll through images.

Interactive map s

Here you’ll have a map of campus, whether flat or 360 degrees, that lets you click on landmarks to gather more information. Cornell , Bucknell , Wesleyan , and Pace all have online maps you can explore.

Live streams

This is a video that is being filmed at the same time you are watching it. Live streams sometimes offer a chance for Q&A with the student hosting. To take advantage of this, you will need to be present at the exact time the live stream is being shared. In some cases, you may need to register ahead of time to receive the link. An example of a live tour is at the University of Pennsylvania , where students register ahead of time for a one-hour, live, student-led virtual campus tour.

Live Virtual Tour vs. Pre-Recorded Tour

Take special note of the distinction between live virtual tours and pre-recorded virtual tours. Live virtual tours are being streamed as you watch them, which means you will get a better sense of what is happening right then and there on campus. Sometimes, live virtual tours include a Q&A section where you can ask questions. Meanwhile, pre-recorded virtual tours are less interactive but offer the flexibility of watching them whenever you can.

A common platform for many of these virtual college tours is YouVisit . YouVisit specializes in making virtual experiences as interactive as possible. For that reason, you may notice that many of the online virtual college tours you discover are similar in format. YouVisit’s tours tend to include interactive 360-degree maps, voiceovers, videos, and photos.

As you can tell, there are many formats and options for virtual tours. Indeed, the menu of options has exploded in recent years, in part due to the necessity created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Next, we will look more closely at when to take a virtual tour and explore some of the most helpful virtual tours worth taking.

When is the right time to take a Virtual Tour?

Virtual college tours can be useful at any stage, whether you’re already working on applications or just starting to build your college list. No matter where you are in the college admissions process, remember: it’s never too early to take a virtual tour! However, before you start exploring virtually, it’s useful to know how virtual college tours can benefit you.

Tours for sophomores, juniors, and seniors

Virtual college tours will look different for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. As a sophomore, a virtual tour might be a way to dip your toes into the world of college admissions. Since you can take virtual college tours from the comfort of your own home, this is a low-stakes way to get a feel for which colleges you’re interested in applying to.

College visits for juniors are a bit more meaningful. You may be starting to create a college list, so you’ll want to pay close attention to the different parts of the virtual tour. Consider taking notes as you go, so that when you start applying to schools you have observations from your virtual tour to look back on.

If you’re a senior, there’s another important aspect of virtual college tours to keep in mind: demonstrated interest. When colleges read your application, they often look for “demonstrated interest,” which is a way that you demonstrate that you care about the school. Colleges want to admit students who will ultimately choose that college, and one way to show that you care about a school is to attend a tour.

What Colleges Offer Virtual Tours?

In general, virtual college tours make tours accessible for people who can’t travel to the school for whatever reason. Most schools understand that not all students can visit in person and will offer some type of virtual tour—whether it’s a recorded tour, a video of the campus, or another interactive option.

So, how do you decide which ones to take? Up next, you’ll find our list of the best virtual college tours that we think are worth your time.

25 Virtual College Tours Worth Taking!

As we’ve discussed, virtual tours are a great way to get a feel for a school’s campus without having to make the trip to visit. You can take a virtual tour at almost any time—you can even take one more than once!

With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of 25 great virtual college tours that you can embark on in lieu of a traditional college visit.

Top 25 Virtual College Tours

1. princeton university.

First on our list of virtual college tours worth taking is Princeton University. Located in Princeton, New Jersey, Princeton is ranked #1 in National Universities. Princeton’s virtual tour consists of a live-streamed Zoom webinar, where one of their tour guides will take you along with them on their campus tour. You can even ask your guide questions in the Zoom chat!

2. Harvard University

Next on our list of best virtual college tours is Harvard University, located in Cambridge, MA. The Harvard virtual tour is self-guided, meaning that you can click around the Harvard virtual tour to see panoramic views of Harvard’s classic New England campus at your own pace. Plus, if you’re interested in Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, there’s a separate Harvard virtual tour that goes into even more detail on that school’s offerings.

3. University of Pennsylvania

If you’re interested in UPenn but can’t make it out to Philadelphia, you can explore UPenn’s campus with virtual college visits. You have to sign up online to take one of Upenn’s virtual college tours since they’re led live by Penn’s student tour guides. With these live tours, every tour is different. Since different students give them each time, if you decide to take the tour more than once, you’ll likely learn something new!

4. Cornell University

The virtual college tours at Cornell are self-guided. This means that you can take yourself around Cornell’s beautiful campus in Ithaca, NY, at your own pace. At each location, Cornell supplies fun facts and details about the campus that can help you get to know the school better.

5. Dartmouth College

With Dartmouth’s virtual college tours, you can get the best of both worlds: a live-streamed campus tour and a self-guided tour. If you’re just beginning to think about Dartmouth as an option, watch their video of a pre-recorded tour to get a feel. If Dartmouth is your dream school, get to know their campus in bucolic Hanover, NH, by taking a live virtual tour led by a student—that way, you can ask all of your questions and feel more like you’re really there!

6. California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) – San Luis Obispo

If you want to know more about Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, they provide a wealth of virtual college tours that you can take. Not only does Cal Poly offer the classic student-led virtual tours and prerecorded tours. They also have virtual tours of their housing and of each academic college. Even if you can’t make it out to this coastal California city, you’ll have a great feel for the Cal Poly campus.

7. Barnard College

Curious about college in the Big Apple? Take one of Barnard’s virtual college tours. Once you register for Barnard’s virtual tour, you gain access to spaces in Barnard that aren’t even available on the in-person tour. Barnard also offers an audio tour, where you can listen along to a live tour guide.

8. Pomona College

At Pomona, a college located in Pomona, California, you can explore in a multitude of ways. Pomona offers a pre-recorded virtual tour, as well as info sessions and webinars that you can attend from home.

9. University of Texas – San Antonio

Located in San Antonio, TX, the University of Texas campus at San Antonio offers a self-guided virtual tour. At each location on the virtual tour, UT offers a video accompanied by written information to help you get to know the campus better.

10. Wesleyan University

If you’re looking for an idyllic New England campus, you’ll find one with Wesleyan’s virtual college tours. Wesleyan is a small liberal arts school located in Middletown, Connecticut, and you can follow along with a current student as they “walk” you through different locations on campus.

11. Colgate University

Located in Hamilton, ME, Colgate’s beautiful campus is just a few clicks away. Colgate’s college virtual tours let students make their way through the campus on their own time, and you can supplement your virtual college visit with webinars and online info sessions.

12. Washington State University

Though Pullman, Washington would be beautiful to see in person, WSU’s college virtual tours will make you feel like you’re right there without ever leaving your house. WSU offers a personal tour, where you can direct yourself around the Washington State campus.

13. Bucknell University

At Bucknell University, you can take college virtual tours by navigating through their virtual campus map. Though you might not get a feel of Bucknell’s location in Lewisburg, PA, you’ll come away with a great understanding of their campus—they even have a specialized map for prospective engineering students.

14. Vassar College

Next on the list of college virtual tours worth doing is Vassar. Vassar is located in scenic upstate New York, but if you don’t want to make the trip, you can easily get a feeling for the campus with their many options for college virtual tours. Vassar offers an interactive campus tour, a 30-minute preview video of the campus, and even sample classes and recordings of past events.

15. Claremont McKenna College

The second of the Claremont Colleges after Pomona, Claremont McKenna offers recorded video tours and self-guided college virtual tours. Claremont McKenna is also located in Pomona, CA. So, if you’re virtually touring Pomona, you might as well give Claremont McKenna a look as well!

16. Haverford College

If you’re interested in living in Pennsylvania, you can give this lovely campus located just outside of Philly a look. Haverford offers live virtual tours where two students will take you on a “stroll” across campus, giving you advice and answering questions along the way.

17. Harvey Mudd College

If you love Pomona, CA, but Claremont McKenna and Pomona weren’t your vibe, give Harvey Mudd a try. Harvey Mudd’s college virtual tours consist of separate videos for each stop along the tour that take you through all of the most important buildings on Harvey Mudd’s campus.

18. Middlebury College

For your Middlebury College virtual tours, you get all the benefits of variety. Middlebury College, located in Middlebury, VT, has a wealth of options for students who don’t choose to do college campus tours in person. This includes virtual tours in English and Spanish, self-guided interactive maps, recorded information sessions, and more.

19. Pace University

If you want to get to know Pace University, the college offers interactive maps for both of its campuses—one in NYC and one in Westchester, NY. Using Pace’s maps, you can make the most of New York City college campus tours without ever having to navigate the subway.

20. Occidental College

Next on our list of virtual college campus tours worth taking is Occidental College. Located in sunny Los Angeles, CA, Occidental offers a self-guided virtual tour, where you can click through 360 views of the campus and hear from Occidental’s student tour guides along the way.

21. Furman University

Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Furman University also offers stellar options for their virtual college campus tours. Furman gives you the option to explore individual campus buildings with interactive and immersive technology, which includes videos from their tour guides to give you insider knowledge about each location.

22. Spelman College

If you want to tour Spelman, you don’t have to go all the way to Atlanta, Georgia. You can take one of their virtual college campus tours, where you can take your time looking at each of their buildings. Spelman’s virtual map lets you see inside and outside of many different campus locations, and get a better feel for the vibe of the campus as a whole.

23. Emerson College

Located in Boston, MA, Emerson offers lots of options for students who want to take college virtual tours. Using an interactive map , prospective students can make their way around Emerson’s campus to explore different buildings and facilities. The Emerson campus map also includes some city landmarks, like Boston Common, that are close to campus and part of the Emerson experience.

24. University of Tampa

At the University of Tampa, students can take college virtual tours to get a feel for the beautiful Tampa, FL campus. The University of Tampa offers tour videos, 360 interactive campus tours, as well as virtual visits. If you register for a virtual visit, you’ll also be able to attend a 30-minute info session hosted by an admissions counselor.

25. Texas State University

For the last school on our list of college virtual tours worth taking, we visit (or more accurately, don’t visit) Texas State. Texas State offers a virtual interactive map, a video tour led by student tour guides, and also provides a presentation where you can learn more about the academics and admissions policies at the school. You can tour both of Texas State’s locations, one in San Marcos and one just north of Austin.

As you can see, not all virtual college visits follow the exact same format. However, there are certainly many opportunities to “visit” a school without ever stepping foot on campus. Next, let’s talk about scheduling and making the most of your college visits.

How To Schedule Virtual College Visits

Now that we’ve gone over some of the best virtual college tours that you can take, let’s talk about some logistics.

For most virtual college tours, you can take them whenever you want—that’s part of why they’re so great! Whatever your schedule is, you can slide in a college visit on your own time. You could even do a bit of a virtual college visit, take a break, and come back and finish later. It’s totally up to you.

Schools may ask you for your name and email when you click on their virtual college visits. This is totally fine, and also can work to your advantage. Remember demonstrated interest? You want the college to know that you’ve taken their college campus tours, whether it’s a virtual college visit or in-person. This is especially meaningful in college visits for juniors or seniors.

Even though many virtual college visits can be done on your own schedule, some schools offer live virtual tours. If you want to take one of these college campus tours, you’ll need to sign up in advance. Even though these virtual college tours for students require a little bit more planning, it can be helpful to be in a Zoom with other prospective students and tour guides so that you can ask questions in real time.

Making the Most of a Virtual College Visit

Even though you might be taking your virtual college tours from your bed, it’s important to still make the most of it. While a virtual tour might not feel the same as in-person college campus tours, there are some things you can do to make the most of the experience.

Block out dedicated time

At first, virtual college tours for students might not seem very outwardly engaging. However, you should try and make the most of your experience. Don’t multitask, or do college campus tours while you’re watching TV. This is still a college visit, and you want to treat it as such. Immerse yourself in your virtual college visit—you want to get as close as you can to experiencing it in person!

Consider your priorities

Virtual college visits can serve different purposes for different students. Some students have no idea what they’re looking for from their college campus, and others are already set on what they want their college experience to look like. On the virtual tour, make sure to look at the school’s housing, academic facilities, recreational facilities, and transportation. If there’s a must on your list—for example, if you want a school with a main quad, or a school that’s integrated into a city—see if the school has it!

Ask questions

If you’re taking a tour on your own, think about the questions you’d have for a tour guide if there was one present. What can you learn from virtual college tours for students, and what do you still have questions about? These are the kinds of things you could ask in an information session or research after your tour.

Next Steps after your Virtual Tour

Once you’ve finished your virtual tour, there are some next steps you can take to make the most of it.

If you’re just starting to build out your college list, think about what stood out most from your campus tours. Write down some big takeaways from the school, or a list of pros and cons, so you can start comparing schools that you want to put on your college list. These can be informal—something like “huge library,” or “weird vibe” is totally fine—just make sure you write down enough to remember how you felt about the school so you don’t have to take the virtual tour a second time.

If you’re ready to apply, reach out to admissions with any questions you have after the virtual college tours. Explore the application requirements at the schools you’re most excited about. See if the school has any supplemental essays that ask you why you’re interested in the school—these virtual tours can give you great talking points about the school that you might want to include in an essay.

Sometimes after a virtual tour, you might still not know how you feel about a school—that’s okay! Virtual tours are just one way to get to know a college. You can keep doing research, and take advantage of other virtual resources offered by the school.

Even More Virtual Opportunities

So what are the other ways to learn more about a school from the comfort of your own home?

Along with the virtual campus tour, many schools also offer virtual information sessions. These are Zoom calls with admissions officers who are there to provide information on the school and answer applicants’ questions. Attending information sessions can also be a way to show demonstrated interest to a school that you want to attend.

Some schools also have student testimonials, or other videos with students who can answer questions about the school. These are a great way to see what actual students think about attending the school. Many colleges also provide a way to reach students at the school with questions—email the admissions office and ask if there are students you can talk to about their experience.

Virtual College Tours – Final Takeaway

College visits for juniors, seniors, and sophomores are an important part of the college admissions process. Since the pandemic, you can go on amazing virtual college visits from the comfort of your own home. On a virtual college tour, you can get to know the campus, and see what kinds of resources the school has to offer.

There are a few different types of virtual college tours for students. Some are interactive maps, where you can click on different buildings and explore. Others provide a 360 view of various parts of campus. Some are live Zoom meetings led by student tour guides, and some schools provide pre-recorded videos that you can watch. All of these virtual tours are great options to learn more about the school, and if a school provides more than one, they’re all worth doing!

When you’re taking a virtual college tour, make sure to make the most of it. Set aside some time to really focus on the tour, keep your priorities in mind, and take notes on things that stick out to you and questions you have during the tour.

If at the end of your virtual tour, you’re sure that you’ve found your dream school, don’t hesitate to reach out to CollegeAdvisor for application guidance. Our team of experts is always here to support students in navigating the admissions process. Happy (virtual) exploring!

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