Arcadia offers many in-person and virtual graduate information sessions throughout the year. Graduate campus tours occur on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:00 pm.

To register for a graduate campus tour, visit our graduate calendar to sign up for a tour date that works for you.

School and community programs can introduce groups of prospective students (8 to 50) to Arcadia’s campus, programs, student life opportunities, and admissions process.

• Availability must start at least three weeks after submitting your request.

• Group visits are available select Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10 a.m. during the fall semester.

• Middle school groups must be accompanied by at least one chaperone per 10 students at all times, and high school groups must be accompanied by at least one chaperone per 15 students.

• If you wish to cancel your visit after receiving a confirmation, please email at least 72 hours prior.

The Arcadia University Campus Visit Grant helps defray the costs of a campus visit. To be eligible, you must have attended an undergraduate admissions event and live at least 250 miles (one-way) from campus. See application for deadlines.

• Eligible expenses include economy travel by train, plane, bus, and car (mileage calculated via Google Maps) at the current University reimbursement rate and one standard hotel room for one night.

• The maximum reimbursement is a one-time, nonrenewable $500 grant.

• Original, itemized receipts must be sent with the application.

• The reduction applies for one visit.

• Students who receive full-tuition scholarships are not eligible.

To secure funding for your visit, fill out the request form.

By plane: Philadelphia International Airport is the closest airport to campus. You can take SEPTA Regional Rail, rent a car, or take a taxi or Uber from the airport.

By train: Glenside Station is a 15-minute walk or short bus ride from campus. You can take the Route 22 or 77 buses, which arrive every 20 minutes and cost $2.25. The nearest stop is adjacent to the station at the corner of Easton Road and Glenside Avenue. Uber is also available throughout the area, and taxi services can be arranged. 

By bus: Travelers taking Amtrak, Bolt Bus, or Megabus can debark at 30th Street Station and connect to Glenside Station for easy access to campus.

Entering from Easton Road: 

• Turn left at the end of the driveway, make the second right, and proceed to Visitor Parking; or: 

Entering from Church Rd (Route 73): 

• Proceed around the campus drive, following directions for Grey Towers Castle. Visitor Parking is available in both areas listed above.

The tour and information session will last about an hour and a half. Dress comfortably, and bring water and an umbrella.

Holiday Inn Express, Fort Washington
*Preferred vendor. HIE offers a discounted rate to Arcadia visitors. Inquire when making your reservation.

Chestnut Hill Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott

​Days Inn by Wyndham Horsham/Philadelphia

​Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot

Hampton Inn, Willow Grove

Residence Inn, Montgomeryville

Best Western Fort Washington Inn

Note: Inclusion in this list does not constitute an endorsement.