Visit Wharton
If you're thinking about applying to Wharton, we encourage you to visit, which will give you a feel for the Wharton experience. Through a visit you can learn more about the admissions process, attend classes, meet with current students, and learn more about our diverse and collaborative culture. (Please note that campus visits have no bearing on an applicant's admissions decision.)
The following is a list of Admissions Office programs designed to introduce you to the Wharton School. Advance registration is recommended, although not required. We welcome visitors at any time.
We welcome any questions you may have about the Wharton experience and visiting campus. We strongly encourage you to ask your questions on the student2student discussion forum, view our MBA Admissions Blog! for the latest admissions news and policies, and to explore the Wharton experience through our student diaries .
All visits and tours start from the Wharton MBA Admissions Office, which is located at:
Suite 420, Jon M. Huntsman Hall
3730 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19104.6340
The office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 pm. Our office is closed on major U.S. holidays, and often open with limited hours the day in advance. For information on up-to-date holiday hours, please refer to our MBA Admissions Blog or contact our office.
We do not offer class visits, lunch with students or campus tours mid-April through late September. Should you plan to visit Wharton during this time frame, we do host a daily information session at 3:00. (Please note in the months of June and July these sessions are on Fridays only).
For maps and directions to Wharton, please see Visiting Campus (Philadelphia).
Information Sessions
When: During the academic year, information sessions will occur Monday through Friday at 3:00 p.m., except for the following days preceding a holiday, when the information session is held at 1:00 p.m. and the office closes at 2:00 p.m.:
- Friday, September 4, 2009
- Wednesday, November 25, 2009
- Thursday, December 24, 2009
- Friday, May 28, 2010
- Friday July 2, 2010
- During the months of June and July, information sessions are on Fridays only.
- Monday, September 7, 2009 (Labor Day Observed)
- Thursday and Friday, November 26 & 27, 2009 (Thanksgiving Holiday)
- Friday, December 25, 2009 - Monday, January 4, 2010 (Winter break)
- Monday, January 18, 2010 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed)
- Monday, May 31, 2010 (Memorial Day Observed)
- Monday, July 5, 2010 (Independence Day Observed)
Where: Meet in the Admissions Office reception area.
Why: Talk with a member of the Admissions Committee, who will share highlights of the Wharton program and answer questions about the school and the application process. When classes are in session, current MBA students will join the group at 3:30 p.m.
The following student-run activities occur Monday-Thursday from mid-September through mid-April, except during the following periods:
There are no classes during the following dates:
- Monday, September 7, 2009 (Labor Day Observed)
- Thursday and Friday, November 26 & 27, 2009 (Thanksgiving Holiday)
- Friday, December 3, 2009 - January 19, 2010 (Final Exams/Winter Break)
- Monday, January 18, 2010 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed)
- Thursday, February 4 - Monday February 15, 2010 (1st Year Dedicated Interview Period – no core classes)
- Please see class schedule for other dates and times.
Visiting Classes
Class visits are conducted during the academic year from mid September to mid-April. Classes are held Monday through Thursday. View Fall 2009 class schedules: Monday-Wednesday and Tuesday-Thursday.
When: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m., mid-September through mid-April.
Where: Come to the Admissions Office to review the course offerings and locations.
Why: Observe Wharton's collaborative learning environment. Students may visit classes on their own, or when available, in the company of a student volunteer. Casual attire is appropriate if you are not interviewing.
Lunch With Students
When: Monday through Thursday, 12:00 noon, mid-September through mid-April.
Where: Meet in the Admissions Office reception area.
Why: Have lunch ("dutch treat") and talk with students.
Campus Tour
When: Monday through Thursday, 12:45 p.m., mid-September through mid-April.
Where: Departs from Admissions Office reception area.
Why: Explore the campus from an MBA student's perspective.
Happy Hour (MBA Pub)
When: Thursday, 4:30 p.m., mid-September through mid-April.
Where: Meet in the Admissions Office reception area.
Why: Meet current students at the MBA Pub for casual conversation and refreshments.
MBA student hosts make an effort to point out relevant sights and locations as they escort prospective students to lunch and classes. Prospective students are also encouraged to explore the University and the city of Philadelphia on their own. To learn more about Philadelphia, visit Go Phila and Philly From the Inside Out.
