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May I Sit in On a College Class?
The challenge is that most students never attempt it. They assume it requires special permission. That is not true.
June 4, 2026
The challenge is that most students never attempt it. They assume it requires special permission. That is not true.
When is the best time to visit a college campus? A campus visit can happen whenever it’s most convenient.
College visits are among the most important moments in the entire college selection and application process. They give you firsthand insight into campus culture, academic
Campus visits are important. Parents and students these tips in mind for making campus tours as productive and fun as possible.
This is the first in a series of tips to help you plan your campus visits.
As students and their families organize themselves to visit college campuses, they usually focus on itineraries, on reserving hotel rooms, and on scheduling those campus tours. Only a few, however, consider direct contact with professors during the visit. Why would a visit with a professor be important?
Mark explains why the dead of winter can be absolutely the best time to see a school as students experience it. And you get a better idea of how students interact–and cope with the weather. Winter can be fun!
Previous articles in this series on visiting college campuses have focused on some general tips, practicalities, the official campus tour, and the admissions information session.
I visited the University of San Francisco last week. It was a beautiful, sunny day, but the wind was brisk. Despite the chill in late