The best way to experience AU's academic, social, and spiritual life.

Discovery Days start at 8 a.m. (Saturdays start at 9 a.m.)

Includes a campus tour, academic, student life, financial aid information and lunch; Concludes at 1 p.m. Individual appointments and overnight experience for students available if requested in advance.

Get an in-depth look at AU's academic programs.

Department Discovery starts at 8 a.m.

Includes time in the classroom, interaction with faculty and students within the major, curriculum and employment information; Lunch is included. Overnight experience for students available if requested in advance.

If you are unable to visit during a Discovery Day, or would like to schedule a follow-up visit.

Individual Discovery starts at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Meet with an admissions counselor and tour campus. The day will be tailored to your specific needs and interests. Individual appointments and overnight experience available if requested in advance.

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Semester I (2012)

September 21 | Friday

September 22 | Saturday *
(Begin at 9:00 AM)

October 1 | Monday

October 5 | Friday

October 13 | Saturday *
(Begin at 9:00 AM)

October 17 | Wednesday

October 22 | Monday

November 2 | Friday

November 10 | Saturday *
(Begin at 9:00 AM)

November 14 | Wednesday

November 30 | Friday

December 3 | Monday

December 7 | Friday

Semester II (2013)

January 21 | Monday *
(MLK JR Day - special schedule)

January 25 | Friday

February 1 | Friday

February 2 | Saturday *
(Begin at 9:00 AM)

February 8 | Friday

February 15 | Friday

February 18 | Monday

February 23 | Saturday *
(Begin at 9:00 AM)

March 1 | Friday

March 8 | Friday

March 13 | Wednesday

March 25 | Monday

April 5 | Friday

April 12 | Friday

April 13 | Saturday *
(Begin at 9:00 AM)

April 19 | Friday

April 26 | Friday

April 29 | Monday

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DISCOVERY DAYS
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We look forward to having you and your family on campus soon for a Discovery Day. Below you will find several important pieces of information pertaining to your upcoming visit.

  • Weekday Discovery Day begins promptly at 8:00 a.m in Kane Dining Room (Olt Student Center #25 on campus map) with tea & coffee provided.
  • Weekday visitor parking is located on the East end of 5th Street (soccer fields) and a shuttle will be making rounds to pick you up at your vehicle. The shuttle will begin at 7:30 a.m. and run until 8:30 a.m.
  • Saturday Discovery Days begin at 9:00 a.m. with tea & coffee provided.
  • Saturday parking is located between Fine Arts & Hartung Hall (#27 and #22) and greeters will be present to welcome you in the parking lot.
  • Your visit confirmation letter will serve as your parking permit during your campus visit. If you would like a parking permit mailed to you, please e-mail visit@anderson.edu and one will be sent prior to your visit. The confirmation letter and/ or parking permit will need to be displayed in your vehicle's dashboard during your entire campus visit.

Driving Directions
Campus Map

  • For those students staying overnight* in the residence halls, please print and review the Overnight Waiver [PDF] — both you and your parents need to sign the waiver and bring it with you.
  • Students will check in at the Welcome Center (Office of Admissions #21) and meet their Ambassador host, etc (*Overnight housing requires three day advanced notice).

Overnight Waiver [PDF] - Attn: Students
Overnight Waiver [Online form] - Attn: Students

  • For those wanting to schedule an audition for the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance during your campus visit, click here for more information, an application, and audition dates.

If you need to reschedule (or cancel) your campus visit call (800) 428-6414 or e-mail, visit@anderson.edu. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Friday, September 28, 2012

School of Nursing

Offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Visit begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Sciences & Pre-Professional Allied Health Programs

Includes biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-chiropractic, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, pre-podiatry, pre-veterinary, pre-physical therapy, pre-occupational therapy, and the TeachScience Program. Visit begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at 3 p.m.

Friday, October 12, 2012

Art & Design

Includes fine arts studio, fine arts glass, visual communication design, visual arts education, and general studies in art and design. Visit begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at 3 p.m.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

History and Political Science

Includes history, political science, political science-economics, global studies, pre-law, and social studies teaching (with specializations in history, government and citizenship, economics, psychology, and sociology). Visit begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at 1 p.m.

Friday, October 26, 2012

School of Music, Theatre, and Dance

Includes Bachelor of Music in music education, voice performance, and instrumental performance; Bachelor of Arts in music, church music, music business, theatre arts, and theatre arts teaching. Visit begins at noon and concludes at 6 p.m.

Monday, October 29, 2012

School of Education

Includes elementary education, secondary education, special education, and English as a New Language. Visit begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Criminal Justice, Family Science, Social Work, and Sociology

Includes criminal justice, family science, social work, and sociology. Visit begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Falls School of Business

Includes accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, global business, management, and marketing. Visit begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at 1 p.m.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Communication

Includes communication arts (with specializations in audio/video/cinema production, journalism, public relations, and speech communication). Visit begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at 1 p.m.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Athletic Training and Exercise Science

Offers a CAAHEP accredited athletic training curriculum. Visit begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m.

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Each Department Discovery is uniquely tailored for students to encourage interaction with faculty and current students, touring facilities, participation in classes, the processing of curriculum, internship opportunities, and job placement.

Click on a department to view a typical schedule of events. Please note, schedules may vary.

Friday, September 28, 2012

School of Nursing

Schedule

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Sciences & Pre-Professional Allied Health Programs

Schedule

Friday, October 12, 2012

Art & Design

Schedule

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

History and Political Science

Schedule

Friday, October 26, 2012

School of Music, Theatre, and Dance

Schedule

Monday, October 29, 2012

School of Education

Schedule

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Criminal Justice, Family Science, Social Work, and Sociology

Schedule

Friday, November 9, 2012

Falls School of Business

Schedule

Monday, November 12, 2012

Communication and Theatre Arts

Schedule

Friday, November 16, 2012

Athletic Training and Exercise Science

Schedule

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DEPARTMENT DISCOVERY
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We look forward to having you and your family on campus soon for a Department Discovery. Below you will find several important pieces of information pertaining to your upcoming visit.

  • Department Discovery begins promptly at 8 a.m. in Kane Dining Room (Olt Student Center #25 on campus map) with tea & coffee provided.
  • The Falls School of Business Department Discovery begins at 8 a.m. in Fair Commons (#30)
  • The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance Department Discovery begins at noon in Reardon Lobby (#40).
  • Visitor parking on the East end of 5th Street (soccer fields) and a shuttle will be making rounds to pick you up at your vehicle. The shuttle will begin at 7:30 a.m. and run until 8:30 a.m.
  • Your visit confirmation letter will serve as your parking permit during your campus visit. If you would like a parking permit mailed to you, please e-mail visit@anderson.edu and one will be sent prior to your visit. The confirmation letter and/ or parking permit will need to be displayed in your vehicle's dashboard during your entire campus visit.

Driving Directions
Campus Map

  • For those students staying overnight in the residence halls, please print and review the Overnight Waiver [PDF] — both you and your parents need to sign the waiver and bring it with you to campus. Or fill the Overnight Waiver [Online form].
  • Students will check in at the Welcome Center (Office of Admissions #21) and meet their Ambassador host, etc (*Overnight housing requires three day advanced notice).

Overnight Waiver [PDF] - Attn: Students
Overnight Waiver [Online form] - Attn: Students

  • For those wanting to schedule an audition for the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance during your campus visit, click here for more information, an application, and audition dates.

If you need to reschedule (or cancel) your campus visit call (800) 428-6414 or e-mail, visit@anderson.edu. We look forward to seeing you soon.

INDIVIDUAL DISCOVERY
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To schedule an individual visit to campus call Jenessa Denniston, Visit Coordinator, at (800) 428-6414 or locally at (765) 641-4079.
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INDIVIDUAL DISCOVERY
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The entire family is invited to interact with the Office of Admissions and tour campus with current students. The day is tailored to your interests, so you're encouraged to make appointments to:

  • participate in a class
  • attend chapel
  • meet individually with a professor or coach
  • spend the night* in a residence hall and experience the true AU community (*overnight housing requires three day advanced notice).

Our campus visits are designed to give you an authentic introduction to AU and see if AU is the right fit for you!

Individual Discovery is a great way to make a campus visit if a Discovery or Department Discovery does not work with your schedule.

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INDIVIDUAL DISCOVERY
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We look forward to having you and your family on campus soon for an Individual Discovery. Below you will find several important pieces of information pertaining to your upcoming visit.

  • When you arrive to campus you will come to the Welcome Center (Office of Admissions #21 on campus map) to meet for your campus tour, admissions overview, etc.
  • Your visit confirmation letter will serve as your parking permit during your campus visit. If you would like a parking permit mailed to you, please e-mail visit@anderson.edu and one will be sent prior to your visit. The confirmation letter and/ or parking permit will need to be displayed in your vehicle's dashboard during your entire campus visit.

Driving Directions
Campus Map

  • For those students staying overnight* in the residence halls, please print and review the Overnight Waiver [PDF] — both you and your parents need to sign the waiver and bring it with you.
  • Students will check in at the Welcome Center (Office of Admissions #21) and meet their Ambassador host, etc (*Overnight housing requires three day advanced notice).

Overnight Waiver [PDF] - Attn: Students
Overnight Waiver [Online form] - Attn: Students

  • For those wanting to schedule an audition for the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance during your campus visit, click here for more information, an application, and audition dates.

If you need to reschedule (or cancel) your campus visit call (800) 428-6414 or e-mail, visit@anderson.edu. We look forward to seeing you soon.