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Group Visits

 

Buffalo State Group Visit Program

The Admissions Office is proud to offer our Group Visit program as a way for prospective students to become more familiar with our institution and its academic programming.

Group Visits are designed for large groups of prospective students. A typical Group Visit consists of a general campus tour and an informational presentation from the Admissions Office.

Group Visits can be scheduled Monday through Friday.

In order to make your Group Visit experience memorable and successful we have included guidelines and ground rules for your participation.

Guidelines

  • Our Group Visit program can accommodate just one group per day.
  • We require at least 2-weeks advance notice for all Group Visits requests which must be submitted in writing. Once a visit date is established, groups will receive confirmation in writing.
  • The Group Visit request should include all relevant contact information: contact person, school or agency name, address, email, phone and fax numbers, at least 2 prospective dates and times of visit, number of students, types of students (i.e. juniors, seniors, etc.) and how many chaperones will accompany them.
  • When you visit, there should be 1 chaperone for every 10 students visiting.
  • Chaperones are expected to review the ground rules with the students before they arrive and to assist with compliance during their visit.
  • Our Group Reservation Form (PDF, 35KB) can be downloaded, completed and mailed or faxed to our office for consideration.
  • A 48-hour notice is requested for all cancellations.

Please note: Visiting students must be in 9th grade or above.

 

Ground Rules

  • Students should speak in an appropriate tone for a business environment when arriving on campus.
  • During the presentation and tour, please turn off all electrical devices such as cell phones, iPods, video games, etc.
  • Talking out of turn, or side conversations are not permitted when college representatives are speaking during the admissions presentation.
  • Please listen while your admissions representative is speaking.
  • Hold all questions until the end of the admissions presentation.  We will be happy to answer all of your inquiries.
  • During your campus tour, please give your utmost respect and attention to your guides. Please DO NOT talk while the guide is speaking.
  • If there are questions during the tour, simply ask the tour guide by raising your hand.
  • Visitors should stay together as a group (wandering off without permission is not allowed).
  • Chaperones are expected to assist with compliance of ground rules.
  • Tour guides and presenters will use a 'three strike' policy when working with your group to ensure these ground rules are followed.  After three violations, or 'strikes', your presentation or tour may be immediately concluded at the discretion of Buffalo State staff.
 

To schedule your group visit to Buffalo State College, contact the Group Visit Coordinator, Jessica Coe at 716-878-4408 or coejl@buffalostate.edu.