QUESTIONS TO ASK
ON A CAMPUS VISIT

The following is a list of questions you may want to ask when you visit a university/college that you are considering attending:

What is the average class size?
Are most classes taught by professors or graduate students?
Do students meet the faculty outside class for tutoring or social activities?
Are tutoring and/or academic support services easily available?
What courses are required for all students?
Are on-campus part-time work-study jobs available so you can get experience in your field of interest?
What percent of students graduate? What percent of Latinos graduate?
What percent of pre-law or pre-med students are admitted to law school or medical school?
What percent of graduating students get jobs through the school placement services?

What is the ethnic/racial mix of the student population? How many Latino students are there?
Are there clubs or organizations where you can meet other students and faculty with your interests?
Is there a Latino student organization on campus?
Do most students live on campus?
Is housing space guaranteed for four years?
Can I choose my roommate?
What facilities are available for sports and recreation for men and women?
What do students do on weekends?

What are the admissions policies?
Are additional applications needed for special programs (e.g., honors, nursing, business, etc.)
What are the most competitive majors? How difficult is it to transfer into those majors?
What is the recommended and latest dates that the SAT should be taken?
Is the ACT accepted?

What is your tuition cost?
Are there costs beside tuition, such as fees, books, room and board, that I should be prepared to pay? If so, what are they?
Are special applications required for financial aid?
Are special scholarships available in my field of interest? If so, how and when must I apply?
Are there scholarships for minority students? For Latino students? If so, how do I apply?
How long does it take to hear about notification of acceptance and notification of financial aid?

Adapted from Indiana College Placement and Assessment Center Information Series PS-16.

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