When touring a college with your child, be sure to ask these seven essential questions:
These college tour questions can help families compare schools, better understand the student experience, and determine whether a college is the right fit. Bring this list with you during your campus visits so you don’t miss the opportunity to ask important questions about academics, safety, affordability, and campus life.
A college tour is your chance to determine whether a school is the right fit for your child. The best college tour questions help families understand academics, campus life, safety, affordability, and the support students receive after enrollment.
If you’re wondering what questions parents should ask during a campus tour, use this checklist to guide conversations with admissions counselors, tour guides, faculty, and current students.
College tours move quickly, and it’s easy to leave realizing you forgot to ask something important. While your child should take the lead, parents often think about practical topics that students may overlook.
Bringing a college visit checklist for parents can help you compare schools more confidently and make a more informed decision together.
Even strong students can face new academic challenges during college. Ask what resources are available before they become necessary.
Some helpful questions to ask on a college visit include:
At Graceland University, students have access to academic advising and support services designed to help them succeed throughout their college experience — not just when problems arise.
Campus safety is one of the biggest concerns families have during the college search.
Ask about:
Housing plays a major role in a student’s first-year experience.
Consider asking:
At Graceland, campus living is designed to help students quickly become part of a welcoming community while developing independence and lifelong connections.
College affordability is one of the most important topics families should discuss during a campus visit.
Some of the best questions to ask a college admissions counselor include:
Having these conversations early helps families better understand the true cost of attendance and avoid surprises later in the admissions process.
College is an investment in your child’s future, so ask how the university prepares graduates for life after graduation.
Questions to consider include:
Graceland’s Career Readiness Center helps students build resumes, prepare for interviews, connect with employers, and explore career opportunities before graduation.
Supporting student well-being goes beyond academics.
Parents may want to ask:
Knowing what support systems are in place can help families feel more confident that students will have resources available whenever they’re needed.
A successful college experience is also about finding community. It extends far beyond the classroom and can make or break a student’s college experience.
Ask questions like:
Graceland encourages students to get involved early through clubs, organizations, campus events, athletics, service opportunities, and leadership experiences that help them feel connected from their first semester.
If you only ask one question (although we encourage you to ask many more), we’d suggest it be: “What support is available if my child needs help?” And we don’t mean just scholastic help; beyond academic advising and tutoring, career services and wellness resources all contribute to long-term student success.
Yes, absolutely! Parents often ask questions about finances, housing, safety, and student support while allowing their child to focus on exploring whether the campus feels like the right fit for them.
If possible, yes. Students and parents often have different priorities, so speaking separately with admissions counselors or current students can provide additional perspectives. This way, you’ll be able to get a more complete picture of the potential the school can offer.
Although there’s no ‘right’ number, most families benefit from touring several colleges before making a final decision. Visiting different campuses makes it easier to compare academics, campus culture, student support, and financial aid opportunities. Through experiencing more than one tour, you’ll also better understand which questions are most important to you.
The best way to know if a university is going to be the right fit? Visit in person.
Schedule a campus visit, take a virtual tour, and explore both of Graceland University’s unique campus locations. Whether your child is interested in academics, campus life, or preparing for a meaningful career, seeing campus firsthand can help your family make a confident decision.
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