TRiO Student Support Services

Questions to ask on a Campus Visit

1. 1. What is the cost of attendance at your institution?
      1. Tuition & Fees
      2. Books (Average cost)
      3. Room
      4. Meal Plan
   2. What is the size of 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?
      1. Tutoring
      2. Adult Student Services
      3. Disability Accommodations
      4. Other
   6. What does it cost to live on campus vs. off campus?
   7. What is your application fee?
      1. 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 town?
   10. How is the weather?
   11. Do you have an office that helps with internships?
   12. How do I find out about scholarships?
       1. Name
       2. Contact Info.
   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?
       1. Date & Time
   17. Do you offer Master’s degrees or Doctorate degrees?
   18. If I transfer with an Associate’s degree, will I be considered a junior at your college?
   19. Do you have a block transfer agreement with NWC?
   20. How do I find out if my credits transfer?
   21. What are your application and scholarship deadlines?
       1. Application
       2. Scholarship

Questions to Ask your Advisor:

1. 1. Name & Contact information
   2. What can you tell me about your program of study?
   3. Do you offer internships?
   4. How will my credits transfer?
   5. Do you offer departmental scholarships for transfer students?
   6. Do you have any work study jobs in your department that I could apply for?
   7. Will I be able to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in 2 years?
   8. What career advice can you give me in this field?
   9. What is the placement rate for your graduates?
   10. How many students go to graduate school after your program?
       1. How do students get assistance from you if they plan on pursuing graduate work?