I’ll never forget visiting the campus I ended up attending for undergrad—it was a horribly rainy day but the buildings, the people, and the vibes just felt right. As Spring rolls around, high school seniors who plan on attending college after graduation will have to decide on a school. Even teens in their Sophomore and Junior years may begin researching colleges they want to apply for or hopefully want to visit in the future.
Unfortunately, due to COVID many teens this year won’t be able to visit college campuses in person to see if a particular schools lives up to their expectations. Luckily—many schools offer virtual tour options that can help give your teen an idea of what campus life might be like!
We’ve saved you some time and put together a list of these virtual tours, so they are easily accessible for you and your teen all in one convenient location. Make a special night out of these “visits” for your teen; pop some popcorn, make their favorite dinner, or just cozy up on the couch with some hot chocolate. Enjoy touring these campuses without even opening your front door!
#1. SUNY Cortland
It seems strange not being able to visit the college right here in our own town. If your teen likes what they see in the video virtual tour, SUNY Cortland is offering signups for LIVE student led virtual tours on their website.
Video Tour Link: https://www2.cortland.edu/visit/# (right sidebar under “see campus”)
#2. Tompkins Cortland Community College
Another local favorite! How lucky are we that we have so many colleges right here in our own community?!
Video Tour Link: https://www.tompkinscortland.edu/admissions/visit-campus
#3. Broome Community College
Just a short drive away—but not if you’re touring from the couch!
Video Tour Link: http://www3.sunybroome.edu/orientation/virtual-campus-tour/
#4. Syracuse University
Go Orange!
Video Tour Link: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/syracuse?pl=v
#5. Binghamton University
There are also admissions counselors available to chat M-F from 10AM-5PM. So cool!
Video Tour Link: https://www.binghamton.edu/admissions/visit/tour/
#6. Cornell University
Scroll down the linked page for a virtual tour of this famously GORGEous campus.
Video Tour Link: https://www.cornell.edu/visit/#virtual-tour
#7. SUNY Geneseo
My personal favorite on the list! Go Knights!
Video Tour Link: https://www.geneseo.edu/admissions/youvisit-virtual-tour
#8. University of Rochester
One benefit of virtual tours is that you can “visit” schools that are further away without the hassle of planning a day (or even overnight) trip.
Video Tour Link: https://enrollment.rochester.edu/on-campus-visits/
#9. University at Albany
UAlbany is also offering remote LIVE campus tours with current students, signups are on their website if your teen wants to learn more.
Video Tour Link: https://www.albany.edu/admissions/tour.php
#10. Onondaga Community College
Just a quick commute up 81!
Video Tour Link: https://streetviewindoors.com/occ2020/index.htm
#11. Ithaca College
Ithaca college is offering TONS of virtual events every day of the week including; student panels, photo tours, and more!
Video Tour Link: https://connect.ithaca.edu/portal/virtualvisit
#12. SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta has a quick 4 minute tour as well as a more in depth tour that’s closer to an hour. Scroll down the provided link to view one of both of these videos.
Video Tour Link: https://suny.oneonta.edu/virtual-events
