One of the best ways to learn about Catawba College is to visit our campus during an Open House, which is basically a day of "Getting to Know Catawba." On these special days, prospective students have the opportunity to tour the campus and talk with faculty, students, and admissions counselors. 

To make an appointment, or for more information, call 1-800-CATAWBA or e-mail admission@catawba.edu.

Open Houses
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Special Visit Days
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Campus Experience Days
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Special Receptions
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Cheerwine Day (Special Open House):
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Special Academic Interest Days

Theatre Arts Audition Days
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Music Audition Days
- September 21, 2013
- November 9, 2013
- February 15, 2014
- March 22, 2014
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Athletic Training Days
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for transfer students

Transfer Days and FTO Fridays (For Transfers Only)
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Freshman Retreats (must be deposit-paid)
- June 20-22, 2013
- August 14-16, 2013
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Preview Day
- 2014 Date TBA
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The schedule below is a sample only — please refer to the specific details you receive from the Admissions Office after registering for Open House:

• 8:30am — Registration and Meet the Catawba Community
  Peeler-Crystal Lounge, Robertson College Community Center
  Welcome to Catawba! Enjoy the refreshment while you meet our coaches, faculty, students, and staff who are all eager to share what Catawba has to offer YOU!
  
  
• 9:15am — Welcome
  Omwake-Dearborn Chapel
  President Brien Lewis and Mrs. Lois Williams, Vice President for Enrollment Management would like to officially welcome you to Catawba College and review the day's events.
  
  
• 9:45am — Campus Tour and Information Sessions (Choose 2):
  
  Campus Tour-Experience the beauty of our campus as you are guided by a current Catawba student. They are excited to lead you on a tour and share some of their Catawba experiences. As you walk the campus, ask yourself if you can imagine calling Catawba "home."   
  
  Admissions/Financial Aid Session — an important part of the college decision is learning how to apply and then pay for college. This information session will allow you to learn more about the Admissions and Financial Aid process at Catawba College and how we can help make your Catawba education a reality.
  
  Campus Life Session — this session will answer everything from the process of the housing application to what events are on campus. Learn more about the student life and you can become part of our community.
  
  First Year Experience — In this session you'll discover how a coordinated set of programs, classes and experiences are designed to help you get the most from the all-important first year. Learn more about our first year seminars, academic advising, student support and orientation. You'll hear students discuss the highlights and important aspects of their own Catawba First Year Experience.
  
  

  Music Interest Session & Auditions – this session is for all with an interest in music participation and also for any music auditions for departmental acceptance.  Learn more about Catawba's unique and inclusive music programs, ensembles, and many performance opportunities. 
  

• 11:30am — Taste of Catawba Academic Sessions —choose a classroom experience that interests you. Topics may range from "Polarized Politics and Presidential Picking" to "Creativity Across the Campus;" from "Careers in Accounting: From the Boardroom to the FBI" to "A Journey Through Science." Offerings change for each Open House.

• 12:30pm —  Lunch
  Stanback Plaza, Leonard Lounge, Cannon Student Center
  Enjoy a cookout with some of our faculty, staff, and students! Still have questions? Stick around after lunch and mingle with faculty, staff and students and get them answered! 
  
  
• 1:30pm-until — Optional Tours
  Meet by the flowerbed outside of the Cannon Student Center
  Want  More? How about a tour of our wonderful Athletics facilities OR a behind the scenes tour of the Theatre Department?