Tour campus, attend a football game or fine arts performance, talk to current students, alumni and faculty. Learn about all the amazing opportunities we offer at Alma.
Because the COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing event, all plans for events are subject to change. Alma College has established a set of guidelines for the safety of our campus community that may change based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. We will do our best to make changes as far in advance as possible and will communicate them as quickly as possible. Thank you for your continued patience and flexibility.
Events
| Explore Alma |
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Come spend time with us and learn more about Alma! Admissions staff will share information on the admissions process, facts about Alma, an overview of the financial aid process, and more. A campus tour is also included. Some dates also include an optional performing arts scholarship audition for admitted students.
Saturday, November 6, 2021* Wednesday, December 8, 2021 (virtual) |
| Fall Open House |
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Learn what makes the Alma experience so unique! Hear from our faculty, staff, and students while getting your questions answered. You’ll enjoy an in depth look at some of our academic, athletic, and student life experiences. |
| STEM Open House |
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Investigate, analyze and explore! At this open house, you’ll learn about opportunities to study and gain real world experience in STEM. Hear from alumni in the field, tour campus and labs, and meet faculty and students in STEM subjects like psychology, physics, engineering, nursing, environmental studies, math, computer science, biology, chemistry and integrative health studies. You can also take advantage of on-site admissions at this event. Check back soon for upcoming dates! |
| Transfer Open House |
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You’ll learn what it’s like to transfer to Alma from students who transferred themselves. Whether you’re looking at transferring right away, or if you aren’t sure of your plans, we invite you to attend this event. At the Transfer Open House, you can:
Check back soon for upcoming dates! |
| Junior Day |
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This is an important time in your college search! We’ll answer your questions about academics, athletics, performing arts, financial aid, student life and other college selection factors. You’ll also enjoy a tour of campus! Please select either our in-person or virtual event below. Saturday, May 7, 2022 (registration coming soon) |
Dive Deeper
For Admitted Students
| Parent and Family Discussion Panel |
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Parents and families will enjoy the opportunity to ask questions and interact with President Jeff Abernathy, Bill Arnold ’91 (senior director of alumni and family engagement), Amanda Slenski ’07 (vice president for admissions), and parents and family members of current students. We’ll cover a variety of topics at each session to help you prepare for your student’s next chapter. View recordings of past panels. Check back soon for summer 2022 dates! |
| Scholars Summit |
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This interview competition enables invited students to qualify for an additional scholarship of up to $4,000. You will participate in interviews and meet faculty and other students. Scholars Summit is by invitation only; if you have questions, please contact your admissions representative.
Thursday, October 28, 2021 (virtual) |
| Tartan Day |
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We designed Tartan Day with you in mind— whether you are an admitted student looking to decide if Alma is the perfect fit or a future Scot who wants to meet even more members of the Alma family. We can’t wait to see you!
If you have already committed to Alma, you will be entered to win one of these great prizes:
Saturday, March 19, 2022 Check back soon for more details and registration! |
For Committed Students
*Students interested in participating in the performing arts are able to schedule an audition on this day. Performance Scholarships are available to talented students in art, dance, music (both vocal and instrumental), theatre and Scottish Arts. To schedule your audition, please select your interest in auditioning for a performing arts scholarship when you fill out the registration form.