Your Campus Visit


Fort Lewis College will begin its Summer Tour Schedule on April 28th, 2008. Campus Visits and Information Sessions will be offered daily at 9:30 a.m.

 

Use our on-line form to schedule your campus visit today!

Daily Information Sessions
Monday-Friday at 9:30 am
Fort Lewis College offers daily information sessions designed to answer your questions about the college and the application process. An admission counselor will describe the academic programs and campus life at Fort Lewis College and the benefits of a liberal arts education. This thirty minute session is designed to help you learn more about Fort Lewis and to allow us to learn more about you. Student guides lead campus tours immediately following our information sessions.



The Campus Tour
Monday-Friday at 10:00 am
Fort Lewis College student guides lead tours daily. Come see why our campus is unique with its amazing views, clean, safe surroundings and friendly environment. The tour will lead you through our academic facilities, exhibition and gallery spaces and on-campus residence halls. The guide will share personal experiences as a Fort Lewis student and will help you understand why Fort Lewis College has been ranked as one of the Best in the West by Princeton Review. The campus tour typically lasts about one and a half hours. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. We also invite you to have lunch with our students in the campus dining hall.



Dates To Avoid
To insure the most productive visit for you, here is a list of dates to avoid. During these times, either students are in examinations or on vacation, or offices and residence halls are closed.

  • Memorial Day:  May 26, 2008
  • Independence Day:  July 4, 2008

Saturdays - Interviews and tours are not available on Saturdays from April through August . During other times of the year, we will accommodate you if a Saturday visit is the only time that works for your schedule. However, we strongly encourage weekday visits when classes are in session. Residence Hall tours are not available on Saturdays.
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Directions to Fort Lewis College

  • By car: Principal highways to Durango: Hwy 550, Hwy 160
  • From Denver area: From Hwy 285 South, turn right on Hwy 112 heading West to Del Norte. In Del Norte, turn right onto Hwy 160. Follow Hwy 160 West in to Durango. Hwy 160 becomes Hwy 160-550. When it splits, follow Hwy 550 to College Drive. Turn right onto College Drive, follow for 1.8 miles. Turn left onto Fort Lewis Drive. Follow signs to Office of Admission.
  • From Grand Junction area: Hwy 50 South to Hwy 550 South to Durango. Hwy 550 becomes Main Avenue. Follow Main Avenue through downtown Durango to 8th Street. Turn left on 8th Street. When it dead-ends, turn left on 8th Avenue. Follow to top of the hill. At the traffic light, turn left and follow signs for the Office of Admission.
  • From Colorado Springs - Pueblo areas: I-25 South to Hwy 160 West in to Durango. Hwy 160 becomes Hwy 160-550. When it splits, follow Hwy 550 to College Drive. Turn right onto College Drive, follow for 1.8 miles. Turn left onto Fort Lewis Drive. Follow signs for Office of Admission.
  • From Albuquerque, NM: Hwy 550 North to Durango. Follow 550 North to College Drive. Turn right onto College Drive, follow for 1.8 miles. Turn left onto Fort Lewis Drive. Follow signs for Office of Admission.
  • By air: Daily flights arrive at and depart from the Durango-La Plata County Airport. Fort Lewis College is located approximately 20 minutes from it. When exiting the airport, follow Hwy 172 to Hwy 160 West. Hwy 160 becomes Hwy 160-550. When it splits, follow Hwy 550 to College Drive. Turn right onto College Drive, follow for 1.8 miles. Turn left onto Fort Lewis Drive. Follow signs for Office of Admission.

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More Information
For more information about visiting our college, call 970-247-7652 or email us at witte_e@fortlewis.edu.

 
 

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