Admission Events
What’s better than getting to know our amazing campus alone? Experiencing K together! We offer a host of events that bring prospective students to campus to get acquainted with Kalamazoo College’s culture, community, and K-Plan.


Attending Discover K Day is a wonderful way to introduce yourself to Kalamazoo College. While here, you will get a feel for our campus, community and admission process to jumpstart your college application journey.
Friday, October 10, 2025
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Saturday, May 16, 2026

Are you an admitted student? CONGRATS!!! Join us for our Visit the Zoo Program for an in-depth look into life as a Hornet and meet your future professors, classmates and fellow prospective students.
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026



Why We Create is a campus visit program for admitted students and their families who are curious about the arts at K—whether you plan to major in fine arts or simply want the arts to be part of your college experience. Meet with faculty members, tour our campus and fine arts spaces, and interact with other prospective and current students who are into creating, making and performing! This program also includes a Community Reflection entitled, Why We Create, presented by our own fine arts students.
Join us Friday, February 6, 2026.
Explore our other visit opportunities!


And while you are here,
discover Kalamazoo.
Check out all that the Kalamazoo area has to offer, just one mile from campus! While you are in town, be sure to:
- Explore our vibrant restaurant and brewery scene
- Check out Art Hop and other city events
- Attend a live show or performance
- Stay with one of our hotel partners
- The Radisson [use promo code KCOL]
- The Hilton Garden Inn
- The Hilton Home2 Suites
We can’t wait for you to experience our vibrant city!