Spring Saturdays at Southwestern (on campus)
Can’t make it to campus on a weekday? We’ve got you covered! These events are for any prospective student interested in Southwestern. The visit consists of an information session covering topics such as our unique Paideia curriculum, the application process, scholarships, and need-based financial aid, followed by a campus tour, focusing on different areas of campus life and academics. There is no fee associated with this event. Click below on the date that works best with your schedule and follow the link on the following page to register.
UPCOMING:
- JAN 24 - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- JAN 31 - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- FEB 07 - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- FEB 14 - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- FEB 21 - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- FEB 28 - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- MAR 07 - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- APR 11 - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- APR 18 - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- MAY 02 - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Scope out Southwestern (virtual format, admitted students only)
On several evenings this spring, we invite all our accepted students (and their parents!) to engage with us online as we drill down to the details in these one-hour virtual information sessions highlighting a particular aspect of the Southwestern Experience. Whether you’re a first-time visitor, or you’ve engaged with us in the past, these dynamic, interactive sessions are a wonderful opportunity for all prospective students to engage with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of areas across campus. Join us for one event - or all of them!
NOTE: All events take place from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Central Time). Click on the links to view a description of each program & register to attend.
EVENT RECORDINGS AVAILABLE: We will send an event recording to all student registrants who were unable to attend the live event. So, we encourage you to register for all events that interest you, even if you don’t think you’ll be able to attend all of them.
UPCOMING:
- FEB 03 - Live Beyond the Classroom: Student Life at SU
- FEB 10 - Near, Far, a Pirate Wherever You Are: the SU Study Abroad Experience
- FEB 17 - Home Is Where the Heart Is: Residence Life at SU
- FEB 24 - High Impact Experiences: Internships, Community-Engaged Learning, Faculty-Mentored Research
- MAR 03 - Finding Your Community: Diversity at Southwestern
- MAR 10 - Academic Life at SU
- MAR 24 - Welcome to Texas: an Out-of-State Perspective
- MAR 31 - Life After Southwestern: Career & Professional Development
- APR 07 - Advising & Academic Support: a Pirate Partnership for Success
- APR 14 - Home is Where the Heart Is: Residential Life at SU
Junior Visit Day (on campus, geared toward high school juniors & sophomores)
Whether you’ve already narrowed down your college list or are just getting started with your search, this event is for you! During your day-long visit, you will have the opportunity to experience multiple facets of the Southwestern Experience. Not only will you tour our beautiful campus, you’ll get to participate in an interactive case study and go behind the scenes in how the Office of Admission reviews applications. We’ll also connect you with faculty & current students and make sure you learn all about our unique academic curriculum and rich campus life. Lastly (and most importantly), you’ll get to eat in our dining hall!
Please note: Spaces are available on a first come, first served basis and typically fill about two weeks prior to the program date. There is a $25 reservation fee (per family) to hold your RSVP for this event. The reservation fee will include lunch for your entire family and a Southwestern T-shirt.
UPCOMING:
- MAR 28 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Admitted Student Days (on campus, admitted students only)
Congratulations on your acceptance to Southwestern! We are excited you are interested in attending this special open house program exclusively for admitted students. During this event, you and your family will get to tour our first-year residence halls, meet with professors in your area(s) of academic interest, chat with representatives of our various student organizations, and learn about all the ways we support student success. We’ll also treat you to lunch!
Please note: Spaces are available on a first come, first served basis and typically fill about two weeks prior to the program date. There is a $25 reservation fee (per family) for attendees who wish to eat lunch on campus. The reservation fee also includes a Southwestern T-shirt for the visiting student.
UPCOMING:
Still not seeing what you like? Are you interested in a more personalized campus experience instead? Register for an individual visit to campus! Customizable personal visits are available Monday-Friday.