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Accepted Student Visit Day Schedule
Use this schedule below to make the most of your time at Taylor. Got questions? Reach out to your Admissions Counselor, and they’ll help steer you in the right direction.
Thursday, March 7, 2024
5:15–6 pm Check In
Residence Halls
Welcome to Taylor! Check in at your host’s residence hall and drop off your overnight belongings with your host. (Students not staying overnight on campus will check in at LaRita Boren Campus Center)
6 pm Dinner
LaRita Boren Campus Center
Join your future classmates, Admissions staff, and current residents for dinner.
7–10 pm Roommate Mixer & Activities
LaRita Boren Campus Center—Zurcher Commons
Whether you already have a roommate in mind or not, this will be a great time to meet future classmates.
10 pm Return to your Residence Hall with your Host
10–10:30 pm Explore Residence Halls
Campus
Not sure which Residence Hall is right for you? Residence Hall Directors and student staff will be hosting an open house in the eight main residence halls for you to see the rooms and help you find your place on campus.
Ladies, check out English, Olson, Breuninger, Gerig, Bergwall and Swallow Robin.
Guys, take a look at Wengatz, Samuel Morris, Breuninger, Gerig, Bergwall and Swallow Robin.
Friday, March 8, 2024
7:30–9 am Breakfast
Hodson Dining Commons
Parents and students are welcome to join us for breakfast! Please scan the QR code on the back of your name tag for a complimentary meal.
9 am–3 pm Available All Day
Classes—Join our current students to see what some of our finest faculty have to offer. Feel free to sit in on a class in your area of interest.
Academic Department Experiences—Take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about our majors by engaging with faculty and students.
All Student Art Show—Metcalf Art Gallery
9 am Breakout Session: Taylor Traditions
Euler, 2nd Floor, Legacy ’64 Balcony
9 am Breakout Session: Taylor Traditions
Euler, 2nd Floor, Legacy ’64 Balcony
Join Taylor Students as they share their favorite campus and residence hall traditions
10 am Chapel
LaRita Boren Campus Center, Rediger Auditorium
Join the Taylor student body for a time of worship!
11 am–2 pm Lunch
Hodson Dining Commons
Parents and students are welcome to join us for lunch! Please scan the QR code on the back of your name tag for a complimentary meal.
11 am Breakout Session: Dorm Hacks
Euler, 2nd Floor, Legacy ’64 Balcony
Hear tips on the best furniture setups, things you should pack, and more!
11 am Invitation Program Tour
Depart from LaRita Boren Campus Center near Campus Police
Students interested in the pre-med track can learn more about how Taylor students work with patients to prevent and treat chronic diseases.
1–3 pm Honors Open House
Ockenga Honors Lodge
1 pm Breakout Session: J-term Stories
LaRita Boren Campus Center, Cornwall
Join Taylor students as they share their favorite stories from J-Term experiences.
1 pm, 3 pm Campus Tour
Depart from LaRita Boren Campus Center near Campus Police
3 pm
Stop by the Admissions Office in Ayres Hall to chat with Admissions staff and grab a snack for the road!
Class Schedules
8–9 am
Humanities, Arts & Biblical Studies
Historic Christian Belief—Reade Center 240
Acts and the Early Church—Reade Center 248
Integrative Communication—Rupp Communication Arts Center 203
Intermediate Spanish II—Reade Center 137
College Composition—Euler Science Complex 100
American Politics—Reade Center 225
Natural & Applied Sciences
Microbiology and Immunology—Euler Science Complex 108
Principles of Genetics—Euler Science Complex 130
College Chemistry—Euler Science Complex 109
Analytical Chemistry II—Euler Science Complex 322
Exercise as Medicine—Eichling Aquatics Wing 108 (in Kesler Student Activities Center)
Principles of Strength Training & Conditioning—Eichling Aquatics Wing 109 (in Kesler Student Activities Center)
Physical Fitnesss Prescription—Odle Gymnasium 219
Mechanics of Materials—Euler Science Complex 200
Social Sciences, Education & Business
Operations Management—Reade Center 221
Methods & Materials for Elementary Teachers—Euler Science Complex 013
Education in America—Euler Science Complex 118
Introduction to Psychology—Reade Center 220
Research Methods in Psychology—Reade Center 227
9–10 am
Humanities, Arts & Biblical Studies
Introduction to Christian Ministries—LaRita Boren Campus Center 145
Historic Christian Belief—Reade Center 240
Biblical Literature II—Reade Center 132
Public Speaking—Rupp Communication Arts Center 203
Elementary Korean I—Reade Center 137
Intermediate Korean I—Reade Center 142
Critical Approaches to Literature—Reade Center 140
British Literature—Reade Center 130
Intermediate Spanish II—Reade Center 139
History of the United States Since 1877—Reade Center 225
Music Theory & Harmony I—Smith-Hermanson Music Center 149
Natural & Applied Sciences
Crops and Society—Randall Environmental Science Center 117
Physical Chemistry II—Euler Science Complex 341A
College Chemistry II—Euler Science Complex 109
Algorithm Design—Euler Science Complex 200
Multi-Tier Web Application Development—Euler Science Complex 201
Introduction Problem Solving—Euler Science Complex 218
Cardiorespiratory Physiology & Chronic Disease—Eichling Aquatics Wing 108 (in Kesler Student Activities Center)
Foundations of Exercise Science—Odle Gymnasium 219
Engineering Ethics—Euler Science Complex 241
Social Sciences, Education & Business
Business Systems Applications—Reade Center 221
Methods & Materials for Elementary Teachers—Euler Science Complex 013
Foundations of Special Education—Nussbaum Science Center 122
Education in America—Euler Science Complex 118
Child Psychology—Reade Center 247
Introduction to Psychology—Reade Center 220
Motivation—Reade Center 227
11 am–12 pm
Humanities, Arts & Biblical Studies
Contemporary Christian Belief—Ayres Alumni Memorial Hall 214
Exegesis of the Greek New Testament—Reade Center 140
Introduction to Christian Ministries—Reade Center 225
Social Media Strategy—Rupp Communication Arts Center 203
College Composition—Reade Center 223
Intermediate Spanish II—Reade Center 132
Women in American History—Reade Center 227
Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties & Rights—Reade Center 134
Introduction to Working with Orphans & Vulnerable Children—Euler Science Complex 014
Music Theory & Harmony III—Smith-Hermanson Music Center 102
Mask Characterization & Movement—Rupp Communication Arts Center 101
Conducting II—Smith-Hermanson Music Center 148
Music Theory & Harmony I—Smith-Hermanson Music Center 151
Natural & Applied Sciences
Human Anatomy & Physiology—Euler Science Complex 109
Vertebrate Natural History—Euler Science Complex 108
Biochemistry II—Euler Science Complex 341A
Interactive Webpage Development—Euler Science Complex 218
Introduction to Computer Systems—Euler Science Complex 200
Introduction to Problem Solving—Euler Science Complex 201
Calculus I—Euler Science Complex 100
Calculus II—Euler Science Complex 130
Calculus III—Euler Science Complex 118
Math Methods in Physics & Engineering—Euler Science Complex 241
Social Sciences, Education & Business
Learning: Theory & Application—Reade Center 221
Introductory Statistics—Reade Center 139
Industrial-Organizational Psychology—Reade Center 142
12–1 pm
Humanities, Arts & Biblical Studies
History of Philosophy II—Reade Center 247
Intercultural Communications—Rupp Communication Arts Center 203
Intermediate Korean II—Reade Center 140
College Composition—Reade Center 130
Writing Theory and Grammar—Reade Center 132
Elementary Spanish II—Reade Center 137
Introduction to History—Reade Center 221
Performance Class—Smith-Hermanson Music Center Recital Hall
Natural & Applied Sciences
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence—Euler Science Complex 103
Technical Writing—Euler Science Complex 200
Applied Nutrition—Eichling Aquatics Wing 108 (in Kesler Student Activities Center)
Geometry & Measure for Elementary Teachers—Euler Science Complex 119
Differential Equations—Euler Science Complex 118
Heat Transfer—Euler Science Complex 241
Social Sciences, Education & Business
Principles of Macroeconomics—Reade Center 223
Exceptional Children—Euler Science Complex 108
Foundations of Literacy & Lang Arts the Elementary Classroom—Reade Center 133
Educational Psychology—Euler Science Complex 014
Theories of Personality—Reade Center 222
1–2 pm
Humanities, Arts & Biblical Studies
Program & Curriculum Development—Reade Center 221
Medical Ethics—Reade Center 132
Restorative Communication—Rupp Communication Arts Center 203
Integrative Communication—Rupp Communication Arts Center 205
Introduction to Multimedia Storytelling—Rupp Communication Arts Center 229
Elementary Korean II—Reade Center 139
College Composition—Reade Center 133
Poetry Writing—Reade Center 246
The Modern Middle East—Reade Center 247
Secondary School Methods—Smith-Hermanson Music Center 149
Musical Leadership in the Church—Smith-Hermanson Music Center 151
Natural & Applied Sciences
Environmental Law & Policy—Randall Environmental Science Center 117
Principles of Ecology—Randall Environmental Science Center 116
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology II—Euler Science Complex 130
Information Systems Design—Euler Science Complex 103
Physiology of Exercise—Eichling Aquatics Wing 109 (in Kesler Student Activities Center)
Geometry & Measure for Elementary Teachers—Euler Science Complex 119
Calculus I—Euler Science Complex 118
University Physics II—Euler Science Complex 241
Social Sciences, Education & Business
Introduction to Business—Reade Center 240
Sport Management Seminar—Reade Center 116
Special Education Integrative Seminar—Euler Science Complex 108
Educational Psychology—Euler Science Complex 014
Behavior Problems of Children & Adolescents—Reade Center 227
2–3pm
Humanities, Arts & Biblical Studies
Introduction to Art Therapy—Modelle Metcalf Visual Arts Center 008
Psychological & Educational Foundations for Christian Ministries—Reade Center 221
Communication in Spanish—Reade Center 137
Medieval Literature—Reade Center 134
World History II—Ayres Alumni Memorial Hall 214
Research in Political Studies—Reade Center 246
Music & World Cultures—Smith-Hermanson Music Center 149
Directing I—Rupp Communication Arts Center 101
Introduction to Global Societies—Reade Center 248
Natural & Applied Sciences
Biology II: Organisms & Diversity—Euler Science Complex 109
Principles of Soil Science—Randall Environmental Science Center 116
Information Systems Design—Euler Science Complex 103
Linear Algebra—Euler Science Complex 100
Advanced Statistical Methods—Euler Science Complex 118
Differential Equations—Euler Science Complex 119
Control Systems—Euler Science Complex 130
Social Sciences, Education & Business
Behavior Management & Disorder—Euler Science Complex 013
Principles of Macroeconomics—Reade Center 223
Academic Experiences
9 am
Business & Entrepreneurship
Ayres Alumni Memorial Hall 214, Courtroom
Attend a student panel to learn more about the Business Department and all the opportunities it provides.
Music, Theatre & Dance
Smith-Hermanson Music Center, Recital Hall
Join the Music, Theatre, & Dance department for a Q&A session w/ current faculty and students.
11 am
Environmental Science & Sustainable Development
Randall Environmental Center
Stop by at 11am or 2pm in Randall Environmental Center to meet faculty and students and tour the facilities. (And come to Euler at 1pm to meet Biology faculty and students and tour the Biology facilities on Euler 3rd floor.)
Math
Hodson Dining Commons
Join Dr. Derek Thompson and current students for lunch in the DC.
12 pm
Film & Media Arts
Rupp Communication Arts Center, TV Studio
Join faculty and current students for a pizza lunch in the TV studio. Watch some recent student projects and hear the students’ behind-the scenes stories.
History, Global & Political Studies
Join HGPS professors and current students for lunch in the Dining Commons.
Psychology
Hodson Dining Commons
Join Psychology faculty and students for lunch in the DC.
Nursing
Euler Science Complex, 2nd Floor Balcony, Legacy ’64
Join Dr. Elsea, Dean of Nursing for a pizza lunch. Discuss various nursing specialties and take a personality quiz to analyze your fit with different nursing work environments and patient populations. Listen to a Taylor Nursing update on our pathway to accreditation.
1 pm
Art
Metcalf Visual Arts Center 206
The Art Program (Design, Illustration, Photography, Art Ed, Pre-Art Therapy, and Studio Art) invites you to join us in a hands-on art session.
Biology Program
Euler Science Complex, 3rd Floor Biology Interaction Area
Meet faculty and current students from each program and tour the Biology facilities. Snacks will be provided!
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Tour the Chemistry Department’s facilities and meet faculty and current students.
English & Modern Languages
Reade 126, Relief Room
Join the English & Modern Languages Department for a meet and greet with faculty and current students and a tour of the department.
Social Work
Talk to Social Work professors and learn more about everything this program has to offer.
2 pm
Education
Attend a faculty and student panel to get answers to all of your Education questions. Students interested in Elementary and Secondary Education are encouraged to attend.
Computer Science
Euler Science Complex, 2nd Floor Staircase
Meet with a Computer Science professor for a tour of undergraduate research, course projects, spaces (drone/VR room, labs, etc.), and the Taylor Computer Science curricula.
Engineering
Euler Science Complex, 2nd Floor Staircase
Meet with an Engineering professor for a tour of undergrad research and research spaces, hands-on course projects, the machine shop, and Engineering curricula.
Kinesiology
Eichling Aquatics Wing 112 Lab (in Kesler Student Activities Center)
Meet Kinesiology faculty and students and tour our human-performance lab.
3 pm
Engineering
Euler Science Complex 001
Sign up to customize a design in AutoCAD and use the laser cutter in the engineering machine shop.