The best way to experience Lawrence is a campus visit!


Whether through an open house event or a personalized daily visit, explore community life and decide if Lawrence is right for you!

Campus Visits for High School Students

Student and there parents meet with an admissions counselor for a campus visit

Register for a Campus Visit

Design your own campus visit, which may include:

  • A tour, an informational session about admission, and even lunch in Andrew Commons
  • Add customized options based on your athletic, music, art, or creative talents and interests
  • Visit a class (when classes are in session)

Schedule your visit

Admissions conducting a breakout session during a campus visit

Request a Viking Experience

At Lawrence, there is always something to experience on campus: athletics, live performances, one of our Lawrence traditions, and more! Connect with admissions, before experiencing Lawrence student life by attending one of our pre-selected experiences with current students.

Connect with Admissions

Admissions conducting a breakout session during a campus visit

Viking Connection (Spring 2025)

Take a deeper dive into academics at Lawrence:

  • Step into a classroom for a faculty-led workshop
  • Meet one-on-one with a discipline-specific faculty member
  • Guests are invited to participate in separate breakout sessions

Connect with Admissions

Admissions conducting a breakout session during a campus visit

Viking Preview (Summer 2025)

A perfect introduction to Lawrence and the college search process includes:

  • Hear from current students
  • Tour campus
  • Learn about admissions and financial aid

Connect with Admissions

Prospective students with horned Viking helmets on pose with Blu, the Lawrence mascot

Viking Showcase (Fall 2025)

Take a campus tour, have lunch at Andrew Commons, and check out our Conservatory and athletic facilities. This event is a great way to:

  • Hear directly from faculty about academic programs
  • Explore our residential campus
  • Connect with current students

Connect with Admissions

Students outside of Warch as sun sets

Twilight Tour (Spring 2025)

Can't make it to campus during the day? Join us for Twilight Tours from 6-8 p.m. Explore Lawrence with student tour guides and:

  • Hear about the student experience directly from students
  • Get your questions answered
  • Learn about admissions

Connect with Admissions

Events for Admitted Students

Students in Lawrence apparel

The Lawrence Experience (LUX)

When you attend an Admitted Student Day, you can:

  • Talk to Lawrentian community members: faculty, students, alumni, and fellow admitted students
  • Enjoy hands-on experiences: talk with professors, participate in an academic and community fair
  • Tour Campus: housing options, academic and recreational spaces

Connect with Admissions

Visit & Connect Online

Learn more about Lawrence and your future major by scheduling an individual conversation with our faculty.

Experience learning from our expert Conservatory faculty before enrolling by scheduling a one-on-one lesson.

Houdini Plaza, the center of Appleton’s downtown.

Appleton & the Fox Cities


You'll find plenty to do in Appleton and the surrounding Fox Cities.  Adjacent to campus, Appleton’s vibrant downtown features shops, restaurants, museums, a performing arts center, public arts spaces, the public library, and more.

Aerial drone photo of campus. The Fox River is shown in the background

Getting to Campus


Getting to Appleton and Lawrence is easy. We're a convenient drive from most Midwestern states and easily accessible by public transportation.

Life at Lawrence

Rivers and Trails | This is Lawrence

Sitting between downtown Appleton and the Fox River, there's always new adventure within reach from campus.

Life at Lawrence

Seasons of Lawrence

Tour the four seasons of Lawrence University, and discover the myriad of year-round campus activities!

About Lawrence

This is Appleton

It may sound small and quaint, but Appleton is no sleepy, remote burg. Get to know the town filled with music, art, restaurants and so much more!