Visit Richmond

Audience: All prospective students, espeically first-time visitors
Time of year: Year-round

All first-time visitors are encouraged to schedule a regular campus visit, which typically includes an information session (a 45-minute presentation by an admission representative) and a campus tour (a 90-minute walking tour of campus led by a current student).

Campus visits are usually held at 9:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. on weekdays throughout the year, and at 9:45 a.m. on many Saturdays during the fall and spring semesters.

View our searchable calendar to see upcoming availability and to register for a campus visit. Registration is not required, but is preferred.

Audience: Seniors/rising seniors
Time of year: June to early December

The Office of Admission offers on-campus informational interviews to current and rising high school seniors by appointment from June to early December, with time slots both before and after our regular campus visits (weekdays only). Informational interviews are conducted by senior admission fellows (current Richmond seniors) and are non-evaluative in the admission application process. Simply put, they are a great opportunity for you to share your interests and learn more about the University from a current student – your best resource for information.

Informational interview slots are limited, so students are encouraged to register early. Please do not be discouraged if you are unable to schedule an individual interview, since the individual informational interview bears no weight in admission decisions. If you are unable to participate in an on-campus informational interview, you may be able to meet with an alumnus in your hometown. The University of Richmond offers alumni informational interviews in select cities.

To schedule an on-campus informational interview, call the Office of Admission at (804) 289-8640 prior to your arrival on campus.

Audience: Seniors and Juniors
Time of year: Mid-September to mid-November (seniors); February to mid-April (seniors/juniors)

There's no better way to understand the depth of the liberal arts experience at Richmond than to sit in on a class. During the fall and spring semesters, you may choose to visit up to two (2) classes, in which you'll sit side by side with current Richmond students and meet professors who are knowledgeable in the subjects that matter most to you.

To schedule a class visit:

1. View the list of classes (available here during class visitation months). Please take note of the date and time of the class you choose.
2. Call the Office of Admission at (804) 289-8640 at least three (3) business days in advance to register. Professors may not always allow class visits, and we cannot guarantee that all requests will be filled.

Scheduled class visits are available to high school seniors from mid-September to mid-November and to high school seniors and juniors from February until mid-April (priority of class space is given to seniors). If you cannot find a specific class or a time and date that best fit your schedule, you may contact academic departments directly to learn of class visitation availability.

Audience: Seniors and Juniors
Time of year: October-November (seniors); February (juniors)

An opportunity for prosepctive students to eat lunch with a current Richmond student, who can talk about their experience at Richmond and answer any questions about student and academic life. Lunch takes place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. or from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Visitors meet their lunch host at the Office of Admission. Family members are welcome to eat in the Dining Hall; however, the scheduled lunch is for current and prospective students only.

To schedule lunch with a Richmond student, call the Office of Admission at (804) 289-8640. Spaces are limited to two prospective students per Richmond student during an individual lunch. You must register at least three (3) business days prior to your visit; we are unable to accommodate walk-in requests.

Audience: Seniors
Time of year: October-November

As an alternative to other options, high school seniors have the option to shadow a Richmond student as they venture to classes, group meetings, and have breakfast or lunch. This program is designed primarily for students who are visiting campus for a second or third time, but it is open to any senior who is interested in gaining the ultimate Richmond student experience.

Students who select this option may not be able to participate in other visit events during their time on campus due to the half-day time commitment.

To schedule a time to shadow a Richmond student, call the Office of Admission at (804) 289-8640. Spaces are limited and you must register at least three (3) business days prior to your visit; we are unable to accommodate walk-in requests. Shadowing a student is only available on specific dates during the fall semester.