Plan A Visit
Experience Your Future
Want a Peek at Your Future at Kettering? Plan a Visit to Our Campus
Impressive, top-notch research labs. Our 70,000-square-foot Connie and Jim John Recreation Center. A residence facility with two courtyards, multiple lounges, a kitchen, computer labs, a gaming area and more. Make a plan to visit campus to see all of this and more — inside and outside of the classroom — at Kettering University.
At Kettering, we prepare students like you for extraordinary lives of service and leadership. Here, you’ll find the perfect combination of state-of-the-art facilities and rigorous degree programs in business, engineering, mathematics and science — and Kettering’s unmatched experiential learning opportunities.
Daily Campus Tours and Group Tours
A daily campus tours will include a walking university tour to explore campus with a current Kettering student and meet with an admissions counselor. These campus tours are held on weekdays and last about two hours.
A group visit will include an admissions presentation and a 45-minute walking tour of the campus led by a current student. The admissions presentation will offer general information about Kettering University, including campus life, admission requirements, and scholarship opportunities.
Virtual Campus Tours from Wherever You Are
If you’re short on time or need to visit campus from home, we encourage you and your family to see everything Kettering has to offer through a virtual campus tour.
Through our virtual campus tours, our Welcome Center team will help you arrange meetings with faculty members and admissions representatives so you can learn more about our programs, labs and other facilities, no matter where you are.
Bulldog for a Day
Curious about what it's like to be a Kettering University student? Join us for Bulldog for a Day, where you'll spend time with current students, attend real college classes, and immerse yourself in the vibrant campus life that makes Kettering unique.
We will begin this program the week of 11/11/2024.
Bulldog Preview Day
Looking for a more interactive university tour at Kettering? Our Bulldog Preview Days are an excellent opportunity to learn more about our admissions process and Co-op program. You will have lunch at Battenburg Café with faculty, staff, and current students. During a portion of the lunch, there will be an optional student panel. Students will get hands-on experience in a lab, and parents will learn more about financing a college education. You will end the day with a guided tour of our campus.
Our Next Bulldog Preview Date is 2/17/2025. Register today!
DISCOVER Kettering University Program
Open to high school students in grades 9 – 12, Transfer Students, and their families
Our DISCOVER Kettering University Program gives you an excellent opportunity to visit multiple sessions with faculty. Have lunch at Battenburg Café and attend a student panel. You will interact with Kettering University Leadership, Faculty, Staff, and Current Kettering Students. You will end your day going on guided tours of our academic labs with faculty doing demonstrations. Student Life tours will be available to see a room in our residence hall and our recreation center. This is your opportunity to get all your questions answered.
2025 dates coming soon
Admitted Student Day
Kettering’s Admitted Student Day is a celebration like no other: Students form alliances, complete quests, and earn points in a spirited competition.
Hang out in the Financial Aid Party Pit, try your hand at the Co-Opstacle Course and connect with fraternities or sororities during “Super Greek’d to Be Here.”
You'll also get a chance to:
- Meet with Co-op Managers, Kettering faculty, and academic support staff
- Connect with student-led organizations like the Kettering Student Government
- Meet students in your class before orientation
- Learn more about scholarships, financial aid, and residence life
You stood out in the admission process. You earned your spot at Kettering. Admitted Student Day is for you!
Explore What Sets Us Apart With an In-Person or Virtual Campus Tour
At Kettering, our academic programs are nationally known for helping students like you find success no matter your interests or passions, from business to engineering. To help you gain the skills and knowledge you need at Kettering, you’ll study in a historic academic building, practice and hone your skills in state-of-the-art labs, play and move in our rec center and more.
Here are just a handful of things you’ll explore through a university tour:
- Impressive, well-equipped labs: From our Autonomous & Connected Mobility Lab to our Crash Safety Center, we have several lab spaces you can explore during a campus tour. Take a look inside the spaces where you’ll learn about the latest in technology as you use it.
- Private rec center: From intramural sports to weights and fitness classes, you’ll find several opportunities for teamwork and exercise in our Connie and Jim John Recreation Center.
- Free time features: At Kettering, we know that the things you do outside of academics can shape your life just as much as your studies. When you take a university tour, not only will you visit our labs and classrooms, but you’ll also see our students hanging out in d.spaces, playing sports, exercising and more.
Visit Campus: The Logistics
As you plan to visit campus, there are some details you’ll want to know before you go. From locating the Academic Building and the FIRST Robotics Community Center to a place to grab a bite and where to park, we have you covered.