Admissions: Plan a Campus Visit

We strongly recommend that you visit Earlham’s campus and interview with one of our counselors. Together, the visit and the interview are invaluable tools for helping you and us discover whether Earlham is the right college for you.

Your personal experiences on the campus, in the classrooms and residence halls, and with the students and faculty can be significant to your decision-making process. You and your parents are welcome to visit campus throughout the year.

Making Arrangements

Please schedule your visit at least one week in advance:

During the Academic Year

  • The Admissions Office is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Interviews and tours are available Monday-Friday.
  • Overnight visits for students are offered Sunday-Thursday and are limited to one night.
  • Class visits and special appointments can be arranged when classes are in session. Find out when classes are in session on the academic calendar.
  • Several Preview Day Events take place during the fall and spring semesters.

See the Visit Activities Schedule for more information

During the Summer

  • The Admissions Office is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Interviews and tours are available Monday-Friday.
  • We also offer special visit days: Summer Experience at Earlham.

Visit Tips

  • Parents: Check local accommodations; we are unable to host parents in the residence halls.
  • A shuttle service is available for students traveling alone from Dayton International Airport. Please request this service when you schedule your visit.
  • More Visit Tips