In-Person Visits!

Thank you for your interest in Carleton! 

We are excited to welcome visitors to campus. Please note that due to developments in the Covid-19 pandemic, campus visits may be changed or cancelled at the last minute. Register using the calendar below. 

• Mondays September (and intermittently October-November) - 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.
• Fridays September (and intermittently October-November) - 10:10 a.m. or 1:40 p.m.
• Saturdays September 17-November 12 (excluding October 15) - 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.

• Registration: all prospective students and their guests must be registered in advance; no drop-in visitors or unregistered guests are permitted at this time
• Duration: ~90 minutes: 30-minute seated information session followed by a 60-75-minute walking tour
• Masks: Please note that masks are currently optional on the Carleton College campus. Learn more about campus expectations through our Covid-19 FAQs.
• Vaccination: All campus visitors are expected to be fully vaccinated and boosted, if eligible. 
  • If a visitor or their family member is feeling ill on the morning of their visit, they should not proceed with an in-person visit on that day. Please contact the Admissions Office (admissions@carleton.edu or 507-222-4190) and we will work with you to reschedule.

• We'll cover some ground—wear comfy shoes!
• Bring a refillable water bottle
• Check the weather. Tours happen rain or shine (or sleet or snow), so bring appropriate weather gear. We'll also provide rain ponchos and umbrellas if needed.