Visiting Kalamazoo College
A campus visit is where the picture starts to come into focus. You’ll see where ideas are debated in cozy classrooms, where friendships form over coffee at the Book Club or frisbee on the Quad, and how the K-Plan opens doors far beyond campus.
Whether you visit Kalamazoo College in person or take a virtual tour, we’re excited to introduce you to campus life. Check out the options below and find the visit that fits you best.
Admission Events
Our admission events are one of the best ways to experience K up close. Whether you’re exploring K before applying or you’re an admitted student weighing your decision, these programs give you and your family the chance to spend meaningful time on campus, meeting our admission team, connecting with students and faculty, learning about the K-Plan and getting a genuine feel for life at K.
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Finding the right college is about fit—both academically and personally. Discover K Day is a welcoming introduction to Kalamazoo College, designed to help students and families explore K and get a sense of what life here could look like.
Friday, October 10, 2025 | Saturday, November 8, 2025 | Saturday, May 16, 2026
ADMITTED STUDENTS
Are you an admitted student? CONGRATS!!! Join our Visit the Zoo Program for an in-depth look into life as a Hornet. Meet future professors, classmates and learn more about the first-year experience at K.
Choose from three Saturdays:
March 7, 2026 | April 11, 2026 | April 25, 2026
ADMITTED STUDENTS
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 music, visual or theatre arts or simply want them to be part of your college experience. Meet with faculty members, tour K’s 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.
Individual Visits
An individual visit is a more personal way to get to know K and to let us get to know you! You’ll attend a one-on-one informational session with a K admission counselor and take a tour with one of our knowledgeable student guides. This is a great way to discover the K-Plan, prepare for your application, learn about the financial aid process, and more!
When classes are in session, you also have the option to sign up for a class visit. Sitting in on a class provides an opportunity to meet current students and a faculty member in your area of interest and offers an authentic look at academic life at K.
Virtual Tours
Can’t make it to campus yet? Join one of our student Campus Outreach Assistants for a personalized virtual tour. Our guide will walk you through the interactive tour and can speak to their experience as a K student. To schedule, reach out to our Guest Experience Coordinator via email.
Or, choose to go at your own pace with our self-guided, 360° interactive tour.
Counselor and Group Visits
If you’re a school counselor or someone interested in bringing your high school group to campus, we’d love to help you plan the perfect visit. See our Counselor and Group Visits page for contact and scheduling information.
While You’re Here, Discover Downtown!
Check out all that the Kalamazoo area has to offer, just one mile from campus!
- 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!