Visiting Houghton

There’s nothing like an up-close-and-personal trip to our campus in Western New York to help you figure out if Houghton is the right fit for you.

We provide a number of opportunities for students and families to visit Houghton.  Each visit is tailored to meet your needs so that you can make the most of your stay.

Personalized Campus Visit

We'll develop a personalized schedule based on your interests.  Tour campus with a student guide, attend a class, meet with admission and financial aid, and learn more about all of the exceptional programs Houghton offers.   Try to visit on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday so we can include chapel as part of your visit.   Learn more...

Encounter Days

Join other prospective students for a full day's experience. Consider arriving the evening before and include an overnight stay in one of our residence halls.  Tour the campus, attend a class and meet faculty in your academic area of interest.  Encounter Days also include a panel discussion, an academic information fair and meetings with admission and financial aid.

September 24, October 11, November 12, December 3

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Opportunity Days

Interested in finding out more about a specific course of study? In addition to a traditional visit day schedule, our Opportunity Days will help you get a feel for some of our specialized programs.

  • Intercultural Studies
  • Business
  • Healthcare Professions
  • Education
  • Music

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Overnight Sunday-Monday Visit

Would you like to combine your visit with an overnight stay in a residence hall?  The Sunday-Monday overnight visit option is for you!  Check in and meet your host at our Welcome Center, then participate in Koinonia – a student-led praise and worship service.  Afterward, enjoy late night snack with your student host at our snack shop. 

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Bus Trips

If you have the inclination to visit Houghton but not the transportation, then join us for one of our fall Bus Trips.  We’ll pick you up at one of over 25 locations across the northeast and bring you to campus. Stay overnight in the dorms with current Houghton students.  Sit in on a class, chat with professors, talk with an admission counselor and more.

  • October Bus Trip: Oct 10-11
  • November Bus Trip: Nov 11-13

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Resources for planning your visit