Ask many college students how they chose their school and they’ll tell you they “just knew” when they visited and were surrounded by the students, staff, faculty and community. Try to visit different kinds of institutions (different sizes, settings, affiliations), so you have a good basis for comparison.
All our campuses are offering in-person visits again, but be aware that each has its own policy regarding masking and vaccinations. If you're not ready for an in-person visit, consider attending group virtual information sessions or start your college exploration by taking online self-guided tours.
Find visit options
- Augsburg University – View visit options | Take virtual tour
- Bethany Lutheran College – View visit options | Take virtual tour
- Bethel University – View visit options | Take virtual tour
- Carleton College – View visit options | Take virtual tour
- College of Saint Benedict – View visit options | Take virtual tour
- The College of St. Scholastica – View visit options | Take virtual tour
- Concordia College, Moorhead – View visit options | Take virtual tour
- Concordia University, St. Paul – View visit options | Take virtual tour
- Gustavus Adolphus College – View visit options | Take virtual tour
- Hamline University – View visit options | Take virtual tour
- Macalester College – View visit options | Take virtual tour
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design – View visit options | Take virtual tour
- Saint John’s University – View visit options | Take virtual tour
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota – View visit options | Take virtual tour
- St. Catherine University – View visit options | Take virtual tour
- St. Olaf College – View visit options | Take virtual tour
- University of Northwestern – St. Paul – View visit options | Take virtual tour
- University of St. Thomas – View visit options | Take virtual tour
The following also offer on-campus, self-guided walking tours:
- Concordia University, St. Paul (Email [email protected] to schedule or stop by the Admissions Welcome Center between 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to pick up a guide)
- Gustavus Adolphus College
- University of St. Thomas
You also can use our event calendar to search for in-person or virtual group events. New events are added regularly.
Explore the surrounding area and town
If you're heading to a campus, consider making a road trip out of it. Follow the links below to learn more about communities where our colleges are located. Don't have access to a car? Explore your alternative transportation options.
The guide includes general information about Minnesota Private Colleges as well as individual college profile pages and a program and varsity sports grid.
This handout shows majors, minors and concentrations by subject area for each of our colleges.
Use our toolkit as you go through the search process to keep track of your progress.