If you are interested in attending an open house, but do not have transportation
or if you are interested in visiting a particular school or career that does not have a listed visit/open house..
Exploring Minnesota private colleges has never been easier.
Sign up for in-person or virtual one-on-one visits.
Search for group events using our online calendar.
Take self-guided virtual tours on your own time.
All our colleges and universities offer in-person visit options. You’ll find details on the College Explorations page.
Junior Preview Day: Wednesday May 27th : 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Join us for Junior Preview Day to explore all that Augsburg University has to offer. From learning about the admissions process to discovering student support resources, hearing from current students, and touring campus, you’ll get a firsthand look at what makes Augsburg a great place to learn and grow.
June 10, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Cornell University, Emory University, Pomona College, Rice University and Washington University in St. Louis are proud to present LAUNCH (Linking Access, Unity, Networking, Collaboration and Higher Education). At LAUNCH, you'll virtually meet admission officers from all five partner institutions and learn more about what unites us.
If you’re holding off until the summer months for campus visits, be sure to check out Minnesota Private Colleges Week. Held the last full week of June at all 18 of our colleges and universities, the event offers introductory, no-pressure campus visits with sessions beginning at 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. A couple of colleges are holding virtual events as well. Check out the schedule to begin planning now. Registration opens April 15.
August 10, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Each program opens with a 30-minute presentation on the student-centered college search, the value of the liberal arts, and an overview of what makes this collection of schools distinctly different.
After the opening presentation, attendees are invited to attend a 90-minute college fair. The fair provides students, families, and college access professionals with an opportunity to connect directly with admission officers from the CTCL member schools.
Discovery Day
October 15, 2026
October 16, 2026
Discover NDSU is our largest visit event of the year. During your visit, you will tour facilities, meet students and professors, and learn about academic life, student involvement, scholarships, and other opportunities available to NDSU students. We recommend registering early as this event fills up fast. While we will have many staff members available to assist you, we are unable to accommodate individual requests due to the size of the group.