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 up to 2 Academic College Sessions.

*Registration for each date and session will close two days prior to the event or when capacity is reached. 

• Find out how to become a Bearcat through an overview of admissions and financial aid
• Learn about unique Cincinnati programs in special interest sessions
• Learn in-depth information at academic college sessions
• Experience our beautiful campus through a walking tour with a current Cincinnati student
• Visit a variety of campus residence halls
• Explore various student services and campus life offerings

• 8:30 a.m.  Welcome & Admissions Presentation
• 9:45 a.m.  Morning Academic College Session
• 11:00 a.m.  Optional Midday Academic College Session
• 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Information Fair
• 12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Special Interest Sessions
• 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Nursing Skills & Simulation Lab Tours
• 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. & 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Campus Tours
• 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Residence Hall Sneak Peek

• 1:45 p.m. Welcome & Admissions Presentation
• 3:00 p.m. Afternoon Academic College Session
• 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Residence Hall Sneak Peek
• 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Campus Tours

Come early and experience a variety of optional midday activities, too!

• 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Information Fair
• 12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Special Interest Sessions

What programs are you interested in? To determine which academic college aligns with your academic interests, please refer to our program finder. 

On-campus parking is available for all of our guests. When attending an Open House the cost of parking will be covered by us. 

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

• Listing of parking garages with addresses and printable campus maps
• Real-time garage space availability

Note: The Stratford Garage isn't available to non-permit holders due to space available.

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