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High school students and their families should consider attending. There is no charge to attend a CCR, all events are free and open to students and their families. We encourage high school sophomores and juniors to attend a Fall or Spring program, but high school seniors may find the Fall programs particularly useful. While the programs are open to ninth grade students, we encourage you to talk to your college counselor about whether attendance could be helpful for you and your family. Additionally, College Counselors may find the CCR programs helpful, but in some cities we do offer specific programming for college counselors so be sure to reach out if you’re a counselor would like to know if a specific counselor event is being planned while we’re in town.

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Are you considering claremont mckenna take a virtual tour of the campus below..

A visit to Claremont McKenna College is ideal, but virtual tours can act to refresh your memory or as a preview for your on-site tour.

Why a Virtual Tour?

Inevitably, on-campus tours of classrooms, libraries, dorms, and dining halls will start to blend. Jog your memory using the virtual tour and even explore the area surrounding the campus using the interactive mapping tool. If you're just beginning your college search, a virtual tour can be a great way to get a feel for a campus before your visit. Remember, when you do go, be sure to ask current students about their college life. A student perspective can be the most helpful way to gauge your future experience at Claremont McKenna.

Use the resources below to start your virtual tour.

Using the Map

Click and drag the little orange person to a location on the map. Locations with panoramas appear as blue lines or blue dots when moving the orange person. The blue dots are panoramic views that you may swivel. The blue lines are paths that you can navigate along.

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How effective are claremont mckenna college (cmc) virtual tours.

It depends how you use them. Claremont McKenna College (CMC) is a hustling, bustling campus and community. The beauty of Claremont McKenna College (CMC) virtual tours on CampusReel is that authentic video tours, made by real students, can be spectacular at capturing the Claremont McKenna College (CMC) vibe. We also go well beyond the confines of the Claremont McKenna College (CMC) campus by taking you around Claremont. In traditional virtual tours, you will mostly see still, unengaging images and will not see the surrounding area at all – which is why CampusReel virtual tours are so important.

Can a Claremont McKenna College (CMC) virtual tour replace a traditional in-person visit?

If you cannot visit Claremont McKenna College (CMC) in person, then we can honestly say that we believe a CampusReel virtual tour of Claremont McKenna College (CMC) is absolutely the most effective and holistic way to understand the Claremont McKenna College (CMC) people, campus and community. However, if you do plan on visiting Claremont McKenna College (CMC) and other colleges in person, we strongly recommend that you at least prescreen your college options on CampusReel before spending the time and money to visit. Most prospective families find that as soon as the step on campus, they instantly know whether or not they like the school – but they’ve already spent all that time and money getting there! Our goal is to eliminate all the time and money visiting Claremont McKenna College (CMC) in person until you can make a strong educated guess that it’s worth the investment.

What places can I virtually tour at Claremont McKenna College (CMC)?

For your convenience, below is a list of Claremont McKenna College (CMC) places you can virtually tour on CampusReel.

• M.M.C. Athenaeum at Claremont McKenna College (CMC)
• Roberts Pavilion at Claremont McKenna College (CMC)
• The Hub at Claremont McKenna College (CMC)
• Crown Hall at Claremont McKenna College (CMC)
• Bauer South at Claremont McKenna College (CMC)
• Parents Field at Claremont McKenna College (CMC)
• North Quad at Claremont McKenna College (CMC)
• Bauer North at Claremont McKenna College (CMC)
• Honnold Mudd Library at Claremont McKenna College (CMC)

What are the downsides of a Claremont McKenna College (CMC) virtual tour?

The downside of virtually touring Claremont McKenna College (CMC) on CampusReel is that, admittedly, our technology does not yet mimic the exact feeling and experience of visiting Claremont McKenna College (CMC) in person. We are working on this though! A common request we also receive from users is to add more perspectives (e.g. student guides) to the platform. Rest assured we are working on adding more CampusReel guides to the Claremont McKenna College (CMC) virtual tour. However, our selection of guides still far outweighs the available perspectives of traditional virtual tour platforms.

What are the benefits of a Claremont McKenna College (CMC) virtual tour?

The most obvious benefit of a Claremont McKenna College (CMC) virtual tour on CampusReel is that is can be accessed from anywhere. This can save families a lot of time and money compared to visiting Claremont McKenna College (CMC) in person . Another often overlooked benefit of a CampusReel virtual tour is that it goes far beyond a traditional in person tour Claremont McKenna College (CMC) . Campus visits are limited both in time and scope – how are you expected to truly understand a college in a 1 hour tour? That’s why we stress the added benefit of CampusReel virtual tours – experience Claremont McKenna College (CMC) and Claremont during different seasons, days of the week, and even hours of the day. What’s game day like? What is finals week life? Again, traditional virtual touring platforms don’t include this benefit.

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Come experience the Claremont McKenna College campus and community firsthand! Use these links to find out more about campus tours, information sessions, overnight stays, and the Claremont Community.

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Given by a member of the admission staff, information sessions provide a solid overview of Claremont McKenna College and its academic programs and social structure. Admission requirements, financial aid and scholarships are also covered in this presentation. For the most up-to-date schedule, please see our online registration system.

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Given by a student volunteer, tours generally include residence halls, classrooms, computer labs, dining room facilities, athletic fields and social venues. Students also share their honest perspective on life at the College. The tour includes Claremont McKenna College facilities only. For the most up-to-date schedule, please see our online registration system.

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Seniors in high school who plan to apply or have applied are welcome to spend the night on campus. Transfer students who have applied or who are interested in applying to CMC are also welcome to spend a night on campus. This is a terrific opportunity to visit classes, meet students and faculty, and to see if CMC is a good "fit" for you. You might also consider scheduling an interview if space is available. Overnights are only scheduled online. Overnight visits are available Monday through Wednesday night when the College is in session. Prospective students are expected to arrive at the admission office by 4:00 p.m. unless extraordinary circumstances require otherwise.

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Founded in 1887, Pomona College is a premiere liberal arts college with a focus on the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

This Art Deco concert hall, called “Big Bridges” to distinguish it from Bridges Hall of Music, was a second gift from the family of Mabel Shaw Bridges. For many years it was the largest concert hall east of Los Angeles, seating 2,500. It is the eastern anchor of Marston Quadrangle, one of the beautifully landscaped green spaces that mark all of the Claremont Colleges. This auditorium is shared by all the Colleges and is used for some theatrical productions, graduations, and concerts. Phone (909) 621-8032.

Founded in 1925, Claremont Graduate University is a private, graduate-only institution which offers small class sizes.

This imposing building was designed by Gordon Kaufman as the administrative headquarters and classroom building for Claremont Graduate University. It is named after Jacob Harper; advisor of Ellen Browning Scripps, who donated the money for this building and most of the money for the land which has allowed all the newer campuses to be built. Just south of this building is a fountain and pergola dedicated to James Blaisdell, founder of the Claremont Colleges plan. Each column of the pergola bears a quotation of Blaisdell’s illustrating his vision and world view. Its bubbling fountain and shady bench offer a nice spot to rest and relax.

This is the major facility shared by all the Claremont Colleges and the Graduate University. The original library building was designed by Gordon Kaufman who also designed Scripps College and Hoover Dam. The library was expanded and remodeled in the 1960s and 1980s. Named for the mining engineer and philanthropist, William Honnold, it now holds 1.8 million volumes and over 6,000 periodicals. If you walk by the east side of the building after dark, you can see seven floors of books through the large window. That area is often called the “great stack.”

The distinctive mosaics on the facade of this 750-seat auditorium were created by Millard Sheets, art professor at Scripps and the Graduate University, who is best known for the tile mosaics he designed for Home Savings and Loan. He designed this building with David Underwood. The facility is shared by all the colleges.

This small, walled garden contains olive and orange trees and interior arcades, one of which is covered by an enormous wisteria vine. On one wall is a fresco painted in 1946 by Mexican muralist Alfredo Ramos Martinez, who died before its completion. The garden was a gift in memory of Margaret Fowler; a local philanthropist who started a rehabilitation program for children with nerve and brain damage at her home, called Casa Colina.

A unique program at CMC gave rise to this very attractive and much used modern structure designed by Quincy Jones. Believing that students would benefit from a more personal and informal interaction with professors and distinguished visitors to the campus, CMC built this athenaeum, which offers a dining room and meeting rooms for small group encounters and lectures that are often open to the community at large.

Here is a sculpture brought to Claremont from Italy by Thomas Church, who landscaped the Harvey Mudd campus. It is by Giovanni Bologna (1552-1608), a major sculptor of the Italian Renaissance. The fountain is a symbol of the commitment of this engineering and scientific college to a foundation in the humanities and social sciences.

On Mills Avenue; Accessible from the Eastern Terminus of Twelfth Street Scott Hall was named for Russell Pitzer’s second wife, Ina Scott Pitzer, and was for many years the central administrative building for the campus, with classrooms and faculty offices. Many of these functions have been moved recently to the Eli Broad Center.

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If you missed the live viewing of a virtual event, please see the recorded versions below and watch at your leisure. For recorded sessions, video links will be posted as soon as they are available.

To view recordings of past Athenaeum events, please visit the Athenaeum YouTube play list .

Upcoming Events

Introduction to Online Mapping: ArcGIS with the QCL with Dr. Jeho Park P'25

Are you fascinated by maps? You may have spent days turning the globe, flipping through an atlas, or searching through Google Maps. Whether this sounds like you or you're looking to learn a new skill for the classroom, boardroom, or lab, join CMC and the Murty Sunak Quantitative Computing Lab for a workshop on ArcGIS. As an online program, ArcGIS (a type of geographic information system) allows you to create maps embedded with data, applications, and census information. The result is a "map" that not only shows you how a place looks but shares a story about the people who live there.

The Midterms Are Over… What’s Next? with Professor Jack J. Pitney

In the ten weeks leading up to the midterms, no two issues were more frequently searched online than taxes and jobs. These concerns are a staple in conservative talking points and helped fuel the belief there would be a "Red Wave." However, with the election behind us, the Democrats holding the Senate and only narrowly losing the House, many refer to the change in Washington as a "Red Trickle." Why did the election play out the way it did? Was it Trump, or was there something greater at play? More importantly, what does this mean for the future of the country and 2024? Join us as Jack Pitney, Roy P. Crocker Professor of Politics, attempts to answer these questions and more. The political landscape is heating up! Don't miss this opportunity to get the inside scoop.

The Upcoming Midterms with Professor Zach Courser '99

Midterms don't always get the same attention as general elections, but this year it feels like all eyes are on November 8th. With all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and a third of the Senate up for grabs, there's potential for significant change in Washington.

However, there are also more unknowns than normal this year. Will the overturning of Roe v. Wade mobilize left-leaning voters? Will the Trump factor be a benefit or detriment to the Republican party? We joined Zach Courser '99, Visiting Assistant Professor of Government, co-Director of the Policy Lab, and expert on American culture and politics, as he gave us insight into what we should expect for this year's biggest political event. Are we about to witness a major moment in American political history?

College Admission Coming Out of the Pandemic

2022 is a weird time to be applying to college. Are virtual tours a viable alternative to visiting campus in-person? Are standardized tests back? How should I expect schools to compare virtual or pandemic grades to those from more normal times? The sad truth is that there's no simple answer. The good news, though, is that there's no one better equipped to answer these questions than CMC's incredible college admission team.

We joined Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs, Associate Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid, as she answered these questions and more.

Please note that this is not a talk specifically about getting into CMC, but a broad conversation on the college admission process.

Recent Supreme Court Decisions: Their Impact Present and Future

In recent weeks the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on several important cases regarding the separation of church and state, the right to bear arms, and the constitutional right to an abortion. These are cases that will have a lasting impact on the history of the United States. However, through the political noise, it can be hard to understand the practical implications of these decisions, both for the present moment and the distant future. George Thomas, Burnet C. Wohlford Professor of American Political Institutions, Director of the Salvatori Center, and expert on the Supreme Court and Constitutional Law explained where we are in this current moment and what we can expect in the future. Are we witnessing a turning point in American politics? 

Understanding Inflation with Professor Julio Garín

Inflation is at its highest level in decades. Whether it’s at the pump, the grocery store, or even online, consumers are feeling the impact of rising prices. In fact, prices at-large are up 8.5% year-over-year. In some categories, it’s far higher, with the cost of a used car up more than 40% on average! But what exactly is inflation, and why does it happen? Why is this year so bad?

Julio Garín, associate professor of economics at the Robert Day School of Economics and Finance, explained inflation both in a broad sense and in the context of this current moment in time. Is there an end in sight? Watch this insightful talk and find out.

Applying to College in 2022: A Conversation with Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs

A lot has changed in college admission over the last few years—students are considering alternate education paths, colleges have changed their admission processes (with the glaring example being an ongoing discussion on the future of standardized testing), and everyone is questioning what the “perfect college resumé” looks like in a post-COVID world. Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs, Associate Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid, gave some clarity on these topics with an overview of the college admission process in 2022.  Are you an alumnus or friend of the College with a high-school-age student in the family? This is the perfect opportunity to learn how the next wave of college students can best position themselves in 2022.

SQL FOR BEGINNERS PART TWO Hosted by Jeho Park P'25 in the Murty Suntak Quantitative Computing Lab

SQL, or structured query language, is a computer language designed for eliciting information from databases. SQL works by providing a way for programmers and other computer users to get desired information from a database using something resembling normal English. On the simplest level, SQL consists of only a few commands: Select, which grabs data; Insert, which adds data to a database; Update, which changes information; and Delete, which deletes information. Other commands exist to create, modify, and administer databases. However, learning the nuances of this program takes some practice and guidance. The QCL guided us in learning the ins-and-outs of this type of program.

75th Anniversary Archives Presentation: Architecture and Public Art at CMC

When was the last time you took a stroll through the CMC campus? You might not recognize it! Enjoy a look at the growth of our beautiful campus over the years. This exhibition highlighted key building projects, brief histories of campus buildings, and discussion of notable campus architects.

Faculty Book Club

The CMC Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement had the first installment in our new series: Book Club with a Faculty Author. We joined Wendy Lower-John K. Roth Professor of History, George R. Roberts Fellow, and Director of the Mgrublian Center for Human Rights-as she discussed her newest book, The Ravine.

SQL for Beginners Part I Hosted by Jeho Park P'25 in the Murty Suntak Quantitative Computing Lab

75th anniversary archives presentation: athletics at cmc.

This presentation is a celebration and examination of the incredible growth of the Physical Education Department, tracing its history from a joint program with Pomona to the inception of CMS Athletics. We learned about key figures over the years, both coaches and athletes, and enjoyed highlights of major accomplishments.

Instagram 101: How You Can Get Started

Instagram is the premier social media platform to connect with loved ones by sharing images and videos. It also allows users to directly connect with beloved institutions, thought leaders, and brands. Over the past decade, Instagram has grown to include more than one billion users. Do you find yourself out of the Instagram loop? Do you wonder what benefits this platform might provide? The CMC Office of Public Affairs taught a crash course on how to set up an Instagram account. We learned how to create our own personal or business profile, how to connect with our Facebook account, and how to utilize the many features found on the wildly popular app.

Veterans and the ROTC at CMC

In conjunction with Veterans Day, Sean Stanley, John Faranda '79, Evan Rutter '06, ROTC alumni, and special guests discussed the history of the ROTC at CMC and honored our veterans.

Drawing on the newly obtained archives, this presentation examined the military history at CMC with a focus on the College’s veteran students and faculty, the founding and lasting impact of the ROTC program on campus, and an exploration of the Vietnam War era of the 1960s and 1970s through the lens of CMC and the larger Claremont Colleges consortium.

R Programming for Beginners With Director of the Murty Sunak Quantitative and Computing Lab; Visiting Assistant Professor, Jeho Park, Ph.D.

R is a programming language and environment for statistical computing and data visualization. It is widely used in academia and industries such as healthcare, government, consulting, and finance. These days, due to the high demand of data professionals, R programmers are welcomed in many different fields. In this introductory level hands-on workshop, participants learned the basics of R and its programming environment (RStudio). After taking this workshop, participants are able to start learning R further by utilizing other online learning resources.

75th Anniversary Exhibition Series CMC Campus Stories

Claremont McKenna College is honoring the College’s 75th Anniversary and its vibrant history through a series of digital exhibitions commemorating the historic milestones, achievements, and individuals who have shaped the College. This fourth exhibition in the series, CMC Campus Stories, examines the history of the College through the voices of CMC alumni. Sharing light-hearted stories and memories, the exhibit compiles first-hand accounts tracing the history of the campus, student life and social clubs, notable on-campus activities and events, campus traditions, and faculty and staff.

75th Anniversary Exhibition Series Not for Men Only: CMC Becomes Coeducational

Claremont McKenna College Archivist Sean Stanley, Ambassador-at-Large John Faranda '79, and Assistant Vice President for Alumni and Parent Engagement Evan Rutter '06 present a virtual exploration of what many consider to be the biggest change in CMC history: the decision to become a coeducational college. Drawing on materials from the Archives' recently processed collections, this talk will highlight the build-up to the decision, the reaction in the community, and the trailblazing women who first stepped foot on campus in 1976. They’ll discuss Jil and Jack Stark's involvement in the change and the pivotal moment at which CMC no longer stood for Claremont Men’s College. Please join them as they tell the story of the first women on campus, offer a behind-the-scenes look at the building of the exhibit, and answer questions about the Archives and its collections.

The Stark Presidency with Jil '58 GP'11 and Jack Stark '57 GP'11

Appointed president of CMC in 1970, Jack Stark '57 GP'11 served as CMC's chief executive during some of the most challenging periods in the history of higher education. Under his leadership, CMC's endowment grew from $10 million to more than $350 million. He led the college to exceptional growth in reputation, academic quality, and student selectivity. Under Stark's leadership, CMC expanded its influence in public affairs through the creation of nine public policy research institutes. In 1976, CMC marked its 30th anniversary by becoming coeducational. In 1981, CMC's name was changed to Claremont McKenna College, honoring founding trustee Donald C. McKenna. Throughout those exciting years, Jil Stark '58 GP'11, was an important presence on the CMC campus and solidified her role as a beloved first-lady of Claremont McKenna College and as Athenaeum director. Hear from Jack and Jil as they reflect on their 29-year presidency.

Listen, Learn, Lead: Behind the Scenes with CMS Student-Athletes

For the 75 years that student-athletes have been competing as Stags and Athenas, leadership development has been a central part of the competitive experience and the College’s leadership mission. Athenas and Stags are leaders in competition, the classroom, and in their careers, long after they stop competing for CMS.

We joined coaching, communication and leadership specialist, Betsy Butterick '06, and current CMS student-athletes Flora Durgerian '22 (Women’s Basketball), Leila El Masri '22 (Women’s Swimming), Sam Harrison '22 (Men’s Water Polo) and Samay Rahim '22 (Men’s Soccer) for this panel discussion on the leadership skills developed as a CMS Scholar-Leader-Athlete.

Having worked with a number of high-profile teams and organizations during her career, former Athenas basketball player and team captain Betsy Butterick '06 used her career experiences to dive into a number of topics related to leadership and athletics with the Athenas and Stags.

The Future of Post-Pandemic Work and Leadership Implications with the Kravis Leadership Institute

Founded in 1994, the Kravis Leadership Institute conducts leadership research, theory, and practice. Their mission is to develop and maximize leadership potential within the CMC community.

KLI Board members Brittany (Ruiz) Simpson '08, Michelle (Panlilio) Oden '94, John-Michael (JM) Lind '86, Daniel Kan '09 and Professor David Day discussed their views on what post-pandemic work might be like as well as the possible implications for leadership in this new world of work. The future of work is now.

Behind the Scenes at the Ath with Jil Stark '58 GP'11, Bonnie Snortum GP'20, and Priya Junnar

The overseer of one of the most popular and frequented offerings on campus comes with a responsibility unlike many others… it also comes with behind the scene stories. In this session we honored the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum and heard from the three directors who shaped a beloved space on campus. Hear about how the Ath has evolved over the years and in what ways it has stayed the same. Jil Stark '58 GP'11, Bonnie Snortum GP'20, and current Athenaeum Director, Priya Junnar, came together for a conversation you will not want to miss.

The Pioneers: Breaking the Glass Ceiling at a Men's College

As the College transitioned to coeducation, there were bound to be bumps along the way. While many foreseen situations were planned and prepared for, there were some instances that the first women of Claremont Men’s College had to navigate all on their own.In this session you’ll hear from a panel of Pioneers as they relive some of their favorite moments and memories from those early years including reflecting on the social atmosphere, athletics, admission into a men’s college, and how those experiences shaped them post-college.

A COVID Update Conversation with Trustee Dr. Tanya (Remer) Altmann '94

Dr. Tanya returned to CMC Connects for a conversation about the current COVID climate while cities around the country are opening up and returning to a new normal. She shared ways we can most safely return to the classroom or office while addressing your vaccine questions. Learn about how this mRNA vaccine works, what common side effects are, and why people are still hesitant.

The Future of American Politics with the Salvatori Center

Join KLI Board members Brittany (Ruiz) Simpson '08, Michelle (Panlilio) Oden '94, John-Michael (JM) Lind '86, Daniel Kan '09, and Professor David Day as they discuss their views on what post-pandemic work might be like as well as the possible implications for leadership in this new world of work. The future of work is now.

Gone Green - Entrepreneurship in the New York Cannabis Industry

CMC’s own Mike Zaytsev '11, business coach, best-selling author, and award-winning cannabis entrepreneur discusses the new legislation and growing opportunities within the New York cannabis industry. Learn more about how investors and entrepreneurs are exploring this new opportunity. This program is brought to you by the New York Chapter.

Presidential Initiative on Anti-Racism and the Black Experience in America: An Update with Nyree Gray, Associate Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Civil Rights Officer

In July of 2020 President Hiram Chodosh penned a letter to the CMC community sharing a response to the issues erupting around racism in America. He introduced a new initiative bringing together representatives from the community to develop plans and actions to change and challenge the CMC way. For the last nine months committee work has been done to identify and address ways CMC can be more active in the fight against racism.

Celebrating the Management-Engineering Program with Professors Scot Gould and James Higdon, Tara Renduchintala '21, Josh Guggenheim '19, and Matias Alvarado '22

A unique but popular opportunity for students interested in combining a liberal arts education with formal training from an accredited engineering school, the 3+2 program, started at CMC in the spring of 1954, has graduated hundreds of CMC alumni.

Learn how the program has evolved over the years, including which schools are most popular amongst students today, with Matias Alvarado '22, Tara Renduchintala '21, Josh Guggenheim '19, James Higdon, Professor of Physics, and Scot Gould, Professor of Physics and program coordinator.

Lessons Learned: A Decade after the Killing of Osama bin Laden

A discussion with Former U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Cameron Munter and Former Acting CIA Director, Mike Morell. This event is brought to you by The Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies.

The Founding of a Men’s College in Claremont

Claremont McKenna College Archivist Sean Stanley and Ambassador-at-Large for the College John Faranda '79 presented a virtual exploration of this digital exhibition highlighting materials from the Archives’ recently processed collections. The first in a series of digital exhibitions commemorating Claremont McKenna Colleges’ 75th Anniversary, “The Founding of a Men’s College in Claremont” focused on CMC’s prehistory – touching upon the founding of Pomona College and the Claremont Colleges consortium, the twenty-year effort to establish a men’s college in Claremont, and it’s ultimate founding in 1946. Please join them as they present the story of CMC’s founding history, offer a behind-the-scenes look at the building of the exhibit, and answer questions about the Archives and its collections. Read more about Sean Stanley .

What the COVID Death Count Really Means with Dr. Andrew Schroeder, Associate Professor of Philosophy

Daily, we hear about “the” number of COVID deaths the US has seen. However, there are actually several very different ways to count COVID deaths – approaches that are based on different conceptions of what makes a death a COVID death. Dr. Schroeder discussed his recent article in Issues in Science and Technology and the various ways epidemiologists decide what counts as a COVID death. He also offered some broader reflections about science education and the role of science in policy-making.

Redistricting 2021: The Challenge of Fair Representation with Douglas Johnson '92 and Justin Levitt '06

Every ten years we hear about redistricting battles over Congress. But redistricting also happens at the state, county and local level of government. Douglas Johnson '92 and Justin Levitt '06 have been at the front lines of this process for several decades, starting at Claremont McKenna College's Rose Institute of State and Local Government and later through National Demographics Corporation, a consulting firm that specializes in this arcane process. Their talk covered the current state of the 2021 redistricting process, including how Census delays are shaping this redistricting cycle, and how redistricting offers the opportunity for any interested resident to influence the redistricting of their school district, city council, county government, state legislature and Congress. They also discussed (and taught the correct way to pronounce) redistricting's favorite bogeyman: gerrymandering.

Texas vs. California: An In-Depth Look at the Leaders of Red and Blue America with Ken Miller, the Rose Associate Professor of State and Local Government

Professor Miller discussed the common origins of Texas and California, and explained how one state has gravitated to the right and the other toward the left. In his book, Texas vs. California: A History of Their Struggle for the Future of America , Professor Miller analyzes the two states' competing policy models, their leadership role on the national stage, and their hopes for the future. To purchase a copy of Professor Miller’s book, please visit Amazon or Barnes and Noble .

Beyond Agreeing to Disagree with Professors Shields and Zuckerman

A Conservative CMC Professor, Jon Shields, and a Progressive Pitzer Professor, Phil Zuckerman, team-teach a class on free speech on college campuses, seeking to promote open dialogue, ideological diversity, and reasoned debate around various contentious issues confronting college campuses today. We joined them for a look inside their class and learn about how ideas can be challenged and respected.

The Spirit of Wine: Finding Spirituality in the Fruit of the Vine with Stephen Lloyd-Moffett '90 P'24

Stephen Lloyd-Moffett '90 P'24 has spent a career studying the religious lives of people around the globe. In this interactive session, he shared how drinking wine can contribute to a full, spiritual life. Based on over a hundred interviews on three continents, Dr. Lloyd-Moffett revealed a surprising spiritual side to the wines we drink. This was a wine tasting like no other you've attended. Stephen Lloyd-Moffett is a professor of Comparative Religion at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Most recently, he is the author of The Spirit of Wine: Finding Religion in the Fruit of the Vine (2019) and The Spirit of Winemakers: Finding Religion from the Vineyard to the Bottle (2020). It was suggested that participants open two wines for the event that were compared: a Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley in Oregon and a Pinot Noir from Sonoma Valley in California. Wine Tasting Slides

Death of a Prisoner with Bryan Dawson '89 P'18

Bryan Dawson '89 P'18, served as lead counsel in a wrongful death case where inmate Michael Barton contracted the flu at the Oregon State Penitentiary and passed away one month later. The impact of Barton’s death not only cost the state $2.75 million dollars paid to Barton's family, but also brought to light the importance and lack of inmate care. View this discussion regarding the civil rights laws that governed the federal case and hear from Bryan Dawson as he shares his investigation into Barton's death.

Econ 50 and GameStop with Professor Eric Helland, William F. Podlich Professor of Economics and George R. Roberts Fellow

Parents became young economists for the day by joining Professor Helland P'20 for an Econ 50 class designed especially for them. Learn what you need to know about GameStop and the efficient market hypothesis, as participates joined in an economic experiment using MobLab , a program designed to engage students in active learning.

Colombian Coffee Tasting: An Inside Look Into Coffee Cultivation with Leandro Galindo Giraldo

Ever wonder how a day in the life of a coffee farmer unfolds? The CMC community traveled to Bogotá, Colombia and met Leandro Galindo Giraldo. Leandro is a third-generation coffee grower and works with farmers in the region of Pitalito, to ensure their clients receive the best quality coffee at a price that is fair to not only the consumers but to the families that grow it as well. Through the course of the hour, you will learn tips on how to expertly brew your daily coffee and receive answers to questions you may have concerning your cup of joe!

Algorithmic Bias: The New Form of Discrimination with Professors Nishant Dass, Gabbrielle Johnson, Mike Izbicki, and Dr. Aaron Myers

As part of CMC’s Initiative on Anti-Racism and the Black Experience in America, the Financial Economics Institute (FEI) hosted a panel discussion on a new form of racism and discrimination in the 21st century - Algorithmic Bias. FEI director, Professor Nishant Dass, moderated the conversation on this bias with panelists Gabbrielle Johnson, assistant professor of philosophy, Mike Izbicki, assistant professor of computer science, and Dr. Aaron Myers, CTO of Suited, Inc. How does algorithmic bias work? Learn about an issue that caught the attention of computer scientists, economists, ethicists, philosophers, regulators, technologists, social workers, and many others.

Bringing Home the Trophy: Lessons Learned on the Road to Winning a National Championship

Claremont-Mudd-Scripps NCAA Division III national championship winning head coaches Paul Settles (men’s tennis), Jodie Burton (women’s golf), David Schwarz (women’s tennis) and Kurt Vlasich (volleyball) joined a panel discussion hosted by Erica Perkins Jasper, the William B. Arce Director of Athletics, Physical Education, & Recreation and George R. Roberts Fellow. Hear about the excitement and challenges their teams faced on their national championship winning journeys and the lessons they learned along the way.

A Conversation with Professor Jack Pitney

Many unprecedented events already unfolded in the new year and it was only January. There is no doubt that in the years to come, younger generations will ask us what it was like to live through these events. But even as we endlessly read, watch, and scroll, it is difficult to grasp the impact of these times. Professor Jack Pitney shares his perspective on the history we are watching unfold and how these stories will be told for generations to come. 

Finding Your Passion is Easy - Making a Living off it and Working to Improve the World is Not with Zach Weismann '08

Zach Weismann '08, founder of MAG Impact Collective, leads us through an interactive discussion on what it really means to find your passion, what to do once you've identified what you're most interested in, and how working to solve some of our world's most pressing problems requires supportive systems and new ways of thinking in order to truly support one another along the way. In today's world, with technology and social media abound, some of the most important skills we must craft are patience and focus. Zach shares some leading tools and systems for achieving socially focused goals, helpful for those just entering the job market to seasoned professionals.

Will the American Dream Work in the 21st Century? with Professor (Emeritus) Gordon Bjork, Jonathan B. Lovelace Professor of Economics

For almost thirty years Professor Gordon Bjork inspired and challenged students by encouraging them to develop their own approaches to problem-solving, and this legacy continues at CMC through the scholarship named in his honor, the Gordon Bjork Endowed Scholarship. Watch as Professor Bjork draws from his book, The Way It Worked and Why It Won't: Structural Change and The Slowdown of U.S. Economic Growth , and hear his perspective on the American Dream and the role it plays now. Consider purchasing a copy of Professor Bjork’s book on Amazon or other book retailers.

Gardens of All Sizes: How to Create Your Own with Chia-Ming Ro '04

Chia-Ming Ro '04, a garden consultant who helps clients find innovative ways to create space for their vegetable and fruit plants, strives to reconnect people through food, healing the world one garden at a time. Her mission is to teach people to cultivate their own food, leading to an appreciation for their meals and increased food security. As we find ourselves spending more time at home, many of us have begun transforming our own spaces into gardens. Whether you have space for a kitchen garden or want to dedicate half of your backyard to plants, don't miss Chia-Ming Ro '04 as she shares tips and tricks for a successful harvest. Follow her on @coastal_homestead , where she shares advice regularly.

Adjusting Our Sails: Tillamook's Business Resilience and Community Engagement Strategy with Trevor Beltz '12 and Jack Mulder '96

In 1854, farmers from the Tillamook Valley had butter and milk to sell. However, mountain roads to Portland made for a long journey which their products would not survive. The community came together to overcome this roadblock and built the Morning Star, Oregon’s first official ship, which allowed them to sail up the coast and reach Portland efficiently. More than a century later, Tillamook Country Creamery Association continues to create ways to protect, support, and build trust within their community. This past spring, another roadblock presented itself, a global pandemic. Join the CMC community to hear from Trevor Beltz ’12, manager of government relations and public affairs, and Jack Mulder ’96, director of engineering, to learn about Tillamook’s nationally recognized community engagement strategy which puts their farmers and employees first. This program is brought to you by the Portland Chapter.

Göring's Man in Paris: The Story of a Nazi Art Plunderer with Professor Jonathan Petropoulos, John V. Croul Professor of European History

Bruno Lohse (1911–2007) was one of the most notorious art plunderers in history. He supervised the systematic theft and distribution of over 30,000 artworks, largely from French Jews, and assisted in amassing an enormous private art collection. By the 1950s, Lohse was officially denazified but back in the art dealing world, offering masterpieces of dubious origin to American museums. After his death, dozens of paintings by Renoir, Monet, and Pissarro, among others, were found in his Zurich bank vault and personal residence. Join Professor Petropoulos as he discusses how he spent nearly a decade interviewing Lohse and continues to serve as an expert witness for Holocaust restitution cases. To preorder the forthcoming book, follow this link to Amazon.

November Dreams: Perspectives on the American Dream with Professor John K. Roth, Edward J. Sexton Professor Emeritus of Philosophy

In the early 1970s, Professor John K. Roth began teaching and writing about the American Dream, resulting in a CMC course entitled “Perspectives on the American Dream.” As elusive and ambiguous as it is pronounced and persistent, the notion of the American Dream continues to draw attention, but how is it faring in 2020? Many versions of the Dream—contested and contesting—swirl through and around Election Day, Veterans Day, and the Thanksgiving holiday. Professor Roth revisits what the American Dream has been, and to consider what it can and ought to be in these fraught times.

Veterans Day Panel: Leadership Lessons Learned in Today's Military

In honor of Veterans Day, please join Claremont McKenna College and CMC ROTC alumni currently serving in the U.S. Army as we discuss the lessons they've learned in leadership. Featuring: Lindsay Burton '19, First Lieutenant, Logistics, United States Army; Hunter (Ash) Ashburn '17, First Lieutenant, Armor, United States Army; John Marshall '16, Captain, Engineers, United States Army.

A Timely Investment: Integrated Sciences & Computation at CMC

Engage in a focused discussion on how CMC is building a world-class, next-generation liberal arts and leadership program in integrated sciences and computation. Join President Hiram Chodosh, Co-Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Biology, Emily Wiley, Ph.D., and Vice President for Advancement and Student Opportunities, Dean of the Robert Day Scholars Program, Michelle Chamberlain to learn about this timely investment to raise the technical fluency of all CMC students, as well as its impact on our campus.

Project 20/20 and Beyond: The Collective Power of CMC’s Research Institutes

CMC’s research institutes are a unique feature, producing hundreds of faculty-student collaborations every year. Join Donald C. McKenna Professor of Government and Economics, William Ascher, Ph.D. and Co-Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Crown Professor of Psychology, George R. Roberts Fellow, Shana Levin, Ph.D. Burnet C. Wohlford Professor of American Political Institutions, George Thomas, Ph.D , Associate Professor of Religious Studies Esther Chung-Kim Ph.D and Podlich Family Professor of Government and George R. Roberts Fellow, Hilary Appel Ph.D to discover more about the great work conducted by CMC’s 11 institutes, their joint efforts in this academic year, and how CMC alumni, parents, and friends are integral to their success. Students will join this session to highlight cross-institute projects.

Confronting Challenges Together – How Volunteers are the ‘Secret Sauce’ of Successful Student Outcomes

In these uncertain times, internships, full-time roles, and graduate school admission are top of mind for our students. Join Director of the Robert Day Scholars Program & Scholar Communities, Beth (Saliba) Milev '05 and Director for Student Opportunity, Ursula Diamond, along with current students, to learn how the Center supports career exploration and the vital role that volunteers play in this important work.

CMC’s Response: The Presidential Initiative on Anti-Racism and the Black Experience in America

Join Associate Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion and Chief Civil Rights Officer, Nyree Gray, J.D. to discuss the newly announced Presidential Initiative and how we will work to develop a long-term, structural, integrated educational response to racism, inequality, and inequity. CMC is taking on the challenge to not just study racism, but to find effective ways to end it.

Coronavirus and College Admission

Learn how COVID-19 is impacting recruiting for the Class of 2025 with Associate Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid, Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs, from virtual recruiting and campus visits to how CMC reads files in a test-optional environment. The session will also focus on the importance of volunteers in this remote environment and how alumni and parents can help in the selection process and representing CMC in all corners of the globe.

The Future of Engagement: A Focus Group on Expanding Volunteer Contributions Across the Campus

In this final session of ImpactCMC, we will explore how coming together and giving back benefits both the institution and the individual. Join Assistant Vice President for Alumni and Parent Engagement, Evan Rutter '06 to explore these benefits and discuss the many opportunities that exist, and will exist, to engage with CMC. During this program, we will unveil the new Engage CMC platform and discuss how it will enhance our ability to connect.

Dark Towers : Deutsche Bank, Donald Trump, and an Epic Trail of Destruction A Conversation with Author David Enrich '01

In Dark Towers , author and award-winning journalist David Enrich '01, sets outs to uncover the truth about Deutsche Bank, which he argues is the world's most destructive bank. With a history of supporting the Nazi regime to its more recent work laundering money and violating international sanctions, Deutsche Bank took risks to become one of the richest banks in the world. Join David Enrich '01 for a discussion of his best-selling book. David Enrich '01 is a non-fiction author and is currently the financial editor at The New York Times.

A Reading and Conversation with Poet Henri Cole, Josephine Olp Weeks Professor of Literature

Professor Cole has published ten collections of poetry, including Middle Earth, a finalist for the Pulitzer, and received many awards for his work, including the Jackson Prize, the Kingsley Tufts Award, the Berlin Prize, the Rome Prize, the Lenore Marshall Award, and the Medal in Poetry from American Academy of Arts and Letters. Cole was inducted in the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 2017. He has also published a memoir, Orphic Paris. His most recent book, Blizzard, was published in 2020 by Farrar, Straus & Giroux.

Herbs and Roots: A History of Chinese Doctors in the American Medical Marketplace" with Tamara Venit-Shelton, Associate Professor of History

Chinese medicine has a long history in the United States, dating back to its colonial period. Well before mass emigration from China to the United States began, Chinese materia medica crossed the oceans, in both directions: Chinese medicinal teas and herbs came west while Appalachian ginseng went east. Beginning in the 1850s, Chinese immigrants came to the United States and transplanted their health practices, sometimes quite literally by propagating medicinal plants in their adopted home. Prof. Venit-Shelton's talk is based on her book which chronicles roughly two hundred years of Chinese medicine as a dynamic system of knowledge, therapies, and materia medica brought to the United States and transformed by immigrants, doctors, and patients as well as missionaries, scientists, and merchants.

Six Signs You Might Be Burning Out

Join Richard Mancuso '16 and Naveed Ahmad, co-founders of Flourish, as they discuss what burnout is, how you know you have it, and what you can do to prevent it. Life doesn't have to be characterized by feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Have a pen and paper ready, you'll be jotting down some useful advice.

CMC Rises to the Challenge Through the Years with John Faranda '79, Ambassador at Large

Claremont McKenna College, like all of society, is facing unprecedented challenges this year. Join John Faranda '79 as he explores the history of CMC through the lens of how our four presidents overcame the major challenges of their day. How did Presidents Benson, Neville, Stark, and Gann respond?

Is Democratic Change Possible in Mexico? with Roderic Camp, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus Philip M. McKenna Professor of the Pacific Rim

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) radically changed the party system and electoral behavior in the 2018 Mexican presidential election. Despite these dramatic changes, why has Mexico been unable to transform its political system from an electoral democracy to a functional democracy? Those electoral changes, and Lopez Obrador’s presidency, will be analyzed to shed light on fundamental obstacles to a truly democratic system.  

"Veepstakes! How Candidates Choose Their Running Mates" with Professor Zachary Courser '99

From the time a presidential nominee has the ability to choose, deciding on a running mate is one of the key decisions they have to make. Political insiders agonize over making the right choice during an extended period often termed the “Veepstakes.” While there are rarely any perfect choices, the selection of a running mate is a key signal to voters and a test of a presidential candidate’s decision-making ability. Join Professor Zachary Courser '99, co-director of CMC’s Policy Lab, for a discussion of the politics and process of how presidential candidates choose their Vice Presidents. 

"Q Ball": How Basketball in San Quentin Can Lead to Rehabilitation Q&A with Writer, Director, and Executive Producer Michael Tolajian, Pat Lacey '11, and Tejas Gala '09 M'13

Featured on Netflix and Fox Sports, "Q Ball" is a documentary that brings light to the San Quentin basketball team. The film highlights the partnership with the Golden State Warriors, and follows the story of multiple San Quentin team members. Some of our very own CMS Stags participate in the league and witness, first-hand, the impact happening year after year. Join Tejas Gala '09 M'13, Pat Lacey '11, and multi-award-winning director and head of Fox Sports Films, Michael Tolajian, for a behind the scenes commentary on "Q Ball." "Q Ball" is now streaming on Netflix .

The Ethics of Scientific Modeling: A Discussion of IHME's COVID-19 Projections with Professor Drew Schroeder, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Philosophy

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation's (IHME) COVID-19 model has, since March, been the most-discussed source of projections for the future impact of COVID-19 in the United States. Its early versions – which were used across the nation to guide policy decisions – infamously projected that the total death toll in the U.S. would end up around 60,000. As the U.S. now approaches 150,000 deaths, doesn’t that mean the model has been a massive failure? Not necessarily. Join Professor Schroeder to discuss the ethics of scientific modeling and scientific communication, which suggest that an assessment of the IHME model is considerably more complex than it might initially appear.

The Coronavirus Recession and Recovery: An Analysis of the Current Economic Situation as it Evolves with Professor Cameron Shelton and Professor Manfred Keil

Professors Manfred Keil and Cameron Shelton are back for another round of economic analysis. During this session they will discuss how the economy is still being affected by COVID-19. Has the economy bounced back? Will it suffer more blows? Professors Shelton and Keil will also look towards the future to consider how the last half of 2020 will fare. Professor Shelton is the Director of the Lowe Institute of Political Economy and Professor Keil leads the forecast group within the Lowe Institute.

A CMC Capstone: Senior Thesis Presentations

An incredible achievement and a rite of passage, CMC seniors work tirelessly each year to create a piece of scholarly work that represents their independent thought and research. Join us as three members of the Class of 2020 present their theses to the CMC community. Annette Wong '20 "Desperate for Democracy: A Comparison between Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement and 2019 AntiELAB Protests" Annette will discuss two major anti-government protests that brought the city to a standstill. Laleh Ahmed '20 "Killing Within Communities: What Causes Collective Violence, How We Remember It, and Why It Matters" Laleh will explore motivations for violence beyond traditional explanations of ethnic hatred or racism. Max Knowles '20 "Populism: An Exploration into the American Case Through Academic Literature, Data Analysis, and Fiction" Max will discuss the rise of populism within the United States.

Recovering Silenced Voices: Finding and Telling the Histories of Enslaved People with Professor Daniel Livesay, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History

Millions of Americans suffered in slavery. Only a handful of them - Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth - are recognized widely today. Historians struggle to tell the stories of enslaved individuals because they were rarely allowed to speak for themselves. This talk will focus on the lives of enslaved people who have not received much popular attention. It will explain what their day-to-day lives were like, what challenges they faced, and how they tried - and, at times, succeeded - to push back against their own oppression.

A Conversation with Governor Steve Bullock '88 P'24 In Times of a Global Pandemic

Born and raised in the "Treasure State," Governor Bullock graduated from CMC with a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE). Currently in his second term as the Governor of Montana and his administration have focused on net neutrality, conservation of public lands, and availability of public education for all Montanans. He is currently a candidate for the U.S. Senate in the 2020 election.

Traversing a Different Path With a CMC Degree: A Career In Golf Journalism with Geoff Russell '84

Join us for a conversation spanning Arnold Palmer’s last competitive round, Tiger Woods’ first competitive round (sort of), the demise of print and the rise of digital, and trying to make golf work in the age of COVID-19. After graduating from CMC and earning a master’s degree in journalism from the Medill School at Northwestern University, Russell spent twenty-six years at Golf Digest magazine, twelve years at Golf World, and in 2012 became the executive editor of Golf Channel. He shared, "It wasn’t a career in law, politics or finance like most of my CMC friends and colleagues, but it’s been a wonderful journey."

In the Midst of this Moment, What Happens Now? with Nyree Gray, J.D., Associate Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Civil Rights Officer

As we experience this moment in history, people of all races, ages, and backgrounds have united around the fight against racism and systemic inequality. Many are left asking themselves one important question: What do we do now? Join Associate Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Civil Rights Officer, Nyree Gray, as we engage in thoughtful dialogue and discussion on where we go from here as a CMC community and as a country.

Persuasion: It's a Conversation, Not a Pitch with Professor Jay Conger, D.B.A, Henry R. Kravis Research Chair in Leadership Studies

Whether you are convincing your colleagues to support an innovation or a change or a new direction, persuasion is the foundational skill you need to possess. Getting in our way are many popular stereotypes about this activity. As Professor Conger will explain, most of these set us up for failure. At the heart of truly effective persuasion is the notion that it's a skillful conversation. In this discussion, Professor Conger will provide a practical framework and tools to help you lead these conversations with your colleagues. You'll find that more of your ideas and initiatives will see the light of day.

Trump's Democrats with Professor Jon Shields, Associate Professor of Government

While writing his book, Trump's Democrats, Shields and coauthor Stephanie Muravchik spent months living in three blue strongholds that broke for Trump. Join Professor Shields as he explains why some Democrats admire him, why they’re likely to vote for him again, and what it might mean for the future of the Democratic Party. Trump's Democrats will be released by Brookings Institution Press in September.

Critical Race Theory in International Relations and Security Studies with an Eye to Erasure and Neo-Racism with Professor Jenny Taw, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Government

While issues of race permeate global politics and always have, the main paradigms in international relations and security studies ignore race entirely, meaning that a student of those disciplines could graduate without ever thinking critically about the role of race in international interactions or in the conceptualization of security. Join Professor Taw as she will explores how this came to be the case and introduces some contemporary work challenging such erasure.

Pandemic Liberty, Big Data Privacy, and Manipulative Democracy: Outlines of a Reclamation Project with Professor Paul Hurley, Ph.D., Edward J. Sexton Professor of Philosophy

Partisanship, pandemic, and protests have stress-tested our understanding of liberty, privacy, and democracy, and we, including the courts, are failing the test. Drawing on current events, Hurley will point to some of the shortcomings in recent legal and everyday understandings of these three precious and interrelated things as a springboard both for recapturing our commitment to each of them and for appreciating why it matters so very much that we do.

Crisis Management in Local Government with Sean Elsbernd '97 and Jessica (O'Hare) Witt '00 Moderated by Ryder Todd Smith '96

Join us for a question and answer session moderated by Ryder Todd Smith '96. Featuring Sean Elsbernd ’97 and Jessica (O’Hare) Witt ’00, the group will discuss how CMC shaped their ability to succeed in local government and how to effectively manage crisis situations.

College Admission - The Pandemic and Beyond with Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs, Associate Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid

Join Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs, associate vice president for admission and financial aid, for an overview and update of the admission landscape with a focus on the Fall 2021 application cycle.

The Other Pandemic: The Opioid Litigation and the Role of Law in Public Health with Professor Eric Helland, Ph.D., William F. Podlich Professor of Economics and George R. Roberts Fellow

The opioid epidemic is a significant concern for public health officials, with more than half a million people dying from opioid overdoses since 1999. In 2018, opioid overdoses killed almost 47,000 people, and 32% of those involved prescription opioids. What caused this dramatic increase in mortality? How has the multidistrict litigation kept manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable? Join Professor Helland as he discusses the government’s response to this crisis and their fight against this epidemic within our court system. He will also address the partnership between CMC’s Policy Lab and the RAND Institute of Civil Justice as they examine the role of opioid litigation in public health.

Keeping Your Family Safe in the New World of Covid-19 with Dr. Tanya (Remer) Altmann '94

Dr. Tanya—as she’s known to her followers—is a frequent guest on CNN, Fox News, and shows including Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Doctors, and the KTLA 5 Morning News in Los Angeles. Join us for a conversation on ways to keep your family safe and how to best prepare while we adjust to the new normal. Come ready with questions for this interactive session. 

COVID, Impeachment, and Immigration: How Trump's Suspicion of The "Deep State" Shaped Some of the Biggest Moments in The Last Three Years with Michael Shear '90

Author and Correspondent for The New York Times

Tony Poer '90, national sales manager for Meyer Family Cellars, Christopher Strieter M'11, founder and winegrower for Senses Wines, and Evan Rutter '06, sommelier and assistant vice president for Alumni and Parent Engagement

Sonoma or Napa? Cabernet or Pinot Noir? Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc? Watch the conversation on wine and the wine industry. 

Pandemics in the Transformation of Colonial America with Professor Daniel Livesay

The current pandemic is unlike anything we've seen in our lifetimes. However, widespread outbreaks of disease were common in the early history of the Americas. This lecture explored the ways that diseases transformed societies in the colonial period. 

Using Meditation to Create the Best Day of Your Life, Any Day You Choose

How to redirect and refocus your day with simple meditation techniques hosted by Jeff Gamer '84 and Melissa Mattern of Meditation for Regular People.

Constructing Freedom of Speech George Thomas, Ph.D., Burnet C. Wohlford Professor of American Political Institutions

Pandemics with  jenny taw, ph.d., associate professor of government.

A quick primer on what pandemics are and how they've played out in the recent past, with an eye to global politics and human security. 

Los Vinos de Rioja: A Tour of Spain's Celebrated Region

Watch a guided tasting and conversation by certified sommelier Sal Medina, Proprietor of Packing House Wines in Claremont, CA. 

Democracy in a Time of Crisis with  Zachary Courser '99, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor of Government

How will Americans be able to express their votes and how will the current pandemic reshape elections this November? Join Professor Zachary Courser, Co-Director of CMC's Policy Lab, for a discussion of how states are adapting voting during this crisis, and what these changes might mean for November. 

Crisis Leadership: Lessons From a Global Pandemic with  Professor Ron Riggio P'10, Henry R. Kravis Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology

Professor Riggio gives an in-depth review of what experts have learned in the past decades about the key characteristics in leadership, including an exploration of leadership through a global lens in light of the pandemic. He focused on the six duties of a leader and extracted lessons from leading nations, businesses, and even families. 

The Great Depression Part II: An Analysis of the Current Economic Situation as it Evolves with  Manfred Keil, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics and Cameron Shelton, Ph.D., McMahon Family Associate Professor of Political Economy and George R. Roberts Fellow

Professors Keil and Shelton are two macroeconomists whose research interests include the study of economic conditions of the nation and the region. Professor Shelton is the Director of the Lowe Institute of Political Economy and Professor Keil leads the forecast group within the Lowe Institute. Together they guide almost 30 students as research assistants. Part of their economic analysis relies on a consumer sentiment survey conducted by the Lowe Institute for counties in Southern California where roughly 50% of Californians reside. Join the conversation to learn about the current economic situation and projected outlooks for the near future.

Financial Planning After COVID-19 with  Gary Birkenbeuel '80, B.A., Visiting Lecturer of Economics

The last few weeks have been surreal and frightening while watching a pandemic unfold rapidly across the globe. Life feels upside down. As we keep our children home from school, telecommute, and hug our grandchildren through computer screens, we hope our communal social distancing efforts are flattening the curve. The global economy and financial markets have shuddered in response. Spend an hour taking some of the worry out of your finances and learn how you can emerge healthier financially once our economy opens back up.

Maximizing LinkedIn with Erikan Obotetukudo '13

Learn how to maximize your presence on LinkedIn to deepen relationships and grow your business during crisis. 

Meditation Techniques for Insomnia & Stress with Jeff Gamer '84 & Melissa Matten, Co-Founders, Meditation for Regular People

Meditation Techniques Slides

Imagination During a Pandemic: How our Failure of Imagination Led to a Pandemic

How bad could it get? Failure to listen to experts, failure of testing, and also, failure of imagination led to this pandemic. Join Amy Kind, the Russell K. Pitzer Professor of Philosophy, as she discusses how the current pandemic revealed a collective failure of imagination. We failed to prepare because of our inability to imagine how bad things could become.

In this discussion, Professor Kind draws on her longstanding research project into imagination to discuss the current failures of imagination, what led to it, and ways to prevent it in the future. 

Opportunities to Invest in Yourself During the Pandemic - Self-Help Discussion with Laura (May) Grisolano '86

These new routines and responsibilities provide an opportunity to redefine productivity and success. Download these slides and learn new strategies to invest in yourself. Opportunities to Invest in Yourself Slides | Opportunities to Invest in Yourself Workbook

Anxiety Relieving Strategies to Use Yourself and With Your Teams with Laura (May) Grisolano '86

Acquire new ways to combat stress and relieve anxiety while working in this new environment. Great for personal use and those who manage teams. Anxiety Relieving Strategies Slides

How COVID-19 is Affecting Our Democracy with Professor Jack Pitney

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5C admissions offices go virtual, adjust admission policies

Admissions offices at the Claremont Colleges have revamped their offerings to connect with prospective students during the COVID-19 pandemic, including developing video tours, hosting virtual fly-in programs and changing application requirements.

The 5Cs are all test-optional for the 2020-2021 admissions cycle, meaning that students are not required to submit standardized test scores, though scores will be considered in applications if submitted. 

Pomona College and Claremont McKenna College suspended testing requirements for one year. Harvey Mudd College will be test-optional for the next two years, after which the admissions department will consider making the change permanent. Scripps College became permanently test optional in March, and Pitzer College has been test-optional since 2003.

Pitzer is also considering becoming test blind for fall 2022 and “perhaps beyond,” Yvonne Berumen, Pitzer’s vice president of admission and financial aid , said via email . This switch would mean that the admissions department would not consider students’ test scores even if they were submitted.

In addition to nixing testing requirements, 5C admissions departments also said they recognized that the pandemic has impacted many aspects of prospective students’ academic and personal lives. The colleges have said they will be flexible and understanding with applications. 

In a statement from April 7, Thyra Briggs, HMC’s vice president for admission and financial aid, told HMC prospective students, “H owever your school decides to end this year — with or without traditional grades — you will not be at a disadvantage in our admission process.” 

At Pomona, the admissions office extended deadlines for applications, increased application fee waivers and “greatly” expanded ways for students and families to learn about Pomona virtually, Adam Sapp, the college’s director of admissions, said via email.

While students’ applications might look different than they have previously, admissions officers said they will still be able to evaluate applicants with a holistic approach. 

“I think all of the pieces that we have available to us will allow us to make good decisions with what we have,” Briggs said. “Essays will of course matter a good deal, but high school records will continue to matter the most, in whatever form we might be able to see it. Recommendations, virtual interviews, high school records — all of these will help us get a sense of who the student is.”

Additionally, the Common Application and Coalition Application both added a “ COVID-19 Question ,” which gives students the opportunity to tell colleges how they were impacted by the pandemic. 

“This particular question will help us understand how the pandemic may have impacted [students] physically, academically, personally and technologically, as well as how they may have grown as a result,” Berumen said. 

As admissions offices work to make enrollment for future classes as standard as possible, programming for prospective students has continued with certain adjustments. 

Fly-in programs, which provided students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds an opportunity to come to Claremont and engage in campus life, have been replaced with virtual programs at Pitzer , Mudd and Pomona . These programs allow prospective students to meet with current students, admissions staff and professors. 

Scripps admissions officers have been holding virtual events and interviews, with each staff member assigned to a region of the country or world. The admissions office has also been participating in various free virtual college fairs .

In addition to the multi-day programs, all five colleges are offering live virtual information sessions where students and families can learn about academics, student life and financial aid from admissions officers and current students. 

CMC, Pitzer and Pomona are also offering live virtual campus tours which are narrated by student tour guides. While Scripps and Mudd do not have live tours, they do offer asynchronous options for exploring the campuses. 

“In many ways, we tried to recreate the experience of students visiting Pitzer, the admission office and chatting with students and staff,” Berumen said.  

Admissions officers acknowledged that there have been benefits to changes made during the pandemic.

“ I’m hoping that the online process will provide a larger number of students access to opportunities to learn more about HMC without feeling like they have to visit,” Briggs said.  

And while the 5Cs will not be online forever, Sapp believes that some of these changes are here to stay.

“I think we will take a serious look at making some of the temporary tools we developed this year permanent,” Sapp said. 

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25 Virtual College Tours Worth Taking

Virtual college tours are considered one of the easiest, most accessible ways to learn about a school. While a more typical college tour may still be conducted in-person, the reality of that is changing. With the technological advances of the last 10-15 years, virtual tours have become a new, affordable possibility. Indeed, a virtual college tour can be an excellent way to learn about a school’s campus, programs, student life, clubs and activities, and much more.

You might be curious, how exactly do virtual college tours work? The answer depends on the school. Some virtual tours are live streams or recordings of in-person campus tours. Others are interactive maps where you can click on buildings and see what happens inside. Some will even include Q&A sessions with students. These are just some of the many ways schools show prospective students what life is like on campus. However, not all virtual college tours are created equal.

In this article, we’ll explore the world of virtual college visits, including:

• Benefits of engaging in college tours
• Similarities and differences between in-person and virtual college tours
• Different formats of virtual tours
• Top 25 virtual tours worth taking
• How to plan and make the most of your college visits
• What comes next after a college tour 

Without a doubt, college visits will play an integral role in your college journey. So, let’s dive into why college visits are so important to the application process. 

Why College Visits?

Before we explore virtual college tours in greater detail, let’s discuss why college visits are important to begin with. First and foremost, college tours are a way to learn about schools before you apply or even attend. Attending college is a big commitment. Therefore, taking the time to learn more about each school will allow you to feel more confident in deciding where to attend. 

Secondly, the college admissions process is a time of self-exploration. By engaging in college tours, you can learn more about yourself just as you do about colleges. Maybe you will notice you like smaller campuses that aren’t in bustling cities. Or perhaps you will realize that having a lot of cultural diversity on campus is important. By learning these facts about yourself, you will contribute to your overall personal development as well as create a holistic college list.

Lastly, college visits for juniors help to put together a strong application. Many colleges request that you write a supplemental essay about why you want to attend their school. Through a visit, you can gain knowledge about the school and be able to speak passionately and specifically about why you wish to attend in your essays. This is more critical than ever since the number of applications has skyrocketed at many schools. As such, you’ll need to make sure your application demonstrates why you are a clear fit.

College visits and the admissions process

As you may have already gathered, there are two times when you might find it most valuable to visit colleges:

Before applying

Virtual college tours and in-person campus tours can help you narrow down your college list. In doing so, you will only spend money and time applying to colleges that you would really love to attend. College visits for juniors can also help them write stronger essays.

After admission to make a final matriculation decision

If you are admitted to multiple schools, a campus visit can help you feel more confident in your final decision. As a senior, you also might have more specific questions about certain activities or campus life. Getting to know the campus more can also help ease the transition into your first year. Since you’ll already know where important buildings and resources are located, your first day may not be as overwhelming!

Now that you understand the importance of college visits, let’s explore what goes into planning a college visit.

Planning your college visit

As we shared, college visits are an important part of the admissions process. However, planning in-person campus tours can be time-consuming and expensive. To begin, you and your family will need to explore what times of year are best to travel. Some common times to visit schools are during school breaks or summer vacations. However, if you hope to see more activity on campus, then try to plan your visit when classes are in session. 

Next, we recommend setting up a visit with the admissions office. While you can, in most cases, visit a campus without an appointment, the appointment helps you gain access to a tour. It may even allow you to speak with an admissions officer. Ideally, you will book this appointment a few months before the visit. If you find yourself running short on time, you can also show up on campus and take a self-guided tour. Occidental College , Haverford College , and Claremont McKenna College all offer self-guided tours, whether using a printed map or a downloadable app. 

The cost of college visits

Regardless of whether you pre-schedule your visit, you will need to pay for your travel including transportation, hotels, and meals. Many students try to see multiple schools in one visit to save money and time.

For some students, setting up in-person visits is difficult. Beyond the expensive nature of travel, parents or guardians may not be able to take off work or find childcare. Some high schools organize college visits for juniors, or even sophomores, where adult chaperones take large groups of students to visit schools. However, this may not be an option at your school.

If the cost and logistics required to attend in-person college tours is prohibitive, don’t worry! In the next sections, we’ll discuss the many similarities, as well as the unique benefits, of virtual college tours.

COVID-19’s Impact on College Visits

While virtual tours existed pre-pandemic, the COVID-19 pandemic made them a necessity as college campus tours were canceled. Since then, virtual tours have become more advanced and more widely available. In some cases, college virtual tours can offer as much, or more, than an in-person campus visit.

While many students still prefer in-person visits, virtual tours can be used as a tool to explore colleges earlier in the application journey. Virtual tours can also be useful to prepare for an in-person visit. If a student can spend 15 minutes taking a virtual tour and noting what buildings or parts of campus interest them most, then they can focus their in-person tour on those aspects. 

Overall, virtual tours are an excellent way to visit schools that are completely inaccessible, such as ones that are too far away. Many international students use virtual college tours to explore campuses they wish to attend. Indeed, the fact that virtual tours exploded during the pandemic has raised several questions about accessibility, including the need to make more tours available in multiple languages or geared towards low-income families.

Coming up, we will explore more about the similarities and differences between in-person and virtual college tours. 

In-person vs Virtual College Tours

Luckily, visiting colleges today does not require you to go to a campus. Indeed, the number and quality of virtual campus tours for students have skyrocketed in recent years. Undoubtedly, there are similarities and differences between in-person college campus tours and virtual college tours.

Similarities between In-Person College Campus Tours and Virtual College Tours

• They provide a layout of the campus.
• They allow students to get a sense of the campus architecture, including the inside of academic buildings and dorms. For example, UT San Antonio offers special housing tours for students to see where they might be living.
• Students can learn about specific academic programs. For instance, Harvard offers a specialized in-person tour for engineering and applied sciences students in addition to the Harvard virtual tour.
• They offer insight into student life on campus. Emerson College , for example, offers videos of students talking about their transition to life in Boston and co-curricular activities.
• Tours allow students to explore the available clubs and activities on campus.
• They are opportunities to hear directly from actual students about their experiences. Colgate , Princeton , and Barnard all offer virtual conversations with students.
• Students can get some of their doubts answered. Many tours offer a live Q&A with current students. Pomona ’s live virtual sessions include this offering.

Differences between In-Person College Campus Tours and Virtual College Tours

Note that depending on the school, you may or may not receive information about that school’s admissions process during a tour, whether in-person or virtual. Several schools, like Spelman , encourage students to schedule separate webinars to learn more about the admissions process, as this is not a topic covered in their campus tours. 

Now that we have explored the similarities and differences between in-person college campus tours and virtual college visits, let’s look more deeply into when and how to use virtual college tours.

Understanding Virtual College Tours

When first hearing about virtual college visits, many students and families are skeptical about how useful they can be. However, college virtual tours have advanced so much in recent years that many offer a similar, if not enhanced, experience to an in-person visit. 

As we discussed, there are several obvious reasons why college virtual tours are easier than in-person, including the fact that they are free and require little to no planning. In the following sections, we will discover more of the benefits and uses of virtual college tours. We will also discuss how they work and explore some of the best virtual college tours that exist today.

Are Virtual College Tours Worth It?

Yes—college virtual tours are absolutely worth your time! Indeed, virtual college tours can be a very good investment of time depending on where you are in your college admissions process. Let’s explore some ways that you can use virtual college visits to aid you in your college decision-making process:

Initial exploration of schools

As a freshman or sophomore in high school, you might not know how to prepare for the college process. Using virtual college tours, you can begin to explore schools and learn about what you like and don’t like in a college. This process can help you stay motivated to work hard as you will visualize your goals with greater clarity. You will also begin to learn what types of schools you are drawn to, which can help you build a college list faster in your junior year.

Exploring more and different schools

In the past, many students were limited to only visiting schools they could travel to. In some cases, leaving their state or country was impossible. Virtual college tours offer much more accessibility for students who cannot travel large distances. Also, since they can be completed in much less time than in-person college campus tours, virtual college visits may allow you to explore schools you had never considered. Perhaps you were only considering applying to big public schools. With virtual college visits, you can branch out and easily explore small, liberal arts colleges as well.

Narrowing down the list of schools you might want to visit in person

You might have a long college list. Ideally, you’ll want to cut it down when considering which schools to visit. This is where virtual college visits offer a unique opportunity to make the most of your time and resources. Before you get on the road, you can do a virtual tour to see if you like the campus enough to visit. Or perhaps the virtual tour helps you see which parts of campus you want to explore further, or which buildings you want to enter.

Alternatively, maybe your virtual college visits give you the confidence to know you like the school enough that you don’t need to spend lots of money on a flight in your junior year. Perhaps you will wait and see if you are admitted and visit the school afterward to decide if you want to attend.

Certainly, we can agree there are many benefits to virtual college visits. However, some virtual college tours are more interactive, engaging, and informative than others. Later, we will explore some of the virtual college tours that are worth taking.

While the quality of the tour may depend on the schools you’re interested in, how much you get out of them ultimately depends on you. We will explore how to make the most of your college virtual tours later. 

What Are Virtual College Tours Like?

Now that we have convinced you that college virtual tours are beneficial, let’s look at what you can expect from them. Most virtual college tours for students have some combination of the following offerings:

Guided tour of campus

This can include a combination of interactive maps and pictures, embedded videos, informational text, and voiceovers describing what you are seeing. Some college virtual tours offer 360-degree views that allow you to click around and move through campus as if you were there, such as the University of Tampa ’s tour. Even more advanced tours offer immersive virtual reality (VR) technology which allows you to put on a headset and bring the campus to life in front of your eyes. However, VR campus tours typically require you to have your own equipment at home.

Campus highlights

Most virtual college tours for students will highlight important buildings or landmarks. These can include academic buildings, monuments, libraries, dining halls, residence halls, and the student union. By showing you these buildings, schools hope to give you a sense of what your day-to-day life may look like as a student there.

Student testimonials

Another helpful part of college virtual tours is student testimonials. Sometimes, this looks like students leading a campus tour while sharing their own experiences. Other times, schools will offer webinars for prospective students to ask questions of others. More common these days is the use of social media to share student experiences. Some schools will allow students to “take over” their social media accounts and post about their day so that prospective students can see what a day on campus is like. Consider following schools of interest on social media so you can get an insider’s perspective.

Now that you know what you can generally expect from college virtual tours, let’s explore the differences between college campus tours across schools.

How Do Virtual College Tours Work?

As the name suggests, virtual tours happen via a computer, phone, or other piece of technology. However, that can look very different depending on the school you are investigating. As we shared above, many virtual college tours for students include some kind of guided tour of campus, a list of highlights, and student testimonials. However, these items can come in very different formats.

Here are some of the formats you can expect:

Pre-recorded videos.

These can look like videos of a student giving a tour or a video of activities happening around campus. Since these are the simplest version of virtual college tours for students, they are the most common. Schools like Dartmouth , CalPoly , and Vassar all offer pre-recorded tours. 

Interactive videos

Some videos let you click on buildings or landmarks as you watch to learn more. In some cases, you can even enter buildings. For example, the Harvard virtual tour lets you click through photos of the athletic center, dorms, libraries, labs, and quads. The Harvard virtual tour also includes a voiceover that provides additional information as you scroll through images. 

Interactive map s

Here you’ll have a map of campus, whether flat or 360 degrees, that lets you click on landmarks to gather more information. Cornell , Bucknell , Wesleyan , and Pace all have online maps you can explore.

Live streams

This is a video that is being filmed at the same time you are watching it. Live streams sometimes offer a chance for Q&A with the student hosting. To take advantage of this, you will need to be present at the exact time the live stream is being shared. In some cases, you may need to register ahead of time to receive the link. An example of a live tour is at the University of Pennsylvania , where students register ahead of time for a one-hour, live, student-led virtual campus tour.

Live Virtual Tour vs. Pre-Recorded Tour

Take special note of the distinction between live virtual tours and pre-recorded virtual tours. Live virtual tours are being streamed as you watch them, which means you will get a better sense of what is happening right then and there on campus. Sometimes, live virtual tours include a Q&A section where you can ask questions. Meanwhile, pre-recorded virtual tours are less interactive but offer the flexibility of watching them whenever you can.

A common platform for many of these virtual college tours is YouVisit . YouVisit specializes in making virtual experiences as interactive as possible. For that reason, you may notice that many of the online virtual college tours you discover are similar in format. YouVisit’s tours tend to include interactive 360-degree maps, voiceovers, videos, and photos.

As you can tell, there are many formats and options for virtual tours. Indeed, the menu of options has exploded in recent years, in part due to the necessity created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Next, we will look more closely at when to take a virtual tour and explore some of the most helpful virtual tours worth taking.

When is the right time to take a Virtual Tour?

Virtual college tours can be useful at any stage, whether you’re already working on applications or just starting to build your college list.  No matter where you are in the college admissions process, remember: it’s never too early to take a virtual tour! However, before you start exploring virtually, it’s useful to know how virtual college tours can benefit you.

Tours for sophomores, juniors, and seniors

Virtual college tours will look different for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. As a sophomore, a virtual tour might be a way to dip your toes into the world of college admissions. Since you can take virtual college tours from the comfort of your own home, this is a low-stakes way to get a feel for which colleges you’re interested in applying to. 

College visits for juniors are a bit more meaningful. You may be starting to create a college list, so you’ll want to pay close attention to the different parts of the virtual tour. Consider taking notes as you go, so that when you start applying to schools you have observations from your virtual tour to look back on. 

If you’re a senior, there’s another important aspect of virtual college tours to keep in mind: demonstrated interest. When colleges read your application, they often look for “demonstrated interest,” which is a way that you demonstrate that you care about the school. Colleges want to admit students who will ultimately choose that college, and one way to show that you care about a school is to attend a tour. 

What Colleges Offer Virtual Tours?

In general, virtual college tours make tours accessible for people who can’t travel to the school for whatever reason. Most schools understand that not all students can visit in person and will offer some type of virtual tour—whether it’s a recorded tour, a video of the campus, or another interactive option. 

So, how do you decide which ones to take? Up next, you’ll find our list of the best virtual college tours that we think are worth your time.

25 Virtual College Tours Worth Taking!

As we’ve discussed, virtual tours are a great way to get a feel for a school’s campus without having to make the trip to visit. You can take a virtual tour at almost any time—you can even take one more than once!

With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of 25 great virtual college tours that you can embark on in lieu of a traditional college visit. 

Top 25 Virtual College Tours

1. princeton university.

First on our list of virtual college tours worth taking is Princeton University. Located in Princeton, New Jersey, Princeton is ranked #1 in National Universities. Princeton’s virtual tour consists of a live-streamed Zoom webinar, where one of their tour guides will take you along with them on their campus tour. You can even ask your guide questions in the Zoom chat!

2. Harvard University

Next on our list of best virtual college tours is Harvard University, located in Cambridge, MA. The Harvard virtual tour is self-guided, meaning that you can click around the Harvard virtual tour to see panoramic views of Harvard’s classic New England campus at your own pace. Plus, if you’re interested in Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, there’s a separate Harvard virtual tour that goes into even more detail on that school’s offerings.

3. University of Pennsylvania

If you’re interested in UPenn but can’t make it out to Philadelphia, you can explore UPenn’s campus with virtual college visits. You have to sign up online to take one of Upenn’s virtual college tours since they’re led live by Penn’s student tour guides. With these live tours, every tour is different. Since different students give them each time, if you decide to take the tour more than once, you’ll likely learn something new! 

4. Cornell University

The virtual college tours at Cornell are self-guided. This means that you can take yourself around Cornell’s beautiful campus in Ithaca, NY, at your own pace. At each location, Cornell supplies fun facts and details about the campus that can help you get to know the school better. 

5. Dartmouth College

With Dartmouth’s virtual college tours, you can get the best of both worlds: a live-streamed campus tour and a self-guided tour. If you’re just beginning to think about Dartmouth as an option, watch their video of a pre-recorded tour to get a feel. If Dartmouth is your dream school, get to know their campus in bucolic Hanover, NH, by taking a live virtual tour led by a student—that way, you can ask all of your questions and feel more like you’re really there!

6. California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) – San Luis Obispo

If you want to know more about Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, they provide a wealth of virtual college tours that you can take. Not only does Cal Poly offer the classic student-led virtual tours and prerecorded tours. They also have virtual tours of their housing and of each academic college. Even if you can’t make it out to this coastal California city, you’ll have a great feel for the Cal Poly campus. 

7. Barnard College

Curious about college in the Big Apple? Take one of Barnard’s virtual college tours. Once you register for Barnard’s virtual tour, you gain access to spaces in Barnard that aren’t even available on the in-person tour. Barnard also offers an audio tour, where you can listen along to a live tour guide.

8. Pomona College

At Pomona, a college located in Pomona, California, you can explore in a multitude of ways. Pomona offers a pre-recorded virtual tour, as well as info sessions and webinars that you can attend from home. 

9. University of Texas – San Antonio

Located in San Antonio, TX, the University of Texas campus at San Antonio offers a self-guided virtual tour. At each location on the virtual tour, UT offers a video accompanied by written information to help you get to know the campus better.

10. Wesleyan University

If you’re looking for an idyllic New England campus, you’ll find one with Wesleyan’s virtual college tours. Wesleyan is a small liberal arts school located in Middletown, Connecticut, and you can follow along with a current student as they “walk” you through different locations on campus. 

11. Colgate University

Located in Hamilton, ME, Colgate’s beautiful campus is just a few clicks away. Colgate’s college virtual tours let students make their way through the campus on their own time, and you can supplement your virtual college visit with webinars and online info sessions. 

12. Washington State University

Though Pullman, Washington would be beautiful to see in person, WSU’s college virtual tours will make you feel like you’re right there without ever leaving your house. WSU offers a personal tour, where you can direct yourself around the Washington State campus. 

13. Bucknell University

At Bucknell University, you can take college virtual tours by navigating through their virtual campus map. Though you might not get a feel of Bucknell’s location in Lewisburg, PA, you’ll come away with a great understanding of their campus—they even have a specialized map for prospective engineering students. 

14. Vassar College

Next on the list of college virtual tours worth doing is Vassar. Vassar is located in scenic upstate New York, but if you don’t want to make the trip, you can easily get a feeling for the campus with their many options for college virtual tours. Vassar offers an interactive campus tour, a 30-minute preview video of the campus, and even sample classes and recordings of past events. 

15. Claremont McKenna College

The second of the Claremont Colleges after Pomona, Claremont McKenna offers recorded video tours and self-guided college virtual tours. Claremont McKenna is also located in Pomona, CA. So, if you’re virtually touring Pomona, you might as well give Claremont McKenna a look as well!

16. Haverford College

If you’re interested in living in Pennsylvania, you can give this lovely campus located just outside of Philly a look. Haverford offers live virtual tours where two students will take you on a “stroll” across campus, giving you advice and answering questions along the way. 

17. Harvey Mudd College

If you love Pomona, CA, but Claremont McKenna and Pomona weren’t your vibe, give Harvey Mudd a try. Harvey Mudd’s college virtual tours consist of separate videos for each stop along the tour that take you through all of the most important buildings on Harvey Mudd’s campus. 

18. Middlebury College

For your Middlebury College virtual tours, you get all the benefits of variety. Middlebury College, located in Middlebury, VT, has a wealth of options for students who don’t choose to do college campus tours in person. This includes virtual tours in English and Spanish, self-guided interactive maps, recorded information sessions, and more. 

19. Pace University

If you want to get to know Pace University, the college offers interactive maps for both of its campuses—one in NYC and one in Westchester, NY. Using Pace’s maps, you can make the most of New York City college campus tours without ever having to navigate the subway. 

20. Occidental College

Next on our list of virtual college campus tours worth taking is Occidental College. Located in sunny Los Angeles, CA, Occidental offers a self-guided virtual tour, where you can click through 360 views of the campus and hear from Occidental’s student tour guides along the way. 

21. Furman University

Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Furman University also offers stellar options for their virtual college campus tours. Furman gives you the option to explore individual campus buildings with interactive and immersive technology, which includes videos from their tour guides to give you insider knowledge about each location. 

22. Spelman College

If you want to tour Spelman, you don’t have to go all the way to Atlanta, Georgia. You can take one of their virtual college campus tours, where you can take your time looking at each of their buildings. Spelman’s virtual map lets you see inside and outside of many different campus locations, and get a better feel for the vibe of the campus as a whole.

23. Emerson College

Located in Boston, MA, Emerson offers lots of options for students who want to take college virtual tours. Using an interactive map , prospective students can make their way around Emerson’s campus to explore different buildings and facilities. The Emerson campus map also includes some city landmarks, like Boston Common, that are close to campus and part of the Emerson experience.

24. University of Tampa

At the University of Tampa, students can take college virtual tours to get a feel for the beautiful Tampa, FL campus. The University of Tampa offers tour videos, 360 interactive campus tours, as well as virtual visits. If you register for a virtual visit, you’ll also be able to attend a 30-minute info session hosted by an admissions counselor. 

25. Texas State University

For the last school on our list of college virtual tours worth taking, we visit (or more accurately, don’t visit) Texas State. Texas State offers a virtual interactive map, a video tour led by student tour guides, and also provides a presentation where you can learn more about the academics and admissions policies at the school. You can tour both of Texas State’s locations, one in San Marcos and one just north of Austin.

As you can see, not all virtual college visits follow the exact same format. However, there are certainly many opportunities to “visit” a school without ever stepping foot on campus. Next, let’s talk about scheduling and making the most of your college visits.

How To Schedule Virtual College Visits

Now that we’ve gone over some of the best virtual college tours that you can take, let’s talk about some logistics. 

For most virtual college tours, you can take them whenever you want—that’s part of why they’re so great! Whatever your schedule is, you can slide in a college visit on your own time. You could even do a bit of a virtual college visit, take a break, and come back and finish later. It’s totally up to you. 

Schools may ask you for your name and email when you click on their virtual college visits. This is totally fine, and also can work to your advantage. Remember demonstrated interest? You want the college to know that you’ve taken their college campus tours, whether it’s a virtual college visit or in-person. This is especially meaningful in college visits for juniors or seniors.

Even though many virtual college visits can be done on your own schedule, some schools offer live virtual tours. If you want to take one of these college campus tours, you’ll need to sign up in advance. Even though these virtual college tours for students require a little bit more planning, it can be helpful to be in a Zoom with other prospective students and tour guides so that you can ask questions in real time. 

Making the Most of a Virtual College Visit

Even though you might be taking your virtual college tours from your bed, it’s important to still make the most of it. While a virtual tour might not feel the same as in-person college campus tours, there are some things you can do to make the most of the experience. 

Block out dedicated time

At first, virtual college tours for students might not seem very outwardly engaging. However, you should try and make the most of your experience. Don’t multitask, or do college campus tours while you’re watching TV. This is still a college visit, and you want to treat it as such. Immerse yourself in your virtual college visit—you want to get as close as you can to experiencing it in person! 

Consider your priorities

Virtual college visits can serve different purposes for different students. Some students have no idea what they’re looking for from their college campus, and others are already set on what they want their college experience to look like. On the virtual tour, make sure to look at the school’s housing, academic facilities, recreational facilities, and transportation. If there’s a must on your list—for example, if you want a school with a main quad, or a school that’s integrated into a city—see if the school has it! 

Ask questions

If you’re taking a tour on your own, think about the questions you’d have for a tour guide if there was one present. What can you learn from virtual college tours for students, and what do you still have questions about? These are the kinds of things you could ask in an information session or research after your tour.

Next Steps after your Virtual Tour

Once you’ve finished your virtual tour, there are some next steps you can take to make the most of it. 

If you’re just starting to build out your college list, think about what stood out most from your campus tours. Write down some big takeaways from the school, or a list of pros and cons, so you can start comparing schools that you want to put on your college list. These can be informal—something like “huge library,” or “weird vibe” is totally fine—just make sure you write down enough to remember how you felt about the school so you don’t have to take the virtual tour a second time.

If you’re ready to apply, reach out to admissions with any questions you have after the virtual college tours. Explore the application requirements at the schools you’re most excited about. See if the school has any supplemental essays that ask you why you’re interested in the school—these virtual tours can give you great talking points about the school that you might want to include in an essay.

Sometimes after a virtual tour, you might still not know how you feel about a school—that’s okay! Virtual tours are just one way to get to know a college. You can keep doing research, and take advantage of other virtual resources offered by the school. 

Even More Virtual Opportunities

So what are the other ways to learn more about a school from the comfort of your own home?

Along with the virtual campus tour, many schools also offer virtual information sessions. These are Zoom calls with admissions officers who are there to provide information on the school and answer applicants’ questions. Attending information sessions can also be a way to show demonstrated interest to a school that you want to attend. 

Some schools also have student testimonials, or other videos with students who can answer questions about the school. These are a great way to see what actual students think about attending the school. Many colleges also provide a way to reach students at the school with questions—email the admissions office and ask if there are students you can talk to about their experience. 

Virtual College Tours – Final Takeaway

College visits for juniors, seniors, and sophomores are an important part of the college admissions process. Since the pandemic, you can go on amazing virtual college visits from the comfort of your own home. On a virtual college tour, you can get to know the campus, and see what kinds of resources the school has to offer.

There are a few different types of virtual college tours for students. Some are interactive maps, where you can click on different buildings and explore. Others provide a 360 view of various parts of campus. Some are live Zoom meetings led by student tour guides, and some schools provide pre-recorded videos that you can watch. All of these virtual tours are great options to learn more about the school, and if a school provides more than one, they’re all worth doing!

When you’re taking a virtual college tour, make sure to make the most of it. Set aside some time to really focus on the tour, keep your priorities in mind, and take notes on things that stick out to you and questions you have during the tour. 

If at the end of your virtual tour, you’re sure that you’ve found your dream school, don’t hesitate to reach out to CollegeAdvisor for application guidance. Our team of experts is always here to support students in navigating the admissions process. Happy (virtual) exploring!

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The University of Minnesota Law School is thrilled to welcome Ilan Wurman to our faculty as an associate professor of law, with tenure, beginning in the 2024-25 academic year.

Wurman is currently an associate professor at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, where he teaches administrative law and constitutional law. He writes primarily on the Fourteenth Amendment, administrative law, separation of powers, and constitutionalism. His academic writing has appeared in the Yale Law Journal , the Stanford Law Review , the University of Chicago Law Review , the University of Pennsylvania Law Review , the Virginia Law Review , the Duke Law Journal , the Minnesota Law Review , the Notre Dame Law Review , and the Texas Law Review among other journals. He is also the author of A Debt Against the Living: An Introduction to Originalism (Cambridge 2017), and The Second Founding: An Introduction to the Fourteenth Amendment (Cambridge 2020). His third book, The Constitution of 1789: An Introduction, is also forthcoming with Cambridge University Press.

He has a B.A. in Government and Physics from Claremont McKenna College and a J.D. from Stanford Law School.

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Scripps College, a women’s liberal arts college with a strong interdisciplinary tradition, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Global Politics starting July 1, 2025.

The department seeks scholarly and teaching expertise in global politics broadly defined. We are particularly interested in topics including, but not limited to, the transnational politics of climate, migration, gender, human rights, international development, social movements, and settler colonialism, with a preference for expertise in the Global South. We value interdisciplinary approaches to, and breadth in, teaching and research, and are interested in candidates who show potential for engaging, research-informed teaching in small classroom settings, and who can supervise undergraduate research effectively. Participation in the Core Curriculum in Interdisciplinary Studies [about to be changed from Interdisciplinary Humanities] is expected.

The position entails a 2-2 teaching load, including the introductory survey course in Global Politics, as well as supervision (shared with other department faculty) of required one-semester senior theses. The candidate should have a PhD in hand by July 1, 2025, either in political science or in adjacent fields, such as geography, sociology, and anthropology.  

Candidates should submit the following materials online at http://apply.interfolio.com/145103 : a CV, a cover letter, a statement of teaching philosophy that also discusses how the candidate could contribute to the College’s mission of inclusive and equitable education, an article-length writing sample, and names and contact information for three references.

Semi-finalists will be asked to submit evidence of effective and inclusive teaching, three letters of recommendation, and, potentially, additional research materials.

The salary for this position will range from $81,000 to $90,000 and will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Review of materials will begin on September 16, 2024. For more information, please contact Nancy Neiman, search committee chair at [email protected] .

Scripps College is one of the seven members of The Claremont Colleges consortium located 35 miles east of Los Angeles. In keeping with its ongoing commitment to build and support a diverse and equitable academic community, Scripps College actively encourages applications from women and members of historically underrepresented groups. Preference will be given to applicants committed to improving higher education for underrepresented students.