Course Outline 0102:  Student and Family Visits

Author: Steve Kerge, Former Associate Dean of Admissions

School : New York Institute of Technology

Description: The research is in, the student and family visit is one of the important events in the process of selecting a college or university with the right “fit.” This course covers every aspect of a student and family visit from when an appointment is made to when a prospective family leaves the campus. The goal is to teach counselors to increase their effect.

Lesson One: Sizing up Your Campus and Capabilities

Lesson Two: First Point of Contact and Beyond

Lesson Three: Overnight Accommodations

Lesson Four: Offering Class Visits

Lesson Five: Building Your Information Session

Lesson Six: Campus Tours

Lesson Seven: Wrapping Up the Campus Visit