50 questions to ask a college from a Professor
You’re getting ready to select a college, and are planning a visit, but aren’t quite sure what to ask the college. Maybe you are searching for prospective colleges online because you have a long list of your favorites, and just can’t decide.
Have you ever wondered what makes colleges different and how to pick the right school?
Have you ever been confused about which college to attend and don’t know how to compare them?
You want to have a great time while attending college, but also want a good educational experience too.
I asked a Professor to share some of the most important things they think students should ask about a college before they decide to attend. This is a great opportunity to see exactly what Professors think are important for students to know about attending their college.
You may not need to ask all the questions, as some might not be specific to your journey, but the majority of them will help you make a decision on a college, or just get prepared to attend if you’ve already been accepted. I also recommend that you visit the college personally to see if it feels like a good fit for your personality. This allows you to get a better feel for the college.
In my personal experience, college is years of your life and is a pretty important factor in your future career, so you want to ask the right questions when making a college choice.
Our source said that they felt these were the most important questions to ask a college before attending. Most of these questions even apply to current students as well as prospective students. Answers to these questions will definitely help with your college experience and make it even more memorable and amazing.
List of good questions to ask about the college admission’s process
When you start thinking about a college, you want to think about their college admission’s process first. You want to make sure you apply in plenty of time, and have all the documentation necessary to apply. You definitely don’t want to apply, pay the application fee, only to learn that you missed a deadline or didn’t complete something that was required. That would be a bummer and could set you back.
1.) How early do I need to apply before the semester starts?
2.) What is your acceptance and graduation rates?
3.) Do I need a certain G.P.A. to apply?
4.) Do you have an orientation I will need to attend?
5.) Do you have a college admission’s counselor?
6.) Do I need to complete any assessments to attend?
Good questions college students should ask about a college major or program
You are likely going to college to get a degree so that you can get your dream job. You want to make sure you pick a college that is going to get you there, and fast. Don’t forget to ask plenty of questions about your major and make sure you know everything about it so that you can complete it quickly and land that dream job.
7.) What programs do you offer?
8.) What are some popular majors?
9.) What’s the student-faculty ratio?
10.) How many credit hours do I need to graduate?
11.) What major should I select?
12.) How long will it take me to complete my degree?
13.) Can I change my major or be undecided?
14.) What kind of jobs can I get with my degree?
15.) What is the retention rate?
Good questions college students should ask about college services
Colleges vary a lot in what they offer students. Some have tons of services, while others are small and don’t have as much funds for extra services. Sometimes the services won’t matter as much, but picking a college that has plenty of available resources that are right for you could help you succeed.
16.) I have a disability, can you help accommodate me?
17.) Do you have any writing assistance?
18.) Do you have tutoring?
19.) Do you have a library?
20.) Do you have study rooms?
21.) Do you have an online library?
22.) What types of student organizations do you have?
23.) Are there any intramural sports?
24.) Do you have a health clinic?
25.) Do you have counseling centers?
Good questions college students should ask about tuition or financial aid
You don’t want to go in debt for a college education. Ask about all they have to offer. Some have institutional grants, scholarships sponsored by the college, and may even have ways for you to save on your degree by helping you with financial aid with programs. Some offer unique programs that help you pay for books bundled with your tuition and that can save you big.
26) Do you have grants I can apply for?
27.) Do you have scholarships I can apply for?
28.) How much does it cost to attend per credit hour?
29.) Are my textbooks included in the tuition costs?
30.) Where would I have to purchase books from?
31.) What’s the best way to save money on my degree and avoid student loans?
32.) Do I have to live in residence halls or are there other housing options?
33.) How much does room and board cost?
Good questions college students should ask about their transfer credits
If you are transferring from another college, or have college credit from high school, you need to make sure that it transfers. And especially make sure it transfers for an equivalent course. Be very careful about transferring courses only for elective credit, unless they are truly electives, because you might end up with too many credit hours.
34.) Will my previous college credit transfer?
35.) Will my dual credit classes count?
36.) How many credit hours can I transfer?
Good questions college students should ask about the college
You’ll be spending years at this college, and you need to know that you’ll have a little fun in between studying and going to classes. Many colleges want to make your education an experience. Ask plenty of questions that help you make a good decision. Find out what college fits you and your lifestyle. These questions are a great way to get an idea about what the college has to offer you.
37.) What places are in the surrounding area to have fun?
38.) What’s a typical day like for students?
39.) What kind of events and extracurricular activities do you have?
40.) What are your college’s student body characteristics?
41.) Do you have student jobs?
42.) Do you have tours (virtual or in-person) or have college tour guides?
43.) Do you have a free fitness center?
44.) Is parking included in my tuition or is it free?
45.) Do you have food services on campus?
46.) What are campus hours?
47.) Do you have a college or department website?
48.) Is this considered a large or small campus?
49.) Do you have campus police?
50.) What are some safety precautions your college has taken?
That’s it. The Professor was adamant about you making sure that you pick a college that is going to fit you and your lifestyle because you’re more likely to finish and not drop out or transfer. According to Forbes.com, over a million college students drop out each year, and the good news is that if you ask these kinds of questions, you’ll find a right fit for you.
You don’t want that to be you because you are spending your money and so much time on an education, so make it worth it. Even if this is your freshman year, or your senior year, enjoy your college experience.
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