Visit Campus

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Thank you for your interest in visiting the University of St. Francis.

Determining the best fit for your educational future depends on several factors. One of those factors is how you feel when you come to campus and visit with current students, meet with an admission counselor, sit in on a class or meet with a coach.

We offer several dates and options for you to visit campus and encourage you to select the visit option below that best meets your needs. The Office of Admission is located in the USF Motherhouse. Please register online below, email welcomecenter@stfrancis.edu or call (815) 740-2270 or (800) 735-7500.

Personal Campus Visit

Plan a personal visit on a day and time that works best for you. Come for a personal tour and a one-on-one meeting with your admission counselor. There are many other options to personalize your experience with us such as sitting in on class or meeting with a coach.

Visits can be scheduled Monday thru Saturday during the office hours listed below:

  • Monday thru Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Faculty and Financial Aid Representatives are only available Monday – Friday.

To Register click below:

Freshman Campus Visit Day

The university plans several Campus Visit Days throughout the year on selected Saturdays or Sundays for high school students and their families. These programs offer you a great opportunity to meet the faculty, staff and current USF students. Tour our campus and learn about the St. Francis experience.

Upcoming events (To RSVP, click on the date link below:)

Preview Day

Preview Day is an opportunity to visit campus on a week day while classes are in session. Many of the scheduled Preview Days are offered on school holidays. Check your schedule and spend your day off school with us or take a college day to experience University of St. Francis. This program is an opportunity for high school juniors or seniors and their families to meet the students, admission counselor and take a student-led tour.

Upcoming events (To RSVP, click on the date link below:)
(Program begins at 9 a.m. cst. and concludes at Noon cst. unless otherwise noted)

Visual & Performing Arts Visit Day

The Visual and Performing Arts Visit Day is designed for prospective freshman and transfer students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Music Performance, Visual Arts or Visual Arts Education. Students also will have the opportunity to explore USF’s minors and concentrations in voice, piano, graphic design, photography, studio art and digital audio recording arts. Student and faculty works will be displayed, and demonstrations will be included. Campus tours will be available.

Upcoming Event (To RSVP, click on the date link below:)

  • Information on our next event will be forthcoming

Mass Communication Visit Day

Students interested in studying Mass Communication should consider this visit opportunity to learn first-hand about USF’s Mass Communication program, which includes concentrations in Media Arts and Broadcasting and Public Relations/Advertising/Journalism. You’ll also learn about academics and financial aid, meet with faculty and students and talk to an Admissions counselor. Campus tours available.

Upcoming Event (To RSVP, click on the date link below:)

  • Information on our next event will be forthcoming

Nursing Visit Day

At our Nursing Visit Day, you will be able to learn in-depth information about USF’s traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. You will be able to meet and talk with Nursing faculty, learn more about the Nursing admissions process, and speak with our current Nursing students to get the inside information our program! You will also be able to tour and watch demonstrations of our Sim Lab and Skills Lab!

Upcoming Event (To RSVP, click on the date link below:)

  • Information on our next event will be forthcoming

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