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Visit Campus

visits@hood.edu | 301-696-3400
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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Which stage of the college search process best describes you?

Before you plan your trip to campus, we recommend you select your visit type based off where you are in the college search process!

A photo of a bike rack beneath a banner on Hood's campus.

Weekday Visits for First-Year Students

First-year students are individuals who have not attended a post-secondary institution (college or university) after graduating high school. Dual-enrollment students, individuals who took college level courses during their high school education, are considered first-year students.

First-year students are invited to join us for a 30-minute meeting about the college followed by a 60-minute campus tour. Visits are offered Monday through Friday at various times. 

Already registered to visit but can't find your confirmation email? Arrival and parking details can be found here. Please note that visit confirmation emails can be sent only to the email provided in the "Student Email" field. Parent/family email(s) provided will be added to the student's record.

Hood College's front entrance. A sign engraved in stone reads "Hood College founded 1893" with Alumnae Hall in the background

Weekday Visits for Transfer Students

Transfer students are any student who has enrolled at college after completing high school or the equivalent.

Transfer students are invited to join us for a group presentation with a member of our staff, followed by a campus tour. Visits are offered Mondays and Tuesdays at 2 p.m. EST Please note our visits are limited to no more than 4 students/families per time. 

You are welcome to email a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) to visits@hood.edu five business days prior to your visit to receive an unofficial credit evaluation during your appointment.

Already registered to visit but can't find your confirmation email? Arrival and parking details can be found here. Please note that visit confirmation emails can be sent only to the email provided in the "Student Email" field. Parent/family email(s) provided will be added to the student's record.

FAFSA Information and Completion Event

Join us on Hood College's campus on to have your questions about financial aid answered and receive hands-on help* filing your FAFSA.

6 p.m. FAFSA Presentation
7-9 p.m. FAFSA Completion

*IMPORTANT: if you would like help completing your FAFSA there are items you should bring with you to campus. A list will be emailed to you after you register.

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Interactive Virtual Campus Tour

Check out our virtual tour option for a quick and convenient look at our campus!

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Counselors and Group Visits

We do our very best to accommodate requests from high school and community college counselors to bring groups to campus. Groups meeting the following criteria will be considered:

  • High school or community college students
  • Maximum of 30 students
  • Must be able to arrive to campus by 10 a.m. EST on the chosen date
  • Group visits are not offered on Fridays.