Visit + virtual tour
See Caldwell — in person or online
In-person tours daily. Information sessions. Class visits. Overnight stays. Or watch our 45-minute virtual tour — useful for distance-traveling families before committing to travel.
In-person visit options
Choose what fits
Daily campus tours — 60 min
Mon–Fri 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm. Saturday 10am + 1pm. Walk-and-talk tour with admissions team. Most popular option for prospective students. Free; sign up online.
Information sessions — 60 min
Daily admissions information sessions. Held in admissions building. Application process, financial aid, student life overview. Q&A. Often paired with campus tour.
Class visits
Sit in on a class. Available to any prospective student. Specific majors + courses arranged through admissions. Best after a tour to focus on a specific program.
Overnight visits
Stay overnight in residence hall with current student. Available to admitted students (April + into May). Most useful in deciding between schools when admitted to multiple.
Open house events
Quarterly Saturday events. Whole admissions office, faculty representatives, current students, financial aid. Most comprehensive visit option. October, December, March, April.
Specific program tours
By request. Engineering shop visits, library research demonstrations, performing arts spaces, specific lab tours. Email admissions to arrange.
Virtual tour
What you can see online
45-minute virtual tour video
Comprehensive virtual tour of campus. Filmed with current students + faculty. Available at caldwell.edu/visit/virtual. Free; no sign-up required.
Interactive 3D campus map
Self-paced exploration of campus + buildings. Click any building to see interior photos, descriptions, programs based there. Available on website.
Live virtual sessions
Live virtual sessions with admissions counselors. Mon–Fri at varied times. Q&A format. Useful for distance-traveling families before committing to in-person travel.
Specific program videos
Each major has its own 5-15 minute video tour featuring faculty + current students. Available on department websites.
Day-in-the-life videos
Student-produced day-in-the-life videos for various majors + grade levels. Authentic; not marketing-produced.
Athletics + arts virtual tours
Virtual tours of athletic facilities + arts buildings. Theater + studio visits. Specific program-focused content.
Distance-traveling families
Resources for far-from-Ithaca
Travel planning support
Local hotels + transportation recommendations. Distance-traveling families: emails specific recommendations based on departure city + travel dates.
Day-of-arrival arrangements
Available to coordinate same-day flights + tours + meetings. Admissions team handles tight-schedule visit logistics.
Virtual interviews
Optional alumni interview can happen via video for distance-traveling families. Conducted by trained alumni interviewers in your home area.
Multi-day visit packages
For families planning a multi-day Caldwell + Cornell + Ithaca area visit. Suggested itinerary + local recommendations + extended visit options.
Multilingual support
Admissions counselors + materials available in Spanish, Mandarin, French, Korean, Arabic. International student admissions counselors trained for cultural + practical questions.
Transcripts + records ahead of visit
We can have your specific application materials ready for review during your visit. Email admissions to arrange (most useful for already-applied students).
Visit questions
What families ask
- Either works. Visiting before applying helps you decide whether to apply. Visiting after applying (especially as an admitted student) helps you decide whether to enroll. Many students do both.