Admissions & Aid

Virtual Admissions Resources

Learn more about Alma College from the comfort of your couch, thanks to these on-demand resources. 

Contact the admissions office at 1-800-331-ALMA (2562) or admissions@alma.edu if you would like to set up a virtual visit with an admissions counselor.

Self-Guided Tour

Take a tour at your own pace! Learn about Alma College as you explore campus.

Download the guide and campus map.

Future Scot Friday

This program for prospective students is a glimpse into life as an Alma Scot. Each episode features guests from campus sharing stories about their role at the college, outside interests, and Alma experience.

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Parent & Family Discussion Panel
In case you missed it live, check out the recordings of our Parent & Family Discussion Panels. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and interact with different departments across campus. Each session covers a variety of topics to help you prepare for your student’s next chapter.

Session 1 - Topics: Academics, First Year Seminar, student success strategies, residence life preparation, and the summer success program.

Session 2 - Topics: Policies and procedures, financial aid, billing, Tartan 101, and Alma Connect.

A Scot’s Life: Student Panel

Enjoy hearing from current Alma College students about life as a Scot in this recording of a fall 2020 student panel.

Financial Aid Presentation

Learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities at Alma College, including an overview of FAFSA, scholarships, grants, loans, and more!

FAFSA Filing Presentation

Michelle McNier, director of financial aid, shares tips, tricks, and advice to assist you in completing the FAFSA application in this helpful presentation.

Pre-Health Professions Workshops

This two-part series takes a deep dive into the opportunities for students interested in Pre-Health Professions at Alma College.

Part 1
Learn about how the Pre-Health Professions Committee prepares students for med school and graduate programs; hear from current students and alumni about campus opportunities.

Part 2
Tour the science facilities and labs; watch a sample experiment from each department; learn about current student research projects.

Engineering Science Open House

Enjoy this virtual event exploring Engineering Science at Alma College! You’ll learn the details of the Engineering Science program, hear from current students and alumni, and learn about some of the amazing opportunities on and off campus.

Faculty Chats

A group of faculty members sat down together (virtually) for a chat on the Admissions Office Instagram about their departments, courses, and students opportunities. 

Psychology/Neuroscience and Education

New Media Studies and Art & Design

Environmental Studies and Physics/Engineering Science

Nursing and Integrative Physiology & Health Science (IPHS)

Coach Convos

In spring 2020, Alma College coaches teamed up on the Admissions Instagram account for a virtual chat about their athletic programs, players, and Alma experiences!

Cheer/STUNT and Women’s Lacrosse

Men’s and Women’s Basketball

Football and Men’s & Women’s Golf

Volleyball and Cross Country/Track & Field

Computer Science: Alumni Panel

Enjoy hearing from Alma College alumni Mason Molesky ’16, Brian May ’19, and Robert Bixler ’12 in this Q&A style alumni panel as they share experiences, opportunities and advice with current and incoming Scots.