Daily Campus Visit
Find your place at Emporia State
The best way to get to know Emporia State University is to experience it in person! No matter where you are in your college journey, we'd love to welcome you to campus. Our Daily Campus Visit is a personalized, small-group experience for prospective undergraduate students designed to help you discover life at ESU and explore everything our campus has to offer. Visits include a guided campus tour featuring all three residence halls, an academic program visit, a meeting with an admissions representative, and personalized visit experiences tailored to your interests
*Please note that our campus tours include both indoor and outdoor stops. We encourage you to dress comfortably and be prepared for the weather, as tours will take place in most weather conditions. For the safety of our guests and tour guides, tours may be modified or delayed in the event of lightning or other severe weather.
Need accommodations? If you or your guests require accommodations for your campus visit, please email go2esu@emporia.edu prior to your visit so we can best assist you.
Looking to tour campus as a graduate student? Request a graduate school tour!
FALL 2026 VISIT OPTIONS (August 24th-December 19th)
Morning Visit Schedule
- 8:45 a.m. - Check-in
- 9:00 a.m. - Campus & Residence Hall Tour *Visitors will walk through all 3 Residence Halls during the tour
- 10:45 a.m. - Option 1
- 11:30 a.m. - Option 2
- 12:15 p.m. - Option 3 or Optional Complimentary Lunch
Afternoon Visit Schedule
- 12:45 p.m. - Check-in
- 1:00 p.m. - Option 1
- 1:45 p.m. - Option 2
- 2:30 p.m. - Campus & Residence Hall Tour *Visitors will walk through all 3 Residence Halls during the tour
- 4:00 p.m. - Option 3
*Morning visits are available Monday–Friday. Afternoon visits are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Every visit is personalized to your interests. During registration, you'll have the opportunity to indicate which visit experiences interest you most. Your selections help us create a visit schedule tailored to you, with experiences scheduled based on your interests and campus availability.
Visit Experience
- Options
- Financial Aid: Have questions about paying for college? Connect with Financial Aid to learn more about scholarships, grants, loans, FAFSA, and other resources that can help make your ESU education more affordable.
- Student Life: There’s a lot more to college than classes! Learn how you can get involved at ESU through student organizations, campus activities, leadership opportunities, traditions, and events.
- TRIO: Learn about the support and resources available through ESU’s TRIO programs. Discover how TRIO helps eligible students navigate college, connect with resources, and work toward their academic and personal goals.
- PAROC: Explore Emporia State’s Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center (PAROC), a unique space dedicated to aquatic research, education, and community outreach. Learn more about the facility and the hands-on opportunities available to ESU students.
- CyROC: Discover ESU’s Cybersecurity Research and Outreach Center (CyROC) and learn how students gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity. Explore the opportunities available to students interested in technology, cybersecurity, and related fields.
- Student Rec Center: Explore ways to stay active and have fun outside the classroom! Learn about the Student Recreation Center and opportunities including fitness, intramural sports, recreation, and more.
- Esports: Interested in gaming? Explore ESU’s esports program, see where our teams compete, and learn more about opportunities to get involved in competitive gaming on campus.
- The Honors College: Interested in the Honors College? Select this option to connect with the Honors College during check-in and learn more about the Honors experience at ESU, including academics, involvement, and opportunities available to Honors students.
- Residential Life: Want to learn more about living on campus? Meet with Residential Life to ask questions about housing, the residential experience, and what you can expect from life in the residence halls. (You do not need to select Residential Life to tour our residence halls. All Daily Campus Visits include a campus tour featuring all three residence halls.)
- Student Success: Discover the resources available to help you thrive at ESU. Learn about academic support, tutoring, and other services designed to help students succeed throughout their college experience.
- Band: See how you can continue making music at ESU! Learn about band opportunities, ensembles, performances, and ways students from a variety of majors can get involved.
- Cheer: Bring your Hornet spirit! Learn more about ESU Cheer, including the team experience, performances, and opportunities to represent Emporia State on the sidelines and beyond.
- Choir: Find your place in ESU’s vocal music community. Learn about choir ensembles, performances, and opportunities to continue singing during your college experience.
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 at go2esu@emporia.edu for their contact information.
Getting here + getting around
CHECK-IN
Check in at the east entrance of the Memorial Union (1331 Market St., Emporia, KS 66801). Designated Admissions parking is available in front of the building. A parking pass will be provided at check-in for you to display in your vehicle.
Parking + Maps
View our parking and campus maps before you visit. We've got a parking space saved just for you!