Schedule a College Visit
Visiting Southwest Baptist University is the best way to:
Take the next step in your college search journey by scheduling a campus visit! You may choose to visit campus in-person or schedule a virtual visit.
In-person campus visits will include a campus tour, a one-on-one meeting with an admissions counselor, and a meeting with a faculty member in your area of study (optional, as available). Virtual visit experiences will provide you with an overview of the SBU experience, a one-on-one session with a faculty member (optional), and a Q&A session with an admissions counselor.
Please note these links are for visits to the Bolivar campus only. See contact information below for scheduling a visit on one of our other campuses.
Sign up for a group visit event
If you cannot locate the date you want to visit on the visit registration form, please call (417) 328-1819.
Learn about travel reimbursement
View area accommodations information
Tag along as Cooper takes you around the SBU campus for a quick tour!
Interested in one of the other SBU campuses? Contact the Admissions Office for that campus to learn more.
I was so uncertain before my campus visit. But I came and I was just so at peace and comfortable on campus and instantly loved it here. Listen to the Lord's guidance when making your college decision!
SBU's Bolivar campus offers several visit events throughout the year, providing many opportunities to explore the SBU campus and what SBU can offer you. These events allow you the opportunity to tour campus, interact with faculty and students, meet your admissions counselor and enjoy a meal in the SBU cafeteria. Upcoming event dates are listed below. Find one that works for your schedule and sign up now!
Want to learn what it's like to be a Bearcat? During Monday @ Southwest, you will:
This is a visit day tailored specifically to transfer students! You will meet faculty, staff, and current students as you see for yourself all that SBU has to offer. From scholarships and financial aid to campus life and community, you'll receive an in-depth look into life at SBU as a transfer student. We can't wait to help you take the next steps in your college journey!
SBU Premier is an academically focused event where you will learn about the challenging and rewarding programs SBU has to offer. Not only will you meet faculty from your area of study, but you will also take part in a hands-on experience related to your academic interest. In addition, you and your family will have the opportunity to attend chapel, tour campus, interact with current students, enjoy a free lunch, and see for yourself why so many have chosen SBU. It’s going to be a great day!
This is a visit day tailored specifically to transfer students! You will meet faculty, staff, and current students as you see for yourself all that SBU has to offer. From scholarships and financial aid to campus life and community, you'll receive an in-depth look into life at SBU as a transfer student. We can't wait to help you take the next steps in your college journey!
In-person campus visits will include a campus tour, a one-on-one meeting with an admissions counselor, and a meeting with a faculty member in your area of study (optional, as available).
Virtual visit experiences will provide you with an overview of the SBU experience, a one-on-one session with a faculty member (optional), and a Q&A session with an admissions counselor.
To schedule your individual visit to Southwest Baptist University's campus in Bolivar, Mo., please proceed to the visit registration form. If you cannot locate the date you want to visit on the visit registration form, please call (417) 328-1819.
If you are scheduling a visit less than 48 hours before your preferred visit date, please call the visit coordinator at (417) 328-1810 or (800) 526-5859.
We want you to come see for yourself how you can find your purpose at SBU. Visiting campus is an essential part of the college search process and we want to help! Sign up above for a visit event or schedule your personal visit, and you could receive financial help with travel expenses.
To qualify for travel reimbursement, you must apply for admission and be accepted to SBU prior to your campus visit. The travel reimbursement offer applies only to students applying to undergraduate programs on the Bolivar campus.
If you live within the following distances from SBU, you may be eligible for the travel reimbursement offer:
Because they may take advantage of other offers, recruited athletes are not eligible for the travel reimbursement program.
Three hotel chains have locations near the SBU-Bolivar campus:
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Subscribe to the Southwest Baptist University YouTube account to watch videos recapping major campus events such as Welcome Week and Homecoming,
and to get an interactive look of life at SBU.