Visiting the Campus
Office Closure
Please note that the Office of Admissions will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2013. No tours, information sessions or interviews will be available.
The best way to gain a true appreciation for the qualities and opportunities that make this college unique is through a campus visit. We are always pleased to meet students and learn about their interests, and we welcome you to meet our students, visit our classes, and see the community here for yourself. The Pomona College Office of Admissions is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. throughout the year.
The office is also open Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from late September through early December, except Thanksgiving weekend.
If you are travelling long distances to visit us, it may be advisable to call to confirm Office of Admissions hours and availability.
Visitors are welcome at any time of the year, although visiting when classes are in session will provide the most accurate view of campus life. We recommend avoiding the periods immediately before or after a break, and before or during final exams. We encourage visitors to allow a minimum of two hours for a tour and information session and additional time for an interview and to visit classes. Please make arrangements for interviews at least three weeks in advance; in particular, Saturday and holiday interview appointments fill quickly, as do appointments in December, as deadlines approach. Requests to stay overnight in a residence hall should be made two weeks in advance, and will be honored only for high school seniors and transfer applicants.
Tour and Information Session Schedule - through September 2014
February 2, 2013 to May 5, 2013 (Spring Semester)
| Monday-Friday | Saturday | ||
| Campus Tours | 10 am, noon and 1:30 pm | Office is closed | |
| Info Session | 11 am | Office is closed | |
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| March 15-22nd (Spring Recess) | Tours are at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm only. Information Session at 11:00 am. |
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| March 29th | Office is closed in observance of César Chávez Day | ||
| April 15th & 22nd | Admissions Days (admitted students only) | ||
May 6, 2013-May 17, 2013 (Finals Schedule)
| Monday-Friday | Saturday | ||
| Campus Tours | Noon | Office is closed | |
| Info Session | 11 am | Office is closed | |
May 20, 2013-September 8, 2013 (Summer Schedule)
| Monday-Friday | Saturday | ||
| Campus Tours | 9 am & 11 am | Office is closed | |
| Info Session | 10 am | Office is closed | |
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| May 27th | Office is closed. | ||
| July 4th | Office is closed. | ||
| September 2nd | Office is closed. | ||
September 9, 2013-December 8, 2013 (Fall Semester)
| Monday-Friday | Saturday (begins 9.28.13) | ||
| Campus Tours | 10 am, noon & 1:30 pm | 1 pm | |
| Info Session | 11 am | Noon | |
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| October 18 & 21-22 | Tours are at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm only. Information session at 11:00 am. |
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| November 27th | Campus tours at 10 am and 12 pm. Information session at 11 am. The office will close early at 3 pm. |
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| November 28-December 1st | Office is closed. | ||
December 9, 2013-Dec. 23, 2013 (Finals Schedule)
| Monday-Friday | Saturday | ||
| Campus Tours | Noon | Office is closed | |
| Info Session | 11 am | Office is closed | |
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| December 23rd | The office will close early at 3 pm. | ||
| December 24-January 1st | Office is closed. | ||
January 2, 2014-January 31, 2014 (Winter Break Schedule)
| Monday-Friday | Saturday | ||
| Campus Tours | 10 am and 1:30 pm | Office is closed | |
| Info Session | 11 am | Office is closed | |
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| January 20th | Office closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. | ||
February 3, 2014 to May 2, 2014 (Spring Semester)
| Monday-Friday | Saturday | ||
| Campus Tours | 10 am, noon and 1:30 pm | Office is closed | |
| Info Session | 11 am | Office is closed | |
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| March 14-21st (Spring Recess) | Tours are at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm only. Information Session at 11:00 am. |
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| March 28th | Office is closed in observance of César Chávez Day | ||
| April 14th & 21st | Admissions Days (admitted students only) | ||
May 3, 2014-May 16, 2014 (Finals Schedule)
| Monday-Friday | Saturday | ||
| Campus Tours | Noon | Office is closed | |
| Info Session | 11 am | Office is closed | |
May 17, 2014-September 5, 2014 (Summer Schedule)
| Monday-Friday | Saturday | ||
| Campus Tours | 9 am & 11 am | Office is closed | |
| Info Session | 10 am | Office is closed | |
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| May 26th | Office is closed. | ||
| July 4th | Office is closed. | ||
| September 1st | Office is closed. | ||
On-Campus Tours
Student-led tours of the Pomona College campus are available whenever the Office of Admissions is open (see hours above). No appointment is necessary, although tour times may vary by time of year. Tours generally last one hour.
Information Sessions
Members of the Pomona College Admissions staff conduct group information sessions daily for interested students and parents. The sessions offer an overview of the College and its programs, followed by an informal question-and-answer period. No appointment is required. Please see the schedule above for times, which may vary at different points in the year.
Class Visits
Prospective students who visit while the College is in session may be able to attend a class in an area of interest. The widest selection of classes is available in the morning, and relatively few classes are scheduled for Friday afternoon. Most classes range from 50 minutes to 90 minutes in length. Please view the Claremont Undergraduate Course Schedule to see what Pomona classes are offered if you are visiting on a weekday during fall or spring semester.