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10 Reasons You Need to Go to Preview Day

The bronze eagle statue outside of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Bender Arena on a sunny spring day.
Thinking of becoming an Eagle? Why you should go to Preview Day.

1. Preview Day provides prospective Â鶹ÊÓƵ students and their families with a taste of Â鶹ÊÓƵ. After reading through promotional materials, it's worth getting the authentic, firsthand Â鶹ÊÓƵ experience.

2. Explore Â鶹ÊÓƵ's beautiful, thriving campus. Take a campus tour led by current Â鶹ÊÓƵ student ambassadors - many of whom decided to come to Â鶹ÊÓƵ when they came to Preview Day. This spring, Â鶹ÊÓƵ became the first university in the US to achieve carbon neutrality. And another fun environmental fact? Â鶹ÊÓƵ's entire campus is a designated arboretum.Ìý

Preview Day is a chance to see Â鶹ÊÓƵ's campus on a typical day during the academic year.

3. It tells Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Office of Admissions that you are interested, which could be beneficial when you apply. Â鶹ÊÓƵ's admission evaluation process factors in a student's level of interest. A campus visit is the best indication.

Coming to Preview Day tells Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Office of Admissions that you are interested.

4. Learn more about Â鶹ÊÓƵ's academic programs. During the Academic Overview sessions, students get the low-down on one of six Â鶹ÊÓƵ schools of their choice: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Kogod School of Business, the School of Communication, the School of Education, the School of International Service, and the School of Public Affairs.

5. Hear directly from current Â鶹ÊÓƵ students about what it's really like to be an Â鶹ÊÓƵ student -Ìýwithout your parents. Ask any question during the "Life as an Eagle" for-students-only session.

Ask current students about their experiences at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

6. See our augmented reality posters. These signs come to life with the Tour Â鶹ÊÓƵ app. Can you find all four posters on campus?

7. Find out if one of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's signature first-year programs would be right for you. Learn about Â鶹ÊÓƵ's most rigorous academic programs and living-learning communities: the , Â鶹ÊÓƵ Honors, and the .

8. During the Student Life Fair, get more information about the residence halls, dining plans, student activities, and how you can become a member of the Blue Crew. Also learn about , opportunities to engage in service projects, the University Library, and numerous other campus offices that provide social, spiritual, health, or academic resources for students.

Students join the Blue Crew to cheer the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Eagles to victory.

9. Meet admissions experts. Also, investigate options to help finance your education.

10. It's free! There is no charge to participate. Even breakfast and lunch are free.

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