Schedule of Events

Fall 2019 Open House Schedule

All Day Events

Attend a Class

Students are encouraged to attend classes throughout the day to get a taste of the classroom experience. See what classes are open to visitors on Monday, Nov. 11.

Information Booths

Horizon House | College Center at Crozier-Williams Lobby

Have a question or need directions? Stop by the information booths at Horizon House (D1 on campus map, Admission building) or in the lobby of the College Center at Crozier-Williams (G2).

8:30-9:15 A.M.

Registration and Reception

Palmer Auditorium, Lower Level (D3)

9:15 -10 A.M.

Welcome

Palmer Auditorium (D3)

Andrew K. Strickler, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid; Katherine Bergeron, President; Alexandra Bernardo, Class of 2020

10:15 - 11:05 A.M.

Life at Conn

John C. Evans Hall, Cummings Arts Center (D3)

Get an overview of the Conn experience- academics, community and extracurriculars. Learn about our Connections curriculum, the resources and support available to students, and the Honor Code that sets the tone for life on our close-knit campus.

Campus Tour

Departs from Castle Court Outside Palmer Auditorium (D3)

11:15 A.M. - 12:05 P.M.

Lunch A

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

Meet our professors and learn more about academic departments and majors, interdisciplinary centers and programs. Representatives at assigned tables will be happy to share information and answer your questions.

Career Preparation, Professional Development and Internships- Session 1

Class of 1941 Room, Second Floor, College Center at Crozier-Williams (G2)

Conn's career advising program starts day one and continues for the next four years. Hear from students as they share stories from their internships, many funded by the College, and the comprehensive preparation and support they receive at Conn.

Campus Tour

Departs from Cummings Arts Center (D3)

12:15 - 1:05 P.M.

Lunch B

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

Campus Tour

Tour Departs from the Front Patio Outside the College Center at Crozier-Williams (G2)

Career Preparation, Professional Development and Internships- Session2

Class of 1941 Room, Second Floor, College Center at Crozier-Williams (G2)

1:15 - 2:05 P.M.

What's an FYS?

Your First-Year Seminar is the very first class you'll take at Conn. It's where you'll become familiar with our Connections Curriculum, where you'll meet your team of advisers, and where you'll begin to build the foundation for your college career and life after. Join us for one of these special First-Year Seminars we're conducting just for you!

Past/Present/Future @ Connecticut College
Professor: Trina Learned, Associate Vice President for Facilities Management and Campus Planning
Ernst Common Room, Blaustein Humanities Center (F2)
Music, Brain, and Resilience
Professors Ruth Graham, Psychology and Midge Thomas, Music
Room 014, F.W. Olin Science Center (E3)

The Sciences: A Tour

Departs from the Front Lobby on the Ground Floor of the Science Center at New London Hall (E3)

Tour our state-of-the-art science center and other facilities with faculty from the departments of astronomy, behavioral neuroscience, biology, botany, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, geophysics and physics.

Campus Tour

Departs from College Center at Crozier Williams (G2)

Arboretum Tour

Departs from Steps of Harkness Chapel (F1)

The 750-acre Connecticut College Arboretum serves as a living laboratory for environmental research and teaching as well as a beautiful location to explore. Join us for a tour of the 20-acre Native Plant Collection.

2:15 - 3:05 P.M.

What's an FYS?

Ernst Common Room, Blaustein Humanities Center (F2)

The Meaning of Life
Professor: Simon Feldman, Philosophy

Financial Aid 101

John C. Evans Hall, Cummings Arts Center (D3)

Members of the financial aid staff will explain the ins and outs of financial aid, including the Net Price Calculator, as well as required forms and deadlines for our need-based aid process.

Campus Tour

Departs from College Center at Crozier-Williams (G2)

The Arts: A Tour

Departs from the Joanne Toor Cummings Gallery, Cummings Arts Center (D3)

Learn how the arts at Conn challenge and support the experiential and intellectual development of students. Departments offering tours include dance, music, studio art and theater.

Athletic Center Tour

Departs from Main Lobby of Luce Field House (G5)

3:15 - 4 P.M.

Farewell Gathering

Castle Court Outside Palmer Auditorium (D3) or Rain Location Joanne Toor Cummings Gallery, Cummings Arts Center (D3)

Have you ever had a Camel Cookie? Don’t miss this delicious Connecticut College tradition, or your chance to get more information and answers from staff and students.