Friday, April 3, 2026
Celebrate your admission to Ripon College on Admitted Student Day!
You’ve been accepted-now let’s celebrate! Join us at Ripon College for Admitted Student Day, where you and your guests can explore campus, connect with future classmates, and take the next steps toward becoming a Red Hawk.
Here’s what you’ll experience:
Student Voices Panel
Ask real students your questions and hear their experiences firsthand
First Look Fair
Explore student organizations, clubs, activities & campus resources
Academic Showcase
Meet with professors, explore majors and hear from current students
Choose your own
Take a campus tour, sit in on a class, funding options, or next steps
| Event Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Check-In & Registration Evans Admissions Center |
Pick up your event materials and connect with members of the Ripon Admission team before the day begins. |
| 10:15 AM | Welcome to Ripon College Great Hall |
Hear from campus leadership as we kick off the day and celebrate your admission to Ripon. |
| 10:20 – 11:00 AM | Parents: Parent Panel MLK Room |
Parents and families are invited to hear directly from Ripon administrators and campus leaders about student support, academic opportunities, and life at Ripon. |
| Students: Future Red Hawk Welcome Great Hall |
Meet fellow admitted students and start building connections through a fun ice-breaker activity. | |
| 10:30 – 11:00 AM | Student Panel Great Hall |
Current Ripon students share their experiences and answer your questions about academics, campus life, and what it's really like to be a Red Hawk. |
| 11:00 AM | Break | Take a few minutes to refresh before the next session. |
| 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Choose Your Experience Students and families may choose one of the following: |
Shadow a Catalyst Class (Students Only) Experience Ripon's innovative Catalyst Curriculum by sitting in on a real college class. Financial Aid Workshop Learn about financial aid, scholarships, and how Ripon works with families to make college affordable. Campus Tour Explore Ripon's beautiful campus with a student ambassador and see where you'll learn, live, and grow. |
| 12:30 – 1:15 PM | Lunch with the Ripon Community Pickard Commons |
Enjoy lunch with current students, faculty, and staff while learning more about academic programs, student organizations, and campus life. |
| 1:30 – 2:00 PM | Faculty Faces & Friendly Spaces Heritage Room & PDR |
Meet Ripon professors in a relaxed setting. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about majors, research opportunities, internships, and academic life at Ripon. |
| 2:00 – 2:45 PM | First Look Fair & Rally Raffle Great Hall |
Explore student organizations, campus resources, and community partners. Meet the groups that make Ripon vibrant and enter the Rally Raffle for a chance to win fun prizes throughout the session. |
| 2:30 PM (Optional) | Campus Tour Starting in the Great Hall Rotunda |
If you missed the earlier tour or want to see more of campus, join this additional student-led tour. |
| 2:45 PM or 3:30 PM | Meet with Your Admissions Counselor (optional) | Discuss next steps, financial aid questions, and anything else you need as you finalize your college decision. |
We’re Excited You’re Here
Admitted Student Day is designed for students who are deciding where they will learn, grow, and belong. We’re excited to help you experience what it means to be part of the Ripon College community.
Go Red Hawks!
Evans Admissions Center
432 Woodside Ave
Ripon, WI 54971
