Admitted Student Day
Saturday, April 18, 2026

Schedule of Events

Tips to Plan Ahead

  1. Arrive early to check in

    We recommend arriving by 8:30 a.m. to ensure you have enough time to park and check in before the welcome session begins at 9 a.m. We look forward to greeting you at check-in outside of Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center from 8-9 a.m. For more details, please see directions and parking information. 

  2. Enjoy an outdoor lunch in the park

    Lunch will be available from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m in Kingsmen Park. You can stop by any time during these hours at your convenience. If you have any questions regarding dietary accommodations — for today's lunch servings or meal plan options during the academic year — our campus dietician will be available to assist.

  3. Dress comfortably and be ready to explore

    Admitted Student Day is designed to help you discover Cal Lutheran — we suggest you dress comfortably and wear walking shoes. Please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission prior to the event if you may require any mobilty assistance.

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8-9 a.m.: Check-In

Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center

Pick up your name tag, materials, and meal tickets. 

9-9:45 a.m.: Welcome Session

Gilbert Arena (Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center)

Kick off the day with a welcome from President John Nunes and learn what makes Cal Lutheran such a special place.

10-11 a.m.: Academic Fair

Pepper Grove

Connect with faculty to explore and discuss your academic interests.

10:30-11:30 a.m.: Spanish Session / Programación en Español

Nygreen 1

Únanse a nosotros para aprender más de lo que ofrecemos a nuestros estudiantes aquí en Cal Lutheran. Durante este tiempo, podrán hacer preguntas de la Universidad o de los diferente departamentos que estarán presente durante la sesión.

11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Committed Student Celebration

VIP Lounge (Ullman Commons Balcony)

Students who have already submitted their enrollment deposit, or choose to do so today, are invited to celebrate their commitment to join the Cal Lutheran family!

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Creating Your Academic Journey

Choose up to 3 sessions — all sessions are 25 minutes

Inside Your Major

Offered at 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Discover up close what happens in our classrooms, labs and studios in these hands-on sessions featuring Cal Lutheran faculty.



Beyond the Classroom

Offered at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12 p.m.

Hear Cal Lutheran students share their experience about different aspects of academic life to explore the possibilities for your own academic pathway here. 


Internships That Launch You
Turn classroom learning into real-world experience. Discover how internships help you explore careers, build your résumé, and connect to future opportunities.
Location: SWEN 2106

Research That Sets You Apart
Work alongside faculty on meaningful research and build skills that stand out—for graduate school, careers, and beyond.
Location: ASCI 100

Your World, Expanded
Study, intern, or travel beyond campus. Explore programs that broaden your perspective and shape your future—locally and globally.
Location: Gilbert 253

Create, Perform, Belong
Get involved in music, theatre, and the arts—no major required. Build confidence, creativity, and community.
Location: Black Box Theatre

Turn Ideas Into Impact
Bring your ideas to life through entrepreneurship, mentorship, and hands-on experience—no matter your major.
Location: Peters Hall 103

Lead Through Service
Make a difference while building purpose and leadership. Discover how service shapes meaningful careers and lives.
Location: Peters Hall 104

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Lunch

Kingsmen Park

Lunch will be served continuously in Kingsmen Park — join us when you have a break in your schedule.

 Transfer Students, we'd love to meet you! Be on the lookout for the tables marked "Transfer Lunch" and join the Transfer Admission Team with other prospective transfer students. This will be a great chance to make new connections and ask any questions you may have.

1-1:45 p.m.: Forming the Whole Person: Lutheran Heart of a Cal Lutheran Education

Samuelson Chapel

Join our campus ministry team for an engaging and interactive conversation about how Cal Lutheran forms the whole person — mind, spirit, and community.

1:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: Preparing for the Campus Experience

Various Locations

Your choice of sessions to experience two highlights of the undergraduate lifestyle.

Living on Campus: Residential Life

Nygreen 1

Speak with Residence Life staff about all of your housing needs and questions. We'll also talk about living on campus and all of the new and fun experiences you'll have!

Athletics: Champions Live Here

Lundring Events Center

A panel of current student athletes and staff will be on hand to talk about the athletics experience at Cal Lutheran.

Drop In Any Time!

Pop in and out of these campus experiences throughout the afternoon.

Campus Tours

12 p.m.-3 p.m.
Various Locations

Come meet our student tour guides to learn more about different areas of campus. The campus tour is self-guided, with tour guides stationed at six different areas on campus. Feel free to take the whole tour or simply visit specific stops.

Financial Aid Advising

12-4 p.m. — see ticket for your time
Overton Hall

Our Financial Aid counselors will be available to answer your questions. You can find your advising time slot on the ticket you were given at the morning check-in station.

Involvement Fair

1-3 p.m.
Pepper Grove

Learn about student clubs and organizations, discover what services are available to you as a student, and find out how you can become involved.

4 p.m.: Event Ends

Admitted Student Day concludes at 4 p.m.

You are welcome to explore campus on your own if you would like to extend your visit!

Note: Schedule is subject to change.

Your Future in Biology Starts Here

Biology Department

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: Swenson Science Center

Thinking about majoring in Biology? Join us to meet faculty and learn about the exciting academic experiences, research opportunities, and hands-on learning that make the Cal Lutheran Biology program unique.

Communication Open House with Q&A Session

Communication Department

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: SWEN 104

Come and learn about the five different communication majors and the career pathways in this dynamic field. Along with majors in Communication, Journalism, Advertising & Public Relations, Sports Communication and Marketing Communication, the department's. opportunities include writing for the student newspaper, hosting radio shows and podcasts, research fellowships, developing advertising and PR campaigns in competitions, and networking with professionals.

Learn About Criminology and Criminal Justice

Criminology & Criminal Justice Department

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: SWEN 119

Learn how we provide students with the knowledge, skills and ethical training that are essential for pursuing a career in law enforcement, corrections, the legal system, probation and parole — or a variety of social service agencies. This program also prepares you for graduate studies in law, criminology, or public policy and administration.

Earth in Action: Explore, Experiment, and Discover—from Field to Lab

Earth and Environmental Sciences Department

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: ASCI 205

Step into the dynamic world of Earth and Environmental Sciences and discover how we study—and shape—the planet’s future. Learn about our three majors and hear directly from faculty and students in the program. In this interactive open house, we will share how students get involved in hands-on research and discuss how our programs connect classroom learning with real-world environmental challenges. Come explore our newly renovated spaces through guided tours of teaching labs and research facilities. Along the way, you will hear about fieldwork opportunities, student research projects, internships, and the many career paths our graduates pursue.

English Open House

English Department

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: Alumni Hall 110

Stop by to meet faculty and student representatives of the English Department! Learn about our program, classes, clubs, campus events, internships, our literary magazine, and what to do with an English major.

The Science of Sport and Movement

Exercise Science Department

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: SSC 113

The Exercise Science Department invites you to tour our lab and teaching facilities in the Swenson Science Building. You'll have the opportunity to learn about the department and participate in activities that will test your abilities to jump higher and react faster! Come learn how we use science to further understand exercise, movement and sport.

Film and TV Department Open House

Film and TV Department

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: SBET 128

Film and TV faculty will provide visitors with an in-depth tour of the student production and learning facilities. Students will also get a chance to see our advanced field and studio production equipment.

So you want to be a teacher?

Liberal Studies in Education Department

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: SWEN 106

In this session, our future educators will learn about the many program paths available to them, the courses involved in their program and the many unique student teaching and internship opportunities for our students in local school districts. Current students will share their experiences being a student in the undergraduate teacher preparation program and the program director will be available to answer any questions our future teachers and their families may have.

Welcome to the Math Department!

Mathematics Department

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: ASCI 111

Come visit us in our new Math Space in ASCI 111. This is a primary faculty/student engagement area, and we want to let admitted students know this is a wonderful work area for their math courses.

Get involved with Music at Cal Lutheran!

Music Department

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: Zimmerman 102

Learn about being involved in the music program at Cal Lutheran! Whether you are a major in our department, wish to know more about our performing ensembles and studios, or just want to be involved – we have answers to your questions.

The Practicality of Studying Philosophy

Philosophy Department

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: SWEN 105

Come join the Philosophy Department to hear about the practicality of a Philosophy major or minor. Philosophy students do exceedingly well on all grad school entrance exams, grad school acceptance, job placement, early/mid/and end of career salary, and most importantly, in pursuing a meaningful life and vocation! We will be highlighting current students, professors, and classes, internship and study abroad opportunities, and recent alumni.

The Experimental Edge: Physics Beyond the Classroom

Physics Department

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: ASCI 103

Step inside the world of experimental physics. Explore our new electronics and optics/laser laboratories where students build circuits, work with precision instruments, and investigate the behavior of physical phenomena. Faculty will highlight how hands-on experimentation prepares students for internships, research opportunities, and careers in physics, engineering, technology, and other high-impact fields. Tour the Physics Department lab spaces and see the tools and technology used to turn ideas into experiments.

Pre-Law and Political Science: Opportunities Inside and Outside the Classroom

Political Science Department

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: Alumni Hall 124

Come hear about the experiences that our alumni consistently tell us set our Pre-Law Political Science apart from other programs and schools! Not only is our curriculum interactive and action-focused, but you will also have the opportunity to work with experts and public officials, conduct research, and advocate for real policy change.

Experiential Learning in Psychology

Psychology Department

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: Peters Hall 106

Come learn about the many forms of experiential learning available to students through the undergraduate psychology program. Hear from current CLU students about their research, internship, and volunteer experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

Explore Meaning & Purpose: Religion Open House

Religion Department

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: Peters Hall 101

Curious about life’s biggest questions and how they shape our world? Stop by the Religion Department Open House to meet inspiring faculty, connect with current students, and discover how studying religion can open doors to meaningful careers and global perspectives.

Pathways and Possibilities in Business, Sports and Entrepreneurship

School of Management

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: SBET 140

Discover your guided pathways with School of Management faculty and students and see how your dreams can take flight!

From Page to Stage

Theatre Arts Department

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: Black Box Theatre

Please join us in our rehearsal process of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream. See as our theatre technicians and actors bring this fantasy world to life.

Discover the University Honors Program

College of Arts and Sciences

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: ASCI 223

Please join us to learn more about how the University Honors Program can enrich your intellectual, creative, and social experience at Cal Lutheran! We will discuss program requirements, course offerings, and other highlights.

The William Rolland Art Center: Labs, Studios, Gallery

Visual Arts Department

Times: 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Location: William Rolland Art Center

The William Rolland Art Center houses both the Studio Art and Digital Media & Design programs under one roof — and that's by design. On this tour, you'll walk through dedicated studios, labs, and gallery spaces for ceramics, painting, sculpture, drawing, video, photography, and digital media. Working across these disciplines, students develop the critical thinking and visual problem-solving skills that a professional creative career demands. You'll meet faculty and current students, see the facilities firsthand, and view the Visual Arts Senior Exhibition in the gallery.
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