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Plan a Visit to Park in Parkville, MO

Picture yourself as a Pirate. Whether you're a freshman, a transfer or a prospective grad student, our information-packed personalized tours, open houses and weekend events are the best way to find out whether Park is right for you. RSVP for your visit today!

In an effort to protect our students, faculty, staff, and prospective students from the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Office of Admissions is providing opportunities to explore Park University virtually through our Virtual Campus Visits, Virtual Group Visits and various virtual Q&A opportunities. We also are offering Virtual Get On Board Days for our admitted students.

All on campus visits and events are currently on hold. Ongoing updates from the University are available on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response website.

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Virtual Campus Visits

Your Virtual Campus Visit includes your opportunity to meet online 1:1 with a Parkville Campus Admissions Counselor. In this virtual setting, your admissions counselor will be able to get to know you and your goals better, answer your questions about what it’s like to be a Park University student, help you complete your Application for Admission, and complete a guided virtual tour with you of our Parkville Flagship Campus.

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Virtual Group Visits

Our Parkville Campus is excited to virtually connect with your high school students during our Virtual Group Visit experiences. Virtual Group Visits include the opportunity for your students to take a guided virtual tour of our historic campus in Parkville, MO, complete an online activity to help explore their top majors of interest, learn ways to afford their education and take advantage of our many services and student life experiences, and hear how to apply to Park University.

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Virtual Get On Board Days

Freshmen Students

Get On Board is a day for new students to register for classes, apply for or finalize housing and financial aid, get a parking pass and more. This is your chance to get everything done before orientation in August.

Friday, June 26
Thursday, July 9

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Virtual Get On Board Days

Transfer students

We are excited to help you prepare for your first semester as a Park Pirate. We’ve scheduled a specific day just for new Parkville campus transfer students to register for classes, get your student I.D. and parking pass, apply for or finalize housing and meet with Financial Aid.

Thursday, June 18
Tuesday, July 21

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Returning this Fall

Parkville Pirate visits

Schedule a one hour tour of our historic flagship campus in Parkville, Missouri led by one of our Park University student ambassadors. You’ll also have the opportunity to sit down with an admissions counselor to discuss our application process and the programs we offer.

Campus visits are available Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Please contact the Admissions Office with any questions.

Pirate Preview

Experience what it’s like to be a Park University Pirate! Explore your program of interest at one of our Academic Breakout Sessions hosted by faculty. Hear from our Residence Life, Academic Support, Financial Aid and Career Development Departments. You will also enjoy a guided tour of Park University’s historic flagship campus, learn how to begin your application process, financial aid, and so much more!

Parkville Group visits

We offer group visits to high schools on Tuesdays and Thursdays with a maximum number of 45 students. There are several different visit options to choose from depending on the grade level of the students you are bringing. All visits will include a tour of our historic campus in Parkville, MO and a chance to hear from our admissions office. Please fill out the registration form by clicking the link below and you will be contacted by someone in our admissions office when your visit is scheduled. Your visit is not confirmed until you receive an email notification. Please contact the Admissions Office with any questions.

Park After Dark

High school juniors and seniors can experience the life of a Pirate during an overnight visit. Spend the night on campus with Park University student hosts and discover campus “after hours.” The overnight experience begins Friday afternoon and concludes Saturday after our Pirate Preview.

MAJOR EXPLORATIONS

Park University is excited to launch Major Exploration Days for school groups, community organizations, and individuals!

Major Exploration Events give prospective students the opportunity to explore a specific academic program, meet faculty within the program, and learn what to expect within the major and career.

Explore careers that are achievable by obtaining a degree in a specified program.
Learn the academic courses required for the specific degree program and unique experiences that are offered within the program.
Enjoy hands-on learning activities designed to offer an inside-look at the degree program and intended career outcomes.
Hear the suggested pre-college courses that help students prepare in advance for their specific degree program.

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Shadow A Student

Experience a day in the life of a college student by attending Park’s Major Exploration Shadow day! High school juniors and seniors have the opportunity to shadow a Park University student within a particular major for half of a day and experience classes, campus life, lunch in the dining hall and much more!

Please contact the Admissions Office with any questions at parkvilleadmissions@park.edu or 816-746-2533

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