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Schedule a visit & see what makes Baker exceptional.

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Eva Durand, BS ’92, MLA ’99

Director of Prospective Student Engagement

Office | Denious Hall

Want a personal campus visit? You got it!

The Office of Admissions offers customized daily campus visits each weekday throughout the year, a variety of large visit events during the academic year, and even a couple of Saturday options through our simplified visits.

We will tailor a visit to Baldwin City to match your interests.

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Daily Campus Visits

We want to share our special community with you!

During a personalized visit you will meet with your admissions counselor to learn more about Baker and the admissions process, and you will get a customized campus tour from a current BU student. You also have the option of meeting with a professor in your field, depending on schedules. Athletes can meet with coaches. If you choose, you can learn more about Baker’s performing arts participation.
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Virtual Visit

We can’t wait to show you what makes Baker truly special during a virtual visit. We’ll personalize a videoconference where you can meet with your admissions counselor, faculty, and coaches. Or, try our self-guided virtual tour.
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High School Junior & Senior Group Visits

Wednesdays & Thursdays During Academic Year
10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (12:30 p.m. with optional lunch)

Teachers: Bring your juniors and seniors for a group visit! Please note, the maximum number of students per group is 30.
Get an introduction to college life and Baker University.

  • Tour campus with student ambassadors.
  • Meet with an admissions counselor.
  • Engage with a panel of current students.
  • Enjoy optional lunch in the cafeteria.
    Offered at a discounted price. Single payment for group required.

Teachers: Register Your Group

Fall Be a BU Student for the Day

Wednesday, October 16 | 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Open to all juniors and seniors.

Experience a day in the life of a Baker student by attending a Baker Core class, exploring student life, discovering campus, and enjoying lunch in the cafeteria with current students. We suggest attending either fall or spring Be a BU Student Day, but not both.

Register by Oct. 14

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Academic Scholarship Competition Day

Saturday, February 1

By invitation only for admitted seniors who qualify. Eligibility is determined by GPA.

Participants compete for Baker’s highest scholarships through a writing synopsis and a prepared presentation based on the theme “explore.” The family schedule will include informative panels and presentations.

Learn More: Scholarship Competition

Spring Be a BU Student for the Day

Wednesday, March 5 | 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Open to all juniors and seniors.

Experience a day in the life of a Baker student by attending a Baker Core class, exploring student life, discovering campus, and enjoying lunch in the cafeteria with current students. We suggest attending either fall or spring Be a BU Student Day, but not both.

Register by Feb. 27

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Wildcat Way: Admitted Student Day

Friday, April 11 | 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

All admitted students are invited.

Come to campus to enjoy a time of celebration, get to know future classmates, and gain a deeper understanding of the ways of the Wildcat! After lunch in the caf, you’ll get to attend a BU class and explore all things Student Life.

Registration coming soon.

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Simplified Saturday & Spring Break Visits

During this alternative to a regular weekday campus visit, enjoy an admissions presentation and take a campus tour. Plus we offer on-the-spot admission decisions for high school seniors with unofficial transcripts!

Visits with faculty and coaches will not be available.

Simplified Saturday Visits

9 – 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, September 7 (BU Family Day)

Register by Sept. 1

Saturday, April 25

Register by April 19

Open to all students and families.

Simplified Spring Break Visit

Monday, March 17 | 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Open to all students and families during Baker University spring break.

Register by March 12

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Meet your guides through the visit process

Hi, future Wildcat! We’re eager to help you coordinate your visit to Baker University. Whether you want an individual visit catered to your specific interests, or prefer a taste of Baker on a group day, the Office of Admissions provides you exactly what you’re looking for. We look forward to meeting you and sharing with you all that Baker has to offer!

Eva Durand, BS ’92, MLA ’99
Director of Prospective Student Engagement

Belinda DeMott, Welcome Coordinator

         

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