51 Questions To Ask On a College Tour

Heading on your first college tour soon? Don’t know what questions to ask on a college tour?

Don’t worry, this blog post will give you 51 (yes, 51!) questions you can ask on your tour!

No lie. I was so nervous about my first college tour.

In all honesty, it was not as bad as I thought it was. It was just hot and following around a student in a uniform. College tours are far from scary. Most of the information they give can be asked at any time after, so if you forget to as a question, don’t worry.

Here are some quick tips you should know:

1. No one cares how you look.
2. There is A LOT of walking. (Buy a pair of GOOD walking shoes.)
3. The lines are always long in the student union/food courts.

Be prepared and make a friend or two.

Here are 51 questions to ask on a college tour:

Campus in General

1. What is it like being a student at this university?

2. What is your favorite spot on campus?

3. What is your least favorite spot on campus?

4. What is the most difficult thing about being a student here?

5.  What makes this school special compared to others?

6. How does diversity look on campus?

7. Is this a walking campus?

8. How many students attend this school?

9. Why did you choose this school?

10. On a scale from 1 to 10, how would you rate this university altogether?

11. In your opinion, what can this university improve on?

Academics:

12. Where is the best place to study on campus?

13. How easy is it to switch majors?

14. What is the average size of freshman classes?

15. What majors are the most popular?

16. Where or how can I get tutoring, if I ever need it?

17. How much reading is expected?

18. What is the main thing that to know before scheduling my classes as a freshman?

19. What general Ed classes to take or avoid?

20. What is your favorite class?

21. How can I study abroad?

Related: 9 Reasons Why You Should Study Abroad

Financial:

22. Does this school offers merit-based scholarships?

25. What is the living cost in this city/town?

26. How much do dorms cost a semester?

27. How much do off-campus apartments cost a semester?

28. What was the best purchase you made as a student?

29. What work-study opportunities are available on campus?

30. Where can I find an on-campus job?

31. How do I sign up for scholarships after being accepted?

32. How much is tuition a semester at this university?

Related: How To Manage Money as a Student

Socializing:

33. What does the social scene look like here?

34. Is this a party school?

35. Is this a commuter school?

36. How big is Greek life here?

37. How many organizations does this university have?

38. What student organizations are you in?

40. How diverse is the student body here?

College Living:

41. What is the best dorm complex on campus?

42. How are the college apartments on-campus?

43. What does living off-campus look like?

44. How is the Wi-Fi connection on campus? (Please ask this question!!)

45. Where is the *insert student facility*? (e.g. student union, recreational center/gym, library, etc.)

46. Do I need to have a car my first year on campus?

47. Are the libraries and other facilities on campus up to date?

Internships & Career

48. What does this university do to show students opportunities for internships?

49. How many graduates find a job within 6 months of graduating here?

50. Is the Career Center on campus helpful and/or easily accessible?

51. Do employers recruit students on campus at career fairs?

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