Visits and Events
We invite you to get to know Reed in person or online. On-campus visit options include a tour, information session, and optional interview. You can also join us throughout the year for a virtual visit, including a virtual information session, a virtual campus tour, and special workshops to help you in the college search and application process. Be sure to check out recordings of past sessions and exclusive alumni interviews on our YouTube Channel.
Virtual Events for Prospective Students
- BEG.
- INT.
- ADV.
- Applying to College
- beginnerApplication Basics
- intermediateApplying to Reed
- advancedApplication Study Hall
- Financial Aid
- beginnerFundamentals of Financial Aid
- intermediateUnderstanding Financial Aid
- College Selection
- beginnerFinding Your College through Virtual Events
- intermediateNavigating Selective College Admission
- advancedReed in Context
- Workshops & Seminars
- beginnerAcing the Interview
- intermediateWriting Your Personal Statement
- advancedCase Study of a College Application
Select a Session
Reed's college search & application curriculum is tiered to enable you to get the information you need, wherever you are in the admission process. If you're just starting out, choose a beginner session. Once you've taken those, build on your knowledge in intermediate and advanced sessions.
Oct 12 6:00pm
Application Basics
Applying to college can feel overwhelming and confusing, especially when it comes to the different applications, rounds, and materials that are required. We will walk you through the basics and make it easy for you to understand what you need to complete and when.
Oct 14 7:00pm
Writing Your Personal Statement
In this interactive workshop, Duncan King, Assistant Dean of Admission, will help you think through essay topics, share tips on the writing and editing process, and break down examples of real college essays.
Oct 18 6:00pm
Understanding Financial Aid
Sandy Sundstrom, Director of Financial Aid, will demystify what financial aid is, explain how it works, and show you how to apply. This overview, featuring Reed-specific examples, will be a handy guide for understanding the financial aid process.
Oct 22 3:00pm
Student Panel
Current students will tell you about learning, living, and thriving at Reed—from Cheese Club and language houses to paper conferences and Gray Fund. Assistant Dean of Admission and Reed alum, Nell Scherfling '20, will moderate this session. Topics will include academics, residence halls, student life, clubs and organizations, and Portland. Join this session to hear students answer your questions live.
Oct 25 8:00pm
Application Resources for International Students
Dev Devvrat, Senior Assistant Dean of Admission, is dedicated to supporting international students throughout the admission process. He will encourage you to reflect on your college and career goals, explain the best ways to research schools from a distance, discuss matters to consider when studying abroad, and share expert advice on the application process and components.
Oct 27 6:00pm
Is Early Decision Right for Me?
In this session, Dev Devvrat, Senior Assistant Dean of Admission, will debunk Early Decision myths and answer these questions and more. With more information and your questions answered, you will leave this session feeling prepared to decide on your application round.
Oct 28 5:00pm
Case Study of a College Application
Join Varik Harris, Assistant Dean of Admission, for an interactive case study event. Learn what your college application will look like through an admission officer’s eyes and what matters most in the admission process.
Virtual Visits
Ongoing
Information Session
Hosted in real time by a Reed admission counselor, learn all about Reed—academics, student life, traditions, campus—and ask about anything else you'd like to know.
Ongoing
Virtual Campus Tour
See Reed’s beautiful campus and learn more about academics and student life in this live virtual tour.
Ongoing
Interview
An interview is a casual conversation with an admission counselor or student intern. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you better and for you to get some of your questions about Reed answered.
Ongoing
Financial Aid Appointments
Do you have questions about applying for financial aid? Book an appointment to meet with a staff member to find out how financial aid works at Reed.
ONGOING
High School Visits
Admission counselors are visiting schools all over the world to tell you about Reed and answer your questions. Find out when they will be visiting your area!
Ongoing
Ask the Faculty
Do you have questions about specific majors? Curious about the curriculum in Reed's conference-style classes? Submit your questions here to be connected to Reed professors.
Ongoing - seniors only
Alumni Meeting
Students can meet with alumni to hear about their college experience and how it shaped their life after Reed. Ask them questions about their favorite Reed traditions, career paths, and more!
See Campus Online
Live virtual tours
See Reed’s beautiful campus and learn more about academics and student life in this live virtual tour.
Campus photo album
Look through dozens of photographs showing Reed's campus, classrooms, nuclear reactor, and dorms.
360º views of campus
Explore on your own by clicking through pictures from all around campus.
Virtual Events Recordings
Faculty events
Faculty members give a general overview and answer questions about their department.
Panels
Watch what happens when faculty members get together to discuss their departments, classes, students and so much more.
Faculty-made videos
Our faculty members made these videos just for you - get to know more about a professor as they show you around their lab.
For questions about virtual visit options, please email us at campus.visit@reed.edu. For accessibility requests, including real-time captioning, please contact Kelsey Platt, campus visit and event coordinator, at least one week prior to the event. Some accommodations may require time for the college to coordinate and having advance notice will help us to provide seamless access.