
Open House
Experience Messiah in person. We would love to meet you!
Experience Messiah in person. We would love to meet you!
Explore the academic programs you’re interested in, get a feel for our campus culture, meet our students and faculty, take a campus tour, and learn more about what it means to be part of the Messiah family. Interested in extending your stay? Consider an overnight experience before the event.
Time | Event |
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8:30 a.m. | Morning Registration / Check-In |
9:00 a.m. | Welcome to Campus! |
9:20 a.m. | Open House Panel |
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Select from a variety of sessions focused on academic majors, programs, off-campus opportunities, co-curricular options, clubs & organizations, athletics and more! |
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | The Wrap Up
Have an opportunity to meet your admissions counselor, chat with some campus organizations and pick up your Messiah t-shirt! |
Time | Session |
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10:00 a.m. | Athletic Experience at Messiah |
College Search 101 | |
Department of Art & Design | |
Department of Criminal Justice & Sociology | |
Internships and Career Preparation | |
Multicultural Student Programs | |
Pre-Health Professions Advising | |
Student Life at Messiah | |
The Transfer Experience | |
11:00 a.m. | Invest in Your Future….Financial Aid at Messiah |
Christian Spiritual Formation | |
Department of Biological Sciences | |
Department of Computing, Mathematics & Physics | |
Department of Education/Teacher Education/Certification | |
Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science | |
Department of Human Development and Family Science | |
Department of Language, Literature & Writing | |
Department of Nursing | |
12:00 p.m. | Invest in Your Future….Financial Aid at Messiah |
Department of Biblical, Religious & Philosophical Studies | |
Department of Business | |
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry | |
Department of History, Politics & International Relations | |
Department of Social Work | |
Department of Theatre & Dance | |
1:00 p.m. | Department of Communication |
Department of Engineering | |
Department of Music | |
Department of Psychology | |
Early Assurance Programs | |
Explore U: Choose your major. Chart your future | |
Peace and Conflict Studies | |
Sustainability Studies | |
Campus Tours at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. |
Before you arrive, download our Messiah Guide app to help you plan your day.
Visit your app store and search "Messiah University Guides" to download our event app.
This app contains the full Open House program details along with the ability to build your own schedule.
Enable "Push notifications" to make sure that you receive updates and important announcements.
The guide can be found on iTunes or Google Play.
Messiah is located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, just 12 miles from the state capital, Harrisburg, and just a short drive from Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. When arriving for the open house, you will be directed by campus personnel to our visitor parking lot, conveniently located near where you’ll start your day.
We have multiple in-person and virtual visit options available. Browse the events below or click the blue button to use a guided help tool to find the right event for you. We can’t wait to show you all the reasons Messiah is an awesome place to call home!
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Visiting campus is one of the best ways to determine whether Messiah University is the right place for you! Come visit to explore the exciting and challenging academic discipline of your choice, experience campus culture, take a campus tour and see what it means to be part of the Messiah family. And, of course, lunch is on us!
Learn MoreTour our scenic campus with a student ambassador.
Enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch in the dining hall.
Discover how to invest in your future with our financial aid team.
Explore the options in your area of academic interest.
Extend your visit with an overnight stay with a student ambassador the night before.*
*Available for juniors and seniors only. Registration closes two weeks prior to the event.Take a deeper dive into your area of academic interest! Spend time with your department, exploring classes, connecting with current students and faculty.
Learn MoreComplimentary lunch
Ideal for juniors, seniors & transfers
Dive deeper into your academic interest
Focused time with your department
Take a campus tour
Visiting campus for an Individual Visit lets you customize your Messiah campus experience. You can build a visit day to help explore your interests and continue growing your knowledge and understanding of the Messiah community. The date, time, length and schedule of your visit is up to you!
Personalized visit based on your interests
Enjoy a campus tour with a current student
Meet individually with an Admissions representative
Meet with faculty, staff or coaches
Attend a class or chapel
Choose an overnight experience that is paired with one of our larger event days such as Open House or paired with specific Individual Visit to customize your day
Learn MoreExperience life as a Messiah University student
Stay in a residence hall with a current student
Participate in on campus evening activities
Enjoy meals in Lottie Nelson Dining Hall
Discover if Messiah is the right fit for you!
If you've never visited Messiah, Falcon Fridays are a great way to get a first look! These summer event days offer an overview of Messiah that includes a campus tour, a current student panel, time to meet admissions counselors and faculty. You will also enjoy a complimentary all-you-can-eat lunch in Lottie Nelson Dining Hall and free Messiah gear!
Learn MoreTake a tour of campus
Spend time with a current student panel
Learn about the admissions process
Find out more about your academic interest
We would love to connect with you virtually! View our virtual tours, watch pre-recorded sessions, scroll through photo galleries of our campus and register to meet with a member of our campus community from the comfort of your own home.
Learn MoreAccepted student days are designed to guide students and their families through the questions and next steps of joining the Messiah University community, and they include orientation information, campus tours, lunch, financial aid sessions and more!
Learn MoreExperience academic advising led by faculty in your department
Connect with other accepted students
Engage with student life and learn how to register for classes
Information session for parents
Contact
Phone: 800-233-4220 • 717-691-6000
Email: visitmessiah@messiah.edu
Connect with your counselor: View all admissions counselors
Office Location: One University Avenue Suite 3005 • Mechanicsburg, PA 17055