Northwest College

Academic & Career Advising

Campus Visit Questions

Questions to ask on a campus visit:

  1. What is the cost of attendance at your institution?
  2. What is the enrollment at your college?
  3. What is the population of your town or city?
  4. What clubs and activities are available to students?
  5. What Student Support Services do you have available? Example: tutoring, adult student services, disability accommodations, etc.
  6. What does it cost to live on campus vs. off campus?
  7. What is your application fee? Can it be waived for low income students?
  8. Upon receiving my Bachelor's degree, where can I get job placement assistance?
  9. Will I need a car to survive in this college town?
  10. How is the weather?
  11. Do you have an office that helps with internships?
  12. How do I find out about scholarships?
  13. What are my chances of finding a part-time job while in college?
  14. What are your crime statistics?
  15. How do I get an advisor assigned to me?
  16. Do you have a transfer student orientation?
  17. Do you offer Master's degrees and doctorate degrees?
  18. If I transfer with an associates degree, will I be considered a junior at your college? Do you have a block transfer agreement with NWC?
  19. How do I find out if my credits transfer?
  20. What are your application and scholarship deadlines?

Please add to this list and ask any questions you have for the college staff.

Questions to ask your advisor:

  1. What can you tell me about your program of study?
  2. Do you offer internships?
  3. How will my credits transfer?
  4. Do you offer departmental scholarships for transfer students?
  5. Do you have any work study jobs in your department that I could apply for?
  6. Will I be able to graduate with a Bachelor's in 2 years?
  7. What career advice can you give me in this field?
  8. What is the placement rate for your graduates? How many students go to graduate school after your program?