Visit and Tour

Student and parents frequently comment how Fredonia's 256 acres features a lot of green space and a small building footprint, allowing for spacious views yet a small campus feel. Fredonia's admissions team has arranged a multitude of ways for students to visit campus in whatever manner students are most comfortable; whether it's individually, with family, or with small or large groups. If you can't make it in person, Fredonia's virtual tour will put you in the middle of the Fredonia campus wherever you are.

Choose your visit experience below.

If you can't get to Fredonia, then bring Fredonia to you! See Fredonia in 360-degree clarity.

Due to the current restrictions related to the coronavirus on public gatherings, the Office of Admissions will be offering many different virtual events to meet the needs of both accepted and prospectve students. Each week we will be offering many types of chats and sessions to make you feel connected to your academic area, campus life, and all that Fredonia has to offer. Everything from daily information sessions to academic discussions with faculty, financial aid sessions and more.

Check out our Virtual Events Page to see what we are offering this week. Remember to check back often to learn about upcoming events too!

Due to the recent circumstances surrounding the Coronavirus, our Campus Walking Tours and Information Sessions will be temporarily offered in an online format. We still want to answer all your questions and have you learn all about Fredonia, but we don't want to take a chance that we expose you or each other to any chance of the Coronavirus transmission. To date, there have been no suspected Coronavirus cases at Fredonia.

The Campus Walking Tour will now consist of a half-hour presentation from one of our admissions counselors, covering undergraduate admission, financial aid and campus life information at Fredonia. You will then have the opportunity to take a virtual tour of our beautiful campus.

If you are interested in exploring a specific major we encourage you to reach out to the academic area you are interested in.

Schedule a campus walking tour

Go Big BLUE Day - Accepted Student Celebration - April 4, 2020

This event is for Accepted Students only to celebrate becoming a part of the Big Blue Family! It will feature academic information sessions, financial aid assistance, current student panels, campus tours, giveaways and much more!

* Important Update: The Go Big Blue Day Celebration scheduled for April 4th, has been canceled. We will communicate with Accepted Students on what their next steps are or with a possible online program format.

We still want to meet you and answer all your questions and have you learn why we want you as part of our Big Blue Family, but we don't want to take a chance that we expose you or each other to any chance of the Coronavirus transmission. To date, there have been no suspected Corona virus cases at Fredonia, and you can learn more about Fredonia's response at: https://www.fredonia.edu/about/coronavirus-information.

Visit Duration:

4-5 hours

Visit Schedule:

10:00 a.m. Optional Financial Session
11:00a.m. Program Begins
12:00p.m. Academic Sessions
1:00 p.m. Student Service Mingle & Lunch
1:15 p.m. Optional Campus Tour or Residence Hall Only Tour (departing every 15 minutes)

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Accepted Student Receptions in Your Neighborhood

Accepted and interested in what the Next Steps are? Want to meet other accepted students from your area or high school? Sign up for an Accepted Student Reception in your neighborhood and let Fredonia come to you! Representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid and current students or recent alumni will be there to provide information and answer your questions.

* Important Update: The Regional Accepted Student Receptions scheduled in Long Island, NYC and Westchester have been cancelled. See below for additional information.

While the risk associated with hosting receptions in downstate NY is relativity low, out of an abundance of caution we are moving to a online delivery of the program. Please stay tuned for the exact date and time of the online programs. We will let you know when that is scheduled for. We care about student success and making a successful transition to college and are here to assist you.

We still want to meet you and answer all your questions and have you learn why we want you as part of our Big Blue Family, but we don't want to take a chance that we expose you or each other to any chance of the Corona virus transmission. To date, there have been no suspected Corona virus cases at Fredonia, and you can learn more about Fredonia's response at: https://www.fredonia.edu/about/coronavirus-information.

Signature Saturdays

Fredonia offers a series of Saturday Visits designed for specific audiences or specialized by academic area of interest.

April 25, 2020 - College 101

*This event will be adjusted and offered in an online format. We will let you know what to expect for this visit soon.

For prospective students: This visit will include an introduction on what to expect in college, choosing a major and a financial aid overview. An optional campus walking tour will also be provided.
For accepted students: This visit will include all of the next steps to becoming a Fredonia Student. Topics such as: paying a deposit, choosing classes, living on campus and what to expect your first year will be covered. An optional campus walking tour will also be provided.

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Fredonia Exploration Day (Open House)

Fredonia Exploration Day is our version of a College Open House. Students will have the opportunity to sample classes or attend special interest sessions. Guests will also get the chance to meet with faculty representatives from each major, as well as student service offices such as Financial Aid, Residence Life, and many more. The day will conclude with an optional campus tour.

Fall 2020 Dates Available Soon!

Visit Duration:

4-5 hours

Visit Schedule:

11:00 a.m. Opening Remarks
11:45 a.m. Sample Classes/Special Interest Sessions
1:15 p.m. Lunch & Mingle
1:15 p.m. Optional Campus Tour or Residence Hall Only Tour departing every 10 minutes

Accepted Students Only

The Campus Host Program allows accepted students the opportunity to come to Fredonia and spend a full 24 hours with us on campus. With the campus host program, you will be able to attend classes in your major, eat on campus, stay in a residence hall, and much more, all free of charge! The campus host program is your chance to see what it’s like to be a Fredonia student for a day.

* Important Update: The Campus Host program for the remainder of the semester has been cancelled. See below for additional information.

Due to the decision within the SUNY and CUNY system regarding the Coronavirus and the attempt to keep it from spreading, we will be unable to host students this spring. Please stay tuned to our visit page and specific communication regarding adjusted visit events and online visit information.

We still want to meet you and answer all your questions and have you learn why we want you as part of our Big Blue Family, but we don't want to take a chance that we expose you or each other to any chance of the Corona virus transmission. To date, there have been no suspected Corona virus cases at Fredonia, and you can learn more about Fredonia's response at: https://www.fredonia.edu/about/coronavirus-information.

For more information, please visit the Campus Host webpage.

Fredonia in the City is a series of 60-minute informational meetings for NYC area residents to learn all about what Fredonia has to offer. These events will take place at the SUNY Welcome Center (SUNY Optometry Building) located at 33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.

* Important Update: The Fredonia in the City scheduled for Saturday, April 4th, has been cancelled due to the recent restrictions of events brought on by the Coronavirus situation. While there has not been a case at Fredonia, for the safety of everyone involved, we are taking the precautionary method and canceling. For more information on Fredonia's response to the Coronavirus, please follow: https://www.fredonia.edu/about/coronavirus-information.

Group Visits are designed for groups larger than 10 people. Typically, group visits consist of school groups, Gear Up, Liberty Partnership, STEP, Upward Bound, and other types of college preparatory programs. For groups that are less than 10, please view the other visit options on this page, or contact the Office of Admissions at 716-673-3251. A visit can include an information session geared toward your group’s grade range, and a tour of campus. Groups who wish to have a meal while on campus can let the group coordinator know so that they may provide you with meal prices and then build it into your itinerary. * Spring 2020 visits have been canceled for the remainder of the Spring semester due to the current circumstances surrounding the Coronavirus.

Schedule a group visit

Our professors look forward to meeting with you to discuss what your future will look like here at Fredonia. To insure the best experience, please contact the academic area at least one week in advance as our faculty have busy teaching and advising schedules.

If you are planning to participate in an Admissions Tour we encourage you to schedule your academic meeting before 10:00 a.m. or after 12:00 p.m. if attending a morning tour, OR before 2:00 p.m. if attending an afternoon tour.

*Since in-person meetings are currently not taking place, please email or call the academic area you are interested in to receive more information. The contact information can be found by clicking on the link below.

Meet with an Academic Department