On-Campus Visits - Admission & Aid

Be surrounded by the buzz of intellectual curiosity and scholarly inquiry by visiting Reed’s campus. Prospective students are welcome to join us for a campus tour and Introduction to Reed, an informative session where an admission counselor will talk about our academic philosophy, the value of a liberal arts education, our approach to grading, typical student life experiences, exploring Portland, and more.

Campus Tour and Introduction to Reed (2 hours)

Campus visits are generally offered on weekdays and select Saturdays throughout the year, excluding holidays and special events.

Request a group visit (more than five guests)

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NOV 23 AT 8:30 A.M.

Junior Visit Day

Need some financial aid myths busted? Wondering how to write a personal statement? Join us for Junior Visit Day, an exploration of the college admission process. Ask questions and get answers while experiencing Reed’s campus located in beautiful southeast Portland.

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Seniors and Transfer Students Only

Class Visit

Sit in on a class and experience firsthand what makes our academic environment so distinctive. Seniors and transfer students can add a class to their campus visit during the registration process.

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Seniors Only

Overnight Stay

During your overnight stay, you’ll be hosted by a current Reedie and have the chance to stay in one of our residence halls, eat at Commons, and explore campus. Seniors can add an overnight stay to their campus visit during the registration process.

Students using their laptops on the Great Lawn and laughing.

Group Visit

Do you have a class, community group, or other large group that would like to visit our campus? We're happy to arrange a special visit for groups of up to 50 people.

Request a group visit

Reed professor Derek Applewhite teaching in a lab

Counselor Visit

Are you a high school, independent, or CBO counselor interested in learning more about Reed? We invite you to visit campus to get to know us in person. You can take a tour with a current student, attend an information session, and meet with an admission counselor.

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For accessibility requests, please contact campus.visit@reed.edu prior to your visit. Some accommodations may require time for the college to coordinate and having advance notice will help us to provide seamless access.