April 6 Schedule

Connecticut College Spring Visit Day, Friday, April 6, 2012

10:30 a.m. to 3: 30 p.m.

Welcome to Connecticut College. Please feel free to select from the schedule of events below to build a personalized visit that will help you best experience a broad sense of life and opportunity here at the College. There is no need to pre-register for any of the events, but please, when possible, swing by and sign in at the Office of Admission so we may have your most up to date contact information and may also answer any questions you have about today’s events or the College.

Thank you for visiting!

10:30 a.m.

A Glimpse of the Campus Community
Take a student guided tour
Location: tour groups will depart from the Admission Building (#1 on map)

Extraordinary in Action
Student panelists discuss their academic experiences, residential life, study abroad,  internships, athletics and more 
Location: Ernst Common Room in the Blaustein Humanities Center (#8 on map)

11:30  Group Information Session
Join a member of the Admission staff for an overview of the College’s distinctive approach to the liberal arts
Location: Silfen Auditorium, lower level of Bill Hall (#38 on map) & Evans Hall in   Cummings Art Center (#41 on map)

Lunch *

12:30 p.m.  

A Glimpse of the Campus Community
Take a student guided tour
Location: tour groups will depart from the Admission Building (#1 on map) & directly from the Group Information Session

The First-Year Experience
Freshmen panelists discuss academics, advising, residential life and acclimation to life at the College
Location: Ernst Common Room in the Blaustein  Humanities Center (#8 on map)

1:30   Group Information Session
Join a member of the Admission staff for an overview of the College’s distinctive approach to the liberal arts
Location: Silfen Auditorium, lower level of Bill Hall (#38 on map)

2:30  A Glimpse of the Campus Community
Take a student guided tour
Location: tour groups will depart from the Admission Building (#1 on map) & directly  from the Group Information Session

The Nuts & Bolts of Financial Aid
Join a member of the Financial Aid staff for an overview of the process
Location: Cro’s Nest, second level of College Center at Crozier-Williams (#9 on map)

Making a Good Impression
A member of the Admission staff discusses essay writing, interviewing and other elements of the college application process
Location: Ernst Common Room in the Blaustein Humanities Center (#8 on map)

* Lunch

Dine in the main dining hall ($7.25/person, cash only, includes a range of choices from deli, salad bar, daily specials and grill.
Location: Harris Refectory (#12 on map)

or

Choose from take-out or grilled-to-order items available for purchase at the Oasis Snack Shop
Location: College Center at Crozier-Williams (#9 on map,) tables available or, weather permitting, find a sunny bench or spot outside on campus.

Parking

Please park in the South Lot (identified as “Visitor Parking” on map.) It is approximately an 8 minute walk from South Lot to the Admission Building (#1 on map)

Bear in mind that demand for parking will be greater than usual during Spring Visit Day. If you find South Lot filled, two good alternatives are the North Lot, located behind “The Plex” (#10-16 on map) or the Athletic Center parking lot (#55 on map)