Are there adequate facilities for the department of your major interest?
Do laboratory facilities appear to be up-to-date and adequate?
Do freshmen have opportunities to take courses with the "top" or
"major" professors?
What is the typical class size? For freshmen? For upperclassmen?
Are library facilities sufficient? Would you want to spend a great deal of
time there? What are the hours for student use?
Does the campus have appeal in general?
How near is the campus to the local community? Where is the nearest pizza?
Are drugstores convenient?
Is the campus clean and orderly? Do students exhibit a pride in the college
appearance?
What
is the condition of the buildings?
What
are the dormitories like? Must freshmen live in the dorms? May students decorate their
rooms? How many to a room or suite? What are the dorm regulations? Are there study
facilities in the dorms? Quiet hours?
Where
are the dining facilities located? Are students required to buy meal contracts? How many
meals are served per day?
What
activities go on at the student union?
Are
there fraternity/sorority houses? What percent of students belong? What effect do
fraternities/sororities have on student life as a whole?
Is
religious affiliation significant? Are there religious organizations to suit your
purposes?
Are
there good athletic facilities? Intercollegiate athletics? Intramural athletics?
What
is the relationship between students-faculty-administrators? Do faculty members seem
accessible, friendly, helpful?
Do
the students seem serious about their educational experience? Is there a country club
atmosphere? Good balance?
What
are the financial aid opportunities? Work opportunities?
What
are the unique programs? Travel abroad programs? Internship or practical work experience
in field of interest?
What
percentage of students go on to graduate study and to which graduate schools? What
national recognition have students received?
What
cultural activities are available on or near the campus? Are speakers, plays, musicians
and other artists brought to the campus?
Do
the majority of students leave the campus on the weekend? What do students do on typical
weekends?
What
clubs and student activity groups are available?
What
are the traditions of the college?
What
is the ratio of men to women? Where do the students come from?
How
do you get there? How far to the nearest bus, plane, or train?
Are
advisors readily available? Is there an organized, professional counseling service for
students?
What
percentage of a freshman class is around to graduate in four years?