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Feature Visits

Get the premier ESU experience with one of our Feature Visit events.

Start discovering ESU today!

See what ESU is all about

These fun and interactive visit days showcase a glimpse into life as a Hornet with:

  • Presentation including admissions, financial aid and scholarship information.
  • Tour of campus.
  • Optional tour of a residence hall.
  • FREE lunch!

Groups: If you are planning to bring a group of students to one of our events, please contact go2esu@emporia.edu before signing up.

BLACK AND GOLD DATES – FALL 2025 and SPRING 2026

  • Friday, November 7th 
  • Saturday, April 11th

GAME DAY

  • Saturday, Sept 27
  • Saturday, Oct 11
  • Saturday, Nov 15

Schedule:

  • 9:30 – Check-in at Memorial Union
  • 9:45 – Admissions Presentation
  • 10:00 – Campus/Residence Hall Tours
  • 11:30 – Tailgate Experience
  • 12:30 – Enter the Stadium
  • 1:00 – ESU Football Kickoff 

Per NCAA regulations, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions cannot set up appointments with coaches for potential recruits. However, we are allowed to provide the coach’s contact information for you to set up an appointment during your visit. Contact the admissions office at (620) 341-5465 or go2esu@emporia.edu for their contact information.


Getting Here and Getting Around

Where to park and where to go

Campus visitors meet on the east side of the Memorial Union, located at 1331 Market St., Emporia, KS 66801. We have designated admissions parking spots just for you in front of the Memorial Union. We'll be there to greet you just inside the east doors of the union. No permit is required to park on campus, except in spaces marked Gold or accessible.

Requests for accommodation

Our Student Accessibility + Support Services office is here to answer your questions and arrange accommodations for you. For more information, contact:

Email: sass@emporia.edu
Phone: 620-341-6637
TTY: 620-341-6646
Fax: 620-341-6640

Map of Emporia State campus

Parking and Maps

View our parking and campus maps before you visit. We've got a parking space saved just for you!

Parking + Maps
Wooster Lake Campus

Where to stay

View the Visitor's Guide for information on where to stay. Ask us about lodging discounts!

Visit Emporia
Downtown Emporia

City of Emporia

While you're visiting campus take some time to explore Emporia. You'll be glad you did.

About Emporia

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Admitted Students

Psst! If you are an admitted student and ready to enroll, visit our Hornet Enrollment and Orientation page.

Get a sneak peek of campus

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