High-school students who are eyeing some of the state’s private colleges will find that this month is a great time to visit campuses and get their vibe. Many are hosting special fall events and tours — with varying degrees of registration — so get in touch with the institutions for details.
Here’s a list of what’s going on this month, according to the Minnesota Private College Council.
Augsburg College

Thursday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Oct. 22:
Two sessions each day with the same content — 10–11:30 a.m. and 2–3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 28 and Friday, Oct. 29:
Two sessions each day with the same content — 10–11:30 a.m. and 2–3:30 p.m.
Bethany Lutheran College

Fall Open House events
Thursday, Oct. 21, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 22, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Bethel University

Undergrad Fall Preview events, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 21
Friday, Oct. 22
Thursday, Oct. 28
Friday, Oct. 29
Friday, Nov. 12
Carleton College

Thursday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Oct. 22; 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University


Thursday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Oct. 22; 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
The College of St. Scholastica

Thursday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Oct. 22; 9:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
Overnight or Open House visit date
November 7, 12:30–5 p.m.
Concordia College

Thursday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Oct. 22; 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Concordia University, St. Paul

Saturday, Oct. 9, 8:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m., with lunch served
Thursday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Oct. 22
Gustavus Adolphus College

Thursday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Hamline University

Thursday, Oct. 21, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 22, beginning at 8 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 28 and Friday, Oct. 29
Macalester College

Fridays, Oct. 1, 15 and 22
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

MEA/Education Minnesota Weekend Open Houses
Thursday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Oct. 22, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Wisconsin Education Association Weekend Open Houses
Thursday, Oct. 14
Friday, Oct. 15
Thursday, Oct. 28
Friday, Oct. 29
St. Catherine University

Thursday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Oct. 22, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
St. Olaf College

Monday, Oct. 11
Thursday, Oct. 21
Friday, Oct. 22
Friday, Oct. 29
Friday, Nov. 12
University of St. Thomas

Fall Tommie Days for High School Seniors
Thursday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Oct. 22, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.