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Visit Western Michigan University

There’s simply no substitute for seeing Western Michigan University for yourself and experiencing a little slice of what makes Western so unique and beloved. This way, whether you decide to see it up close and personal or virtually, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of what a Western education can really mean for you and your future. Explore the visit options for undergraduate students to see which program is the right fit for you. Graduate students are advised to review visit options through our Graduate College .

In-person options

An in-person visit is a great way to really experience everything that Western has to offer and see if you can really picture yourself here. You’ll be able to meet and talk to current students, visit a residence hall and do so much more. Be sure to register because we are unable to accommodate walk-in visitors at this time.

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Additional information for  graduate students  and  international students  is available.

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Mondays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. ET

Your campus visit will include a 30-minute admissions presentation, a 75-minute main campus walking tour, and an introduction to your prospective academic college.* If you are unsure which academic college your intended major is housed, review our  list of majors  and  academic colleges . Some academic spotlights have limited capacity; registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.

*If you plan to attend an in-person campus tour of the College of Aviation, please first  register for a virtual information session . 

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. ET

Your campus visit will include a 30-minute admissions presentation and a 75-minute main campus walking tour from a current Bronco. If your major falls into one of the colleges below, you have the opportunity of connecting with them after your walking tour. Some academic spotlights have limited capacity; registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are unsure which academic college your intended major is housed, review our  list of majors  and  academic colleges . 

• 11:15 a.m. Haworth College of Business
• 11:45 a.m. College of Health and Human Services
• 12:30 p.m. College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• 1:30 p.m. College of Aviation*

*If you plan to attend an in-person campus tour of the College of Aviation,  please first  register for a virtual information session .

Weekdays at 1:30 p.m. ET

Your campus visit will include a 30-minute admissions presentation and a 75-minute main campus walking tour from a current Bronco. 

Select Saturdays

Your campus visit will include a 30-minute admissions presentation and a 75-minute main campus walking tour from a current Bronco. If your major is within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences or the College of Aviation, there are opportunities to visit those locations after your main campus tour. There is limited capacity; registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• 1 p.m. College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

*If you plan to attend an in-person campus tour of the College of Aviation, please first  register for a virtual information session .

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Open houses

Open houses are a more in-depth experience for prospective students and their families to visit and learn more about WMU. Open houses are offered in the fall each year. There are four Open House dates, including one specifically for honors students.

Future Bronco Days: Admitted student events

Future Bronco Days are a great way for incoming WMU students to explore campus, ask questions and get more information about their future lives here on campus. Students will also get assistance with their next enrollment steps. These events are typically in the winter to early spring each year.

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Virtual tour options

Thanks to technology, our virtual experiences can be just as informative and almost as immersive as being here in person. From our live Q&A sessions to a 360° virtual campus tour, you have numerous ways to experience everything WMU has to offer, all from the comfort of home.

Take our self-guided virtual tour

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Live virtual tour with tour guide

Join one of our current student ambassadors for a live walk-through of our virtual tour.

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Get to know your admissions team

Want to talk to someone one-on-one? Our experienced and friendly admissions team members are happy to discuss anything you’d like about Western. Locate your rep based on where you live, and then set up a virtual or phone appointment at a time that works for your schedule.

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Campus Tour with Admission Information Session

Offered most mondays-thursdays and select fridays, campus tours with information sessions include: .

• A 60-minute walking tour of Western's campus led by a Student Admissions Representative.
• A 30-minute Admission Information Session. 
• Viewing of a residence hall room.

Campus Tours (without Information Session)

Offered saturdays and select weekdays, campus tours include: .

• A 90-minute walking tour of Western's campus led by a Student Admissions Representative, which includes admission information.

Group & Other Visit Options

Interested in a specific major  .

Contact the relevant academic department  or office at least two weeks prior to your visit to make arrangements (academic department visits are subject to availability).

Visiting campus is the best way to find out if Western is the right fit for you. Below are different in-person and online visit options.

Upcoming Events

In-person campus tours.

Take a tour of Western's beautiful campus! Let our student tour guides lead you and a small group on a 60-minute campus tour. They will give you the inside scoop on everything Western and answer your questions as you explore. There's also a 30-minute admission information session included in the tour.

Recorridos en español | Campus Tours in Spanish

Explorar campus con nosotros! No hay mejor manera de recibir la experiencia de Western que caminar en nuestros caminos de ladrillo, disfrutando de la vista de la bahía de Bellingham y nuestro hermoso campus y mirar nuestros estudiantes en acción. Un recorrido del campus dirigido por un Estudiante Representante de Admisiones es un gran lugar donde empezar!

School and Community Group Visits

Do you represent a high school, community college or community organization? Then these group visits are for you! Group visits are designed for groups 9th grade and higher. During the visit, your students will learn more about academic opportunities at Western.

More information can be found on the Group Visits page.

Virtual Tours and Information Sessions

Virtual campus tours.

Sign up for a 60-minute student-led tour of campus, or a 90-minute event that includes a tour and an information session (hosted by an Admissions Counselor). Our student hosts will guide you through campus and answer your questions.

Virtual Housing Tour

Explore our Residence Halls! In the recorded tour, our students share their experiences living on campus, and will guide you around the different residential communities. You can also explore the buildings through the Residence Halls interactive gallery.

Take the Self-Guided Tour

Transfer information sessions.

Learn more about transferring to Western Washington University during a 30-minute presentation hosted by an Admissions Counselor. You'll also have plenty of time afterward to get your questions answered.

Watch our YouTube Tours

Let our students lead you on a short tour of campus and the beautiful area we call home.

One-on-one connections

Connect with an Admissions Counselor

Mon–fri, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m..

Schedule a 30-minute video chat with an Admissions Counselor to get your specific questions answered.

One-on-one Student Connection

Want to get a student's perspective on a certain major or ask them about what it's like in Bellingham? Tell us what you're interested in and we'll connect you with a Western student who can answer your specific questions.

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Call: 360-650-3440 Text: 360-966-8155 Email:  [email protected]

We're available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).

Visit the Honors College

Check out the Honors College while you're visiting virtually! Honors College classes allow students to complete General University Requirements in an Honors setting, which means small classes and sought-after professors. Honors College courses focus on writing, discussion and problem-solving. If you value curiosity and self-discovery, learn more and apply today!

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Come see us on the Hill!

Pick a visit experience that best fits you.

A Western Kentucky University campus tour is your opportunity to visit our beautiful campus on the hilltop overlooking Bowling Green, KY. You’ll hear from our student tour guides about our majors and academic programs as well as the variety of student clubs and organizations you can be a part of, including Greek Life, marching band and our student newspaper, the WKU Herald . We have nearly 15,000 students, and we hope that you’ll become one of us — a WKU Hilltopper. 

The WKU Admissions Office believes that campus tours are an important part of your college search, because schools have personalities too! It’s not just about walking around; it’s an opportunity to see if your personality matches ours. At WKU, we’re all about spirit, and we take pride in our students’ drive to seek an education, better themselves, and climb hilltops beyond our campus. We strive to model our first president’s motto “The Spirit Makes The Master,” and we love our mascot Big Red, the representation of our collective spirit, who appears at our Division I sporting events. 

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Experience Bowling Green, KY After Your WKU Campus Visit

As the third-largest city in Kentucky, Bowling Green is known for its dining scene, tourist sites, and being the corporate headquarters for several major companies. The city of Bowling Green is often ranked as one of the best college towns and was profiled in Reader’s Digest as one of the Nicest Places to Live in America. Here is a list of attractions, museums, parks, and more that you can enjoy after you tour our Bowling Green campus.

Self-Guided or Virtual Tour of WKU

Want to take a self-guided tour? Simply download our free iWKU app. The tour feature is located within the “Campus Info” section of the iWKU application. You can also come to our office in Potter Hall to receive self-guided tour materials.

We’ve created a virtual tour if you can’t wait to get here or if you are unable to visit. You’ll see our campus landmarks, learn about life at WKU, and take a look inside a residence hall room .

WKU Group Visits

Interested in bringing a large group of students to visit one of the most beautiful college campuses in the South? Check out our Group Visits page to see what options are available for your group!

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Words and pictures don't do our campus or our people justice. Want to see what it's really like in Catamount Country? Take a day or a weekend and visit us. Can't visit right now? Explore our virtual tours, photo galleries and discover what makes Western Carolina University unique.

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Take a Campus Tour

Join one of our in-person campus tours Monday through Friday in Cullowhee. Register online for for an upcoming tour that fits your schedule. 

360 Virtual Tour

Can't visit right now? Explore our 600 acre mountain campus through an immersive 360 degree tour. Walk around campus with your own virtual tour guide.

Chat with Admissions

No matter where you are in your college search our Admission Counselors are here to answer your questions. Make a virtual appointment or join one of our drop-in sessions...

About Our Campus

At WCU, we provide students with a community of support that recognizes their potential and with mentors who will work with them to help define and achieve their goals. Discover more about our campus community.

Campus Photo Gallery

Our 600-acre mountain campus is surrounded by one of the most biodiverse regions in the state and we're lucky to have all four seasons in Cullowhee, NC. Take a look at WCU through the seasons and see a slice of what life is like on-campus. 

Whether you are wanting to learn more about our academic programs, residence halls, or campus dining, take a moment to learn more about all that WCU has to offer. 

Experience Campus Yourself

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Talk to professors, hang out with students, meet the staff, and get a glimpse of all we have to offer.

Group Tours

Register here for a tour for a group of 10 or more students (school groups, special groups, etc.), and a representative will follow up with you.

Regional Events

We're bringing Western Carolina University to your backyard! Receive one-on-one answers to your college questions and get insight into life as a Catamount.

PodCats Podcast

Check out the WCU PodCats Podcast, your monthly journey into everything WCU hosted by the WCU Admissions and Orientation.

Life on Campus

Explore beyond the classroom with dining, residence halls, 170+ student organizations, 50+ club and intramural sports and miles of hiking and biking trails.

Life in WNC

Explore all that the western North Carolina region has to offer. From outdoor activities and adventure, to arts and cultural events, to unique shopping and dining options.

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A snapshot of the Western Oregon University experience.

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Western supports its growing Latinè community

Meet Brenda, a first-generation latina student who chose Western for it’s growing latinè community, bilingual advisors and staff, and cultural programs which has helped her relate to those who share similar backgrounds and experiences.

Brenda Rocio Martinez Major: Public Policy & Administration Minor: Business & Communication Hometown: Woodburn, OR

Connecting to Western’s community as a transfer student-athlete

Discover how Justin’s educational journey as a transfer student and his athletic pursuits in the only NCAA Division II university in Oregon, flourished upon joining this distinctive academic community.

Justin Conklin Major: Exercise Science and Human Biology Minor: Entrepreneurship Hometown: The Dalles, OR

Western offers students opportunities to lead and grow

Hunter shares how his leadership experience has positively impacted his self-confidence and experience as an undergraduate and graduate student at Western.

Hunter Hall Major: Graduate student in teaching and bachelor’s degree in mathematics Minor: Communications & Writing Hometown: Portland, OR

First-generation student?Western’s support services and programs help you thrive.

Discover how the myriad of student support services and resources can boost your college experience and success, especially if you are the first in your family to go to college like Nancy.

Nancy Montecinos Major: Psychology Minor: Public Health Hometown: Sisters, OR

Explore teacher education programs and NCAA Division II athletic programs

Hannah shares her enriching experience with student teaching and unveils the profound impact of building lifelong friendships within the close-knit campus environment. Hannah’s story is a testament to the unique harmony of academic rigor, athleticism, and the warm camaraderie that defines the distinctive atmosphere at Western.

Hannah Rispler Major: Secondary English Education Minor: Sports Leadership Hometown: Gresham, OR

Getting hands-on learning experience in the criminal justice program & finding balance

Beyond his studies in the renowned criminal justice program, Max highlights the of state-of-the-art recreation facilities and on-campus counseling, both essential elements that contribute to maintaining balance and propelling him toward achieving his educational and career goals.

Max Smoot-Brown Major: Criminal Justice Hometown: Camas Valley, OR

Discover Western’s thriving American Sign Language community and programs

Learn about Western’s highly-regarded American Sign Language program through Keisha’s story as a transfer student. By getting involved on campus, Keisha has improved her signing skills, learned what it takes to be an interpreter, and has experienced the perspective of deaf individuals first hand.

Keisha Taylor Major: American Sign Language Interpreting Hometown: Aberdeen, WA

Stay close to home AND get an amazing college experience

Meet Aneli, a first-generation college student who chose Western to stay close to family while getting a valuable traditional college experience. She highlights the benefits of small class-sizes and joining clubs and organizations which provide safe spaces for those who identify as BIPOC and have intersectional identities. Encontraras a tu familia aqui!

Aneli Godinez-Martinez Major: Exercise Science Minor: Psychology Hometown: Hillsboro, OR

Thrive on-campus, explore Monmouth & the Willamette Valley

Layla shares how she takes advantage of everything the city of Monmouth has such as local coffee shops, parks, restaurants, and nearby outdoor recreation such as hiking and swimming. She also highlights student leadership opportunities and services at Western which has helped her thrive.

Layla William Major: Dance and Environmental Studies Hometown: Beaverton, OR

Western prepares you for innovative careers

Explore how valuable research and internship experiences have not only ignited David’s passion but also equipped him for a promising future.

David Echevarria Major: Exercise Science Minor: Public Health Hometown: Caldwell, ID

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Give us an hour, or give us a day.

Thank you for your interest in visiting our beautiful, tree-lined campus on the shore of Lake Michigan and just north of Chicago. 

One of the great values of a Northwestern experience is connections: one’s ability to connect with different people, ideas, and disciplines in an inclusive and collaborative community.  We encourage you to review our on-campus programming options below and then click the “Register for a campus visit” button to tailor your experience in a way that most interests you.

Take a Tour

Ask questions, attend an academic overview, explore history, culture and community, visit with a group.

Guided Campus Visit

Personalize your visit with a “choose your own adventure” format where visitors select a tour guide who shares a common interest or point of connection during a 75-minute walking tour of our lakefront campus.

Additionally, you'll have the option to join an admission staff member to learn more about Northwestern’s holistic admission review process and our affordability commitments (weekdays only). This 30-minute session starts with a brief overview of the application and financial aid processes, before inviting your questions about Northwestern and the college search. For additional guidance about admission and affordability, we encourage you to explore  our website  and  YouTube channel , or  connect directly  with admission staff.

Registration is required for guided campus tours. To register, click on the button below.

Self-guided campus tour

If you are unable to join us for a guided campus tour, or you are interested in exploring campus on your own, we encourage you to follow our self-guided tour. The self-guided tour includes a robust guide to campus buildings and academic information, an extended tour route just like our student guides would provide, and stories from over 20 Northwestern students!

Visitors can head over to the  Segal Visitors Center  vestibule, open 24 hours a day, to register for a self-guided visit and download a copy of the tour. In addition, during normal business hours, admissions officers and current students are available in the main lobby of the Visitors Center to assist you at the front desk and answer any questions.

Purple Preview

If you are eager to experience life as a Northwestern student, join us for a Purple Preview visit. This program is geared toward high school seniors , but also open to interested juniors. You will be paired with a current undergraduate student host, and together, you’ll spend the morning attending class, exploring campus, and learning more about daily student life.

To ensure that we can match you with a host, you must register for a Purple Preview experience at least one week prior to your visit . Click the button below to view available dates and register.

While you are on campus, get to know our academic community. Representatives from Northwestern’s six distinct undergraduate schools host information sessions for prospective students, which help you to learn more about the school’s areas of expertise.

Availability of sessions varies seasonally; please check the registration calendar to confirm current schedules. Advance registration is required for school-specific programs. Note : school-specific sessions do not include a campus tour.

Bienen School of Music

Offered most Mondays and Fridays (and select Thursdays) at 11:45 a.m. Located in the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts 2 nd  floor: 70 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston, IL 60208 5-minute walk from the Segal Visitors Center Note : This session is intended for prospective music majors.

School of Communication

Offered most Mondays and Fridays at 3:30 p.m.

Sessions are located in the Wirtz Center 235: 1949 Campus Dr, Evanston IL 60208

Beginning in June , sessions will be located in the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, Suite 5-125 : 70 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston, IL 60208

5-minute walk from the Segal Visitors Center

School of Education and Social Policy

Offered most Mondays and Fridays at 12 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Located in Annenberg Hall 123: 2120 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60208

15-minute walk from the Segal Visitors Center

McCormick School of Engineering

Offered most Mondays and Fridays at 4:00 p.m.

Located in the Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center 2-350 (The Hive): 2133 Sheridan Rd., Evanston IL 60208 . Enter through the main doors on Sheridan Rd. and take the stairs or elevator up two floors to find room 2-350.

Medill School of Journalism

Monday sessions located in McCormick Foundation Center 4 th   Floor Broadcast Studio: 1870 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60208

Friday sessions located in Fisk Hall room 115: 1845 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60208

1-minute walk from the Segal Visitors Center (both locations)

Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences

Offered select Mondays and Wednesdays at 4 p.m. until July

Beginning in July , offered select Mondays at 3:30 p.m.

Located in Segal Visitors Center auditorium

Our general campus tours (both guided and self-guided) provide a thorough introduction to campus facilities, academic opportunities, and student life. For a deeper look at Northwestern’s history and communities, continue to explore campus on your own with the help of the following audio tours.

Large Group Visits

High schools and community based organizations who wish to bring a group of 10 or more high school students to campus can attend a large group campus visit. Based on your group’s schedule and interests, you can take a student-led or self-guided campus tour and connect with current students and admission staff to learn more about Northwestern. Groups with 10 or fewer guests should register all participants individually for campus tours and related programming.

Campus Tour

Explore and discover the stunning AWC campus. To experience a tour of Arizona Western College, whether solo or with a group, please arrange your visit in advance.

Campus Tours at Arizona Western College are available to prospective students. Come visit us!

One Matador Ambassador or Admissions staff member will guide you during your visit. The tour will cover important information about the admission process and the program/major information you requested. Please arrive on time. Individual tours are 30 minutes long and group tours are 4 hours long; we hope you enjoy your visit to our beautiful AWC Yuma campus.

General Information Regarding Campus Tours

• During seasons of extremely hot weather, campus tours are generally conducted as early in the morning as possible.
• AWC does not provide transportation or lodging for individual or group visits.
• Special accommodations (i.e. language interpreter, wheelchair) can be made with adequate notice.

Campus Tour Options

Taking a campus tour is the best way to experience life as a Matador. We offer multiple ways for you to visit and learn more about becoming a Matador. Experience Arizona Western College firsthand with a guided walking tour led by one of our Ambassadors, and don’t hesitate to bring all your questions about life as a Matador!

Early College Explorers (K-5th Grade)

Early College Explorers Campus Tours aim to acquaint young learners with the collegiate setting. Offered year-round, these one-hour visits inspire elementary students to envision a path toward higher education.

I’m Going to College (5th Grade)

“The I’m Going to College day motivates students to look forward to their educational journey with excitement and curiosity about career opportunities and dual enrollment through an exceptional hands-on experience.” Biridiana Martinez, AWC Outreach, Recruitment and Early College Program Director . Each semester, AWC extends an invitation to two elementary schools, aiming to encourage 5th graders to envision a future in higher education. Since the program’s launch in 2010, it has welcomed over 3,032 students. For details on the program’s school rotation and to find out if your school is up next, please reach out to Biri Martinez at [email protected] .

Future Matador Days (6th-8th Grade)

Future Matador Days are designed to offer insights into college readiness, as well as major selection and career discovery. Available throughout the year, this half-day event welcomes middle school and junior high students to explore and learn.

Explore AWC (9th - 11th Grade)

Explore AWC Campus Tours are an exciting part of the journey to becoming a Matador. Embarking on an Explore AWC Campus Tours is a pivotal and exhilarating step towards embracing the Matador spirit. Prospective students and their families are invited to schedule visits to Arizona Western College, where they can immerse themselves in the collegiate atmosphere, delve into the academic options available,  assess whether Arizona Western College meets their college and career aspirations.

High School Senior Days (12th Grade)

AWC Senior Days offer a glimpse into the Matador experience for prospective Arizona Western College students. This half-day event allows attendees to immerse themselves in campus life and engage with academic resources. Open to individual students or high school groups, Senior Days are scheduled annually in October.

For inquiries, please reach out to Biri Martinez Outreach, Recruitment and Early College Program Director at [email protected] .

There’s no better way to get to know Case Western Reserve University than to experience it for yourself. Whether you’re taking in the sights of our bustling campus on an undergraduate visit , walking to one of the many cultural attractions in our University Circle neighborhood, or heading to an event just minutes away in downtown Cleveland, we’re confident you’ll love it here.

Quick Links

From getting to campus to staying nearby, we’re here to help as you plan your visit to Case Western Reserve. We hope to see you soon!

Embrace your inner entrepreneur at our seven-story innovation center, the Larry Sears and Sally Zlotnick Sears think[box] . Pursue a degree in the health sciences and learn alongside peers from other fields at our Health Education Campus with Cleveland Clinic. Take center stage in a theatrical production in our newly expanded Maltz Performing Arts Center . On Case Western Reserve University’s 267-acre campus, all of this is possible—and then some.

Our Neighborhood

At Case Western Reserve, you’ll find yourself in University Circle, a culturally robust neighborhood less than 5 miles from downtown Cleveland. Ranked the #1 arts district in the country ( USA Today ), University Circle boasts attractions such as Cleveland Museum of Art and Severance Hall (home of the Cleveland Orchestra), not to mention nationally ranked health care systems and incredible dining options—all just steps away from our campus.

What We Like

From first-rate museums to world-class theaters at Playhouse Square—the largest performing arts district outside of NYC—to professional sports teams, Cleveland is an exciting place to live, work and play, no matter your interests. Check out some of our favorite things to do in CLE.

Applying to CWRU for Undergrad?

We’d love to show you around. Learn more about undergraduate admissions at the university and see what life as a student at Case Western Reserve is all about. Schedule an in-person tour.

Considering Graduate or Professional Studies?

Connect with your department of interest or arrange a tour to see for yourself how a degree program at Case Western Reserve can fit in your schedule. Learn more about graduate admissions.

Missouri Western is committed to providing a fulfilling, safe on-campus experience. Please visit our COVID-19 website for more information.

Schedule a Visit

The best way to learn about life as a Griffon is to see it for yourself! We invite you to visit our beautiful campus in person or virtually and see what possibilities await you at Missouri Western. Select from the following visit options:

Can’t make it to campus? Take our virtual tour! See our academic buildings, residence halls, athletics facilities and the community of St. Joseph, and envision your life as a Griffon!

Information Session & Campus Tour

9:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. | Monday through Friday 10 a.m. | On select Saturdays On Campus

Enjoy an admissions presentation and walking tour through our beautiful campus.

Individual Visit

9 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Monday through Friday On Campus

Griffon Experience

Saturday, October 12, 2024 Saturday, March 1, 2025

Explore everything Missouri Western has to offer at our Spring Griffon Experience (Open House) event.

More Information Coming Soon!

Group Visits

High schools and community organizations can request a special group visit. Group visits typically include a presentation about our university and a campus tour.

Faculty Meetings (Summer Hours)

If you are interested in meeting with faculty, please schedule your visit on a Monday through Friday. We will attempt to accommodate all requests during summer visit days, but faculty members may not be available to meet during your trip to campus.

Inclement Weather

During the winter months, inclement weather may cause the university to start late or close. Weather-related notices will be posted on Missouri Western’s website and social media accounts.

New study is the first to use statistical physics to corroborate the 1940s social balance theory

Posted By: Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences May 14, 2024

Most people have heard the famous phrase “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.”

Now, Northwestern University researchers have used statistical physics to confirm the theory that underlies this famous axiom.

The study was published May 3 in the journal Science Advances.

In the 1940s, Austrian psychologist Fritz Heider introduced social balance theory, which explains how humans innately strive to find harmony in their social circles. According to the theory, four rules — an enemy of an enemy is a friend, a friend of a friend is a friend, a friend of an enemy is an enemy and, finally, an enemy of a friend is an enemy — lead to balanced relationships.

Although countless studies have tried to confirm this theory using network science and mathematics, their efforts have fallen short, as networks deviate from perfectly balanced relationships. Hence, the real question is whether social networks are more balanced than expected according to an adequate network model. Most network models were too simplified to fully capture the complexities within human relationships that affect social balance, yielding inconsistent results on whether deviations observed from the network model expectations are in line with the theory of social balance.

The Northwestern team, however, successfully integrated the two key pieces that make Heider’s social framework work. In real life, not everyone knows each other, and some people are more positive than others. Researchers have long known that each factor influences social ties, but existing models could only account for one factor at a time. By simultaneously incorporating both constraints, the researchers’ resulting network model finally confirmed the famous theory some 80 years after Heider first proposed it.

The useful new framework could help researchers better understand social dynamics, including political polarization and international relations, as well as any system that comprises a mixture of positive and negative interactions, such as neural networks or drug combinations.

“We have always thought this social intuition works, but we didn’t know why it worked,” said Northwestern’s István Kovács , the study’s senior author. “All we needed was to figure out the math. If you look through the literature, there are many studies on the theory, but there’s no agreement among them. For decades, we kept getting it wrong. The reason is because real life is complicated. We realized that we needed to take into account both constraints simultaneously: who knows whom and that some people are just friendlier than others.”

“We can finally conclude that social networks align with expectations that were formed 80 years ago,” added Bingjie Hao, the study’s first author. “Our findings also have broad applications for future use. Our mathematics allows us to incorporate constraints on the connections and the preference of different entities in the system. That will be useful for modeling other systems beyond social networks.”

The code and data behind the study are available on Github.

Kovács is an assistant professor of Physics and Astronomy at Northwestern’s Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. Hao is a postdoctoral researcher in his laboratory.

Kovács and Hao currently are exploring several future directions for this work. In one potential direction, the new model could be used to explore interventions aimed at reducing political polarization. But the researchers say the model could help better understand systems beyond social groups and connections among friends.

“We could look at excitatory and inhibitory connections between neurons in the brain or interactions representing different combinations of drugs to treat disease,” Kovács said. “The social network study was an ideal playground to explore, but our main interest is to go beyond investigating interactions among friends and look at other complex networks.”

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(CNN) - One Atlanta-based university mistakenly sent out congratulatory acceptance messages to students.

Georgia State University informed more than 1,000 applicants that they had been accepted.

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Some of those applicants are still in the admissions process.

Georgia State University said it will now triple-check its messages to help prevent a situation like this from happening again.

Similar accidents have recently happened at other schools, including the University of Illinois’ veterinary school and Northeastern University in Boston.

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Gagarin cup (khl) finals:  atlant moscow oblast vs. salavat yulaev ufa.

Much like the Elitserien Finals, we have a bit of an offense vs. defense match-up in this league Final.  While Ufa let their star top line of Alexander Radulov, Patrick Thoresen and Igor Grigorenko loose on the KHL's Western Conference, Mytischi played a more conservative style, relying on veterans such as former NHLers Jan Bulis, Oleg Petrov, and Jaroslav Obsut.  Just reaching the Finals is a testament to Atlant's disciplined style of play, as they had to knock off much more high profile teams from Yaroslavl and St. Petersburg to do so.  But while they did finish 8th in the league in points, they haven't seen the likes of Ufa, who finished 2nd. 

This series will be a challenge for the underdog, because unlike some of the other KHL teams, Ufa's top players are generally younger and in their prime.  Only Proshkin amongst regular blueliners is over 30, with the work being shared by Kirill Koltsov (28), Andrei Kuteikin (26), Miroslav Blatak (28), Maxim Kondratiev (28) and Dmitri Kalinin (30).  Oleg Tverdovsky hasn't played a lot in the playoffs to date.  Up front, while led by a fairly young top line (24-27), Ufa does have a lot of veterans in support roles:  Vyacheslav Kozlov , Viktor Kozlov , Vladimir Antipov, Sergei Zinovyev and Petr Schastlivy are all over 30.  In fact, the names of all their forwards are familiar to international and NHL fans:  Robert Nilsson , Alexander Svitov, Oleg Saprykin and Jakub Klepis round out the group, all former NHL players.

For Atlant, their veteran roster, with only one of their top six D under the age of 30 (and no top forwards under 30, either), this might be their one shot at a championship.  The team has never won either a Russian Superleague title or the Gagarin Cup, and for players like former NHLer Oleg Petrov, this is probably the last shot at the KHL's top prize.  The team got three extra days rest by winning their Conference Final in six games, and they probably needed to use it.  Atlant does have younger regulars on their roster, but they generally only play a few shifts per game, if that. 

The low event style of game for Atlant probably suits them well, but I don't know how they can manage to keep up against Ufa's speed, skill, and depth.  There is no advantage to be seen in goal, with Erik Ersberg and Konstantin Barulin posting almost identical numbers, and even in terms of recent playoff experience Ufa has them beat.  Luckily for Atlant, Ufa isn't that far away from the Moscow region, so travel shouldn't play a major role. 

I'm predicting that Ufa, winners of the last Superleague title back in 2008, will become the second team to win the Gagarin Cup, and will prevail in five games.  They have a seriously well built team that would honestly compete in the NHL.  They represent the potential of the league, while Atlant represents closer to the reality, as a team full of players who played themselves out of the NHL. 

• Atlant @ Ufa, Friday Apr 8 (3:00 PM CET/10:00 PM EST)
• Atlant @ Ufa, Sunday Apr 10 (1:00 PM CET/8:00 AM EST)
• Ufa @ Atlant, Tuesday Apr 12 (5:30 PM CET/12:30 PM EST)
• Ufa @ Atlant, Thursday Apr 14 (5:30 PM CET/12:30 PM EST)

Games 5-7 are as yet unscheduled, but every second day is the KHL standard, so expect Game 5 to be on Saturday, like an early start. 

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Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

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Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

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The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

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The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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The West Coast Conference is adding Seattle U and Grand Canyon as members, effective July 1, 2025, according to reports. 

“We are thrilled to welcome two institutions of higher education that each will make significant contributions to the future of the West Coast Conference,” Gonzaga University President and Chair of the WCC Presidents’ Council Dr. Thayne McCulloh said in a news release. “While each university has a unique and distinctive character, both are deeply invested in the welfare of their students and surrounding communities, are making significant investments in their athletics programs and facilities, and will enhance the competitive profile of the West Coast Conference.”

The two newest members of the WCC will compete in 14 of the league’s 16 sponsored sports beginning in the 2025-26 seasons. That includes men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s cross country. GCU will also participate in beach volleyball; Seattle will compete in rowing.

The WCC is now set to have 11 full-time members for the first time in the league’s 71-year history.

The Antelopes have become a rising mid-major power on the West Coast under head coach Bryce Drew, who’s guided the program to three straight 20-win seasons and three NCAA Tournament appearances in the last four years. GCU earned its first NCAA Tournament win in 2024 with an upset over Saint Mary’s, soon to be a league rival, before bowing out in the second round to Alabama, which went on to the Final Four. The Antelopes came up short against Gonzaga in the 2023 NCAA Tournament, which marked the first time the schools had ever faced off.

GCU had been a member of the WAC since it officially joined the Division-I ranks in 2013. 

Seattle U heads from the WAC to the WCC after it was crowned the College Basketball Invitational champion this past season. The Redhawks, who hadn’t won 23 games in a season since 1958-59 until Chris Victor took over, have reached that benchmark now twice in the past three seasons. Time will tell if Vector can get the program to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1969 in a new league.

Seattle U finished as the national runner-up in 1958 behind Hall-of-Famer Elgin Baylor. The school appeared in four Sweet 16s from 1953 to 1964 and last made the NCAA Tournament in 1969. Shortly after its last postseason appearance, the Redhawks were a member of the WCC from 1971-80 before going independent for a dozen years. 

Since then, Seattle U has bounced between independence and conference affiliation, even dropping down to the Division-II ranks, before winding up in the WAC in 2012.

The former Western Athletic Conference schools join the WCC after the league added Washington State and Oregon State as affiliate members in basketball and other sports for at least two seasons.

With 13 members (11 full-time, two affiliate) on board for 2025-26, it’s likely the WCC’s scheduling and postseason tournament formats will undergo some changes. League commissioner Stu Jackson alluded to an 18-game regular season after adding WSU and Oregon State. A 20-game schedule isn’t out of the realm of possibility.

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Cole Forsman is a reporter for Gonzaga Nation, a member of Sports Illustrated’s FanNation network. Cole holds a degree in Journalism and Sports Management from Gonzaga University.