8:15 a.m.
(Optional) Early Bird Campus Tour
Depart from the Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Muldoon Atrium
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Check-In
Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Muldoon Atrium
Cider and donuts will be available in the atrium before and during the welcome rally.
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Welcome Rally
Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Muldoon Atrium
Join us as we welcome you to campus! Hear from John Carroll's Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing, Carolyn Noll Sorg, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Rebecca Drenovsky, and our current students as they introduce the day's festivities.
Tours
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Select from three unique campus tour options to explore our picturesque campus and its vibrant surrounding neighborhood. The campus walking tour and neighborhood tour will be offered again at 2:00 p.m.
- Campus Walking Tour
Depart from the Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Atrium
Discover our beautiful campus with a student tour guide, who will give you an inside look at what it's like to be a Blue Streak!
- Dolan Residence Hall Tour
Depart from the Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Atrium
Tour a first-year residence hall, hear about our four-year residential experience, and learn how living on campus strengthens students' sense of belonging and community.
- Neighborhood Tour
Depart from the Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Atrium
Explore the surrounding neighborhood on a bus and discover popular student hangouts and weekend activities.
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Academic & Admission Sessions
During this time block, sessions are offered in two time slots: 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. We encourage you to attend the sessions that align with your interests. If you’re interested in multiple sessions scheduled at the same time, consider dividing up your family to cover more ground.
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Your Journey to JCU: Admission, Aid, and Affordability
D.J. Lombardo Student Center, LSC Conference Room
A John Carroll Admission Counselor will walk you through the next steps in your prospective student journey and help you discover how a life-changing, career-launching Jesuit education is more affordable than you think. - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Dolan Center for Science and Technology, Donahue Auditorium - Humanities, Social Sciences, and Professional Studies
O’Malley Center, Atrium - Nursing
Dolan Center for Science and Technology, Low Fidelity Nursing Lab
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- Your Journey to JCU: Admission, Aid, and Affordability
D.J. Lombardo Student Center, LSC Conference Room
A John Carroll Admission will walk you through the next steps in your prospective student journey and help you discover how a life-changing, career-launching Jesuit education is more affordable than you think. - Boler College of Business
Boler College of Business, Boler Capital Markets Trading Suite - Powered by Bloomberg (Room 106) - College of Health
D.J. Lombardo Student Center, Exercise Medicine Lab - Deciding Students
Grasselli Library, Mastrantoni Family Student Success Commons
Lunch & Student Success Fair
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
D.J. Lombardo Student Center, Schott Dining Hall
Enjoy lunch with JCU professors in our newly renovated Schott Dining Hall. Look for the balloons that match your lanyard to meet professors from your field of interest.
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Student Success Fair
D.J. Lombardo Student Center, Jardine Room
Meet with JCU staff members from across campus and discover how we will support you throughout your student journey and beyond.
Student and Parent Breakout Receptions
1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Parents and Guests: Fireside Chat with President Al Miciak, Ph.D.
Dolan Center for Science and Technology, O’Connell Reading Room
End the day with President Al Miciak, Ph.D. and other university leaders and hear about the vision for the future of JCU.
1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Prospective Students: Candy Connections: A Taste of Residence Life
D.J. Lombardo Student Center, LSC Conference Room
Enjoy candy salad, connect with fellow students, and join your first JCU Residence Hall Program where Resident Assistants will share their experience of living in the residence halls!
Additional Tour Opportunities:
2:15 p.m.
Neighborhood Tour
Depart from the Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Atrium
Explore the surrounding neighborhood on a bus and discover popular student hangouts and weekend activities.
2:15 p.m.
Campus Walking Tour
Depart from the Dolan Center for Science & Technology, Atrium
Discover our beautiful campus with a student tour guide, who will give you an inside look at what it's like to be a Blue Streak!
Other Activities:
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
John Carroll Bookstore
D.J. Lombardo Student Center
Stop by the bookstore at any time during these hours to purchase JCU swag. Don’t forget to use the coupon you received at check-in for a special discount.
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Fall Preview Day Photo Booth
D.J. Lombardo Student Center, Atrium
Be sure to visit the Fall Preview Day photo booth to capture the excitement and snag a memorable photo! Share photos with us on instagram @JohnCarrollU!