Take a campus tour
Take a student-led walking tour of campus. You’ll see the sights and learn about our programs. These tours last about an hour.
Schedule a TourNow that you've browsed the website, take the next step and get to know us. We can't wait to meet you.
Now that you've browsed the website, take the next step and get to know us. We can't wait to meet you.
Use our online scheduler to arrange a tour, meet with admissions staff, and explore campus. It’s time to see if this is the place for you.
Register for a virtual tour, online information session, or other opportunities to connect with students.
See the full array of in-person and virtual programs available to help you discover Carleton.
In addition to scheduling your visit to campus, you might want to consider these other aspects of visiting Carleton.
I crossed three streets to get to the Carleton admissions office. My first observation was that every car stopped for me; one driver even waved. In this community, I noticed, people look out for each other — even in the smallest ways.Charlotte Zinda
Seattle
Visiting campus is about more than just going on the tour and information session. It’s about figuring out whether this is a place you can make your own.
Take a student-led walking tour of campus. You’ll see the sights and learn about our programs. These tours last about an hour.
Schedule a TourYou’ll hear about our academic programs, student life, and the admissions process. We’ll leave plenty of time for you to ask questions, too.
Schedule an Info SessionThese casual conversations give us a glimpse into your interests, and how you might fit at Carleton. Interviews are not required.
Schedule an InterviewExperience the challenge and excitement of Carleton's academic life by attending a class during select visit dates as a high school senior.
Schedule a Class VisitYum! Eligible prospective students can sign-up to dine with current students when they register for a visit.
Check the MenuCan't make it to campus? Take a 360 virtual tour of campus - walk through classes, dorms, music halls, and much more!
Virtual TourCozy. Charming. Idyllic. All these words describe Northfield, our town of 20,000. Take the time to explore Division Street!
Explore NorthfieldThe Cowling Arboretum is 800 acres of prairie, forest, and river. It’s used for recreation, relaxation, academic classes, and conservation.
The ArbYou’re welcome to stop into an academic department. See who’s around and what's happening!
Majors & MinorsSkinner Memorial Chapel is the heart of religious life on campus, serving as a space for worship and interfaith dialogue for all.
The ChapelYour college search should include conversations about how to pay for it. Come by Student Financial Aid to learn more.
Affording CarletonOur professors are renowned for their commitment to undergraduate teaching. They’re not only experts, they're also approachable.
Standout FacultyProspective student-athletes are encouraged to connect with the teams they’d like to join.
AthleticsNo matter the day of the week, when classes are in session, our campus calendar is busy! See what’s happening when you plan to visit.
Campus EventsThe Perlman Teaching Museum is a resource for teaching and learning. It puts particular emphasis on the role that art plays in daily life.
Explore the MuseumDacie Moses House is a community gathering spot, bequeathed to the college years ago. To many, it’s known simply as “The Cookie House.”
Visit Dacie'sGould Library is known to students as “The Libe.” It’s where we study, conduct research, and take the occasional nap on a couch.
The LibeCentral Park playground is a great place to release your inner child (or take siblings!). Find it on the east side of the Weitz Center.
Explore the NeighborhoodJo Ryo En, “The Garden of Quiet Listening,” is a dry landscape garden, with a winding path and splendid rock features.
Jo Ryo EnExplore our buildings, meet our people, and start to make this place your own. Enjoy your time on campus. We’re happy you're here!
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