Visit & Learn

Take a student-led walking tour of campus. You’ll see the sites and learn about our programs. These tours last about an hour.

You’ll hear about our academic programs, student life, and the admissions process. We’ll leave plenty of time for you to ask questions, too.

These casual conversations give us a glimpse into your interests, and how you might fit at Carleton. Interviews are not required.

Experience the challenge and excitement of Carleton's academic life by attending a class during select visit dates.

Yum! Eligible prospective students can sign-up to dine with current students when they register for a visit.

Can't make it to campus? Take a 360 virtual tour of campus - walk through classes, dorms, music halls, and much more!

Cozy. Quaint. Charming. Idyllic. All these words describe Northfield, our town of 20,000. Take the time to explore Division Street!

The Cowling Arboretum is 800 acres of prairie, forest, and river. It’s used for recreation, relaxation, academic classes, and conservation.

You’re welcome to stop into an academic department. See who’s around and what's happening!

Skinner Memorial Chapel is the heart of religious life on campus, serving as a space for worship and interfaith dialogue for all.

Your college search should include conversations about how to pay for it. Come by Student Financial Aid to learn more.

Our professors are renowned for their commitment to undergraduate teaching. They’re not only experts, they're also approachable.

Prospective student-athletes are encouraged to connect with the teams they’d like to join.

No matter the day of the week, when classes are in session, our campus calendar is busy! See what’s happening when you plan to visit.

The Perlman Teaching Museum is a resource for teaching and learning. It puts particular emphasis on the role that art plays in daily life.

Dacie Moses House is a community gathering spot, bequeathed to the college years ago. To many, it’s known simply as “The Cookie House.”

Gould Library is known to students as “The Libe.” It’s where we study, conduct research, and take the occasional nap on a couch.

Central Park playground is a great place to release your inner child (or take siblings!). Find it on the east side of the Weitz Center.

Jo Ryo En, “The Garden of Quiet Listening,” is a dry landscape garden, with a winding path and splendid rock features.

Explore our buildings, meet our people, and start to make this place your own. Enjoy your time on campus. We’re happy you're here!