Campus Visit Program for High School Students
Visit Campus
Your visit to Belknap Campus includes a 30-minute presentation from an admissions representative and a 90-minute walking tour of campus. Explore campus with a Cardinal Guide who will share what it's like to be a student
at UofL and help answer your questions along the way.
Rising seniors, who visit campus between June 1 and Aug. 15, can apply to UofL for Spring, Summer or Fall 2027 for free.
Campus Visit Highlights
Free On-Campus Parking
Free on-campus parking makes touring campus a stress-free experience. When your visit is confirmed you will receive driving directions and parking information.
Discounted Lunch for Students
Experience campus dining during your visit! Show your visitor coupon to receive a
lunch discount.
Campus Store Coupon
Students can get 20% off one item at the UofL Campus Store after they attend a campus visit.
Prepare For Your Visit
During your 90-minute walking tour of our Belknap Campus, you will have the opportunity to visit a wide variety of academic buildings while exploring our campus community. Locations you can expect to stop at during your tour include:
- Belknap Academic Building
- Belknap Village North Residence Hall (University Housing and the Residence Experience)
- Center for Belonging, Access and Engagement
- Ekstrom Library
- Student Activities Center
- Student Recreation Center
- The Ville Grille (Dining Hall)
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of stops, as our student Cardinal Guides will take you through and past numerous classroom buildings, resource centers and other campus amenities.
With this being our regular campus tour, specialized tours of individual departments are not included. In order to see your academic department or program of choice while you are on campus, you must schedule an academic department visit for the day of your tour.
Additionally, please note the Schools of Nursing, Medicine and Dentistry are located at our Health Sciences Center (HSC) Campus in downtown Louisville. To explore these facilities, please take a virtual tour or schedule an academic department visit with the School of Nursing.
Accommodations can be requested when you register for a Campus Visit. On your registration form you can indicate if you or your accompanying guest require physical accommodations, etc.
To ensure availability, requests for interpretation services must be made at least two weeks in advance. Requests for mobility assistance or golf cart transportation should be submitted 5–7 business days prior to the campus visit.
Monday-Friday Campus Visits
Free parking: UofL North Information Center
1999 S First Street, Louisville, KY 40208
Written directions to North Information Center
Please plan to arrive no later than 15 minutes before your visit time to allow for parking and travel. Be sure to stop at the window of the North Information Center upon arrival for a campus map and entrance to the parking lot.
The walk from the North Information Center to the Student Activities Center is approximately 4 minutes. Once you arrive at the North Information Center, please make your way to the Student Activities Center, Kurz Visit Room W212, where your visit will begin.
Saturday Campus Visits
Free parking: Floyd Street Garage - Permit Side
2126 S Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40208
Written directions to Floyd Street Garage
Please plan to arrive no later than 15 minutes before your visit time to allow for parking and travel.
Enter the permit side of Floyd Street Parking Garage closest to the McDonald's. After taking a ticket and parking, please proceed to the 3rd floor of the parking garage, and use the walkway onto campus. Please enter the Student Activities Center (SAC), which will be on your right after exiting the walkway, and take the stairs to the 2nd level. Your visit will begin in the Kurz Visitor's Room W212. A voucher for parking will be provided at check-in for the visit.
Student guests will receive a lunch coupon to use at any of our on-campus dining locations. You will receive your coupon at your Campus Visit Program check-in.
With many dining options on campus, UofL makes finding good food easy. From fast food to farm-to-table, UofL offers students an extensive menu of dining choices. Some locations include: Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Subway, Panda Express, The Ville Grill, and the Student Activities Center Marketplace.
Our staff will make every effort to keep your Campus Visit Program appointment. If your visit is canceled for inclement weather or an emergency, we will contact you as soon as possible.
- If classes are delayed two hours, the program will begin at the regularly scheduled time.
- If classes are canceled and the university is closed, the program will be canceled as well.
- If there is severe weather on the day of your visit, check our campus weather status on our homepage or call 502.852.5555 for the open status of our University.
- Please monitor local weather conditions before traveling to campus. If severe weather is expected in your area or along your route, we encourage you to prioritize your safety and contact us to reschedule your visit.
- If your visit is canceled but you have already traveled to Louisville, please contact us and we will try our best to work with you!
Make the most of your visit by bringing your questions. Our tour guides are
happy to share their experiences and insights.
Here are some helpful tips to prepare for your campus tour:
- Dress casually and for the weather. Campus Visits will continue rain or shine barring any emergency weather.
- Comfortable shoes for the tour are a must.
- A jacket or umbrella are helpful in case of rain. You can request a rain poncho from our staff if you need one.
- Guests are welcome to bring a refillable water bottle or make use of the complimentary bottles provided.
There is a link at the bottom of the registration confirmation email to cancel or reschedule your visit. You may also email our office at admitme@louisville.edu.
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