Admission

Virtual Visits and Events

Join us for a virtual visit or event and check out our library of resources! We offer workshops to help with your college search and opportunities to hear from faculty, current students, and college leaders. You can also sign up for a live virtual visit or information session and browse our video library for recordings of past sessions and alumni interviews.

Understanding Financial Aid

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Financial Aid, Explained

On Wednesday, December 13, at 4 p.m. PST, Sandy Sundstrom, Reed’s Director of Financial Aid, will demystify financial aid, 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.

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Virtual Events for Prospective Students

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Multiple Dates

Reed in 20 Minutes

Just starting to explore Reed? Join Milyon Trulove, Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, for a 20-minute session that will break down everything that makes our community distinctive.

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Multiple Dates

International Student Drop-ins

Drop in to this session to meet Associate Dean of Admission Dev Devvrat and ask your questions about applying to Reed. Learn more about the application process and how financial aid works for international students.

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Dec 13 at 4 p.m.

Understanding Financial Aid

Sandy Sundstrom, Director of Financial Aid, will demystify financial aid, 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.

Register now

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Dec 13 at 7 p.m.

International Financial Aid

Sandy Sundstrom, Director of Financial Aid, will lead this special event for international students. This overview, featuring Reed-specific examples, will be a handy guide for understanding the financial aid process and how to apply.

Register now

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Dec 18 at 4 p.m.

Applying to Reed

Students sometimes ask us: How can I get into Reed? We always answer: Apply! Join us for a walkthrough of the application process, including deadlines, optional and required materials, and frequently asked questions.

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Dec 20 at 3 p.m.

Navigating Selective College Admission

We’ll unpack the college rankings system and help you reflect on what you’re looking for in a school. You’ll walk away with tips on a successful application and strategies for applying to selective colleges.

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Jan 3 at 3:30 p.m.

Writing Your Personal Statement

The personal statement is your conversation with the admission committee and a chance to tell your story. In this interactive session, we’ll explain the dos and don’ts of the essay and share examples from successful applications to Reed.

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Jan 4 at 2 p.m.

From the South to the PNW

What’s it like to transition to Reed as a student from the South? Hear from admission counselors and a current student about cultural differences; the academic and social environment at Reed; and all that Portland has to offer, including great food, music, and green spaces.

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Jan 11 at 4 p.m.

Acing the Interview

Take a deep dive into the college interview and discover how this face-to-face meeting fits into the larger application process. Please note: This session is intended for students currently attending school in the US.

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Jan 15 at 10 a.m.

Application Study Hall

Do you have lingering questions about the application process? Join Milyon Trulove, Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, for a special study hall session. Ask him questions and hear his advice for finishing and submitting your college application.

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Jan 16 at 4 p.m.

Understanding Financial Aid

Sandy Sundstrom, Director of Financial Aid, will demystify financial aid, 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.

Register now

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Jan 16 at 7 p.m.

International Financial Aid

Sandy Sundstrom, Director of Financial Aid, will lead this special event for international students. This overview, featuring Reed-specific examples, will be a handy guide for understanding the financial aid process and how to apply.

Register now

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Jan 24 at 4 p.m.

Reedies Reflect: Student Panel

Hear from the people who know Reed best: our students! Current Reedies will discuss academics, residence halls, student life, clubs, organizations, and Portland.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT ON-CAMPUS EVENTS

Virtual Visits

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Ongoing - Seniors Only

Interview

An interview is a casual conversation with an admission counselor, an alum, or a 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.

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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.

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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!

Reed in Your Area

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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.

Submit your Question

See Campus Online

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Campus photo album

Look through dozens of photographs showing Reed's campus, classrooms, nuclear reactor, and dorms.

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360º views of campus

Explore on your own by clicking through pictures from all around campus.

See Reed on Google Maps

Virtual Event Recordings

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Faculty events

Faculty members give a general overview and answer questions about their department.

Watch a recorded faculty event

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Panels

Watch what happens when faculty members get together to discuss their departments, classes, students and so much more.

Watch a recorded panel discussion

For questions about virtual visit options and for accessibility requests, including real-time captioning, please please email us at campus.visit@reed.edu. For accessibility requests, please contact us 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.