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

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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 Baker.

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Prospective students receive virtual campus visits

Story by Kinsley Alley , Staff Writer | May 4, 2020

Justin Toumberlin and Rebekah Nelson

The admissions department at Baker University is hard at work year-round, interacting with prospective students from all over the world. A large part of this is giving campus tours to these students to give them a feel of what life at Baker truly is. But with campus shut down for the remainder of the semester, admissions has had to find another way to show prospective students the Baker experience.

It is challenging to replace an in-person tour with online video chats, but that is exactly what admissions and the university admissions assistants, or UAA’s, have had to do.

“Students are signing up on an online registration if they would like to do a virtual tour,” Director of Campus Visit Experience Eva Durand said.

Prospective students are meeting with faculty and UAA’s through Zoom for what admissions is now calling “virtual visits.” 

“They show about a 4 minute video, we’re calling it a ‘sneak peak,’ of our campus tour,” Durand said.

After the video, prospective students are able to chat with professors, coaches, and the UAA’s about their college transition and the Baker community. The UAA’s have a very important job during in-person tours, but even more so during online visits.

“Understanding what the student wants in just 10 minutes when we normally chat for 30 minutes to an hour creates a barrier, and since it’s online it is even harder,” junior Dylan Kort said. “We dive into why they might want to attend and try and make them feel as if they will be welcomed with open arms.”

Since beginning online visits, the admissions department has seen promising responses.

“I know some feedback we have gotten back from some prospective students is that they got more out of it than they thought they would from the virtual visit,” Durand said.

Along with the visit itself, UAAs are important for prospective students to meet and interact with as these people are potential peers and mentors for this college transition. For junior Victoria Aceves-Power, showing new students what Baker is all about and the pride she has for the school is what she loves most.

“It allows me to provide prospective students an insight into the distinct qualities that make Baker so special and show them why BU could be the best school for them,” Aceves-Power said.

Now, the admissions office is looking for more students interested in helping these students. Baker students can now apply to be a UAA and give tours and share their own Baker experience to prospective students. 

Being a part of this group has been something Aceves-Power has found to be beneficial even for herself.

“Having the opportunity to ease a prospective student’s mind regarding all of their college-related inquiries is incredibly rewarding.”

The admissions department is looking forward to the future with new UAA’s applying as well as this new form of giving virtual tours.

“We will probably be doing some sort of virtual visits going forward even once we are back on campus,” Durand said. “For those who are out of state, and for those who maybe want to get a little bit of taste of Baker and then maybe we can encourage them to come on campus after that.”

Admissions has adapted to show prospective students that Baker University is the right school for them without physically showing them what they mean. But through Zoom conference’s and online interaction, they have adjusted quite smoothly. 

“I think it is really awesome that our admissions team found a way to continue to include UAA’s in the prospective student experience,” Kort said. “That’s one of the things that differentiates good from great, and I’m glad to be on the great side.”

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Plan Your Visit to Clayton State University

We’re 10 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta; yet, when you first set foot on our beautiful campus, you’ll think you’re walking through a park. Come see Clayton State for yourself.

Ways to Visit Clayton State

There are many ways to get to know our beautiful campus. Find the one that fits you best!

Attend an Admissions Event

Undergraduates can attend a number of admissions events. Preview Day gives high school students a sense of the real Clayton State. Non-Trad Tuesday answers the questions students over 24 usually have about Clayton State.

Visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to sign up for an event or talk with a recruiter.

Graduate students can stop by for an informational Open House hosted by the School of Graduates Studies. Learn more about the degree you’d like to pursue, ask questions, and get a taste for what being a grad student at Clayton State is like.

No need to register for this event—when we say “open,” we mean it!

Visit the School of Graduate Studies to find out when to drop by and say hello.

Dual Enrollment students —those students accepted into our dual-enrollment program—should feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions about tours, information, and other ways they can get to know Clayton State. 

Places to Visit

Athletics Center

With a gym and locker rooms, the Athletics Center is located just off Clayton State Boulevard on Weltner Drive.  

The Loch Shop Bookstore

Off Snelling Drive and just a stone’s throw away from our lovely Swan Lake sits Edgewater Hall. Head to the Loch Shop on the first floor, room 116, for textbooks, great Clayton State merchandise, and more!

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Also in Edgewater Hall is the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in room 150, where you can get more information about your intended major, how to apply, and taking a tour.

Performing Arts Center

Take a peek at our Clayton State Theatre. It can be found in the Arts & Sciences Building, room G-132, just off Caldwell Drive.

School of Graduate Studies

Just up the road from the Athletics Center, you’ll find Faculty Hall off Clayton State Boulevard. Drop by suite 133 to visit the School of Graduate Studies and learn more about grad student life and learning.

Spivey Hall

Elegant and inspiring both in design and acoustics, the world-renowned Spivey Hall performing arts venue sits near the south entrance of the university on Simpson Drive.

James M. Baker University Center

Off Clayton State Boulevard, near Swan Lake, you’ll find James M. Baker University Center, our signature building with everything from dining spots to classrooms to meeting spaces to the campus help desk.

There are many other wonderful places to explore at Clayton State University. Use our campus map to discover them all!

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To view the Clayton State University Protection of Minors on Campus Policy you may view and/or download it here: Minors on Campus

Questions about the interpretation or application of this Policy should be raised with Human Resources, which shall update or modify the Policy as necessary and administer and oversee the implementation of the Policy in a manner that best achieves its goals. The Policy may be modified with the approval of the University President and/or their designee to reflect changes in the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia policies law, standards relating to the protection of minors, or University processes, or as otherwise necessary.

General Tools for Program and Event Registration Facilities Use Agreement - Third-Party programs and event that use Clayton State University facilities must sign a Facilities Use Agreement contractually agreeing to comply with Clayton State University's policy requirements related to the Protection of Minors on Campus including background checks and training requirements for employees and volunteers, and must demonstrate that they have minimum insurance requirements.

Volunteer Training: Volunteers in direct contact with minors must take the free online training from the State of Georgia Office of the Child Advocate. After completing the online training, the volunteer must "Print the Certificate" and email or fax it to the Department of Human Resources. The training will not be considered complete until Human Resources receives the training certificate. Volunteer training is located here: Mandated Reporters Training: Critical Links in Protecting Children in Georgia.

Employee Training: Clayton State University provides training for its employees, if you would like further information please contact Human Resources .

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Choosing a college is an important decision, so make the right choice with a visit to campus. Wander through our gardens, tour a residence hall, stop by our library's Makerspace area — there's so much to see, and we can't wait to show you around!

Showcase Saturday

Showcase Saturday is the  perfect  opportunity to bring your family and friends with you to experience our beautiful campus in the pineywoods of Nacogdoches. These events are full of high energy, friendly faces and lots of people immersing themselves in life as a Lumberjack. Visit with our college deans, browse our academic fair representing over 120 areas of study, enjoy a campus tour with our Jack Walkers, engage with clubs and organizations, view residence halls and much more!

Our next Showcase Saturday:

• June 22, 2024: Register online
• Showcase schedule PDF will be posted mid-June

Looking ahead:

• Fall 2024 dates will be posted as they are scheduled

If you can't make it to a Showcase Saturday, that's okay! Explore the tour opportunities below to find a visit that fits your needs.

Campus tours

Rain or shine, tour the SFA campus with one of our Jack Walkers! Tours are available Monday through Friday and select Saturdays. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes!

Tour highlights include the Baker Pattillo Student Center, one of our residence halls, Steen Library, Student Recreation Center and academic buildings.

View calendar & schedule your tour

Group tours for high schools

We offer group visits to high schools at 11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the fall and spring terms. Tour capacity is 100 students.

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Virtual info sessions

Can't visit in person? Our virtual Jack Chat sessions focus on various topics, including:

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• and information for family members and other education supports.

Sessions are posted as they are scheduled.

Spring 2024 sessions

Jack chats for future dual-credit nursing students.

The DeWitt School of Nursing academic advisors invite you to a virtual informational session on the best dual-credit courses to take while in high school, degree requirements, common misconceptions and the School of Nursing's new automatic admission promise: the Lumberjack Nursing Guarantee.​

• 5:30 p.m., March 25 - Register online
• 5:30 p.m., April 16 - Register online

SFA's breathtaking campus is located in the heart of East Texas in historic Nacogdoches. Did you know that if you live in the Houston or Dallas areas, Nacogdoches may actually be closer than Austin? It's true!

What to do while you're here

Make the most of your visit.

Here are a few people you should talk to and departments you should visit while you're here:

You can meet with a representative from the Office of Admissions before or after every tour to learn more about how to apply to SFA, from submitting test scores and completing an application to setting up a mySFA account. Admissions representatives are available most weekdays.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with an admissions representative, call 936.468.2504 or email  [email protected] .

Academic units

Interested in a specific major or area of study? Meet with a faculty member from your academic department of choice and learn more about coursework, curriculum and career opportunities.

To schedule an appointment with a faculty member, you will need to contact the specific  academic department.

Financial aid

Concerned about the cost of a college education? We can help. Visit our financial aid department to learn how to apply for financial aid and get details about the different  types of financial aid  available to SFA students, from grants to Federal Work-study programs to student loans.

To meet with a financial aid representative, just visit their office. If you want to meet with your assigned aid counselor, you'll want to make an appointment in advance.

Student services

While you’re here, make sure to drop by the Baker Pattillo Student Center to learn more about the variety of services available to Lumberjacks, from dining and entertainment options to mail and printing. And if you get hungry, you don’t have to go far – the student center is home to several  popular favorites  like Starbucks, Chick-fil-A and more.

Residence halls

Living on campus is a great way to get the full "college experience." And whether you're looking for quiet, low-key surroundings or larger-than-life fun, you’ll find a perfect match in one of our many  residence halls .

Arts and athletics

Don't forget to leave some time for fun while you're here!

On-campus movie theater

The  Student Activities Association Cinema , located in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, presents great movies at a great price.

Performing and visual arts

Many talented performers grace our stages, from touring acts to student-directed plays and performances by our Lumberjack musicians. There's almost always an art exhibit on display, showcasing works from our School of Art faculty and students.

To view upcoming events and purchase tickets, visit the  Fine Arts Box Office .

Sporting Events

SFA is home to both competitive Division I sports teams and cheer and dance teams. For more information on each team, schedules, tickets and gear, visit our official athletics website at  SFAJacks.com . Don't forget to wear purple when you cheer on the Lumberjacks and Ladyjacks!

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Connecting the upper and lower campus, Baker University Center is a vibrant hub, welcoming and serving all members of our community--from university students, faculty, and staff, to parents, alumni, community members, and other campus visitors.

Baker University Center offers state-of-the-art conference and event spaces, extensive support for students and their leadership development, exciting dining options, comfortable places to be, and service that will exceed your expectations.

Baker University Center is home to art galleries, student organization offices, centers that support our diverse campus, services, amenities, and university departments.

For a more in depth view of the spaces that Baker University Center has to offer, see below or view our floor maps . If you would like to reserve a space in Baker University Center, contact Conference and Event Services Reservations in room 419 of Baker University Center or by calling 740.593.4021. Ohio University constituents, please use virtual EMS  to create your reservation.

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The Grand Ballroom

The John Calhoun Baker University Center Grand Ballroom seats 800 individuals in theater style and 385 individuals banquet style.  

Ballroom A & B

The John Calhoun Baker University Center Ballroom A and B seats 350 individuals in theater style and 192 individuals banquet style.  

The Baker University Theater has 190 built in theater style seats. If your event needs accommodation for more seating, our staff can add an additional 50 seats for a total of 240 capacity.  

Theater Lounge

The Theater Lounge in the Baker University Center can accommodate 225 individuals in theater style seating.  

Honors Collegium

The Honors Collegium is not a reservable space and is attached to Ballroom reservations only.  

1804 Lounge

The 1804 Lounge in the Baker University Center is available as an as-is setup.   

The Baker University Center Front Room is a reservable space in which the layout stays as-is. In addition, this is a space that is also open to the public, even while events are taking place. The stage is the only reservable area.   

Maggie Davis Room

The Maggie Davis room in the Baker University Center can accommodate 32 individuals in conference style set-up.  

Combo Room: 240/242

Room 240 and 242 in Baker University Center can be separate rooms, or can be combined to offer double the seating configurations. Rooms alone offer accommodations for 40 individuals in conference style seating, 110 in Theater Style seating and 80 in banquet style seating. When rooms are combined, conference style seating becomes usable to 80, theater style to 220 and banquet style to 160.  

3 rd , 4 th , and 5 th Floor Atrium Spaces

The Atrium spaces in the Baker University Center are located on the 3 rd , 4 th and 5 th floors. These spaces can accommodate 50 individuals in theater style seating. In addition to theater style, many customers utilize these spaces for table space and promotion and can also accommodate limited banquet style seating. The 4 th floor atrium space is only reservable when the Ballroom is also reserved.  

Conference Rooms

Conference room set-up options and capacities vary.  

32 Questions to Ask on a College Visit

Students should feel free to ask questions during an information session or on tour.

Questions to Ask on a College Visit

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Prospective students should conduct at least basic research to facilitate questions to ask during the information session or on tour, experts say.

Key Takeaways

• Before a campus visit, students should do basic research on the school.
• Students and their families have various opportunities to ask questions.
• No question is dumb.

College visits, whether in person or virtual, can help give prospective students a better feel of campus life.

Contrary to popular belief, however, students don’t need to have that “a-ha” moment when they eventually find the campus where they belong, says Thyra Briggs, vice president for admission and financial aid at Harvey Mudd College in California.

“I just don't think that happens for most students,” she says. “I don't want students to walk away from a visit where that didn't happen thinking, ‘Oh, this is not the place for me.’ This is a long-term relationship. It's not necessarily love at first sight. … In this age of instant gratification, I think it's an important thing to give a school a chance to affect you in a different way.”

For an in-person visit, families should prepare ahead of time by checking the weather and dressing comfortably as tours are mostly held outside.

"Leave plenty of time at an individual campus and allow yourself to enjoy the experience, be present in the moment and (don't) feel rushed because that could also skew your perception of things," says Bryan Gross, vice president for enrollment management at Hartwick College in New York.

It’s also important, experts say, to conduct at least basic research on the institution – even if it’s just looking at their social media accounts – to help facilitate questions to ask during the information session or on tour.

"We know that for some of you, this may be the first time you are going through this," Briggs says. "For others, it's a different student (going through the process) than the student you had who's older. So there’s no bad questions. ... I would hope that any college would welcome any question a student would ask.”

Here are 32 example questions, collected from college admissions and enrollment professions, that students don't always think to ask on college visits. These questions – edited for length or clarity – were provided by Briggs, Gross and Brian Lindeman, assistant vice president of admissions and financial aid at Macalester College  in Minnesota.

Questions About Admissions

• Does this school consider demonstrated interest?
• Is there an opportunity for prospective students to sit in on a class to experience a real lecture?
• Are there options to receive a lunch or dinner pass at the dining hall to try the food?

Questions About Academics

• Where do students typically study?
• How does advising work?
• What are the academic strengths of this school?
• What opportunities are there for study abroad and exchange programs?
• If available, are these global programs directly run by this school – where faculty members travel with students – or are these study abroad programs outsourced to a third-party company?
• Are these study abroad experiences built into the tuition or are there additional fees to participate?

Questions About Financial Aid

• What is this school's average financial aid package?
• What is the average net cost when students enroll?
• What is the current level of funding with endowed scholarships – how much are donors contributing to scholarships?
• Do you offer merit aid ? If so, what are you looking for in a candidate?

Questions About Campus Housing and Community

• What are the housing options?
• What are the fee structures for these different options?
• Are students required to live on campus ?
• How does your campus define diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging?

Questions to Ask Your Tour Guide to Gauge Campus Life

• What surprised you about this school? What's something you didn't expect?
• What keeps you coming back to this school each year?
• Have we seen your favorite place on campus?
• What event on campus gets the biggest turnout every year?
• If you were struggling with an issue, would you know who to turn to? Who would that be?

Questions About Work and Research Opportunities

• What are the opportunities for undergraduate research on campus?
• How do those research opportunities give students valuable hands-on experiences that enhance their resumes?
• What are some specific ways this school helps students gain hands-on experience through internships ?

Questions About Student and Career Outcomes

• What is the retention rate from freshman to sophomore year?
• What is the five-year graduation rate?
• What is the job-attainment rate of graduates within six months of graduating?
• What percent of students are going on to graduate school ?
• What percent of students are intentionally taking time off post-graduation compared to those who are not able to find jobs?
• What size is the alumni network?
• How are alumni actively engaging with recent graduates to help connect them specifically to opportunities in their fields?

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• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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