Camel Day Schedule

Connecticut College will host Camel Days for admitted students on April 13 and 20, 2020, so you can learn more about us, explore campus and meet the other members of your class. See last year's 2019 Camel Days schedule below to get an idea of what you can do.

When you arrive on campus, please follow signs for Visitor Parking, or just look for our student ambassadors showing you the way!

2019 Camel Days Schedule (last year)

All-Day Events

Admission Information Desks

Horizon House Admission Building (D1) and the College Center at Crozier-Williams Lobby (G2)

Questions? Comments? Stop by any time at either location to chat with current students and Admission staff.

Attend a Class

Many professors have opened up their classes to you for Camel Day. The class shedule for Camel Day will be available at a later date. (Classes are for students only, please. Parents and guardians, check out the other events on the schedule or visit one of our coffee shops or dining facilities.)

7:30 - 8:15 a.m.

Early Bird Campus Tour

Meet at Horizon House Admission Building (D1)

Additional tours will be offered throughout the day. Look for them on this schedule.

7:30 - 8:20 a.m.

Registration

The College Center at Crozier-Williams, Lobby (G2)

8:20 - 9:05 a.m.

Welcome to Connecticut College!

Camel Day Tent, Tempel Green (D2/E2)

Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Andy Strickler, Dean of Institutional Equity and Inclusion John McKnight, and the Class of 2020’s Lexi Rauth kick off Camel Day by sharing the essence of the Conn experience.

9:15 - 10:05 a.m.

Open House: The Walter Commons for Global Study and Engagement

Blaustein Humanities Center, Walter Commons for Global Study and Engagement (F2)

Drop in to experience our brand new hub for global learning on campus. In this dynamic space, students collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance their global education, using technology and other innovative resources. They’ll be on hand to tell you how they have successfully integrated their study away experiences with hands-on learning opportunities, while staff and faculty will be available to talk about our many programs for students with an interest in global issues.

Music Forum

Cummings Arts Center, Oliva Hall (D3)

Music students and faculty will share how music is integrated into academic and extracurricular life here at Connecticut College. Hear about the many musical opportunities inside and outside the classroom.

Studio Art Forum

TBD

Join a faculty member for a tour of the studios, darkroom and galleries, and hear more about the broad range of studio art programs available at Conn.

Science and Math Forum

New London Hall, Lobby (E3)

Join professors from our science and math departments for a tour of the College’s science facilities. You will learn about our state-of-the-art building for life sciences and research opportunities available to students.

Campus Tour

Location TBD

Residence Hall Tour

Meet at the front entrance of the College Center at Crozier-Williams (G2)

10:15 – 11:05 a.m.

Career Preparation: Inside and Outside the Classroom

Cummings Arts Center, Evans Hall (D3)

To prepare students for exciting and meaningful careers and teach them skills that will last a lifetime, we integrate a career focus throughout their entire academic experience, beginning at Orientation. Career advisers are there every step of the way, and every student has the opportunity to receive funding from the College to pursue a dream internship. Learn more about our career program from students and staff.

Theater Forum

Tansill Theater (F3)

Meet theater faculty, see the flexible performance space of our black box theater and learn about the many opportunities to participate in theatrical productions at Conn.

Campus Tour

Meet at Horizon House Admission Building (D1)

Residence Hall Tour

Meet at the front entrance of the College Center at Crozier-Williams (G2)

Arboretum Tour

Meet at the steps of Harkness Chapel (F1)

The 750-acre Connecticut College arboretum is managed as a living laboratory for environmental research and teaching, and also serves as a recreational facility for the campus community and general public. Join Maggie Redfern, Interim Arboretum Director, for a tour of the 20-acre Native Plant Collection and hear more about our long-held role as stewards of the environment.

11:15 a.m. – Noon

Lunch A

College Center at Crozier-Williams, Class of 1962 Room (G2)

Campus Tour

Meet at Horizon House Admission Building (D1)

Residence Hall Tour

Meet at the front entrance of College Center at Crozier-Williams (G2)

11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Academic Fair

Shain Library (F2)

With more than 40 majors to choose from—not to mention minors and certificate programs—you’ll want to explore your options. Start at the Academic Fair, where you’ll meet faculty and students from different departments and from our five centers for interdisciplinary scholarship. Ask them about their collaborative research and creative projects, learn how students combine majors in unexpected and exciting ways, and talk to the deans about our innovative Connections curriculum. … all in our recently renovated library!

Campus Life Fair

College Center at Crozier-Williams (G2)

What will you do when you’re not in class? What are your options when it comes to dining and housing? All your questions can be answered at the Campus Life Fair, where you’ll meet representatives from some of our 80-plus student clubs, sports and activities, as well as staff who manage on-campus resources like dining facilities, laundry, printers, Camel Cards and more.

Candid Camel

College Center at Crozier-Williams (G2)

We think our mascot is the coolest in the NESCAC (and maybe the whole country), so stop by Crozier-Williams to get a photo with the Connecticut College Camel! We’ll upload the whole album to the Class of 2023 Facebook page, but feel free to take your own Camel selfie. Share your picture with #ConnSaidYes and we'll retweet the best!

12:15 – 1 p.m.

Lunch B

College Center at Crozier-Williams, Class of 1962 Room (G2)

1:10 – 2 p.m.

Academics: The Liberal Arts in Action

Blaustein Humanities Center, Ernst Common Room (F2)

Dean of the College Jefferson Singer and Dean of First-Year Students Emily Morash will lead a discussion with a group of students on how our interdisciplinary, liberal arts education—and the Connections curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning—provides students with the skills they need in an ever-evolving world.

Business and the Liberal Arts at Conn

Olin 014, Olin Hall (E3)

Find out how our unique approach to the liberal arts, exemplary career services, and team advising system serve as a springboard to your career in business or finance.

Dance Forum

Dance Department Lounge, College Center at Crozier-Williams (G2)

Participate in an introduction to dance with our faculty and students. Come as you are! No special dance clothing needed.

1:10-2:30 p.m.

Coffee with Deans and Faculty

The Walk-In Coffee Closet at Ruane's Den, Harkness House (E2)

Join us at the Walk-in Coffee Closet at Ruane’s Den, a popular student-run cafe on campus, for a cup of coffee and a chat with deans and faculty about our academic programs, student support services, and advising.

2:40 – 3:30 p.m.

Life at Conn (Students Only)

Cummings Arts Center, Oliva Hall (D3)

Students: This is your chance to get insider info from a group of current Connecticut College students. For this Q&A style panel, bring questions about academics, athletics, social life, and anything else you can think of and we will supply the answers.

Making the Transition to College (Parents/Guardians Only)

Cummings Arts Center, Evans Hall (D3)

Parents and Guardians: This is your chance to ask questions without any risk of embarrassing your student. Answering them will be Dean of the College Jefferson Singer, Dean of First -Year Students Emily Morash, Dean of Students Victor Arcelus, Dean of Academic Support Noel Garrett, and a group of students.

Campus Tour

Meet at Horizon House Admission Building (D1)

Residence Hall Tour

Meet at the front entrance of College Center at Crozier-Williams (G2)

3:30 – 4 p.m.

Farewell Reception

Cummings Arts Center, Salon (D3)

Join current students and Admission staff for refreshments, connect with your future classmates, and ask any remaining questions.

Academic Resource Center (ARC)	860-439-5294
Accessibility Services	860-439-5240
Athletic Coaches	860-439-2550
Counseling Services	860-439-4587
Dance Department	860-439-2830
Health Services	860-439-2275
International Student Adviser, Academic Deans	860-439-2053
LGBTQIA Center	860-439-2238
Music Department	860-439-2720
Race and Ethnicity Programs	860-439-2628
Religious and Spiritual Programs	860-439-2450
Studio Art	860-439-2740
Theater Department	860-439-2605
Writing Center	860-439-2173

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