Schedule a Visit
Plymouth State is expanding our on-campus and virtual tour offerings and has updated visitor and guest policies to ensure the safety of our campus community. Due to the complex nature of the COVID-19 situation, all buildings on the campus of Plymouth State University will be temporarily closed to the public until conditions improve. You may review our temporary guidelines here.
Undergraduate
Virtual Fall Open Houses
See yourself as a PSU Panther by attending a virtual Fall Open House! These interactive events provide you with opportunities to explore your interests, talk to faculty, meet your future classmates, and have your questions answered. If you’re ready to get a closer look into our campus community, please register for an upcoming event by clicking your preferred date below!
Virtual Student-Athlete Open House
1:1 Advising With Your Admissions Counselor
Have questions? Our admissions counselors have the answers! Click on the name of your admission counselor to schedule a time to meet with them.
Are you coming to Plymouth State straight from high school graduation?
- Alex Boudreau, works with residents of Vermont and areas of Massachusetts including Bristol County, Western Massachusetts, and a majority of Norfolk County
- Danielle Blondin, works with residents of the Greater Boston and Worcester areas and the North Shore of Massachusetts
- Leslie Castonia, works with residents of Maine, Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, and areas of Massachusetts including South Shore, Cape Cod and the Islands, Eastern Norfolk County, and Plymouth County
- Ryan Battaglia, works with residents of all non-New England states except Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC
- Ryan Patten, works with residents of New Hampshire areas including the Seacoast, Keene Valley, Lakes Region, Upper Valley, and North Country
- Sarah Svindland, works with residents of New Hampshire areas including Salem, Nashua, Manchester, and Concord
- Simon Pierpont, works with residents of Connecticut and Rhode Island
Are you a transfer student?
- Mike Wilus, works with transfer students who are New Hampshire residents
- Karen Johnson, works with transfer students who are not New Hampshire residents
Are you an international student?
- Sandra McGarr, works with all non-US citizens, the 16 territories of the US, and the rest of the world
On-Campus Visits
Due to the complex nature of the COVID-19 situation, Plymouth State has postponed all guided on-campus tours for the remainder of the fall semester. Please explore our self-guided visit options and continue to check back in for updates on current offerings.
Self-Guided Campus Tours
Plymouth State now offers self-guided campus tours through your mobile device! Visitors can access the self-guided tour and learn more about our PSU by downloading our interactive Guidebook app. Visit https://guidebook.com/g/psu/ on your mobile device and tap “download” to get the free PSU guides app!
In addition to this mobile option, a printed self-guided campus tour booklet has been developed for guests to explore campus! The booklet includes a walking map with information on each of the 15 buildings you will see along the tour route. Registration for the self-guided tour is not required, and guests may access these booklets at any time while on campus. The self-guided tour booklets will be available for visitors to pick up in the front vestibule of our admissions office (Russell House). Russell House is located at 27 Highland Street, Plymouth NH 03264. You will be able to enter the front screen door of the vestibule and find the booklets to your left.
Guests may also access a digital copy of the booklet here: PSU Admissions Self-Guided Tour.
College Calling Event Series
Hosted by Director of Admissions Matt Wallace, this event series provides students and families an opportunity to have their questions about the college application, financing, and decision making processes answered. These sessions will answer both PSU-specific and general enrollment questions.
Applying for Admission and Financial Aid
We will examine the different forms of admission (early action, early decision, regular, and rolling) and discuss the benefits and drawbacks for each. Additionally, we will unpack some of the confusing aspects of the financial aid process, including how the applications for admission and financial aid are separate but work together, the importance of filing the FAFSA, misleading awarding practices to be on the alert for, and much more! Click on the date and time below to sign up!
November 4 at 4:00 pm · November 10 at 6:00 pm · November 19 at 12:00 pm
December 2 at 7:00 pm · December 11 at 3:00 pm · December 21 at 9:00 am
COVID-19 and Your College Search
This year has been different, that’s for sure. The pandemic has disrupted our lives and the college search has not been immune to that. We will talk about what has changed, what schools are doing to ease the stress on students, how COVID has impacted college and university functions, and more!
November 13 at 4:30 pm · November 30 at 12:00 pm
December 8 at 4:00 pm · December 17 at 6:00 pm
Is a Bachelor’s Degree Worth the Investment?
There is a national debate about if the investment in a bachelor’s degree is worth it. Let’s explore that discussion. Together we will look at why a bachelor’s degree is beneficial, what to look for when choosing a school, and how some schools come up short in holding up their end of the investment.
November 9 at 4:00 pm · November 24 at 12:00 pm
Why Should I File a FAFSA?
FAFSA? What’s that?! We will have a discussion about why completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the most important thing you can do beyond submitting your application for admission. We will also analyze some of the misconceptions families have about the process, explore what FAFSA verification is, and what doors filing the FAFSA opens for additional financial aid.
Virtual Information Sessions and Campus Tours
Guests may register for any information session by clicking the “Schedule Your Visit Now” tab at the top of the page. After signing up for a featured event, attendees will receive an email confirmation containing the session link. All sessions will take place through Zoom.
Undergraduate Information Sessions and Virtual Campus Tours
Engage directly with an Admissions Representative and learn more about PSU, our admissions process, and academic programs. Attendees will follow along on a virtual campus tour and have an opportunity to ask questions! These sessions are offered weekly throughout the summer. Sessions are held at 1:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays, while Tuesday and Thursday have two sessions at 11:00 am and 6:00 pm.
Transfer Student Information Sessions and Virtual Campus Tours
Transfer students are invited to connect with Plymouth State by attending a virtual Transfer Student Information Session! Students will engage directly with a Transfer Admissions Counselor and will learn about transfer admissions requirements, credit evaluation, course selection, housing, and more! These sessions are offered on Fridays at 11:00 am throughout the fall.
International Student Information Sessions
International students who are interested in studying at Plymouth State are encouraged to join in on a virtual discussion with Sandy McGarr, the International Admissions Counselor at PSU! Attending a session will allow you to ask questions and learn more about our campus and location, student VISA’s, athletics, housing, and more. Sessions are held at 7:00 pm on Mondays, 1:00 pm on Wednesdays, and 9:00 am on Thursdays throughout the fall.
Parent & Family Office Hours
Parents and guardians may book a time to speak directly with the Director of Admissions to have your questions answered! Sessions are usually 20-30 minutes in length, please click here to book your call or video chat!
Virtual Program Specific Information Sessions
We are working with the academic programs to develop program-specific Virtual Information Sessions. Those offerings will be posted as they are available.
Nursing
Learn more about a major in nursing through a live virtual visit! Sessions are hosted bi-weekly by Dr. Jean Coffey, the Director of Nursing at Plymouth State. Save your spot by clicking on your preferred date and time below, the Zoom link will be provided to you via email after registering!
Monday, December 14 at 1:00 pm
Can’t make one of these times? Enjoy a pre-recorded information session about the Nursing Program or contact the Director of Nursing, Jean Coffey by email at jscoffey@plymouth.edu
Meteorology
Enjoy a video tour of the Meteorology Department or contact the Meteorology Program Coordinator, Dr. Lourdes Aviles by email at lavilesbramer@plymouth.edu to learn more.
Connect with a Current Plymouth State Student
Do you want to talk with a current PSU student?
Caylin Bessette a current sophomore, Elementary Education major at Plymouth State University would love to chat! She serves as an admissions representative, an orientation leader, the Vice President of Best Buddies, and is involved in our educator preparation club (ASCD). Book an appointment with her to hear directly from a current student!
You can also speak with a current student every night, Monday – Thursday, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm by registering for a “Zoom with a Current Student” session. Ask them any questions you have about life on campus and being a Panther!
Additionally, text (603) 769-8540 to connect with a current student. A student will be available Monday – Thursday from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. However, please text at any time and they will respond during those times.
Read more about our student’s experiences!
High School Group Tour
If you are interested in working with Plymouth State to host a virtual group tour, please email Kayleigh Bennett at kmbennett2@plymouth.edu.
If you are visiting with a group of 10 or more people, you’ll be better served by arranging a separate group tour of the campus. Kayleigh Bennett, coordinates group visits. Group tours are welcomed on a space available basis from September – early December and February – March.
Graduate
Advising Opportunities
1:1 Graduate Admissions Advising
Schedule a meeting with one of the members of our graduate admissions team to learn more about your program of interest. Currently, we are not scheduling in-person meetings, but would be happy to set up a phone or zoom appointment. You can reach us at 603-535-2237 or forgrad@plymouth.edu to set a date/time that works for you!
Coffee & Questions
At this time we are not able to offer Coffee & Question appointments, but please feel free to schedule a virtual appointment with a Graduate Admissions team member.
Live Chat
Have questions about graduate programs at Plymouth State? Click the green “Chat with Admissions” button on the bottom of our admissions page.
Walk-in Advising
Due to campus restrictions in place to to COVID-19, we are not able to accommodate walk-in advising, but would love to chat with you via email, phone or zoom.
If these options do not fit your schedule, please reach out to us at forgrad@plymouth.edu and we can find a time that works!
Graduate Information Session
Register for one of our upcoming Online Information sessions where advisors and faculty will be able to answer your questions about program offerings, course delivery options, the application process, how to register for a class, financial aid and more.
Doctor of Physical Therapy ONLINE Information Sessions
Talk with faculty and admissions counselors about the curriculum and program requirements, and ask questions about the admission process, financial aid resources, housing options, etc. These are online sessions via Zoom, you can register for one of the three dates using the green “Schedule your visit now” button below.