Visit
The best way to get to know Allegheny, and for us to get to know you, is by spending time on campus. Schedule a visit to get a glimpse into life at Allegheny, and the exceptional experiences we provide for students, available through in-person and online visits.
Visit by February 15 of your senior year and earn a $4,000 ($1,000 / year) Visit Grant upon admission.
Blue & Gold Weekend Event
On September 19 we offer an afternoon information session and campus tour. This is part our annual homecoming celebration, Blue & Gold Weekend, allowing you to connect with Allegheny students, alumni, and families. All the events are free and you see what it’s like to be part of the Gator family by joining Tailgator Picnic and Spirit Zone, prior to the football game, plus an academic and resource fair.
Open Houses
Our open house events include an Allegheny overview and student panel, as well as time to connect with faculty and community members during our academic and resource fair, after your campus tour. Choose from two dates:
October 17 November 14More Ways to Visit
Individual Visit Experience
A typical visit includes a campus tour and a meeting with an admissions representative, which lasts about two hours. Personalize your visit with additional experiences, such as attending a class or connecting with a coach (and more!).
Virtual Visits
Ready to learn more and connect with our community? Allegheny is hosting a variety of online events for prospective students and their families. We offer group and individual virtual information sessions. We’re excited to meet you!
Group Visits
High School Counselor and Independent Counselor Visits
High school or independent counselors can schedule a personal visit to Allegheny. Visits include a campus tour and an individual meeting with an admissions counselor. Additional activities could include lunch with current students, connecting with specific campus partners/resources, or exploring Meadville.
Group Visits
Group visits, available Monday through Friday, are designed for high school student groups interested in learning about Allegheny College. Topics covered will include the value of studying the liberal arts and sciences, experiential learning and student life, the application process, financial aid, and scholarships.
Contact Admissions
Email
admissions@allegheny.edu
Phone
(814) 332-4351
Building
454 House / Admissions Building
Instagram
@alleghenycollege
Plan Your Visit
Get started planning your visit to the Allegheny College campus located in the city of Meadville, Pennsylvania. Find our recommended local accommodations, directions to campus, and more.
Interactive Map and Virtual Tour
Allegheny students take you on a video tour through an interactive campus map.
Academics & Research
Allegheny is one of the few colleges in the country to require students to take both a major and a minor — each of which is in a different academic division. Those major-minor combinations help to cultivate intellectual growth and the creative, big-picture thinking desired by employers and graduate schools. Allegheny is consistently honored among the nation’s top liberal arts institutions for undergraduate teaching, research, and first-year experience.
Student Life
At Allegheny, opportunities to pursue one’s passions are limited only by the imagination. Our students create, laugh, dance, play, explore, and serve together every day. A diverse campus life, with more than 120 student-led organizations, sets the stage for a vibrant college experience.
Gator Dens
At Allegheny, we take the phrase “live and learn” to heart. Students build connections and community across campus, from our residence halls to our student-run Grounds for Change Coffeehouse to gatherings in Gator Quad.
Athletics & Recreation
As a founding member of both the NCAA and the North Coast Athletic Conference, Allegheny is committed to the philosophy that athletics can and should complement academic life rather than compete with it. The Allegheny Gators field 23 varsity athletic teams that compete in NCAA Division III. We also offer a range of club and intramural sports, with more than 200 students participating in each of those opportunities.
Arts Life
Allegheny encourages students to explore their artistic side — whether they are interested in the creative and critical study of theatre, rhetoric, and media; discovering their passions in dance, music or art; or performing on stage as part of the College’s Playshop Theatre. Allegheny offers majors and minors in several aspects of the arts, as well as lessons, clubs, and organizations that allow students to express their artistic talents.
International
Our students represent 70 different countries either through citizenship or living abroad. Our International Education Office in the Allegheny Gateway connects students with enriching opportunities, including Experiential Learning seminars led by Allegheny faculty and semester- and year-long study away programs.
Our Beautiful Campus
The nation’s 32nd oldest college, Allegheny is situated on a 79-acre central campus that includes historic architecture and boasts beautiful views during all four seasons.
Meadville & Northwestern PA
Allegheny’s campus is perched on a hill overlooking Meadville, a county seat that has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Places to Live. Meadville anchors an area of 15,000 residents and is where Allegheny students do everything from enjoying live local music to taking in the latest movies, from creating art installations to getting outdoors for hiking, canoeing, and more.
