Visit the University of Cincinnati

Admissions Preview, Tour, and College Close Up

There’s nothing like being here to see why Cincinnati has been named among the world’s most beautiful campuses. From breathtaking signature architecture to pedestrian-friendly gathering spots, our award-winning home is designed to inspire. We can't wait to show you around! An admissions preview, tour, and college close up will include:

A 30 minute admissions overview including application instructions
A 1 hour walking tour of campus guided by a current Cincinnati student
An optional academic interest session with your college of choice

Admissions Preview, Tour, and College Close-Up sessions are offered Monday through Friday at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, and 1:00 pm.

Pre-registration is required. We will not be able to accommodate walk-in visitors and guests.

Register for a campus tour and college close-up (First Year Students)

Register for a campus tour and college close-up (Transfer Students)

Review Visitor Guidelines Get Parking Info and Walking Directions

Academic College Close Up

Visited campus before? Just interested in meeting with an academic college? Most colleges offer a close up session to learn more about your major of choice. Not sure what academic college your major or interest falls under? Visit our majors and degree programs page to learn more before scheduling your College Close Up.

Pre-registration is required.

Register for a College Close Up

Open House

Our most robust visit option for students and their families. Open House allows you to build your own day to experience Cincinnati like a Bearcat! You can register for two Academic College Sessions, learn about a variety of different departments on campus, and see campus life through a residence hall, lunch on campus, and a tour of our nationally-recognized Uptown campus!

Register for a Cincinnati Open House

Virtual Visit Options

Explore the University of Cincinnati from the comfort of your own home! Nothing beats an in-person tour of our beautiful campus, but our immersive visit experience is the next best thing!

Our new and exciting virtual campus tour is under construction! Check back soon for an innovative virtual visit experience at University of Cincinnati.

Register for a Virtual College Close-Up Register for an international virtual event Explore our Residence Hall Communities

Visit UC Blue Ash or UC Clermont

The University of Cincinnati has two regional campuses, UC Blue Ash College and UC Clermont College.

UC Blue Ash College (UCBA) is home to over 4,200 UC students and a park-like campus. You’ll find your place to thrive with smaller class sizes and over 50 degrees and certificates—including exceptional dental hygiene and veterinary technology programs. If you want the experience of living Uptown, don’t stress. Just take one of our free shuttles.

UC Clermont College (UCC) is our smallest campus, boasting just over 3,000 UC students who learn and grow in a serene, wooded setting in rural Clermont County. With over 50 unique programs of study—including the Aviation Technology Professional Pilot Program, the only Aviation degree in Greater Cincinnati—UC Clermont offers all the benefits of a UC education, tailored to you.

Schedule A Visit to UC Blue Ash Schedule A Visit to UC Clermont

Register for a UC Clermont Group Visit

Self-Guided Visit

Explore the University of Cincinnati on your own! Check out our self-guided visit web page for more information.

Schedule your Self-Guided Visit

Group Visit

Bring your group to campus and experience the University of Cincinnati! Learn more about our group visit opportunities and register for a visit on our group visit web page.

College Fair

Throughout the year, representatives from the Undergraduate Office of Admissions travel to various high schools and college fairs throughout the country and the world. Find out when we will be coming to you and learn more about the opportunities available at Cincinnati.

The College Tour

Experience UC like you’ve never seen it before. The Bearcats took center stage in Season 3 of The College Tour, a Prime Video series highlighting colleges and universities around the world. In this episode, UC students and alumni give an inside look at the places, faces, and features that make the University of Cincinnati special.

The University | Beautiful. Urban. Distinct.

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We think our campus is inspiring, but don't just take our word for it! Continually recognized as one of the Most Beautiful College Campuses (Forbes), Cincinnati is an urban campus with green space to spare. We think you'll agree with the New York Times that the University of Cincinnati has the "most ambitious campus-design program in the country."

The true beauty of the campus extends beyond the built environment to our varied academic settings, cutting edge laboratories, open green spaces, and winding pathways, all of which have been designed to both arouse intellectual curiosity and prompt a healthy social culture. People thrive on our campus because it is a place where they can learn, problem solve, collaborate with one another, or simply have meaningful and memorable college experiences.

The City | Big-city adventure, small-town charm.

Approaching Roebling Bridge from Covington

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In the city of Cincinnati, you'll never be bored! Whether you are looking for professional opportunities, creative inspiration, or simply a great place to make memories with friends, you are in for something special in Cincinnati. It is a city in the midst of an exciting urban revival and a place known for its love of the arts, passion for sports, and its seriously impressive local food.

As the center of culture and commerce for a region of more than two million people, the Queen City is an important hub of the Midwest. It's our source for professional opportunities, celebration, and culture. Our backyard is home to nine Fortune 500 companies and lays claim to one of the most vibrant startup ecosystems in the nation. Inhabitants of Cincinnati experience big-city amenities while enjoying a small-town friendliness and collaborative feel that is characteristic of the Midwest.

The Students | Making an impact.

Student Wellness Retreat for Center for Integrative Health and Wellness at Turner Farm.

The typical University of Cincinnati student is, in fact, not typical at all. That is what makes each and every student on campus so special. Our students push boundaries, challenge ideas, and make a way for themselves on campus and beyond.

The University of Cincinnati is made up of a large community where tens of thousands of students, faculty, and staff come together each day to learn and live with one another. We have more than 44,000 undergraduate and graduate students across multiple campuses and our faculty and staff here empower them to challenge and change the world.

The Experience | Greatness lies beyond the classroom.

Co-op students working with Duke Energy at Zimmer Power Plant.

Experiencing Cincinnati means more than simply sitting in a classroom. This may be where you start, but the experience you have at the University of Cincinnati will propel you forward to whatever future you can imagine for yourself. Experiential learning drives us here at Cincinnati. From co-ops nearby to service learning overseas, we learn by doing and our students and faculty bring that real-world knowledge back onto campus where it informs our classrooms. It is part of our culture here and that experience is one our students keep with them and build upon forever.

To begin your own Cincinnati Experience, apply today and join our Bearcat Community!

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The University of Cincinnati offers more than 300 majors and 100 certificate programs. We have everything from Classical Civilization to Classical Guitar. Find your interest:

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New Dungeons & Dragons ethics seminar takes flight

July 7, 2025

On a blisteringly hot summer day, laughter echoed through the cool, damp basement of the Avondale branch of the Cincinnati Public Library. Young teenagers huddled around a table littered with pencils and paper, rolling dice and bonding over a game of Dungeons & Dragons. University of Cincinnati undergraduate student Charitha Anamala sat behind a trifold card with a blazing red dragon on it, serving as the group’s Dungeon Master (DM) or campaign organizer. Within the fantasy setting she described, it was hard to tell the adventure was a lesson in ethics.

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