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You're ready to visit Evergreen. You're ready to get the insider's perspective on the community. And you want to learn more about this distinctive liberal arts college in the Pacific Northwest.

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All of your visit options are listed below including Preview Day (annual open house) and Fridays at Evergreen (mini open house). The interactive campus map is available if you cannot visit in person. And of course, we're always flying in to see you. Go Green includes the states and cities we plan to visit across the nation. Evergreen representatives plan to offer interviews with prospective applicants in many citites, too. Meet the Counselors will help you put a face-to-a-name prior to your interview.

Plan your visit!
We need at least three weeks notice to schedule your class and/or overnight visit.


Quick Reference

Your visit options require a reservation

Evergreen Information Session

Evergreen students recommend an Evergreen Information Session as the best way to learn about the integrated curriculum. The session is an up-close, convenient way to get answers to all the questions you have during your visit.

You'll meet with an admissions representative in a small-group setting where you can discuss what really makes Evergreen academically unique. You'll learn why integrated studies and narrative evaluations are beneficial for your education—and your future. Plus, we'll give you the details you need to become an Evergreen student, providing an overview of admissions, financial aid, housing and scholarships.

Evergreen information sessions and campus tours are offered as a package and will be reserved for you when you contact us. The Information Session and Tour are offered most weekdays (excluding holidays) throughout the year. The Information Session lasts about 90 minutes and the walking Campus Tour lasts about an hour. Call us at (360) 867-6172 or complete this reservation form or send us an email.

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Campus Tour

Here's your chance to explore Evergreen on an hour-long campus tour. These walking tours, led by a student, are a great opportunity to picture you living and learning here. You'll visit academic buildings, the Recreation Center, library, Campus Activities Building and student housing.

The Campus Tour is offered as a package with the Evergreen Information Session and both will be reserved for you when you contact us. The Tour and Information Session are offered most weekdays (excluding holidays) throughout the year. The Information Session is about 90 minutes and combined with the Tour, this package will last about 2-1/2 hours. Call us at (360) 867-6172 or complete this request form or send us an email.

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Class Visit

During a scheduled Class Visit, you'll experience first-hand what makes Evergreen so distinctive from other colleges and universities. Our teaching and learning styles come to life when a Program Host (a current student) takes you along to a lecture, lab, workshop or seminar.

Class Visits are available almost any weekday and are generally offered October and November, and January through May. An Evergreen Information Session and Campus Tour are always included with the Class Visit. You should expect to spend an entire day at Evergreen if you reserve a Class Visit. Call us at (360) 867-6172 or complete this request form or send us an email. Class Visits are extremely popular, so please make your reservation at least three weeks in advance of your visit. Also, have several dates ready in the event that your first- or second-choice dates are taken.

You may combine your Class Visit with an Overnight Stay.

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Overnight Stay

An Overnight Stay is a fun way to get to know more about life at Evergreen. Your Evergreen Guide (a current student) will introduce you to other students, giving you a real insider’s perspective on the community. What do Greeners do for fun? There are free movies, rock climbing, theater, dance, soccer and basketball games, biking, hiking and more.

One-night-only stays are available almost any weekday except Friday and are generally offered October and November, and January through May. An Evergreen Information Session and Campus Tour are always included with the Overnight Stay. The $20 fee is for the prospective student only. We encourage you to bring your parents and friends, who can stay in one of the Olympia-area hotels/motels (PDF). Call us at (360) 867-6172 or complete this Visit Request Form or send us an email. Overnight Stays are extremely popular, so please make your reservation at least three weeks in advance of your visit. Also, have several dates ready in the event that your first- or second-choice dates are already taken.

You may combine your Overnight Stay with a Class Visit.

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Group Tours

Would you like to bring your group to Evergreen? Please contact Jessica Mobbs or by telephone (360) 867-6172. Allow for a minimum of two weeks notice, though four weeks are preferred, to schedule your group tour. Your group tour will include an Evergreen Information Session and a Campus Tour. Class Visits and Overnight Stays are not possible for groups. Let us know if your group has special needs and if you are interested in a specific program of study or facility at Evergreen.

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Campus Open House Opportunities

Preview Day is an annual open house event that kicks off with a formal program. Prospective students and family members are welcome to attend this full-day activity. Visit with current Evergreen students, faculty and staff during workshops on student life, academic planning, financial aid and more. We kindly request notice (optional) of your attendance at Preview Day prior to the event to assist us with our planning.

Fridays at Evergreen are half-day, information programs for prospective students and family members. These sessions are a great way for you to meet our current students, faculty and staff. Spend an hour walking on the Campus Tour after the formal program.

Reservations are required to attend a Fridays at Evergreen event because space is limited. Please RSVP at least one week in advance by calling (360) 867-6170 or send us an email.

Preview Day and Fridays at Evergreen are usually offered in during winter quarter.

Interactive Campus Map

Get a sense of the facilities and the logistics of our beautiful campus.

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Contact the Site Manager

 

Last Updated: April 17, 2009


The Evergreen State College

2700 Evergreen Parkway NW

Olympia, Washington 98505

(360) 867-6000