Checklist for a Campus Visit

Use this checklist while visiting Clark—or any other college or university—so you can find where you fit best.

Before You Come to Campus

Are there specific parts of Clark—a certain academic department, athletics—you want to see while you’re on campus? Let us know when you book your visit, and we’ll do our best to make it happen.
Connect with current students on Facebook and ask for suggestions on who to meet and what to see.
Read over our visit options to decide what combination of activities is best for you. Check out our online calendar to get a sense of what will be offered on the days you’ll be here.
Have a list of questions prepared that you can ask throughout your visit. Be as specific as possible and really consider what is important to you.

Check in with the Admissions Office first—we’ll have your schedule ready for you and will make sure you’re all set with parking.
Ask lots of questions of many different people – not just the tour guide; the more opinions you collect, the better picture you’ll get of campus.
Eat in the dining hall – you’re welcome to do this on your own, or we can arrange for you to have lunch with a Clarkie. Be sure to ask about this when you set up your visit.
Get a feel for campus life – check if there are any activities happening while you’re here.
Ask about buildings and facilities that may not be on the official tour and consider visiting them on your own; ask students and staff in the admissions office for advice and directions.
Ask for email addresses for professors whose classes you’ve visited and liked—and don’t forget to follow up!
See the dorms where most first-year students live.
Bring a camera and take pictures at your favorite locations around campus.
Talk to students. Ask questions about classes or life on campus.
Get a copy of CLARK Alumni Magazine to see what our graduates are doing, or flip through the materials we have in the Admissions Office—about everything from the city of Worcester to Clark’s history.