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Is the college that looks so good in pictures really the place
for you? You’ll never know for sure until you visit the
campus yourself.
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 Remember:
this may be the place where you’ll spend the next four
years—so take the time to explore the terrain. Stay overnight!!!
What follows are tips that will help you get every ounce of
insight (and fun!) from your campus visit experience.
Call ahead
Confirm college tour times, and visit/interview policies, but
don’t commit to any dates yet. Note weekend hours and dates
when the admissions office will be closed.
Book your travel first
If your schedule is flexible, choose dates that aren’t
high season—you’ll save money and avoid the crowds.
For trip planning assistance, including hotel and travel discounts
call our toll-free number 877-88-PHILA or visit our Travel
Desk.
Allow enough time. Make sure to spend at least a half day at
each school you’re interested in. You simply can’t
do a visit justice in any less time. If you are planning on
visiting more than one school in the area, be sure to check
out our Miles and Minutes
chart — complete with the traveling time and distances
between Philadelphia campuses.
Create an itinerary
Budgeting your time is critical. You can make the most of your
visit by creating a plan before you arrive. Determine the location
of the schools, including travel time and distance between campuses.
It’s important to build in enough time to explore Philadelphia.
In the end, experiencing what's off campus is as important as
the campus tour.
 Plan
something special
Remember to leave time for fun! Take in a ball game. See the
Philadelphia Orchestra. Have dinner on Restaurant Row. Make
your reservations well in advance to avoid missing out on a
great time. For a list of events in the area check out Campus
Philly — a major source of information for current
students.
Remain objective
While “good vibes” are important, too often a school
is chosen based on a single event or meeting that left a huge
impression during the visit.
Do an interview
Even if it’s optional, set one up. It’s an opportunity
for you to interview the school. Relax, be yourself, and come
with a list of questions. Book ahead, because walk-ins are rarely
available... and don’t be late.
Get lost
Venture to where the real action is. Talk to students. Attend
a class. Eat in the cafeteria. If possible, lose your parents
for an hour. Only then will you get a true sense of the personality
and people you’ll be learning with for the next several
years.
Take good notes
Write your thoughts down while the experience is still fresh
in your mind. Document the positives, negatives, similarities
and differences between visit experiences. For an example of
what to capture check out “My
Visit Journal” — you can even print copies to
take with you on campus.
Study the region
Half of your education will happen outside of the classroom
and off-campus. If you're planning to do community service or
a professional internship, Philadelphia offers many diverse
opportunities to augment classroom study and build a resume.
Be realistic
Seek comfort, not perfection. Before you leave campus, take
one last glance around and ask yourself: “Do I feel comfortable
here?” When all is said and done, isn’t that the most
important question of all?
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