Admission
Visit Southwestern
Want to see for yourself whether Southwestern is your kind of place? We offer a wide variety of opportunities to visit campus and engage with our community. Explore your options below, and then let us make all the arrangements!
Individual Daily Campus Visits
Want to know how Southwestern prepares you for 21st-century careers as well as our application process and financial aid? Get your questions about academics, student organizations, and life in the residence halls answered during an information session and a student-led tour of our beautiful campus.
NOTE: On-campus visits have resumed with new COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Click below for more details.
On-Campus & Virtual Open Houses
Meet with students, faculty, and admission staff one of our various open house programs throughout the academic year.
Virtual Information Sessions
Can’t come to campus? Let us bring the campus to you! Southwestern hosts a variety of sessions throughout the week, from general information sessions to interactive presentations on various aspects of campus life. These events are a wonderful opportunity to learn about the Southwestern Experience from anywhere!
Admission Interviews
An interview with an admission counselor is a wonderful opportunity for us to get to know you beyond your application. These conversations allow you to highlight your unique combination of interests, involvements, and passions, while exploring how they may find a home at Southwestern.
Faculty Contact Request (admitted students only, login required)
Want to connect with one of your future professors as you reach your decision? Submit this form, and we’ll make the match! This feature is only for students who have been offered admission to Southwestern. Login credentials are the same as for your Personal Application Portal.
HS Counselor & IEC Visits
Large School Group Visits
NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, we have temporarily suspended group visits to campus. As an alternative, we invite our counseling colleagues to encourage interested students to participate in one of our virtual information sessions. If you would like to arrange a virtual group presentation on an individual basis, please contact Rebecca Rother at rotherr@southwestern.edu.