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

10:30 a.m. Check-in, Memorial Union east lobby
11:00 a.m. Welcome, Webb Hall
11:15 a.m. Complimentary Lunch in Hornets’ Nest Dining Hall
12:15 p.m. Admissions Presentation & Scholarship Drawing, Webb Hall
1:00 p.m. Guided Campus Tour
2:00 p.m. Academic Fair, Ballroom
2:20 p.m. Residence Hall Tours (optional), offered continuously until 3 pm
2-3:00 p.m. Optional Survey (get a free T-shirt for completing!)

Saturday, April 11th

8:30 a.m. Check in, Memorial Union east lobby
9:00 a.m. Welcome, Webb Hall
9:10 a.m. Guided Campus Tour
10:15 a.m. Admissions Presentation & Scholarship Drawing, Webb Hall
11:00 a.m. Academic Fair, Ballroom
11:20 a.m. Residence Hall Tours (optional), offered continuously until 12 p.m.
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Optional Survey (get a free T-shirt for completing!)
11:30 a.m. Complimentary Lunch in the Hornet’s Nest Dining Hall, open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

GAME DAY

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

Schedule:

9:30 – Check-in at Memorial Union
9:45 – Admissions Welcome
10:00 – Campus/Residence Hall Tours

*Visitors will walk through all 3 Residence Halls during the tour

11:30 – Tailgate Experience
12:30 – Enter the Stadium
1:00 – ESU Football Kickoff

*Please note that our tours include both indoor and outdoor stops and will go on rain or shine. We encourage you to dress comfortably and be ready for whatever the weather may bring!

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