Attend A Visit Day

Choose the program that interests you.

These days will allow you to experience firsthand the project-based learning, faculty expertise, and academic excitement that will be critical parts of your academic journey at Briar Cliff University. More than the regular visit day experience - these days will give you the chance to gather with other potential Chargers to experience the Briar Cliff difference. 

All events are free and open to any high school and/or college student in the greater Siouxland area. Some visit days have limited capacity so please plan to register in advance!

9 Program Visit Days

$2000 Visit Incentive Earned

1 Unforgettable Experience

Visit Day Schedule

All events are free and open to any high school student in the greater Siouxland area. Use the schedule below to plan the dates that work for you or your class. Some visit days have limited capacity, so please register in advance.

Day, Date, Time

Program / Topic

Plan to Attend

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Future Educators Summit Register Now | Add Event to Calendar
Friday, October 25, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Transfer Student Visit Day Register Now | Add Event to Calendar
Friday, November 1, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM Health Career Visit Day Register Now | Add Event to Calendar
Friday, January 24, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM Sophomore and Junior Visit Day Register NowAdd Event to Calendar
Friday, February 7, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Business & Media Communications Visit Day Register Now | Add Event to Calendar
Friday, February 14, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Homeschool Student Visit Day Register Now | Add Event to Calendar
Friday, February 21, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM Health Career Visit Day - FULL Registration Closed | Add Event to Calendar
Friday, February 28, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM Health Career Visit Day - FULL Registration Closed | Add Event to Calendar
Friday, March 21, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Social Sciences Career Visit Day Register Now | Add Event to Calendar

What to Expect

Most Visit Days start at 9:00 a.m. with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. Events end at different times, so please check the schedule. Lunch is provided for all registered students. All guests will leave The Cliff with an excellent understanding of what sets BCU apart from other schools by hearing from our faculty, students, and admissions team. Students also earn a $2,000 campus visit scholarship to attend BCU as a full-time student in the future. Every visit will have a unique schedule of events tailored for the highlighted major(s). Use the dropdowns below to read about each program day and what you can expect! 

Future Educators Summit

Learn about the opportunities for Education majors and hear our keynote speaker, Iowa’s Teacher of the Year!

We look forward to sharing what BCU has to offer in academics and BCU student life! Meet with current BCU students, participate in a mock classroom, and meet with faculty to hear how BCU is a great choice to continue your education! 

Business & Communications Career Day at the Tyson Event Center

Explore the world of business and communications at Briar Cliff University’s Career Day at the Tyson Event Center —an exclusive experience crafted for high school students interested in careers in executive management, leadership, sales, marketing, media and communications, graphic design, operations, event management, accounting, finance, and human resources.

Join us at the Tyson Event Center, where you’ll go behind the scenes with Oak View Group professionals to explore the business lifecycle of putting on a Tyson Event. From planning and logistics to budgeting, promotion, and on-the-day execution. This immersive experience offers students a chance to learn directly from industry leaders about the challenges, essential skills, and innovative strategies that fuel successful events.

Whether you have interest in sales, managing operations, leading teams, strategizing marketing campaigns, working with financial data, creating impactful communications, or designing eye-catching graphics, this Career Day will give you the insights and tools to start shaping your path in the business world. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a real-world taste of the possibilities awaiting you in these dynamic fields!

Health Career Visit Day

Health and Science Visit Day includes a variety of sessions led by BCU professors in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Exercise Science, Nursing, and Physical Therapy . The sessions will include an opportunity to tour the Human Body Donor Lab, get a hands on collegiate experience in a lab, and interact with faculty.

Social Sciences Visit Day

Learn about careers in social work, psychology, behavioral analysis, and criminal justice focusing on helping people in many different ways. Join us and conduct a simulated therapy session in the Behavioral Analysis Clinic, participate in crisis intervention with our Social Work faculty, and process a crime scene scenario with our Criminal Justice faculty. 

Sophomore and Junior Visit Day

Join us on The Cliff for a day as a part of our Sophomore and Junior group visit experience. 

This full agenda of activities will leave you and your support system with a good understanding of all things BCU. With a variety of interactive sessions, we will keep you busy as you get the chance to:

  • Learn about BCU and campus activities 
  • Meet with professors in areas that interest you
  • Hear from our Compass team 
  • Learn from a BCU student panel all the exciting reasons to come to BCU! 
  • Tour our beautiful campus! 
  • Listen to understand the basics of Financial Aid
  • Special BCU gift for everyone! 
Transfer Visit Day 

Spend time on The Cliff and meet with advisors to learn how your credits can transfer into one of our academic programs. You will learn about support services, activities, clubs, and tour campus. Lunch and prizes are provided!

Homeschool Student Visit Day 

We look forward to sharing what BCU has to offer in academics and BCU student life! Meet with current BCU students, participate in a mock classroom, and meet with faculty to hear how BCU is a great choice to continue your education!

Nursing 1:1 Connect

Immerse yourself in the future of nursing at Briar Cliff University as you dive into a day in the life on campus, shadow a nursing student, attend a nursing class, enjoy lunch at Clifftop Eats, and participate in a Q&A session to gain insights into a cutting-edge nursing education. 

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