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Visits & Campus Tours

Visit us virtually or in-person and see if Lehigh’s beautiful campus and thriving community is the place for you to call home—for the next four years and beyond.

Opportunities to Visit

We offer many opportunities to learn more about life at Lehigh from students, admissions counselors and faculty. Wherever you are in the process—whether you’re just starting your search or ready to apply—here are a few of our recommendations:

• Attend an Information Session and Campus Tour ( On-campus or Virtually ): First you’ll want to hear from admissions counselors and current students to learn about academics, unique opportunities and student life at Lehigh. If you can't make it live, check out our on-demand Information Session and Campus Tour .  
• Learn more at a College-Specific Session or Specialized Session : Next, look into the distinctive opportunities and curriculums within each of our colleges, and delve deeper into topics of interest. Check out our on-demand library of sessions if you can't make it live.  
• Schedule an Interview or attend a Special Event : Finally, Lehigh interviews for rising seniors, and special events like Open Houses are a great way to connect and learn more.

On-Campus Visit Opportunities

Visit our quintessential college campus and learn more about life at Lehigh directly from our admissions counselors and student tour guides.

As you are registering, please carefully review the On-Campus Admissions Events Calendar and the specific description for each event for important details. Most events consist of a group information session and a student-guided campus tour in order to provide well-rounded information from both admissions counselors and current students. However, you are welcome to attend just one of the two components—simply register for an event, inform us of your individual circumstances via email, and attend as you can. There are also times in the academic year where we are unable to offer student-guided campus tours and it will be clear in the description of those events that tours are not offered and that visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour of campus on their own.

Staying in Bethlehem? Find a hotel near Lehigh and make a plan to explore Bethlehem while you're on campus!

Information Sessions  

In the Group Information Session, an Office of Admissions staff member will share stories about unique and exclusive academic and research experiences, our vibrant community, traditions, and life in PA’s third largest metro area. The supportive Lehigh family and strong career placement are also discussed. The session concludes with admissions and financial aid basics.

Financial Aid Sessions

Join us to learn more about the financial aid process at Lehigh, including deadlines, requirements, types of aid, merit aid vs need-based aid and the financial aid formula.

Campus Tours

Student guides share their perspective on residential life, dining on campus and in Bethlehem, extra-curricular activities, course workload, relationships with professors, and student support services while highlighting important facilities across campus.

Interviews are available to rising high school seniors who wish to ask specific questions about Lehigh or provide additional context for their application. On-campus interviews may take place with an admissions counselor or a current student who is part of our Admissions Fellows program. Depending on where you are in your application process, you can also request a virtual interview with an alumnus (details available in the Virtual Interview section ). Lehigh interviews are evaluative, but not required as part of the application process. An interview can be a useful tool for Lehigh prospective applicants to share more of their story and learn more about the institution. Interviews last approximately 30 minutes. Students can only interview with Lehigh once.

General Interviews

General interviews are available during the fall semester on campus to rising seniors who are considering applying, or have already submitted an application, to Lehigh. They are typically conducted by a current student who is a member of our Admissions Fellows program, or one of our admissions counselors. This is the most widely available interview option. Students can only interview with Lehigh once.

Alumni Interviews

Alumni interviews are available to current seniors who have already submitted their application and have not yet completed an interview with Lehigh in any capacity. Learn more >

Large Group Visits

Thank you for your interest in sharing Lehigh University with your students! Please see below for additional information about the group visit experience at Lehigh.

Scheduling Your Visit

• Programming for groups 15 - 35 visitors (including chaperones) is offered on select weekdays and is available to Community-Based Organizations and schools with students enrolled in 9th-12th grade. For the spring semester, we prioritize groups containing 9th - 11th grade students.
• During the spring semester, group visits will include a tour of our Asa Packer Campus as well as a Q + A with one of our admissions team members.
• Our Asa Packer Campus tour is approximately 60 minutes in duration and includes moderate hills and steps.
• Please submit a group visit request on our calendar .
• Please note that selecting one of our time slots is not an approval of your request, and you should only request one visit date and time.  
• We will respond to your request within 5 business days of its submission.

Visit Us Virtually or On Your Own

• If our calendar of events does not meet the needs of your group, we would still love to welcome you to explore our campus through a self-guided tour or to visit us virtually .
• Groups smaller than 15 students, or students interested in visiting our campus independently, are encouraged to register for an in-person information session on our  Admissions Calendar .  

Dining Information

• Interested in dining while visiting Lehigh? You can choose to explore local Bethlehem eateries .  

Parking Information

• Address: Alumni Memorial Building: 27 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, PA 18015
• If you are traveling by bus: Please have your driver take your bus into the circle directly in front of the Alumni Memorial Building - you will recognize it by the large fountain/water feature in the middle of the circle. This area can be used for dropping off and picking up your students. 
• Due to campus parking regulations, buses cannot wait on the Asa Packer Campus.  We recommend parking your bus at our Goodman Campus during the visit.  View directions to Goodman Campus >

COVID-19 Guidelines for Visiting Campus

All visitors to campus agree to adhere to the University’s safety policies and protocols. Failure to do so will result in an immediate request to leave the campus. Please review the information shared below about the expectations and policies in place for visitors prior to registering for an event or visiting campus.

All visitors to campus should adhere to the following safety protocols:

• they have tested positive for COVID-19
• are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
• they have come in close contact with a person who has symptoms of or has tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 14 days  
• Masks are optional indoors and outdoors on Lehigh campuses, with the exception of the Health and Wellness Center and in specific contexts where masking is required by event organizers or instructors. In these situations signage and/or other means will be used to communicate this requirement. Each member of your party should have a mask on hand at all times and must abide by the mask requirements of a particular location, facility, or event if applicable, regardless of their vaccination status. Our office reserves the right to institute a masking requirement at our discretion and for any particular portion or the whole duration of the visit, without prior notification. Some visitors or members of our community will choose to voluntarily wear a mask for personal safety, medical or other reasons. We encourage visitors to support one another in those decisions.  
• Visitors are welcome to enter most academic buildings and can dine in on-campus eateries on weekdays during the day.

Failure to follow these safety requirements will result in immediate request to leave campus.

Please find other Lehigh updates regarding COVID-19 >

• A limited number of free visitor parking spaces are available on a first-come-first-serve basis in the designated spaces on the lower levels of the Alumni Memorial Parking Garage, adjacent to the Alumni Memorial Building.
• Additional parking is available at the metered spaces on level 1 of the Alumni Memorial Parking Garage, on adjacent city side streets, and in public parking garages. Please note, some parking may require a fee or meter payment.
• In addition to the limited free visitor parking in the designated spaces on the lower levels of the Alumni Memorial Parking Garage, spaces on levels 2-6 of the garage are available, at a cost. If you park on levels 2-6, parking must be paid at the start of your visit. Parking rates are $1/hour plus a one time $.25 service fee per parking session. If you extend your time, there will be no additional service fee.
• Text LU11 to 25023. You will receive a link to enter your license plate number, amount of time you want to park and payment information. You will receive a text message 15 minutes before your time expires with a link to add more time. Alternatively, you can reopen the webpage where you originally paid to add more time as well.
• Scan the QR code on the signs located near the stairs and elevator in the garage or visit t2p.mobi/LU11 . Enter your license plate number, amount of time you want to park and payment information. If you would like to receive a text message 15 minutes before your time expires, you must create an account and add your phone number.
• Parking in any other area on campus will result in your vehicle being ticketed.

Office of Admissions Inclement Weather & Emergency Closing Policy

Lehigh University’s Office of Admissions strives to honor scheduled campus visits while keeping safety in mind. In the event that the University closes due to inclement weather or an emergency, all scheduled campus visits will also be canceled. Information regarding any changes to the University’s opening will be posted on the top of each page of Lehigh’s website. Students and families should check this page prior to traveling to Lehigh University if hazardous weather conditions are forecast.

Visiting students and their families are encouraged to exercise caution when determining whether to travel in inclement weather. Please use good judgment and put safety first when traveling and navigating campus. If a student or the University cancels an interview, information session, campus tour or other appointment due to inclement weather, it will not reflect negatively on the student’s application. We request that the student notifies the Office of Admissions of the reason for cancellation in a timely manner. The Office of Admissions cannot guarantee a rescheduled interview or other event if one is cancelled due to inclement weather or an emergency.

The three potential situations are outlined below: 

• University Closed (Full Day): Information sessions, tours, interviews and other events are canceled.  
• Delayed Opening: Information sessions, tours, and interviews scheduled during the delayed opening will be canceled.  Once the University reopens, information sessions and tours will continue at their scheduled times. If a student is already on campus for a cancelled interview, we will attempt to reschedule the interview for a time later that day.  
• Early Close: Information sessions, tours and interviews scheduled for a time after the University closes will be canceled. If a student is already on campus when the University closure announcement is made and their scheduled interview is canceled, we will work with the student to reschedule an in-person or online interview with the student for a later date but cannot guarantee that we will be able to find a mutually convenient time.

Virtual Visit Opportunities

Join us virtually to discover more about Lehigh University! Sessions with admissions counselors, current students and faculty will help you learn more about Lehigh from wherever you are.

We encourage you to check out  Hawktober , our virtual Open House that features sessions on various aspects of our Lehigh community throughout the entire month of October. 

Virtual Information Sessions

We encourage you to attend a live session if available, but if you are unable to please feel free to watch this on-demand session .

Virtual Financial Aid Sessions

Virtual Campus Tour

Live Virtual Student-Guided Campus Tours

Join our current-student tour guides as they virtually take you across Lehigh's campus and share their experiences. Many topics and facilities that are particularly important to first-year students and their parents are included in the Live Virtual Student-Guided Tour, including residence life, dining, extra-curricular activities, course workload, relationships with professors, and student support services.

Virtual Tour

Our virtual tour is the next best thing to an in-person visit. You’ll follow the route of the undergraduate admissions tour to see academic and student life buildings while learning about life at Lehigh along the way.

YouTube and Instagram Live Tours

Follow our tour guides as they show you around campus on YouTube. You can watch the whole playlist or skip ahead to buildings you’re particularly interested in.

View a live-streamed tour from Instagram featuring our current student tour guides. Follow us on Instagram for more live-streamed events, Instagram Story Q&As and more.

Virtual Interviews

Interviews are available in the summer to rising high school seniors who wish to ask specific questions about Lehigh or provide additional context for their application. Interviews may take place with an admissions counselor, a current student who is part of our Admissions Fellows program, or an alumnus depending on where you are in your application process. Lehigh interviews are evaluative, but not required as part of the application process. All virtual interviews will be held via Zoom. An interview can be a useful tool for Lehigh prospective applicants to share more of their story and learn more about the institution. Interviews last approximately 30 minutes. Students can only interview with Lehigh once.

General interviews are available during the summer virtually to rising seniors who are considering applying, or have already submitted an application, to Lehigh. They are typically conducted by a current student who is a member of our Admissions Fellows program, or one of our admissions counselors. This is the most widely available interview option. Students can only interview with Lehigh once.

Alumni interviews are available to current seniors who have already submitted their application and have not yet completed an interview with Lehigh in any capacity. Applicants will have the opportunity to determine how they would like to be matched up with alumni interviewers based on a variety of factors such as geographic location, identity group or future career. Once a student has submitted their application and created their applicant portal, they will find the registration link in the bottom right hand side of the main portal page. The opportunity for an applicant to request an alumni interview is only available until the first week of January.

Virtual Student Panels

In these student panels, four to five current Lehigh students will share their stories about life on campus and answer questions from prospective students and families. Join us to learn more about Lehigh directly from our students, and bring your questions for the Q&A segment. All student panelists will be Lehigh juniors and seniors.

Advanced registration is required, no less than 24 hours before the event, and we will email a Zoom link for the event the day of or the evening prior.

Recording of Virtual International Student Panel

In this undergraduate student panel, current Lehigh international students shared their stories about life on campus, and answered questions from prospective students and families. View to learn more about life as an international undergraduate student at Lehigh from students and staff members from the Office of Admissions and the Office of International Students and Scholars.

View on-demand session >

Virtual Large Group Visits

Virtual programming for groups of 15 or more is offered on select weekdays and is available to Community-Based Organizations and schools with students enrolled in 9th-12th grade. Groups should make arrangements by completing the online registration form at least three weeks prior to their desired date for the virtual programming. Completion of this form is not a guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your group for a virtual event.

Our aim is to provide the best event experience to any student or group. On days when we anticipate a high volume of events or when our students are on break, we are unable to confirm any large group visits as we do not want to provide an experience that is less than our best. Please reach out if you have questions about dates our office may not be open.

Specialized Sessions & Events

Join us for sessions that take a deep dive into topics like our colleges, special programs, student life opportunities and more.

Special Events

Special events include Open House, our Diversity Achievers Program and more.

Spotlight Sessions

Spotlight Sessions are unique events that each highlight a specific topic like the application process, academic experience, campus life and more. View upcoming sessions >

College-Specific Sessions

We offer several college- and program-specific virtual information sessions that delve deeper into areas of study. It is recommended, if possible, that students attend a general Virtual or On-Campus  Admissions Information Session for an introduction to Lehigh prior to attending a college and program-specific information session. If you are unable to attend a Virtual or On-Campus Admissions Information Session, you are still welcome to register for a college or program-specific information session.

Learn more about college- and program-specific sessions >

Class of 2028

Welcome to the lehigh family.

Find out if Lehigh is the right fit for you by exploring our campus and community, in-person and virtually. Between our Lehigh Fest (our on-campus Admitted Student Day), on-campus sessions and tours and a variety of specialized virtual sessions, there are many ways to engage and learn more.

Upcoming Special Visit Opportunities

Description

The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science Preview provides an overview of Lehigh's engineering disciplines and hands-on approach to education, while highlighting some of the research and educational opportunities available to students of Lehigh Engineering. These college-specific information sessions are open to all prospective students.

At this important time of change in health and health care, Lehigh University's College of Health prepares students for a myriad of careers as well as pathways to graduate and medical school. The preview session will provide an overview on: an innovative curriculum that trains students to solve critical health issues through the lens of data science and health equity in the College's degree and minor programs; how the College integrates career and professional development to prepare students for their post-undergraduate goals; experiential learning and research opportunities available to students from the first time they step onto campus; and, potential career trajectories after graduation. These college-specific sessions are open to all prospective students.

Join us for a special tour and get the engineering scoop on Lehigh University. Meet one of the Academic Deans of the Rossin College and tour some of our "off the beaten path" spaces on campus. On the Asa Packer campus you will find labs related to manufacturing, electronics, environmental systems, structures, microscopy, and fabrication. Think big in Fritz, or think nano in Whitaker. Take the opportunity to really immerse yourself in the Lehigh engineering history as you see some of the most unique equipment on earth. Your tour guide will be one of our current students, who can tell you all about being a Lehigh Engineer!

This tour will meet in the Alumni Memorial Building and will include facilities on the Asa Packer Campus. We want to be respectful of each visitors' time and aim to have events start as promptly as possible. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for check-in.

Students in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) often comment that international opportunities, research with faculty, and hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom are the best parts of their Lehigh experience. Please join a group of CAS students and faculty in a panel discussion as they talk about the unique learning experiences they've engaged in. This event will offer a college overview and an opportunity to ask questions to CAS faculty and students.

On-Demand Events

Join admissions counselors to learn more about academics and student life, while hearing how Lehigh is built for tomorrow and prepares you for post-graduate success.

Please join us for a panel highlighting Lehigh University alumni from a variety of academic backgrounds and disciplines. They will share insight into their journeys following graduation, and highlight how their experiences at Lehigh aided in their current success.

Our Director of Admissions, Bruce Bunnick, wants to answer all questions you have about college admissions and what the process looks like here at Lehigh! This is a Q&A session, so please come with questions.

This Spotlight Session is a conversation with the Associate Deans from each of our four undergraduate colleges moderated by our Director of Admissions, Bruce Bunnick. For this session, the Associate Deans engage in discussions around the academic experiences on campus and answer questions from prospective students and parents.

Lehigh’s Virtual Spotlight Sessions are unique events that highlight a specific topic like the application process, academic experience, campus life, and more. This Athletic Recruitment Virtual Spotlight Session is on athletic recruitment. Hear from our athletics liaisons as they share important information about the athletic recruitment process.

Learn about the holistic application process at Lehigh.

Did you know that at Lehigh you can get the best of both coasts? Join us to learn more about Lehigh's Western Regional Office and Lehigh@NasdaqCenter located in our west coast home of San Francisco. Here students can engage in immersive experiences, internships, job placement and more!

Join current-student tour guides on a tour across campus, learning more about academic and student life spaces.

Join the Center for Career and Professional Development to learn more about internships, corporate relationships and alumni networking connections for Lehigh undergraduates. Hear how the CCPD is supporting students in our current virtual world.

Join the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) to learn more about internships, co-ops, alumni networking connections for Lehigh undergraduates and support for students who want to pursue pre-professional careers. Hear how the CCPD supports students in developing skills, gaining experience and building the connections for life-long career development.

Learn about Impact Fellowship programs, a Office of Creative Inquiry program that provides hands-on experience working on large-scale, impact-focused projects locally and/or globally, throughout the academic year and in the summer. Students who have gone through the IF programs will talk about their project work and how they made an impact in the world.

Learn about the Mountaintop Summer Experience and the Data for Impact Summer Institute. Program directors will highlight how the programs work and how students get involved, and students who have participated in these programs will talk about their experiences and accomplishments.

Learn about Lehigh's efforts to diversify its undergraduate population and opportunities for students to to understand and recognize the value of diversity and inclusion, and discuss the university's commitment to an anti-racist campus community.

Lehigh is committed to providing support for all students from First+ to underrepresented backgrounds. In this session you will hear from our Affinity Centers—the Pride Center, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Center for Gender Equity, and Student Access and Success—to learn about the resources they provide.

In this Virtual Spotlight Session we will discuss what to look for when exploring engineering programs, finding the right fit, and how to apply to them.

The application process can be challenging, especially when you're the first person in your family to go through it. In this session, staff members discuss navigating the application process as a first generation college student.

This session will highlight the Global Citizenship Program at Lehigh, an interdisciplinary four-year cohort-based program in which students cultivate a committed mode of intervening in a world populated by others who we may not know but with whom we must co-create a viable future.

With eleven dining options, two food trucks, and even a smart market, there's something for everyone when it comes to food on campus. The same can be said about our housing—your options range from traditional residence halls all the way through to themed housing and suite- and apartment- style living. Join staff members from our Dining Services, Residential Services and Housing offices to learn more about Dining and Housing at Lehigh University.

Lehigh’s Virtual Spotlight Sessions are unique events that highlight a specific topic like the application process, academic experience, campus life, and more. This Virtual Spotlight Session is on interviewing. In this session you will hear from one of our admissions counselors as they share information about the interview process.

Explore the Iacocca Institute's global leadership programs, including the Iacocca Global Village, a unique leadership experience with both an intensive summer residency and extended virtual community for students and young professionals from all over the world.

The Iacocca International Internship Program (IIIP) is a fully funded internship opportunity for Lehigh students to work or do research overseas during the summer. When COVID-19 impacted students’ ability to travel, IIIP pivoted to provide virtual internships for students. Join this session to learn more about global internship opportunities for students in 2021 and beyond.

Lehigh’s Virtual Spotlight Sessions are unique events that highlight a specific topic like the application process, academic experience, campus life, and more. This Virtual Spotlight Session is on International Admission. In this session you will hear from some of our international admissions counselors as they share tips on how to navigate the college admissions process as an international student.

Hear from international student alumni and learn about their experiences on campus, and their post-graduate success.

This Virtual Spotlight Session is on international financial aid. In this session you will hear from one of our admissions counselors as they share information about the process of applying for international financial aid.

Join us to learn about Lehigh Launch Semester, our first-semester experiential learning opportunity that takes place in Ecuador. Lehigh Launch is for students with intellectual curiosity and a global perspective. Learn about the classroom- and field-based learning in Quito, the Amazon, and the Galapagos Islands.

Join us to learn more about Lehigh Launch, our first-semester experiential learning opportunity in Lander, WY and Taos, NM. Hear from the program director, a National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) instructor, about the classroom- and field-based learning, as well as backpacking and canoeing expeditions. Current Lehigh Launch students will join to discuss the COVID-19-modified Lehigh program this year.

Learn about Lehigh Launch Semester, our first-semester study-away experiential learning opportunity that takes place in the American West, or Ecuador and the Galapagos. Lehigh Launch is for students with intellectual curiosity and leadership potential. Learn about the classroom- and field-based learning in Wyoming and New Mexico, and in Quito, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.

Hear from the Office of First-Year Experience (OFYE) and the Office of Registration & Academic Services (RAS) to learn about the support they provided to new transfer students at Lehigh. Stefanie Burke, the Director of First-Year Experience, will speak about support and resources to help students transition to campus. Learn about what happens over the summer before your arrival on campus, orientation, and the support you will receive throughout your first year at Lehigh. The Office of Registration & Academic Services (RAS) plays a key role in facilitating the academic experience of students. Alison Valish from RAS will cover topics like course registration and transfer credits.

Lehigh’s Application Launch Sessions are a series of workshops designed to prepare students to apply for college admission. These workshops will each focus on a specific area of the application and its review process.

Most applications have one main essay and some institutions will require or have optional supplemental essays. This session will cover ways that essays are reviewed and provide tips on writing your essay.

This session will provide an overview of the sections of the application and discuss how to best represent your activities on your application.

This session will provide an overview of holistic admissions and how that process is applied when reviewing applications. It will go into more detail on ways that institutions identify academic and social fit through a holistic process.

This session will discuss how the transcript and letters of recommendation are reviewed as part of the holistic process. It will also provide tips on choosing recommenders.

This Spotlight Session features the Office of Admissions and F1RST (First-Generation Initiative Represented by Students and Teachers). Hear from a student panel of first generation students at Lehigh, followed by first generation trivia.

In this session we will share tips on how to prepare for Admissions Interviews.

In this session, we will share tips and insight on how to go through the application process as a first generation college student.

Hear from our Interim Director of the Pride Center for Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, Scott Burden, as he shares resources and tips to use for as you search to find the best college fit for you.

As soon as you commit to Lehigh, 85,000 alumni around the world become part of your community. What does that mean for you? What makes Lehigh's network unique? How can you take advantage of it as a student? How can you benefit from it right after graduation, and then 5, 10, 70 years later?

This Spotlight Session is about the Pre-Health track at Lehigh. Hear from our Pre-Health advisor, Mary Ellen Raposa, about advising, resources, and support offered at Lehigh. In addition, hear from current Pre-Health students, who serve as Med Mentors, about their experiences.

Safety and security on Lehigh's campus will be addressed by Jason Shiffer, Chief of the Lehigh University Police Department, including ways that undergraduates play a key partnership role in the mission of the LUPD.

Is being involved in clubs and organizations something you know will absolutely be a part of your college experience? If yes, then Lehigh is the place for you as 93% of students are involved in at least one activity! Join members of Student Senate as they talk about student involvement at Lehigh, the different clubs and organizations we have, and the vast amount of university-wide programming that takes place. This is a Q&A session, so please come with questions. You will receive an invitation from Zoom with the link to access the event the day of or the evening prior.

This session will help students to appreciate the opportunities for personal growth through involvement in original research, both with the faculty and independently, and regardless of what subject areas interest them.

Our admissions counselor will share insight on what makes a great supplemental essay and other tips.

Join us to learn more about sustainability at Lehigh in a fun and interactive session. Hear from sustainability officer, Katharine Targett Gross and sustainability program manager, Audrey McSain, about Lehigh's 2030 Sustainability Plan, Climate Action Strategy, and how you can get involved in sustainability on campus. A panel of current Lehigh students will join us to discuss their sustainability story and what their involvement in campus sustainability has meant to them.

In this Live Virtual Spotlight Session you’ll learn more about how to write a college essay and to hear tips from one of our admissions counselors.

Transition and change can be both exciting and challenging. The Office of First-Year Experience provides support and resources for the academic and social transition of new students and their families. In this session, hear from the Director of First-Year Experience and learn about everything from Orientation to continued support at Lehigh during a critical transition from high school to college.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an NGO Youth Representative at the United Nations, to explore your entrepreneurial side, to complete an internship abroad, or to spend a semester harnessing your leadership skills while exploring the world? These are just some of the many opportunities that make Lehigh unique. In this session you will learn more about our UN Partnership, Baker Institute, Iacocca International Internship and the first-semester Lehigh Launch Program.

Learn about Lehigh's relationship with the United Nations, including our NGO status, opportunities for undergrads to intern at the UN, and the chance to hear from global leaders.

This Live Virtual Spotlight Session is on Lehigh's Affinity Centers. In this session you will hear about Lehigh's Affinity Centers and have the opportunity to chat with current students involved in the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Center for Gender Equity and Pride Center.

This Virtual Spotlight Session is on our Western Regional Office. Lehigh established the Western Regional Office (WRO) to extend opportunities for students, faculty and alumni through curricular and research partnerships with dynamic enterprises in key western cities. Join us to learn more about the WRO, Lehigh@Nasdaq Center partnership and the ways in which we educate, connect and inspire the next generation of global entrepreneurial leaders.

This Live Virtual Spotlight Session is featuring women in STEM. Join us to hear from a panel of female Lehigh alum who are all pursuing STEM related careers after their time in undergrad. Please come with questions!

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The First-Round Interview Versus the Campus Visit

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Question: I am going on my first-ever campus interview soon, and I see that there is an “interview with the search committee” on the itinerary. But I already did an interview with all of the committee members over Skype. Will this next “interview with the search committee” be much different? Are they going to ask me the same questions? Will it be the same people?

That’s a logical question for a first-time candidate, as that sequence of events must seem redundant. But it really isn’t. Everyone knows that a campus interview is a coup that propels you into the next level of the academic-hiring game. A campus visit will involve many things that go well beyond the scope of those quickie, first-round interviews conducted long distance via technology or in person at a scholarly conference.

In a campus visit, you won’t have to deal with the technical problems of a Skype interview or face a screen full committee members who have positioned themselves like a cheerleading pyramid so they can all fit into the camera view. You also won’t have the awkwardness of a conference interview where you are seated in a large expo hall separated from the other 50 hopefuls by a thin translucent blue curtain that is supposed to create an illusion of privacy — or worse, in a hotel room where seating is so limited that either you or a member of the search committee has to sit on the bed.

The campus interview is a whole different stage of the game, and yet there is that seemingly redundant “interview with the search committee” on the itinerary. That is extremely common during campus visits, if not universal. No, the committee members haven’t forgotten that you already did this, and no, they won’t necessarily ask you the same questions — because the functions of the Skype/conference interview and the campus visit are very different.

A first-round interview is best thought of as a screening tool.  It’s about ticking certain boxes. By this point, the search committee has already waded through hundreds of applications looking for candidates who meet certain things (those things will of course vary somewhat — depending on the type of institution and the needs of the department — but will generally comprise some of the following: well-written job documents, teaching experience in the requisite areas, research interests that fit departmental needs, and particular experience relevant to the job, like being able to run a lab.) The committee winnows down those many applicants to a “long shortlist” of 12 to 15 people for first-round interviews.

Those interviews are short (some may last as little as 15 minutes) and uniform (the questions tend to be extremely standardized and possibly approved by the institution’s HR department). A Skype or conference interview doesn’t really allow for in-depth substantive engagement between you and your potential colleagues. It exists to check another set of boxes:

• Can you speak engagingly and coherently about your research and plans for publication?
• Can you describe your teaching vision and a class you would like to teach without stumbling, meandering, or lapsing into grandiosity?
• Are you genuinely interested in the position — evidenced by things like your having done homework on the department and asked informed, strategic questions of the interviewers.

So even when the committee is done screening all of the applicants, it is still screening the smaller pool of candidates via the first-round interviews.

The campus visit is where the real interview happens.  Your second “interview with the search committee” is the substantive one. It’s not a screening tool. Instead of 15 minutes, this time you will speak with the full committee for an hour or 90 minutes, and that meeting will be just one piece of a long agenda. The search committee already knows you tick all the boxes — that’s why it flew you out. The substance of the questions might overlap with what the committee members already asked you the first time around, but the context and depth will be different.

An important aside about something I’m often asked: If they do repeat a question, you can repeat an answer you gave in the initial interview. Because guess what? They don’t remember the specifics of what you said one or two months earlier. So feel free to discuss the same proposed course or research project that you mentioned before — just offer some additional elaboration.

Here are some things you might be asked during your second interview with the search committee:

• You have now had a chance to meet the other members of the department, and get to know our institution and our programmatic priorities a bit. How do you see your research fitting in with our trajectory? ( Translation:  Do you “get” what we’re about, or will you want to march to the beat of your own drum?)
• Can you think of possible links or collaborations between your research and that of other faculty members here? ( Translation:  Do you play well with others? Will you play well with us?)
• You have now had a chance to guest-teach our undergraduates (and/or have a Q&A session with our graduate students). In what ways do you think your teaching or mentorship can speak to them and their priorities? ( Translation:  Are our students going to be happy with you? Are your teaching evaluations going to be good?)
• In your job talk you mentioned X as the next phase of your research. What resources would you need for that? Our campus is somewhat limited in A or B. Could your research be scaled in a way that we could support at this campus, and still be successful? ( Translation:  Is your tenure case going to fall apart because we don’t have the budget to buy the expensive equipment you need?)
• Tell us about two courses you would develop for us. ( Translation:  Yes, we know we asked this identical question at the preliminary interview. You can use the same two courses. but this time, can you give us specifics, ideally with prepared syllabi or course descriptions to hand out?)

In  my book , my  columns , and my  blog posts , I stress the importance of the tailoring paragraph — the key paragraph of a cover letter where you explain why you are suited for a particular position. Think of the on-campus interview as the live-action version of the tailoring paragraph. Meaning: In commenting on your vision for your scholarship and pedagogy, you are expected to calibrate and tailor your answer in real time to what you have seen up to that moment on the campus visit.

So go through the visit with that in mind, and look for ways to make connections. For example:

• That new project a professor mentioned at lunch on telepathy in Fiordland penguins? Maybe it dovetails with a research strand you have recently become interested in on collective unconscious in Tasmanian emus. This is a perfect moment to say that you were very excited to hear about this professor’s research, as you see possibilities for productive overlaps with your own work.
• Those master’s students who took you on a campus tour and talked about how worried they were about finding jobs after they graduate? Maybe there was an internship program at your alma mater that you could envision replicating here.
• This is also the moment (especially at public institutions that primarily serve the surrounding population) where you might be asked, flat-out, whether you would be able to develop research projects that are locally based — both to strengthen town-gown relations and to provide students with nearby research opportunities. The answer to that questions is yes (if you want the job). Think about how you might be able to do such research in a way that would also be interesting and meaningful to you — it does not have to be your only project, but you have to be able to say something cogent about it on the spot, if required.

In sum, your campus interview with the search committee will be different from the first go-round. Expect to be screened against general criteria at the preliminary interview, and quizzed far more substantively in the context of the ecology of the campus you are visiting. Keep your eyes open for ways to show that you won’t just be a successful academic — you will also be a successful colleague to this specific group of people.

Karen Kelsky is founder and president of  The Professor Is In   , which offers advice and consulting services on the academic job search and on all aspects of the academic and postacademic career. She is a former tenured professor at two universities. Browse an archive of Kelsky’s previous advice columns  here   .

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The campus visit is an extended interview. It can last up to three days, including travel, though the substance of the visit is typically contained within a single day filled with various one-on-one meetings and presentations. You generally arrive the evening before your scheduled meetings begin and leave the morning after.

Tip: You should treat all interactions that occur during the visit as an interview. This includes travel to and from the airport and all meals. This does not mean you cannot have a personality; you just need to acknowledge the entire visit can factor into the job offer decision.

The schedule for the campus visit is usually set before you arrive. Your schedule may change based on many factors, including the schedules of those you are meeting with, travel going according to plan, and even the weather.

Tip: You should know exactly when you’ll be presenting and who you’ll be meeting, but be flexible and prepared for change. Play it safe by having your materials ready to present the moment you step off the plane, and be prepared to meet with anyone on your schedule at any time.

If you’re planning on flying by plan, a faculty member will likely provide you transport from the airport to your hotel.

This part of the visit is not formal and you shouldn’t treat it as such. However, in the spirit of treating the entire visit as an interview, you don’t want to come across as careless either. You want your potential future colleagues to see you as a productive and professional academic. You also want them to see you as someone that would be enjoyable to work with. In the very least, you don’t want to be seen as a pain. While your CV signals your quality as an academic, the informal conversations you hold signal your personal compatibility with your prospective colleagues. 

Tip: If this is the case, you should plan on traveling in your suit, and be prepared be prepared to hold a steady conversation the person who picks you up from the airport (you’ll likely know who it is in advance). This is your chance to ask the individual more detailed questions about the area and signal your interest in living there if the opportunity presented itself.

Campus visits often occur usually occur during flu season. Combine this with the general fatigue you experience from the job market and germs you come across while traveling, and you have a significant chance of becoming ill. Campus visits are exhausting in their own right, and it would be substantially more difficult to maintain your focus for a full day of meetings and presentations if you were ill.

Tip: Take care of yourself, and always be sure to bring vitamins and hand sanitizer with you.

Individual Interviews

You’ll usually know who you are meeting with before you arrive on campus. If you read my previous blog post discussing initial interviews, you’ll be better prepared for faculty interviews. Each individual interview you have during your campus visit will be short. You should be familiar with their research and teaching interests, even if they are completely unrelated to yours. If nothing else, this allows you to ask them questions if the conversation begins to falter.

Preparing for individual interviews with administrators is slightly different than preparing for interviews with faculty. While it is likely they will still want to discuss your research and teaching interests, the focus will be different. You’ll want to emphasize how you can contribute to broader goals regarding the college or university. As with faculty members, you can familiarize yourself with each administrator. This allows you to focus on the aspects of your work that are relevant to that administrator’s specific role.

Tip: Understand the purpose behind each individual interview, and read up about your interviewers in advance. 

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You’ll almost certainly know what style of presentation you’ll be expected to give: research, teaching, or both. You should know if the audience will consist of faculty, students, or a mix of both. Your research presentation should be substantially different depending on the audience. In fact, there could be an entire blog post concerning presentation style differences for faculty-only audiences versus student audiences. I’ll only note here that if there are students present for your research talk, you should spend less time explaining the methodological nuances of your approach and more time discussing the intuition behind your research question.

Regardless of the audience, your research presentation should be well-rehearsed. You should know every detail of the paper you are presenting and be prepared to answer questions. If you’ve presented the paper in the past, you should be aware of common questions that come up and have thoughtful answers for these. The best way to prepare for answering questions you aren’t anticipating is to present.

Tip: Present your work every chance you get. Presenting is a skill, and you can only improve upon this skill through practice.

Similarly, the only way to prepare for teaching presentations is through the act of teaching. The faculty will most likely be judging the teaching based on your ability to connect with students in the classroom, rather than the actual content you are presenting. This is something you learn by doing.

Tip: If you have any opportunity to teach in your graduate career, take it.

Campus visits represent your final step in your long job market journey. They are busy and can be stressful; however, it is important to try to remain as relaxed as possible.

This is an exciting time. You get to explore new places and meet many new people. With these campus interview tips, you’ll be well prepared for a successful visit. Even if you don’t end up working at the school you’re visiting, you may end up with new collaborators or friends. Enjoy it as much as you can.

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There are a lot of factors that college admissions officers consider when evaluating applicants. While areas such as grades, test scores, and extracurricular activities hold a lot of weight in an admissions decision, a handful of other aspects are also taken into consideration—like college interviews, for example.

In recent years, the college interview has been devalued as colleges’ focus continues to shift toward core considerations like GPA, SAT/ACT scores ( if applicable ), and a student’s extracurricular profile. While a college interview isn’t likely to make or break an applicant’s odds of admission, it can play an integral role in separating a student from other applicants in their pool . This is particularly true at highly selective institutions.

An interview is an opportunity for an applicant to share a more comprehensive picture of themself than the one painted in their application. At its simplest, an interview gives students a chance to show off their personality and provides a platform beyond essays and extracurricular activities to convey their passions and interests.

A college interview is also an opportunity to explain anything that needs added clarity. For example, an applicant could share how an illness in the family impacted their grades at a particular time, while also highlighting growth or improvement throughout their high school career.

Another benefit of the college interview is that it allows applicants to demonstrate their unique interest in a particular institution. As more and more colleges keep track of demonstrated interest —tracking everything from a student’s campus visits, college collateral signed up for, and classes sat in on—the college interview is another way for an applicant to express their enthusiasm for a college and make their case for why they’re a good fit.

Will My Interview Be In-Person or Virtual?

Many colleges are changing their interview procedures to accommodate both traditional in-person and virtual formats in light of the ongoing pandemic. Because of its adaptability, interviews can be conducted in a way that best suits the needs and preferences of both interviewers and interviewees while also being safe and convenient. 

Traditional In-Person Interviews

Below is a list of what to bring to a traditional in-person college interview, broken down by level of importance.

Must-have items:

• Two copies of your resume
• A notebook and pen to jot down any important information you learn during the interview
• A list of prepared questions to ask  
• Directions to the location of the interview
• Anything extra your interviewer specifically requests that you bring

One of the most important items to bring to your college interview is two copies of your resume , one for your interviewer and one for you to use as a reference during the interview. Your resume serves multiple purposes: it provides your interviewer with a snapshot of you as a candidate, can guide interview questions, and helps an interviewer remember you. 

Might-need items:

• SAT/ACT scores, if you’re applying with a test score
• High school transcript
• List of AP classes you’ve taken and plan to take

Applicants for specialized programs such as art, performance, and music should come prepared with a portfolio, video, or prepared performance piece, while student-athletes should have a highlight reel handy.

Interviewers usually have limited access to an applicant’s file, so being able to provide them with the bona fides of your college candidacy—such as test scores, GPA, and AP coursework—will help them get a clearer picture of you as a student. Similarly, applicants applying for specific programs will benefit from having material on hand that proves their value in their chosen field.

Just-in-case items (good to have, but not essential):

• A bottle of water
• A snack (nothing messy)
• A hairbrush
• Cosmetics (if you use them)
• A phone (make sure it’s switched to silent)

Virtual Interviews

For virtual interviews, you’ll likely be interviewing from the comfort of your home, though you should still prepare with the same amount of care. Make sure you have the following items nearby during your call:

• Notebook and pen to jot down notes
• List of prepared questions for the interviewer
• Phone (in case your computer has issues; just be sure to silence your phone)

You also need to make sure your tech is ready to go:

• Charge your laptop to 100% (or even better, plug it in during the meeting).
• Make sure your internet connection is stable.
• If you need a username or email to access the call, make sure it’s professional. The same goes for any profile photos.
• Test a video call with a friend to check whether the sound and video work properly.

Be sure to set up your space as professionally as possible:

• Get good lighting—natural lighting is best, like sitting behind a window (not in front of it, as it will make you look shadowy).
• Find a blank or neutral background, or use a Zoom background.
• Eliminate external noise, and use headphones if you can.
• Let your family know, so they don’t interrupt you on accident. And close the door, so your pets don’t interrupt you on purpose.

Business casual is a good guideline to follow when dressing for a college interview . The goal is to look clean, crisp, and well-put-together without coming off as stuffy.

Men should go with dress pants or khaki pants with a belt, a long-sleeved collared shirt, and dress shoes with dark-colored socks. Avoid jeans, sneakers, and flip-flops at all costs. You should also be clean-shaven or have well-groomed facial hair.

The women’s dress code is similar to that of men, only with the additional option of dresses, which should be tailored and fit well. Shoes can range from several semi-formal or formal options, including heels, flats, or boots. In addition to jeans, sneakers, and flip-flops being no-nos, so are leggings. Hair and makeup should be professional-looking, and flashy/distracting jewelry should be avoided.

Dress for virtual interviews is very similar, though you can worry less about shoes. That said, we still recommend wearing a full outfit that’s interview-appropriate. While the interviewer is only likely to see your head and shoulders, you want to avoid the potential embarrassment of standing up and exposing your sweatpants or pajamas (or even worse, your underwear, as the urban legend goes).

Plus, while it may sound silly, dressing head to toe can help get you in the proper interviewing mindset. If you’re “business on the top, casual on the bottom,” you may come across that way in your verbal presentation of yourself as well, even if your interviewer never sees your lower half.

Also, keep in mind that intricate patterns and bright colors don’t always present well on computer screens. You may want to avoid these and select simpler patterned clothes in more neutral colors.

With a clear understanding of the importance of a college interview and knowledge of what to bring to it, there are a few other things an applicant can do to wow an interviewer.

Arrive early

Erase any stress about getting to the interview on time and demonstrate characteristics such as punctuality, seriousness, and dependability by arriving early. The same goes for virtual interviews; be ready at your computer at least 15 minutes in advance.

Applicants should introduce themselves, shake the interviewer’s hand, smile throughout the interview, and thank the interviewer for their time after your interview. Before leaving, applicants should get the interviewer’s contact information and follow up with a thank-you note.

Make eye contact

Whether your interview is in-person or virtual, be sure to look at the interviewer while you’re speaking. This is especially important for video calls: remember to look at the camera, and not your computer screen.

Avoid cursing and slang 

Match the professional dress code of the interview with a professional tone and avoid cursing, harsh language, and slang.

Managing Stress and Nervousness

It would be beneficial to learn techniques to control interview jitters. This can include advice on how to de-stress, mentally prepare, and maintain composure if a student becomes nervous during the interview.

Recognizing Various Interview Formats

Group interviews, behavioral interviews, and case study approaches are just a few of the formats that some colleges may employ. Reading up on these formats and how to ace them could be helpful.

Navigating Technical Difficulties in Virtual Interviews

If technical difficulties arise, remain calm and collected while troubleshooting as best you can. It’s best to anticipate these difficulties before they occur, by making sure you’re using a reliable device, connected to strong, stable Wi-Fi, and are familiar with the software used to interview. However, problems can still occur, and if they do, keeping a calm head and trying commonsense solutions will be crucial. If you’ve exhausted your technical know-how and the problems are persisting, you might try using a backup device, like a phone or device borrowed from a friend or family member, or connecting to different Wi-Fi or a mobile hotspot.

Have confidence

The goal of the interview is to present a confident image of a student who will excel in the classroom and on campus, but beware of overdoing it and coming off as pompous.

Be yourself

This is one of the few opportunities an applicant gets to let their personality shine, so take advantage of it! Answer questions honestly, highlight why you’re a great fit for their school (remember to show with examples and not just tell), and present the best version of yourself by acting mature and poised.

How to Calculate Your Odds of Acceptance

As noted above, the interview is unlikely to be the determining factor for your application. So, as you prep for it, you may be wondering how the other, more crucial aspects of your application stack up at your dream schools. To answer that question, check out CollegeVine’s free chancing engine . It takes into account just about every element of your application (other than your interview, letters of recommendation, and essays, which aren’t quantifiable), including your grades, course rigor, test scores (if you have them), and extracurriculars, to give you personalized odds of acceptance at all of your top choice schools.

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How do you bring candidates “to campus” during the COVID-19 pandemic? Part 2

The APA Best Practices for Interviewing and the APA Good Practices Guide, Chapter 5 on Interviewing and Hiring serve as invaluable resources for candidates and hiring departments.  Nevertheless, the pandemic has thrown us all into a bit of a conundrum for how best to conduct interviews—especially the important second-round or “on-campus” interview—in spite of rather challenging conditions related to social distancing and travel restrictions.  In a previous post , we offered some suggestions for re-imagining the traditional on-campus interview.  In this post, we use the standard categories of activities during an on-campus or second-round interview to guide more specific suggestions. 

Teaching demonstration : The academic job market is primarily about hiring teachers for our institutions.  The teaching demonstration is one of the most important elements of the campus interview.  Although, arguably, we are all better teachers when we are “live” and in person, the pandemic has taught us of the importance of being flexible in course delivery and introduced many of us to the possibilities abundant in online teaching.  Candidates are always keen to demonstrate their abilities with technology and the current situation provides an avenue for that.  Additionally, familiarity with online teaching in some form will likely become a necessity in the coming years.

Much of the available advice for teaching demonstrations applies also to online teaching demonstrations, but some consideration is needed for how to conduct the demonstration.  Hiring departments still want to know that candidates can communicate course content in a way that builds connections with students and demonstrates flexibility and teaching aptitude.  Hiring departments also look for the candidate’s ability to meet diverse student needs, to create an inclusive classroom environment, and to provide equitable treatment of students.  Some ideas:

• Ask candidate to teach a session of a course via Zoom to a fully online course.
• Offer a teaching demonstration to a group of students via zoom and record for faculty evaluation later (i.e., exclude faculty from the online class).
• Have the candidate teach a session of a live course via remote presentation (i.e., the candidate is on the screen while the students are in a socially-distant in-person class). 
• Ask the candidate to record a mock class session or make a quality short video for use in a class.

Job-Talk/Research presentation:   The second major component of a traditional on-campus interview is the research presentation or job talk.  This tends to take the form of a paper presentation followed by questions, but it also could be a conversation around a pre-circulated paper.  These practices, too, can be adapted to fit the remote format. Regardless of which style of presentation format is selected, all candidates should be instructed that the same format will be used in order to ensure fairness.  Consider these proposals:

• Candidate provides a prerecorded presentation of the reading of the paper; hiring department and candidate meet via video conferencing to discuss.  Chair of session should maintain the list of the questioners so that the candidate is free to concentrate on responding.
• Candidate provides a written version of the paper which the department reads ahead of time.  Hiring department and candidate meet via video conferencing to discuss.  Chair of session should maintain the list of the questioners so that the candidate is free to concentrate on responding.
• Candidate reads paper over video conferencing and responds to questions, i.e., simply move the traditional presentation to the video conferencing format.
• Candidate provides a brief (~20 min) presentation with slides of a pre-disseminated paper.  Questions from the hiring department follow.

Meeting with Dean, Associate Dean, Graduate Dean:   On-campus interviews usually include at least one meeting with a college or university administrator.  These meetings tend to be short (30 minutes) and take the standard format of questions and answers.  In fact, these interviews usually involve sitting in an office or at a conference table and talking.  Meetings with administrators in the traditional on-campus format sometimes spill overtime and schedulers have included ample “travel time” to-and-from the interview to allow for that contingency.  These administrator interviews could easily be transitioned to the virtual format using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Skype.  However, hiring departments should take care not to schedule them one after another, but should instead space them out with at least 30 minutes of down time in between each one. 

Meeting with Chair:   The department chair plays multiple roles in an on-campus interview.  The chair is often the organizer and host of the campus visit.  In addition, the chair plays a role in representing the candidate to administrators prior to, during, and after the campus visit.  The chair also explains some of the more complex elements of a position to the candidate, such as research support or the requirements for tenure.  The chair answers questions about teaching support, evaluation, and even local public schools.  Usually there is at least one formal meeting with the department chair in addition to multiple informal meetings as the chair shuttles the candidate from one meeting to another or delivers the candidate from the hotel to the campus.  On the surface, many of these are not easily replaced in a remote format.  However, with some diligence and care, we think all of them can be covered.

• Chair should meet with candidate (however briefly) before any other part of the interview so that the candidate has an opportunity to ask questions.
• Departments ought to have written statements about evaluation criteria; universities similarly ought to have policies on rank and tenure review.  The department chair can provide links or pdf of relevant documents and invite candidates to send written questions or invite candidates to follow up with a telephone call or video conferencing.  (Offering resource information in written form has the benefit of removing one video conferencing chat from the schedule.)
• Department chairs can schedule a dedicated video conferencing conversation to discuss tenure, support, and evaluation.  Given that there will be a lot of questions associated with this, the schedule should allow for 60 minutes.
• Chairs can prerecord a slide presentation with the relevant information and follow up with candidates for any questions via telephone or video conferencing.
• Chair meets with candidate via telephone or video conferencing
• One of the video conferenced social gatherings is dedicated to local area
• Chair provides links to local information via email
• Candidate and chair meet via video conferencing at end of all scheduled interviews.
• Chair provides information about the hiring and search process going forward via email.

Meeting with Director of Graduate Studies (DGS):  Universities with graduate programs often have a dedicated interview session with the director of graduate studies so that the candidate may ask questions specific to the graduate program.  The DGS also hopes to obtain a sense of the nature and variety of possible graduate courses the candidate could offer.

• Live meeting via Teams, Zoom, Skype.
• Email questions for written response (e.g., “what graduate courses are you interested in teaching at our institution and why?”).  Any request for written responses should give the candidate a full week to compile responses.
• Telephone call discussion.

Social interactions:   Social interactions (meals, walks between appointments, and receptions) make up a significant portion of a traditional on-campus interview.  We can all agree that social interactions of any sort are more difficult in a remote context.  Nonetheless, there are ways to meet the challenge.  As a precursor for virtual interactions, we cannot underestimate the value of faculty having relatively up to date and informative webpages to provide a sense of the intellectual life of the department.  Beyond that, the first step in replacing the traditional social interactions of a second-round interview is to think about what one hopes to provide from social interactions and what one hopes to learn about the candidate.  Importantly, social interactions present the hiring department to the candidate as much as vice versa.  In thinking about how to engage socially, departments might need to think about how to balance personalities so that dominant colleagues are balanced (or controlled!), and interesting aspects of the departmental community are highlighted.  A number of possibilities spring to mind:

• Multiple video meetings between no more than three different faculty members and the candidate focused on predetermined topic, e.g., “how do you teach intro?”; “what do you enjoy when not doing philosophy?”; “the foodie/art/music/museum scene in our area”; “the support of philosophy in our college or university”; etc.  The idea is to give the candidate a chance to talk to everyone in the department or in related interdisciplinary programs while not requiring the candidate to be the center of the “interview” all the time.
• Whether as part of the video meetings or as a separate, intentional activity, an icebreaker event as suggested by Jewkes et al . contributes to “openness in communication and rapport building between candidates and committee members.”  They explain the value of social engagements as creating “empathetic joining processes.”  Using lighthearted ice-breaker questions to which both committee members and candidates respond provides a virtual substitute for the in-person equivalent.
• Teaching tools like Flipgrid or VoiceThread might also be used.  For instance, each faculty member could post a short conversation-starter and question via Flipgrid.  The platform allows candidates to record short videos and preview the video to accept or reject their recording.  This increases accessibility as candidates can record videos at times that are convenient to them, and to re-do a video as many times as needed.  Further, although some care in the initial set-up is required to keep candidates from seeing each other’s postings, all faculty can review all submissions and make evaluations across all three candidates for the same questions.  Conversations on Flipgrid are amazingly versatile and fulfilling, in spite of being slightly stunted.  Some hiring teams are already using a similar approach with written questions to which the candidate provides a recorded response.

Interactions with administrative assistants : Some hiring departments put a premium on the interaction between the candidate and the department staff.  For the traditional on-campus interview, those interactions have already moved to be primarily email but some in-person interaction is still involved and encouraged.  The feedback from these interactions measures a candidate’s professionalism in working with staff as well as organization in responding to the necessary paperwork.  Moving these fully online should be relatively easy but hiring departments will have to be conscientious in soliciting feedback about candidates from staff.

• Hiring departments could create a short survey that asks staff to evaluate candidates on a set list of traits: e.g., responsive to email requests, professional in correspondence, and respectful of staff. 
• Administrative assistants could be asked to write a short report (one paragraph) about their interactions with candidates, emphasizing the positives.
• Administrative assistants could be provided a rubric to offer feedback.
• Administrative assistants could be asked to report to the department chair of any concerns. 

Notice that the presumption is that all candidates will conduct themselves professionally and respectfully with the staff who are organizing the logistics.

Lunch with Undergraduate Students or Graduate Students:  Although not part of every on-campus interview, there are usually some opportunities for more informal interaction with students or graduate students.  Meals, receptions, teas, or even ferrying the candidate from one appointment to another are common in the traditional campus visit.  Moving these online means thinking about what is of value in those interactions.  Students and graduate students are often looking for a possible mentor.  They seek a prospective faculty member who is approachable and open, while also able to offer (and communicate effectively) good advice.  Creating an opportunity for the candidate and students to engage, as well as coordinating the feedback through surveys or rubrics, helps the candidate have a greater feel for the institution as well.

• Host a live lunch via video conferencing (limit the participation to 3-8 students) with each person providing their own meal.
• For undergraduate students: replace “lunch” with an informal conversation on “my favorite philosophy course and why.”  The important thing is to create an environment where students and the candidate can talk; no faculty should be included.  Stress to the candidate that this is not a formal presentation and that the aim is to allow students the opportunity to get to know a candidate.  Departments should assemble a diverse group of students, perhaps including majors, non-majors, and students from different background and with varying interests.
• For graduate students: Replace “lunch” with an informal professional development presentation.  For instance, the candidate could be asked to share “three pieces of advice for graduate students about to start a dissertation” or “what to think about in crafting a CV” or “writing a ‘philosophy of teaching’ statement.”  The important thing is to create an environment where students and the candidate can talk; no faculty should be included.  Stress to the candidate that this is not a formal presentation and that the aim is to allow graduate students the opportunity to get to know a candidate.

Tour of campus: The tour is an opportunity to “sell” the campus to the candidate, to allow the candidate to ask any questions that have developed over the course of the interview, to introduce the candidate to the student body or to display the unique characteristics of the campus and students. 

• Ask undergraduate philosophy majors to share highlights from campus via Facetime.  The students could be located at their favorite spot on campus and alternate explaining what they like about the spot and how it fits in their college experience.
• Ask the philosophy club to prepare a slideshow of a student-centered approach to campus.  Students will have a very different view of what is important than faculty and it could be a fun activity for the club. 
• Use a prepared video (Admissions offices usually have one) and send the candidate a link to view at their leisure.  The department chair could follow up and ask if the candidate has any questions about the campus.

Academic hiring has most certainly been affected by the pandemic.  Many colleges and universities remain in the midst of a hiring freeze.  But as the freeze begins to thaw, creative utilization of technological tools allows hiring to proceed, even with travel restrictions or social distancing in place.  Departments and candidates alike may also find the new hiring environment more conducive to achieving goals of accessibility and cost reduction while mitigating bias.  The suggestions offered here and in the previous post are merely a starting point.  We hope candidates and hiring departments will continue to suggest creative alternatives that maintain equity and fairness for the second-round interview.

The guidance is approved by and was developed in consultation with the APA Committee on Academic Career Opportunities and Job Placement.  Peter Koch, Davey Tomlinson, and Sam Cowling offered helpful comments and discussion for this short series.

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Sally Scholz is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at Villanova University.  She is a past chair of the APA Committee on the Status and Future of the Profession and Committee on Lectures, Publications, and Research, as well as a former member of the APA Committees on Women and Inclusiveness.

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What are the welcome center hours of operation.

The Welcome Center is open in the spring from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Welcome Center is closed on Wednesdays. You can visit the Welcome Center website for the most up-to-date operating hours.

What types of online engagement opportunities are available if I can’t make it to campus?

We offer online information sessions, live streamed campus and residence hall tours led by our Tartan Ambassadors, Tartan Talk student panels, remote admission counseling sessions and more to allow you to get a feel for CMU from wherever you are in the world. Learn more and register.

Will I have the opportunity to have my questions answered during online visit opportunities?

Yes, all of our online visit opportunities provide space for Q&A with either current students or admission counselors.

How many guests can I bring with me on my In-Person Campus Visit?

You may bring up to five guests with you during your visit, you’ll need to indicate the number of guests you plan to bring with you when you register.

Can I go inside buildings during the In-Person Campus Tour?

Yes, the In-Person Campus Tour will take you inside buildings to see classrooms, labs, common spaces, a first-year residence hall and unique campus architecture.

Do you have a waitlist for In-Person Campus Tours?

No, there's no waitlist for in-person tours at this time. You can check back on the tour registration page to see if any additional space has become available. Please note, registration closes 48 hours prior to a tour.

All In-Person Campus Tours for the day I'm visiting are full; can I join a tour as a walk-in?

Unfortunately, we're not currently able to accommodate walk-in guests for the In-Person Campus Tour. However, you're free to stop by the Coulter Welcome Center between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to ask questions, pick up more information about the university, explore the Welcome Center and grab a map for a self-guided Outdoor Campus Walking Route  around campus.

Does CMU accommodate large -group tours for High Schools?

We offer tours and visit opportunities to groups of High School students 10+ throughout the year. We can plan a visit day including in-person touring, admission info sessions, or virtual opportunities for your group. These specialized group visits must be requested at least one month in advance. Learn more and request this kind of experience. (opens in new window)

How can I tour campus if I am unable to register for an In-Person Campus Tour?

The Outdoor Campus Walking Route is a self-guided option, which includes both indoor and outdoor components to allow you to explore our campus. The Walking Route includes 25 stops with audio clips available for each stop; both a printed and digital version of the Walking Route map are available.

Will I have the opportunity to have my questions answered during the campus visit?

Yes, the Information Session includes a Q&A at the end of the presentation. If you don’t have the chance to ask all your questions during the Q&A, contact the Office of Admission to connect with a counselor.

Can I schedule a department visit or connect with faculty?

Many departments offer prospective students the chance to tour facilities, attend department-specific information sessions or meet with a faculty member. Learn more and register.

Will my pet be permitted to join the tour and enter the Welcome Center?

Certified service animals are permitted in the Welcome Center and on tours. All other animals and pets are not permitted in university buildings.

Can I tour Residence Halls as part of my Campus Visit?

Yes, the In-Person Campus tour includes a stop in Stever House, where you will see an example of a typical first-year room assignment. We also offer live streamed online residence hall tours at various times throughout the year. If you are unable to make it to campus or register for a guided online residence hall tour, you can explore virtual room tours of all the residence halls and apartments available.

Will tours and other visit events be canceled in the event of inclement weather?

While we try not to cancel visits, we want to make sure all of our visitors and staff are safe during inclement weather. If we know there is weather approaching that could affect your visit, we will reach out to you ahead of time. If inclement weather approaches the day-of your visit, we may need to adapt, delay, reschedule, or cancel the visit.

Will I be able to connect with an Admission Counselor if Admission Counseling Sessions and Information Sessions are unavailable during my visit?

Yes, the Office of Admission accommodates walk-in visitors with questions whenever possible. You can visit the Office of Admission on the second floor of Warner Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you are visiting on a Saturday or Sunday, you can reach out to the Admission Office with your questions at [email protected] or 412-268-2082

I am a high school counselor interested in touring CMU, how should I register?

You can submit this form to request a visit as a high school counselor .

I need to change or cancel my visit registration, how should I go about doing so?

You can find a link to change or cancel your visit in your registration confirmation email, or you can alert the admission office by emailing @email or calling 412-268-2082.

Iowa State University will start interviewing provost candidates next week on campus

Finalists in Iowa State University's provost and senior vice president search will start visiting campus next week.

The university is trying to find a replacement for Jonathan Wickert, who announced his resignation in January .

Iowa State has scheduled interviews and campus forums for three of its final candidates. The new hire will also serve as ISU's senior vice president.

Each candidate's name and curriculum will be shared online the day before their visit, according to Iowa State's Office of the President's website .

The first provost candidate will be in Ames on Monday, April 15, and Tuesday, April 16. The second finalist will visit campus April 17-18 while the third will interview April 22-23. Iowa State has not revealed when the fourth finalist will be interviewed.

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Iowa State's longest-serving provost steps down

Wickert's last day as provost is June 30.

He has served in Ames for 12 years, making him one of the most experienced in the country. He is also the longest-serving provost in the Big 12 Conference and the most tenured among Iowa's three public universities.

Wickert will not leave the university entirely, according to Inside Iowa State, a university newsletter distributed throughout the academic year. He will continue serving as a mechanical engineering professor, President's Chair in Engineering, and provost emeritus.

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Campus visits and public forums

Iowa State's provost search is led by a 17-member committee, which includes faculty and the student government president.

Each provost finalist will meet with various members of the ISU community and participate in a campus forum at 3 p.m. on the first day.

The first candidate forum on Monday, April 15 will be in Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium in Howe Hall. Forums two and three will be in the Sun Room in Memorial Union on April 17 and April 22, respectively.

The forums will be recorded and available on the president's office page once the finalists have all visited.

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Celia Brocker is a government, crime, political and education reporter for the Ames Tribune. She can be reached at [email protected].

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