
Bruin Preview
The Ultimate ÄÛ²ÝÊÓÆµ Fox Visit Experience
Of all our visit options, Bruin Preview offers the most in terms of showing you what makes Fox such a special place.
Meet professors, coaches and current students, attend classes that look interesting to you, and learn about our majors.
To get an insider's glimpse of campus life, you can eat meals with current students in our dining hall and attend exclusive sessions only hosted during Bruin Preview! We also host department showcases, where you can meet professors in the major you're interested in, see how our professors care for their students, and tour department facilities.

Bruin Preview is a free event for incoming students. This event includes:
- Free lunch in our dining hall for students and their guests
- Free dinner and breakfast for overnight visitors
- Free ÄÛ²ÝÊÓÆµ Fox T-shirt
- Free transportation for students
- When you attend Bruin Preview, you'll qualify for the $1,000 annual Visit Experience Scholarship, pending admission, in one great visit!
Who's Invited?
- High school students
- College transfers
- Admitted students
Date:
Friday, October 31, 2025
Friday, April 3, 2026
Transfer Students
We know: You've been through this before, so you have a different set of questions and concerns. We'll get you the info you need, in addition to showing you what campus life is like at ÄÛ²ÝÊÓÆµ Fox University.
Stay Overnight in a Dorm
High school seniors and college transfers (ages 16-23 only) are invited to stay overnight* in one of our dorms with a current student.
Your host will meet you at check-in when you arrive on Thursday, October 30, 2025. You'll need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow, towel and toiletries. Try to get a little sleep, OK?
*Overnight stays have limited availability. Sign up by October 16, 2025, to reserve your spot.
Sample Schedule
Schedule subject to change
Thursday
(registered overnight guests only)
Hadlock Student Center, residence hall events, etc.
Friday
- Admissions & Financial Aid 101 (Spanish interpretation available)
- Attend a Class
- Campus Tour (English and Spanish available)
- Engineering Maker Hub Tour
- Admissions Counselor Visit
- Academic Resource Center Open House
- Attend a Class
- Campus Tour
- Department Tours
- Disability & Accessibility Services Open House
- Engineering Maker Hub Tour
- Honors Program Open House
- Housing Tour
- Library Tour
- Academic Resource Center Open House
- Admissions Counselor Visit
- Attend a Class
- Campus Tour
- Department Tours
- Disability & Accessibility Services Open House
- Engineering Maker Hub Tour
- Honors Program Open House
- Housing Tour
- Intercultural Resource Center & First Generation Student Support Open House
- Library Tour
- Spiritual Life (SpiL) Office Open House
- Academic Resource Center Open House
- Athletics Session
- Attend a Class
- Department Tours
- Disability & Accessibility Services Open House
- Honors Program Open House
- Study Abroad Session
- Admissions & Financial Aid 101 (Spanish interpretation available)
- Academic Resource Center Open House
- Admissions Counselor Visits
- Attend a Class
- Campus Tour
- Department Tours
- Disability & Accessibility Services Open House
- Honors Program Open House
- Housing Tour
- Admissions Counselor Visits
- Campus Tour
- Housing Tour
Transportation
Transportation is available from the Portland airport, train station or bus depot for students traveling from outside the local area without a parent or guardian. For local students (30-mile radius) who do not have any way to get to campus, transportation is available.

If you need transportation, please submit the with your travel itinerary by October 16. We will then follow up with you regarding shuttle details.
If you'll be driving yourself to/from the airport, keep in mind that it's about an hour away from campus.

Parents, Families and Guests
We encourage parents, families and guests to attend Bruin Preview too!
Join us for sessions that address your questions specifically and meet with and hear from ÄÛ²ÝÊÓÆµ Fox faculty, admissions counselors, financial aid counselors, coaches and current students.
If you are traveling from out of town, here are some suggestions for nearby lodging.
Department Tour Offerings
Take a tour of one of the following academic departments during Bruin Preview
Academic Department Tours
- Coming Soon...
Other Open House and Information Session Options
- Coming Soon...