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Experience Wooster Firsthand

There's no better way to know if The College of Wooster is right for you than visiting our vibrant campus. Choose from in-person tours, virtual experiences, or special visit events.

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Choose Your Visit Experience

Select the visit option that best fits your needs and schedule

For Future Students & Families

Daily Campus Tours & Information Session

Wooster offers individual visit experiences throughout the week. All individual visits include a student-led campus tour and the option to attend an information session led by an admissions representative. Additional visit options are subject to availability.

Students interested in participating in a Division III sport may request to meet with a coach (subject to availability).

Schedule Tour

Visit Day Programs

Thinking of joining us for one of our visit events?

We invite you and your family to enjoy a day with Wooster’s spirited students and staff. All ages of high school students are encouraged to attend. As our guest, you will attend a mock application review session, connect with current students and faculty, explore campus on a guided tour, and enjoy lunch in our dining hall.

Summer Visit Day 7/25
Scot Saturday 8/29

Group Visit

We love to host group visits on campus!

Please fill out this Group Visit Request Form, and we will be in touch about our availability.

Request a Group Visit

Upcoming Visit Events

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Saturday, July 25

Summer Visit Day

See what it's like to be a Scot. Tour campus, meet students and professors, experience a mock admissions review, attend an essay workshop, and enjoy lunch with us.

Register Today
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Saturday, August 29

Scot Saturday

Meet over a dozen Wooster students on an extended tour of campus and enjoy lunch in our dining hall.

Register Today

Take Our Virtual Tour Through Campus

Connect with us virtually

Unable to make it to campus just yet? Take advantage of our wide variety of virtual events, including student panels, college search workshops, virtual interviews, and live virtual tours.

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What to Expect During Your Visit

 

What You'll See

Explore a campus where curiosity is encouraged, connections are real, and your journey of self-discovery begins.

  • Meet expert, encouraging professors who are invested in your success.
  • Join an immersive, discussion-based class and see learning in action.
  • Meet supportive students and staff who make this a truly inclusive, collaborative
    community.
  • Hear how Wooster’s meaningful experiences and global outlook open doors after graduation.
  • Get a feel for the fun, engaging environment you could soon call home.
  • Hear real talk from students and families about what it’s like to be part of Wooster.

Visitor Tips

We look forward to welcoming you to campus.

  • Be sure to dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
  • Please arrive for your visit 15 minutes before the start of your first appointment. 

Plan Your Visit

Everything you need to know before you arrive

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Getting Here

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By Car

  • Gault Admissions Center: 
    847 College Ave
    Wooster, OH, 44691
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By Plane

  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE): ~50 miles from campus
  • Akron-Canton Airport (CAK): ~45 miles
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) : ~90 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions

At Wooster, creating a diverse, equitable, welcoming and inclusive campus community is a top priority. Our students, faculty, staff, and visitors of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, faiths, sexual orientations, gender identities, and socioeconomic circumstances are welcome. We respect and value the commonalities and differences among us. By celebrating the uniqueness of each individual and recognizing it takes all people to make a college community, we pledge to stand united against hate by creating and contributing to safe campus environments in our community. 

How do I prepare for a safe and enjoyable visit to Wooster?

We look forward to welcoming you to campus. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. You will receive an itinerary a few days ahead of your visit as well as at check in.
When should I arrive to the Office of Admissions for my visit?

Please arrive for your visit 15 minutes before the start of your first appointment.  We welcome guests to check-in at our front desk in the admissions lobby. Lobby restrooms and refreshments are available for all guests.
Can I schedule a campus tour? Will multiple families tour together? All high school students and their family members can enjoy a student-led campus tour.  Our campus tours are individualized whenever possible. If you attend a larger visit program, you will be grouped with other families.
How many guests will I be able to bring with me? We do not have a guest limit.
Can I schedule a conversation with an admissions staff representative? All high school students may request an on-campus interview/conversation with a member of our admissions staff.  We believe current high school seniors find these conversations most beneficial.
I’ve requested to talk with a coach. Where will we meet? If the coach or program representative is available during the day of your visit, we will indicate the time and location of the meeting upon check-in.
Will there be dining options on-campus? In the surrounding community? Students and their guests may request to dine on campus during most individual visits and selected visit programs. We highly recommend families explore our local Wooster restaurants. Some of our favorite downtown spots include Broken Rocks, Basil, Local Roots (local co-op), Mariola’s Italian, and the Leaf.
Am I able to meet with a professor or attend a class?

Students can request to meet with a professor and/or attend an in-person class as available. Most individual visit dates and selected weekday visit programs during the academic year offer these activities.

Students interested in attending a class, meeting with a professor, or dining on campus, please see our visit form to select options.
Are airport shuttles available for students traveling alone? Students traveling alone to campus for individual visits or visit programs may request a shuttle to and from the Cleveland airport. Requests for a shuttle should be made in the event registration form. Please note that shuttle requests require a 2-week notice.
Do you accommodate walk-in visitors?

We cannot guarantee a tour or interview if you have not registered in advance, but feel free to stop in the Admissions Office (847 College Ave.) during open hours.

You are welcome to enjoy a self-guided tour should you find yourself traveling near Wooster. Campus maps are available next to the entrance of the Admissions Office.
What visit opportunities do we offer for college counselors, community based organizations, and educational consultants? We welcome college counselors, community based organizations, and educational consultants to visit Wooster and connect with admissions staff and students! Please contact April Gamble, Coordinator of Counselor Relations, to plan your visit experience.

Ready to Visit The College of Wooster?

Take the next step in your college journey. Schedule your visit today and discover what makes Wooster special. 
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Email Us

admissions@wooster.edu

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Call Us

330-263-2322 

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Visit Us

Gault Admissions Center, 847 College Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691