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Tours & Open Houses
Please see the times and locations below for Tours, Open Houses as well as available Workspaces at Cougar Blue Day.
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Open Houses (9 a.m.-2 p.m.)
- APIDA Student Center
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The APIDA Student Center serves as a vibrant home for Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American students, staff and allies. The center embraces cultural heritage while providing vital support and belonging through mentorship, advocacy and educational initiatives.
- American Indian Student Center
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The American Indian Student Center, nicknamed The Nest, is a community-centered space dedicated to supporting the success of American Indian and Alaska Native students at ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®. Blending cultural connection, academic support and student leadership, The Nest serves as both a home space and engagement hub, fostering belonging, identity development and community.
- Black Student Center
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The mission of the Black Student Center is to promote the academic, cultural, social and political consciousness of students of African descent by engaging in institutional partnerships that result in the increase of student recruitment, active member participation, retention and graduation rates.
- College of Business Administration's Donuts With the Dean (only from 9-9:30 a.m.)
Time: 9-9:30 a.m.
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Have a cup of coffee and meet the community, then join us for a student/parent session in Room 125 of Markstein Hall. Meet current students and leaders in the College of Business Administration (CoBA) to ask questions. CoBA is proud to hold AACSB International accreditation, placing us in the top 5% of all business schools worldwide. Our undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs empower students to advance in their careers, whether they are just starting out, advancing through leadership or building the next great company.
- Cross-Cultural Center
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As the first student life center established at ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® in 2003, the Cross-Cultural Center encourages identity exploration by challenging students to think critically about social justice issues and appreciate differences. Its programs promote the development of cultural intelligence, examine various forms of activism and train students for campus leadership, community engagement and social change.
- Jan and Esther Stearns Center for ACE Scholars
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ACE Scholars Services is a one-of-a-kind program that provides support to former foster youth pursuing their college degree. ACE Scholars Services invites you to learn about the holistic support and resources available to students with foster care experience. Meet the staff, explore the center's welcoming space and discover services to promote academic success, personal growth and a strong sense of community.
- Kellogg Library
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Stop by our table in front of the third-floor entrance to explore one of the largest and newest libraries in the California State University system. See where you’ll meet, study and relax as a Cougar.
- Latinx Center
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The Latinx Center provides programming and services designed to foster student success, cultural awareness and community engagement. It serves as a resource for the entire campus community, celebrating and promoting a deeper understanding of the diverse cultures and histories within Latin American and Latinx communities.
- Office of Admissions
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Are you ready to submit your intent to enroll? Come secure your spot at ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®! Have questions about your application or need some admissions help? Stop by to get all your questions answered!
- Pride Center
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The Pride Center is an inclusive space that promotes positive interactions in a diverse environment. The center celebrates and affirms students who identify with all genders and sexual orientations within the LGBTQ community and its allies.
- The Makery
Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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The Makery is a makerspace where members of the ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® community can gather, create, invent, tinker, explore, discover and learn new skills using a variety of tools and materials. Drop by to paint a rock, color a coloring page and explore!
- Veteran Services
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Veterans Services invites prospective students and family members to tour the Epstein Family Veterans Center and ask questions about using your VA benefits to pay for your education.
- Women and Gender Equity Center
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The Women and Gender Equity Center (WGEC) strives to cultivate an inclusive and validating environment for students, focusing on the experiences of women, trans and parenting students, and all gender-diverse identities. The WGEC builds feminist communities by upholding a brave space, fostering dialogue about gender equity and social justice, and providing resources for student success. All students are welcome.
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Tours (30 minutes)
- Campus Tour
Every 30 minutes starting at 9 a.m.
Meeting location: The campus tours tent will be located on the lawn outside the .
Join us for a 30-minute guided walking tour of our beautiful campus. See where you’ll attend class, grab food, hang out with friends, study and get involved!
Want to explore our campus on your own? Use our self-guided tour!
- ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Athletics and Campus Recreation (only from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
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Swing down to the Clarke Field House and Sports Center to see what ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Athletics and Campus Recreation have to offer. If you stop at each station, you’ll receive a free ticket to see the ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® softball team (ranked No. 1 nationally in NCAA Division II) play Cal Poly Humboldt. See you there!
The Clarke Field House, established in 2003, serves as the home of ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Athletics, with the offices of all coaches and staff located inside. The facility also serves the campus community by providing meeting rooms, lounge spaces and fitness and recreational equipment.
The Sports CenterThe Sports Center has served as the home for men's and women's basketball and women's volleyball since 2016. The 25,000-square-foot facility has seating for 1,400 spectators.
Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation is dedicated to promoting holistic wellness and enriching the ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® experience by providing inclusive recreational services, facilities and opportunities.
- ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Housing
Every 30 minutes starting at 9 a.m.
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Are you ready to live like a Cougar? Check out our apartment-style housing communities and complete your housing application. Guests will tour University Village Apartments (UVA), The QUAD and North Commons. Each tour will last 10 minutes and showcase one or more room options (if available); it might not include all available room types in each community. Room tours are based on student occupancy at the time.
- Kinesiology Faculty Tour (only from 11-11:50 a.m.)
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Come join our tour! Come see our exercise physiology/surf research kinesiology labs. The labs serve multiple uses, including student lab activities and faculty and student research.
- Kellogg Library
Meeting location: Receive your self-guided tour pamphlet from the Kellogg Library table outside the main entrance on the third floor.
Explore one of the largest and newest libraries in the California State University system. See where you’ll meet, study and relax as a Cougar.
- Transfer Student Reception (only from 9-9:50 a.m.)
Location: University Student Union (USU), Room 2310 (A and B)
Are you a transfer Student or the family member of a transfer student? Swing by and hear from Orientation Team leaders who also were transfer students.
Information Stations (9 a.m.-2 p.m.)
- Financial Aid and Scholarship Support
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Drop in to our scholarship and task clinic for hands‑on support. Our team will guide you through applying for scholarships and clearing any items that could delay your award. Bring your questions and user ID and password – and leave feeling confident and on track.
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships - New Student Orientation Support
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Are you a new student who wants to sign up for orientation? Come get your questions answered! This station will be hosted by New Student and Family Programs, which supports new students and their families in a successful transition to university life at ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®, from admission through the first year. We aim to create a welcoming environment for new students and families, instill a sense of pride in campus spirit and traditions, and connect students and families to services and resources available on campus.
New Student and Family Programs - Student Technology Help Desk Support
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Need your password reset or help logging into your MyÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® student portal? Swing by for assistance!