{"id":25334,"date":"2022-06-24T17:23:47","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T21:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=25334"},"modified":"2026-03-09T15:12:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:12:35","slug":"college-tour-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/admissions\/college-tour-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"College Tours: The Ultimate Guide To Having a Great College Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s nothing quite like<\/span> a college tour t<\/span>o give you a sense of a campus, academic buildings, dormitories and beautiful grounds.<\/span><\/p>\n

T<\/span>he <\/span>college tour<\/span><\/a> is an e<\/span>xtraordinary time for students and their families to set foot on a campus and get a sense of the place, its people and its fit.<\/span><\/p>\n

The college visit is a powerful opportunity to see the physical space. It\u2019s also an effective way to see how students, faculty and staff engage with you and each other. It\u2019s a wonderful experience that helps students and families make important decisions about where to apply and why.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if you do not end up applying to a college you visit, the experience can help you fine-tune where you want to go and the type of campus where you want to spend your college years.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is <\/span>a College Tour?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A <\/span>college visit<\/span><\/a> is a scheduled time when prospective students an<\/span>d<\/span> family members spend time on campus. A college or university tour can be brief \u2013 including a walking tour of the spaces, usually given by a student. Or they can be extended day-long experiences, sometimes with an overnight stay. On <\/span>a longer visit<\/span>, you can attend classes, meet with students formally and informally, dine on campus and connect with coaches and faculty.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are unable to attend an in-pers<\/span>on college tour, m<\/span>any campuses now offer virtual tours. In the COVID-19 pandemic, when many colleges and universities were unable to host visiting students and families, the virtual tour became more common.<\/span><\/p>\n

Taking a <\/span>virtual tour<\/span><\/a> is a great way to experience a college campus if you are unable to take the time or incur the expense of visiting in person. <\/span>But it isn\u2019t a replacement for an in-person visit,<\/span><\/i> so if there\u2019s a school you\u2019re really interested in, you\u2019ll want to experience it in person as soon as you can.<\/span><\/p>\n

4 Benefits of College Visits<\/span><\/h3>\n

There are many advantages to participating in a college visit. Here are a few:<\/span><\/p>\n

Get a Sense of the Campus<\/span><\/h4>\n

You\u2019ll likely have piles of pretty flyers and catalogs from various colleges by the time you start touring. But there\u2019s nothing quite like setting foot on the campus and walking the grounds yourself. A campus tour gives you a much more personal sense of the college and how you see yourself (or not) spending years there.<\/span><\/p>\n

Obtain Answers to Important Questions<\/span><\/h4>\n

A college visit is an ideal time to get answers to important questions. With access to students, financial aid and admissions staff, and faculty members, you can learn more about class sizes, campus life, and<\/span> details about applying<\/span> and scholarships.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to speak up and <\/span>ask lots of questions<\/b>. It\u2019s an ideal time to get the information you need to make an informed decision. Here are a few questions you may want to ask during university tours:<\/span><\/p>\n