Tips for the Best Visit
Preparation:
- Research Truman before arriving on campus.
Engage with Campus:
- Ask questions and interact with various people, including current students.
- Join an official campus tour led by a student ambassador.
Independent Exploration:
- Explore campus independently, focusing on areas of interest.
- Take photos and notes for reference.
Information Session:
- Meet with an admissions counselor to discuss Truman, including application, costs, aid, and student life.
Academic Insight:
- Sit in on a class of interest.
- Speak with a professor in a potential major to understand the curriculum and career paths.
Dining and Campus Life:
- Experience campus dining options.
- Observe posters and bulletin boards for campus activities.
- Attend a Bulldog sporting event.
Community Exploration:
- Explore Kirksville, including downtown, parks, attractions, and local restaurants.
Key Questions:
- Ask insightful questions to admission counselors, faculty, and students about Truman.
- Why choose Truman?
- Best advice for college search.
- Valuable resources.
- Surprising aspects about Truman.
- Desired pre-Truman knowledge.
- Interaction with professors.
- Undergraduate research opportunities.
- Academic advising process.
- Class format.
- Student activities.
- Residence hall living.
- Campus navigation.
- Campus safety.
- Truman’s career and graduate school preparation.
- Undergraduate research and internship opportunities.