Choosing A College: College Visit Checklist
Plan
your college visits in advance to make sure that you get a good overview
of the college and have all your questions answered. Before you visit
the campus, consider some of the options below. It is also important
to develop a list of questions and request specific activities in order
to accomplish your goals.
- Meet with an admissions counselor
- Take a campus tour
- Investigate your academic program(s)
- Stay overnight in a residence hall
- Eat in the student dining facilities
- Find out how to apply
- Verify admission requirements
- Determine actual college costs
- Ask about financial aid opportunities
- Obtain a school catalog and calendar
- Meet with faculty in the department of your intended major
- Discuss your chances for success in certain programs
- Ask about the placement record for graduates in the field you might study
- Attend a class to get an idea of the typical size, teaching style, and academic atmosphere
- Talk with students about the general academic environment and the amount and kind of study necessary for success
- Identify career services for undergraduates
- Find out what student activities (clubs, organizations, intramurals, etc.) are available and about social atmosphere and activities
- Investigate transportation options
