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Explore short videos, answer a few questions, and discover what matters most to you—from campus vibe and location to majors and college type.

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Each episode of the award-winning TV series,
The College Tour, shares the story of a single college or university through the authentic lens of its current students. Learn from real students about their real experiences on campus, as we offer viewers an insider’s perspective on college life and college culture. 200 + episodes now streaming!

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The College Tour helps students and families explore colleges and universities through award-winning TV episodes, immersive college tour pages, and authentic student stories from campuses across the United States and around the world.

Whether you’re comparing schools, planning campus visits, or just beginning your college search, The College Tour allows students to hear directly from current college students about academics, housing, campus culture, athletics, internships, career opportunities, and everyday student life.

The College Tour helps students:

Compare colleges and universities more efficiently
Explore campus culture before visiting in person
Discover schools that align with their goals and interests
Include parents and families in the college search process
Gain authentic insight into everyday student life
Research colleges online before scheduling campus visits
Narrow down their college list before touring campuses

With more than 250 college and university partners and over 2,500 student stories, The College Tour makes college discovery more engaging, informative, and accessible for students everywhere.

Not sure where to start? Take our Find Your College Fit experience to discover whats important to you.

Why Students Are Taking Virtual College Tours

Choosing a college is one of the biggest decisions a student will make. Before investing time and money visiting campuses in person, many students are starting their college search online.

Through The College Tour, students can explore colleges and universities across the country by hearing directly from current students about academics, campus culture, housing, student life, athletics, career opportunities, and more.

Online college tours help students:

Explore colleges and universities from anywhere
Hear authentic stories from more than 2,500 real college students
Compare campus culture, academics, housing, and student life
Discover colleges that align with their goals, interests, and personality
Watch full TV episodes before planning campus visits
Research colleges more efficiently with trusted student perspectives

With more than 250 college and university partners featured on The College Tour, students can explore a wide variety of campuses and begin building a college list that fits their unique interests and future goals.

Many students start their college search online before deciding which campuses to visit in person.

How to Tour Colleges and Get the Most From Each Visit

Touring colleges is about more than walking through campus buildings. A great college tour helps students determine whether a school feels like the right academic, social, and personal fit.

Before scheduling campus visits, students should take time to research colleges and compare their options. Consider factors such as:

Academic programs and majors
Campus culture and student life
Housing and residential experience
Locations, sizing and setting
Student support services and career opportunities
Clubs, athletics, and extracurricular activities

One of the easiest ways to begin is through online college tours. By exploring campuses virtually and hearing directly from current students, you can narrow your college list before investing time and money traveling to campuses.

Starting with virtual college tours can help students make more informed decisions and get more value from every campus visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

The best college tours help students go beyond brochures and rankings. Asking the right questions can reveal what everyday life is actually like on campus.

Finding the right college fit starts with understanding what matters most to you — from campus vibe and location to majors, size, student life, and career opportunities. The College Tour helps students explore colleges through real student experiences and personalized discovery tools like Find Your College Fit.

Yes. Through full episodes of The College Tour and immersive college tour pages, students and families can explore colleges online before scheduling campus visits.
Hear directly from real students about academics, housing, campus culture, student life, and more — helping you better understand what each college experience is really like.

Real student stories give prospective students an authentic look at campus life beyond brochures and rankings. Hearing directly from current students helps families better understand academics, student culture, housing, opportunities, and what it actually feels like to attend a college or university.

Students should ask about academics, housing, campus culture, internships, student life, career support, and what current students enjoy most about their experience. Hearing directly from real students can often provide the most authentic insight into campus life.

Helpful questions to ask during in person college tours include:

What is the campus community and student culture like?
How accessible are professors outside the classroom?
What do students typically do on weekends?
What internship and career opportunities are available?
How safe is the surrounding area?
What support services are available for students?
What makes this college different from similar schools?
What do current students wish they knew before enrolling?

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