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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.

Students laughing with friends in the dining hall

Bruin Preview is a free event for incoming students. This event includes:

Who's Invited?

  • High school students
  • College transfers
  • Admitted students

Date:

Friday, October 31, 2025

Friday, April 3, 2026

Two students showing excitement on campus

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

(registered overnight guests only)

Overnight Check-in (Parent/Guest attendance optional)
4:30 p.m.
Overnight Student Welcome
5 p.m.
Dinner with Current Student Host
6 p.m.
Optional Evening Activities
7 – 10 p.m.

Hadlock Student Center, residence hall events, etc.

Check-in
7:45 a.m.
Bruin Preview Welcome
8:15 – 8:50 a.m.

(Spanish interpretation available)

Various Activity Options
9 – 10 a.m.
  • Admissions & Financial Aid 101 (Spanish interpretation available)
  • Attend a Class
  • Campus Tour (English and Spanish available)
  • Engineering Maker Hub Tour
Open Gym and Rock Climbing
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Various Activity Options
10 – 11 a.m.
Various Activity Options
11 a.m. – noon
Lunch Open
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Various Activity Options
Noon – 1 p.m.
Various Activity Options
1 – 2 p.m.
Chapel, Prizes, and Closing Session
2 – 2:40 p.m.

(Spanish interpretation available)

Optional Afternoon Activities
2:45 – 4 p.m.
  • 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 guardianFor local students (30-mile radius) who do not have any way to get to campus, transportation is available.

Families on campus

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.

Families on 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

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Other Open House and Information Session Options

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