What is your best piece of advice for incoming students? What can I get for free on campus? What is the best kept secret at this school?- o Are some majors or departments considered stronger or more popular than others?
- o How large are the classes?
- o Are the classes more lecture-based or discussion-based?
- o Are the professors accessible outside of class?
- o What academic resources are there?
- o What kind of classes have smaller section meetings? What are they like?
- o Are there any especially popular classes or must-have professors?
- o How much freedom do freshmen have in choosing courses?
- o Are students usually able to take their first choice courses?
- o How’s the Wi-Fi?
- o How are freshman advisors assigned?
- o What kind of career/academic advising services are offered here?
- o Is it easy to change your major?
- o How do I declare or switch a major?
- o How do I create my schedule? Can I add/drop classes later?
- o How would you describe the freshman experience, in terms of advising or any classes that everyone has to take?
- o Do the professors hold office hours? How often can students interact with professors outside of class?
- o How many hours of class do students typically have each week? How much homework outside of class?
- o Are finals more exam-based or project / essay-based?
- o Where are the best places to study on campus?
- o What are the hours for the library? Do these change during reading periods or exam weeks?
- o Are there any research methods or databases I should learn about for my classes?
- o How do I pay for my tuition? Books?
- o Who can help me with my Scholarships and Financial Aid?
- o When should I buy textbooks?
- o What sort of financial aid opportunities are available?
Support
- Can you get help from professors outside of the classroom?
- Is there free academic support or tutoring? Is it effective?
- What kind of learning disability resources does the school offer?
- Is there a writing center to help with essays and research papers?
- Are academic advisers accessible and effective?
- Do the librarians help with research?
- Do students organize study groups or online discussion forums?
- Are there computer labs?
- How accessible and helpful is health services?
- Do students or administrators organize conversations for students to talk about their feelings on important issues and events?
- Are there social orientation programs for freshmen? Are they enjoyable?
- Is there career counseling? Is it helpful?
- Are there campus-wide emergency-alerts?
- If I feel overwhelmed and need to talk to somebody, where should I go?
- How do I contact my roommate prior to moving in?
- Can I request a different roommate if we don’t get along?
Extracurricular
- What are some of the most popular extracurricular activities and why?
- What clubs or other opportunities exist for community service?
- Do sports play a large role on campus? What divisions are the sports teams? What about intramurals or exercise classes?
- How do I sign up for or indicate interest in a specific club or organization?
- Can you talk about the fill-in-the-blank club? (Examples might include the student newspaper, student magazine, international relations clubs, art groups, science clubs, musical performances, plays, bands, ensembles...whatever you’re interested in!)
- In what ways do students connect with and volunteer in the surrounding community
- Campus and Surrounding Area
- Where do students tend to hang out on and off campus?
- Are there movie theaters and concert venues? What about good cafes for getting work done or finding the perfect snack?
- How would you describe the presence of Greek life? Do a lot of students belong to fraternities or sororities?
- How ethnically diverse is the campus?
- How many international students are there? What countries do they come from?
- Do students stick around or go home on weekends?
- What’s the party scene like?
- Have there been any recent student protests? What were they protesting, and how did staff and faculty respond?
- What are some big campus events, like homecoming or alumni weekend?
- Is it easy to get around campus or get off campus without a car?
- What transportation options are there around campus?
- Is it a safe area to walk around at night? What kind of safety measures are in place?
- Do many students work on or off campus? How easy is it to find a part-time job?
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