Q: How should I prepare for my campus visit?
A: To prepare for your visit to Dickinson, you should begin by learning basic information about the college. Our website is a good place to start. Here are a few links to help you begin your search:
When you are ready to schedule your visit, please register online.
Q: What should I do during a first visit to campus?
A: During your visit to campus you should focus on understanding the character and personality of Dickinson and how you may potentially fit with the opportunities available. For first-time visitors, we strongly encourage you to take a tour with a student guide or take advantage of the Scan Me content along our self-guided tour route. Also consider a walk into Carlisle to enjoy any of the 30 eateries within a 3-block radius.
To schedule your visit, please register online.
Q: What am I likely to see and hear on a campus tour?
A: A campus tour is great way for you to interact with our students. Led by a member of our Liberty Cap Society, tours offer an opportunity to capture and understand the energy of Dickinson College through the eyes of students who are living the Dickinson experience. A tour will also better demonstrate the ways in which the physical campus and facilities reflect our useful, engaged approach to teaching as well as our heritage and tradition.
To schedule your visit, please register online.
Q: What is an interview like and should I have one?
A: Interviewing (offered both in-person and virtually) is a great opportunity to tell us more about you, your interests, and your fit with this school. Interviews can help us assess personal experiences, motivation, maturity and your potential fit with Dickinson. Before you schedule an interview, please note:
- Participating in an interview is not required for admission.
- Notes taken by members of our staff during an interview will be added to your admission file.
To schedule an in-person interview, please register here. To schedule a virtual interview, register here.
Q: How should I prepare for an interview?
A: Participating in other virtual or in-person visit activities prior to an interview is one of the easiest and best ways to prepare. Our Web site is another useful tool in preparing for your visit.
You may also want to prepare thoughtful questions you can ask during your visit.
If you have any other questions, please contact the admissions office at 800-644-1773.
