Open House

Our most robust visit option for students and their families. Open House allows you to build your own schedule and experience University of Cincinnati like a Bearcat!

McMicken Hall aerial photo.

The Main Event - September 20, 2025

During this day-long event, get an overview of admissions, explore what our academic colleges have to offer, and experience our beautiful campus! Envision what your life could be like as a Bearcat by eating at the dining halls, viewing residence halls, and touring campus. This is your opportunity to learn first-hand about financial aid, the University Honors Program, student life, and so much more!

Students will:

  • Discover how to become a Bearcat through an overview of admissions
  • Explore unique Cincinnati programs in special interest sessions to see how we support our Bearcats
  • Attend two academic college sessions to hear from colleges about what their distinguished program has to offer
  • Experience our beautiful campus through a walking tour with a current Cincinnati Bearcat
  • Envision themselves as Bearcats by exploring a campus residence hall and eating in a dining hall
  • Get a sense of student life at UC and explore various student services at our resource fair

Itinerary 

Come for 2 hours or stay the whole day - your time on campus is yours to create! To better envision the possibilities, below are some example itineraries. Your day could mirror these, or be completely unique to you! The registration form will help guide you.

Highlights

Want to make sure all your boxes are checked for college?​ Use this schedule to hit the highlights while you're on campus. This is just a sample, so feel free to mix and match sessions to your interests.

    9:15am – 9:45am | Welcome​

    10:10am – 11:00am | Academic College Session

    11:15am – 12:00pm |Lunch at On the Green​

    12:00pm – 12:45 pm | Common Application 101 ​

    1:00 pm – 1:45pm | Financing Your Future ​

    1:30pm – 2:15pm | Walk In Appointment with Admissions Counselor ​

    2:15pm – 3:00pm | Pick up swag, make way back to parking garage

 

Pre-Med

Interested in healthcare or Pre-Med? Make sure to check out the College of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine/Public Health and/or College of Nursing! Here's a sample of how to fit these sessions into your day:​

    9:15am – 9:45am | Welcome​

    10:10am – 11:00am | Academic College Session 1 (College of Allied Health Sciences)​

    11:15am – 12:10pm |Academic College Session 2 (College of Medicine)​

    12:10pm – 1:10pm | Lunch at Center Court​

    1:10pm – 1:30pm | CAHS classroom example

    1:30pm – 2:15pm | COM classroom example​

    2:15pm – 3:00pm | Campus Tour > branch off to Calhoun Residence Hall viewing​

    3:00 pm – 3:30pm | Pick up swag, make way back to parking garage​

 

Campus Life

More interested in campus involvement and what student life will feel like?​ This schedule gives you a peek into life as a Bearcat, but also makes sure you hit the important things.

    9:15am – 9:45am | Welcome​

    10:10am – 11:00am | Academic College Session

    11:15am – 12:10pm |Resource Fair​

    12:10pm – 1:10pm | Lunch at Marketpointe​

    1:10pm – 1:30pm | View Calhoun Hall Sneak Peek​

    1:30pm – 2:15pm | Common Application 101​

    2:15pm – 3:00pm | Lawn Games (Nippert Stadium)​

    3:00 pm – 3:30pm | Pick up swag, make way back to parking garage

 

Honors/Career

Is academic excellence more what you have in mind? Check out the schedule below to learn about the University Honors Program and career prep resources.

    9:15am – 9:45am | Welcome​

    10:10am – 11:00am | Academic College Session​

    11:15am – 12:10pm |Resource Fair ​

    12:10pm – 1:10pm | Lunch at Center Court​

    1:10pm – 1:30pm | Honors Session​

    1:30pm – 2:15pm | Common Application 101​

    2:15pm – 3:00pm | Bearcat Promise Career Center practice interview​

    3:00 pm – 3:30pm | Pick up swag, make way back to parking garage

 


Academic Colleges and Programs

When you register for Open House, you will be able to choose up to two Academic College Sessions. What programs are you interested in? Unsure? Use our MyMajors Tool to determine which majors align with your academic interests. To find out more information about UC majors, please refer to our program finder


Parking

Guest parking is available in many campus garages. When attending an Open House, our office will provide parking validation to all admission guests who park in a campus parking garage.

Before you arrive, please take a look at these resources to locate garages, parking availability, and where to walk once parked.


Can't attend The Main Event?

If you aren't able to attend Open House on September 20th, we have other Open House events scheduled this fall! Select one of the dates below to learn more.

September 26

Check in at Tangeman University Center​

October 17

Check in at Tangeman University Center​

October 31

Join us for a spooky Open House on Halloween!

Check in at Tangeman University Center​


Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office.

Hours: Monday - Friday // 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Email: admissions@uc.edu 
Phone: 513-556-1100 


FAQs

If your first-choice academic session is full for the first session, don't worry! There are two sessions of college breakouts for you to register for. Select your second-choice college breakout for the first timeslot, and then register for your first-choice college breakout for the second time slot.

For example: You would like to learn about the Nursing and Psychology programs, but the College of Nursing is full the first session. Register to visit with The College of Arts and Sciences first to learn about Psychology, then register for the College of Nursing for the second session.

While most families come to each session with their students, you are not left out of the fun! Check out some of the additional sessions we have for our Bearcat families:

Parents Only Panel | Your student is not the only one experiencing this process. Come to a parent's only panel to ask your questions without teenage judgement.

Kids Club | Have a younger sibling attending? They are invited to our Kids Club where they can participate in activities and games while parents are next door at their panel. Note: this space is most appropriate for ages 8-16. 

Graduate and Transfer Resources | Did we catch your eye for your own academic journey? Graduate, online, and Transfer resources will be available for you to talk to. Who knows, maybe you can room with your student! 

Of course! We welcome as many as 2 guests to join you at this event. If you have any siblings or family members also in high school, invite them to register for the event to experience the University of Cincinnati with you!

No, we will validate your parking at the event. This visit is on us!

The University of Cincinnati has a vibrant campus with various organizations and events that students can immerse themselves in. We also have the additional benefit of being in the city of Cincinnati. Whether you're a foodie, art enthusiast, sports fanatic, or business savvy individual, Cincinnati caters to you. Learn a bit more about our city and all you can do to make the most out of your visit experience. >>