With the traditional college experience upended by the social distancing required by COVD-19 safety protocols, it can be difficult for prospective students to gain a sense of what it would be like to experience life on campus. Here are some of the virtual tour options from some of the nation’s most popular colleges and universities.
University of Michigan Virtual Resources and Virtual Online Tour
The University of Michigan offers a special page of virtual resources for students researching colleges in the time of pandemic.
Check out their page here: https://admissions.umich.edu/explore-visit/virtual-resources
Watch a virtual tour on the University of Michigan YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXO60o4HkYE&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=UniversityofMichigan
Stanford University Virtual Tours and Online Resources
Stanford University offers several online options for students to explore life on campus. Their virtual tours include a virtual campus walk, campus photos, as well as a full 360 degree video tour. Learn more here:
Stanford University Virtual Tour: https://visit.stanford.edu/tours/virtual/
Harvard College Virtual Admissions Information
Harvard offers a variety of online options for learning more about the college experience. Take a look at options for an online virtual tour and other online information sessions below.
Harvard Virtual Tour Options: https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/explore-harvard/virtual-tour
UCLA Virtual Tour Offerings
UCLA offers a unique range of options for exploring campus online. Prospective students can register for an online webinar tour, or explore campus on their own through a guided virtual tour.
UCLA Online Options and Virtual Tours: https://admission.ucla.edu/visit/campus-tours
NYU Virtual Information Sessions and Online Tours
NYU offers a robust selection of online tours and information sessions to allow prospective students to learn more about the admissions process and campus life. NYU sessions include virtual tours and online information sessions.
NYU Virtual Tours and Online Information Sessions: https://www.nyu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/visit-nyu/virtual-visit.html
Virtual Tours – Quality Tool for Admissions Research
Although many students would prefer to visit a campus in-person, these online virtual tours are a solid way to learn valuable information while remaining safe. Stay tuned for more tour suggestions in this series!