Tour

Explore Our Campus

The faculty, staff, and administration at Johnson C. Smith University are delighted you are planning a visit to our campus to see firsthand of what an outstanding college career you can have at JCSU! We can ensure that you will be informed about all JCSU has to offer.

Scheduling your campus tour

Guided campus tours consist of

•   30-minute admissions presentation about Johnson C. Smith University

•   30 – 45 minute walking tour led by a Golden Bull Brand Ambassador or JCSU Admissions Staff Member   

•   Meet with an JCSU Admissions Staff Member to discuss the application process and ask any questions you may have  

The Office of Admissions would like to accommodate all family and group tour requests; however, time-slots are limited due to high demand for guided campus tours. If you are unable to reserve a spot for a guided tour, self-guided tours are available. 

All campus tours are by RESERVATION ONLY. Tours are not confirmed until an email confirmation is received by the Office of Admissions. Please do not make travel arrangements until you receive a tour confirmation email.  

JCSU campus holidays - no tours

Independence Day

July 4, 2023

Labor Day

September 4, 2023

Thanksgiving

November 22 – November 24, 2023

Winter Break

December 9 – January 8, 2024

Martin Luther King Day

January 15, 2024

Spring Break

March 11 – March 15, 2024

Easter Holiday

March 29 – April 1, 2024

Memorial Day

May 27, 2024

Juneteenth

June 19, 2024

Guided Tours
Photo of the front face of Biddle Hall
Individual/family tour (Guided)

Guided individual/family tours are offered on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 AM and 2 PM. To accommodate more individuals/families in a session, families are limited to four guests (one prospective student and three guests). Families with 10 or more guests are required to reserve a group tour.

All campus tours are by RESERVATION ONLY. Tours are not confirmed until an email confirmation is received from the Office of Admissions. Please do not make travel arrangements until you receive a tour confirmation email.  

Group tours
Photo of two student ambassadors
Group tours (guided)

Guided group tours are limited and only offered on select Thursdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Visiting groups are limited to 10-50 students, unless approved by the tour coordinator or an admissions counselor. Groups must have at least one chaperone for every 15 students.

Guided campus tours are limited to high school, transfer, and graduate students.

Submit your guided group tour request at least 30 days prior to the requested visit date. After receiving your request, a representative from our office will contact you. Submitting a request does not guarantee a scheduled visit.

Middle school days are scheduled for the Fall and Spring. Please contact the Office of Admissions for additional information 704.378.1010 or email admissions@jcsu.edu.  

All campus tours are by RESERVATION ONLY. Tours are not confirmed until an email confirmation is received from the Office of Admissions. Please do not make travel arrangements until you receive a tour confirmation email.  

Self-guided
James B. Duke Memorial Library
Self-guided tours

Self-guided tours are only available for individuals/families on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 AM and 1 PM and select Thursdays and Fridays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Self-guided tours consist of:

·      30-minute self-guided walking tour

·      Informational packet that includes a map of our beautiful campus and a fact sheet on the history of each building

·      Meet with a JCSU Admissions Staff Member to discuss the application process and ask any questions you may have 

All campus tours are by RESERVATION ONLY. Tours are not confirmed until an email confirmation is received from the Office of Admissions. Please do not make travel arrangements until you receive a tour confirmation email.  

To reserve a self-guided tour, please email admissions@jcsu.edu. Include in your subject line: Self-Guided Tour Request