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Campus Tours

Discover NSU in person and see how we prepare you for success in college, career, and beyond.

This isn’t a group tour. It’s your tour.

 

Choosing a college is a big decision. Your campus visit should help you make it with confidence.

 

At Northwestern State University, your campus tour is personal. Instead of following a standard route with a large group, you and your family receive a private visit built around your interests, your questions and your future.

 

Meet with the academic departments you’re considering. Explore the places where you could live, learn and spend your time. Ask questions about admissions, scholarships, financial aid and student life.

 

Experience campus comfortably from an air-conditioned NSU vehicle with a Recruiter or Presidential Ambassador there to guide you.

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A Campus Tour Built Around You

 

Your visit should feel personal. At NSU, we focus on you, your family and the questions that matter most.

 

  • A personalized experience: Your visit is built around your interests.
  • Meet your academic program: Connect with the people who can help you explore your future.
  • See campus comfortably: Tour by NSU vehicle with short walks through key spaces.
  • Get real answers: Learn more about admissions, scholarships, housing, student life and next steps.
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Schedule Your On-Campus Tour

 

Private campus tours are available on the Natchitoches campus:

  • Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
  • Saturday: By phone appointment only. Contact Lanie Maggio-Adkins at (318) 357-4503.

 

Most visits last approximately 90 minutes. If you’d like to meet with multiple academic departments, discuss several degree programs or complete an audition, plan for approximately two hours.

 

These tours are for the Natchitoches campus only. For tours at our Shreveport, CENLA, or Leesville campuses, please contact those campuses directly.

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Select Your Tour Type:

First-Time Freshman Tour

Request a tour specifically for incoming freshmen. We’ll confirm date and time by email.

 

SCHEDULE FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN TOUR

 

Shreveport Tours: Please email Melissa Rennie at coxm@nsula.edu.

CENLA Tours: Please email cenlacampus@nsula.edu. 

Leesville Tours: Please email Martha Koury at hooper@nsula.edu.

 

 

Scholars’ College Tour

Tailored for prospective Louisiana Scholars’ College students. Tour availability confirmed via email.

 

Schedule Scholars’ College Tour

Transfer Student Tour

See how your next chapter begins here. Tour requests confirmed by email.

 

SCHEDULE TRANSFER STUDENT TOUR

 

Shreveport Tours: Please email Melissa Rennie at coxm@nsula.edu.

CENLA Tours: Please email cenlacampus@nsula.edu. 

Leesville Tours: Please email Martha Koury at hooper@nsula.edu.

 

 

Graduate Student Tour

Thinking about grad school at NSU? Let us show you around.

 

SCHEDULE Graduate STUDENT TOUR

Group Tours & Field Trips

Planning a visit for a school, organization or community group of 10 or more? We’ll help you create a group experience at Northwestern. We’ll follow up to confirm details.

 

Schedule Group Tours

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a group tour?

No. And that’s one of the things that makes an NSU visit different.

 

Your campus tour is designed around you and your family. We’ll ask about your academic interests, career goals and questions before your visit so we can help you experience the parts of Northwestern that matter most to you.

 

Your visit can include meetings with academic departments, conversations about admissions and financial aid, residence hall visits and stops at classrooms, labs and other campus spaces connected to your interests.

Will I be able to meet someone from the program I'm interested in?

Yes. Let us know which programs you’re considering when you schedule your visit. Depending on availability, we’ll work to connect you with the academic departments that interest you so you can ask questions and learn more about what studying that field at NSU could look like.

How much walking is involved?

Not much.

 

Most of your campus tour takes place in an air-conditioned NSU vehicle driven by an NSU Recruiter or Presidential Ambassador. You’ll make short walks as you go inside the academic buildings, residence halls and campus spaces you want to explore.

Can I see the residence halls?

Yes. You’ll have an opportunity to explore residence hall showroom spaces and get a better idea of what living on campus could be like.

Should I wait until my senior year to visit?

No. Sophomore and junior years are great times to visit. Seeing campus earlier can help you explore degree programs, understand admission and scholarship requirements and feel more confident about the decisions you’ll make during your senior year.

Will I receive a school excuse?

Yes. If you visit during a school day, NSU can provide a signed school excuse for your high school attendance office.

How long does the tour last?

The length of your campus tour depends on your personalized visit schedule. Most Northwestern State University campus tours last approximately 90 minutes, giving prospective students and families time to explore campus, learn about admissions, and experience student life. If you plan to meet with multiple academic departments, discuss specific degree programs, or complete an audition, we recommend allowing at least two hours for your visit to ensure you have plenty of time to explore all that NSU has to offer.

Can I schedule a campus tour by phone?

Yes. Call NSU Admissions at (318) 357-4503, and we’ll help you plan your visit.

360° Virtual Tour

Explore Northwestern From Anywhere

 

Can’t make it to campus just yet? Take our interactive 360° virtual tour and explore the places that make Northwestern feel like home. Step inside academic buildings, residence halls, dining spaces and more, then come see it all for yourself when you’re ready to visit.

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NSU has given me opportunities I never imagined, from serving as Vic the Demon to growing as a student leader and building lifelong friendships. The support I've received from faculty, staff, and fellow students has made this campus feel like home. My experience has been so impactful that I'm staying at NSU to earn my master's degree. Northwestern State isn't just where I earned my degree, it's where I found my future.

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The faculty truly cared about me and my goals. I never felt like just another student, and that support is why I stayed at NSU for my master’s degree. With their guidance and encouragement, I grew in skill and confidence. NSU challenged me in the best ways, and I’m deeply grateful for the mentorship that helped me get here.

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Student Affairs

Alost Hall

 

Alost Hall at Northwestern State University is a premier residential community on the NSU campus in Natchitoches, offering modern suite-style living, spacious rooms, and convenient access to academic buildings, dining, and campus life. Designed to enhance the student experience, Alost Hall provides comfortable on-campus housing that keeps students connected to classes, activities, and the vibrant Purple community at NSU.

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Russell Hall

 

Russell Hall at Northwestern State University is a central academic facility on the Natchitoches campus and proudly serves as the home of the College of Business and Technology. The building houses classrooms, faculty offices, and collaborative learning spaces that support programs in business, technology, and related fields. Russell Hall provides a professional, hands-on learning environment where students connect with faculty, gain real-world experience, and develop the skills needed to lead and innovate in today’s workforce.

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Teacher Education Center

 

The Teacher Education Center at Northwestern State University is dedicated to preparing future educators through innovative instruction, hands-on classroom experiences, and strong partnerships with regional schools. The building houses education faculty offices, classrooms, and collaborative learning spaces that support students as they develop the skills, confidence, and leadership needed to make a lasting impact in today’s classrooms.

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Kyser Hall

 

Kyser Hall at Northwestern State University is a vibrant academic building on the Natchitoches campus, home to classrooms, faculty offices, and the university’s Photography Studio. As a hub for creativity, communication, and hands-on learning, Kyser Hall supports a range of academic programs and provides students with opportunities to collaborate, create, and gain real-world experience in a dynamic learning environment.

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School of Kinesiology

 

The School of Kinesiology (formerly Health and Human Performance) building at Northwestern State University supports programs focused on kinesiology, exercise science, sport management, and wellness. Featuring specialized labs, classrooms, and hands-on training spaces, the facility provides students with real-world learning experiences that prepare them for careers in healthcare, athletics, coaching, and community health.

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Morrison Hall

 

Morrison Hall at Northwestern State University is home to the Louisiana Scholars’ College, the university’s selective honors college. The building features classrooms, faculty offices, and collaborative spaces designed to support seminar-style learning and close faculty mentorship. Morrison Hall fosters an engaging academic environment where high-achieving students pursue rigorous coursework, meaningful research, and intellectual exploration.

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Fournet Hall

 

Fournet Hall at Northwestern State University houses specialized labs and classrooms that support nursing and other health-related programs. Designed for hands-on learning, the building features clinical simulation spaces and instructional labs where students gain practical experience, develop critical skills, and prepare for careers in patient care and the healthcare industry.

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Williamson Hall

 

Williamson Hall at Northwestern State University is home to engineering and technology classrooms designed to support hands-on, innovation-driven learning. Equipped with specialized labs and modern technology, the building provides students with practical experience in engineering principles, applied sciences, and technical problem-solving—preparing graduates to meet the demands of today’s evolving workforce.

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