Questions to ask on a Campus Visit

Happy campus visit season! The transition from high school to college is uncharted territory, oftentimes filled with unknowns and questions. Our campus hosts here at Nebraska are trained to make campus tours not only fun but also informational to ease any anxieties. Here is a collection of helpful questions they recommend you ask and advice for your collegiate future!

1. What is the biggest culture shock going from high school to college?
2. Is there something you wished you would have known going into your first year?
3. What is the best part about Nebraska’s campus?
4. What sets the University of Nebraska–Lincoln apart from other schools?
5. Why did you choose the University of Nebraska–Lincoln?
6. What is your favorite memory while being a student here at the university?
7. What is social life like on campus?
8. What is the atmosphere like at the school?
9. Do students stay on campus on the weekends?
10. How do I stay on top of my academics when I get to college?
11. Where are the best places to study on campus?
12. How do you manage your time?
13. What are some good ways to get involved?
14. How do you meet new people?
15. Which are the best events to attend in the first weeks of school?
16. Can you point out specific buildings and spaces associated with my desired college and/or program?
17. What are the advantages and disadvantages of traditional and suite-style housing?
18. What is one class you recommend taking?
19. What support is available to students inside and outside of the classroom?
20. What resources should I be aware of?
21. What are the parking and transportation services like?
22. Tell us about your experience with the dining plans, coffee shops and food available on campus.

More advice from our campus hosts:

“Always look for a place with a healthy environment that you could see yourself wanting to come back to after finishing college. Invest in a place that wants to invest in you and be willing to help build for your future to be a better one as the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has done for me.”

“Consider the people at each place you visit. I always tell my groups that the scholarships are what got me here for a campus visit but the people are what made me come to Nebraska!”

“Keep your mind open to more than what that college offers academically. Although academics is one of the most important parts of attending college it is easy to skim over campus life and how the college made you feel.”

“Ask about their support system on campus! We have so many people on campus who want you to succeed whether that be your academic advisor, a career coach, or your professor! Don’t be afraid to ask questions or reach out for help, ever.”

“You can make a big school feel like a small school, but you can’t make a small school feel like a big school.”

We can’t wait to show off our Husker home to prospective students in the coming weeks. Never forget—there is no place like Nebraska!