b'22VISIT COLLEGESPlan ahead and get the most from college visitseither virtual or in-personwith these tips.Virtual College VisitsLive virtual visits are more helpful than pre-recorded. Topic-specific sessions highlight certain programs (such as business or engineering programs) or certain identities (such as first-generation-to-college students).Do your research in advance just like you would New in 2021 Vaccination Policy: Considerdo if you were visiting in person. Know your ownpriorities and what features will make a college asking whether or not a college is requiring students a good academic, financial, and social fit.to be vaccinated before moving onto campus. Observe campus culture by looking for information on where students socialize, how faculty and staffIn-Person College Visitsengage students, and what support is offered forRegister for a tour, open house, and admissionsstudents of color. session. Ask if you can sit in on classes or view aCurrent students are the best resource for getting dorm room. Take the entire tour and ask questions. a feel for campus culture. Be engaged with the tour guide and school Individual virtual meetings with admissions representatives.counselors are a good option for asking lotsGet the student perspective. Talk to students;of questions. Do not be shy! ask questions about campus life, activities, andclasses. Eat in the dining hall or student center. Read the school newspaper.Make a copy of the questions on p. 23.Bring them with you, along with a notebookand pen, or use the SUTC mobile app.Types of Virtual Visits: COVID-19 has resulted Record your thoughts. After your visit, writein more options for virtual college visits than everdown your impressions in a notebook. Use the same before: information sessions, open houses, andnotebook to write about all of your college visits,campus tours. Each has a different purpose: or record your impressions on the SUTC app, A virtual information session provides a briefso that you can compare schools.overview of a college and its admissionsVisit when classes are in session. You will getrequirements. Information sessions might a better sense of life on campus if you visit whenrequire pre-registration. the full student body is present, instead of during A virtual open house is usually longer than a holiday or summer break.an information session, and might include any combination of live presentations, pre-recorded content, classroom tours, and a question-and- answer period. Open house events might require pre-registration. A virtual campus tour is designed to replicate theexperience of walking around the campus and often includes 360-degree and panoramic photography.Campus tours usually do not require registration. University of Pennsylvania'