Breakout Sessions
Being a Bearcat means you never stop exploring. At Open House, our breakout sessions are your chance to dive deeper — into majors that spark your curiosity, programs that open doors, and experiences that will shape your next chapter.
This is your moment to ask questions, meet the people who’ll walk alongside you, and discover opportunities you didn’t even know existed. Whether you’re mapping out your career path, searching for scholarships, or imagining campus life, there’s a session built for you.
Admissions Preview (12:15pm -1:00pm) - Arts & Sciences 127; Pre-registration required
Want to know more about UC? Hear from our admissions staff about everything UC has to offer – from residence and dining halls, to the city of Cincinnati, to next steps, deadlines, and more!
Common App 101 (12:15pm -1:00pm) - TUC 427; Pre-registration required
UC receives 30,000+ applications every year – learn how to stand out! In this session we will share tips and tricks about completing the Common App and provide a guided workshop to help to tell your story through the Common Application. This session is for students at any point in their application process.
Campus Tour (12:00pm - 12:45pm) - TUC 4th floor atrium; Pre-registration required
Never been to campus? Take an abbreviated walking tour to get a feel for our beautiful campus, college buildings, and more!
Campus Tour (12:30pm - 1:15pm) - TUC 4th floor atrium; Pre-registration required
Never been to campus? Take an abbreviated walking tour to get a feel for our beautiful campus, college buildings, and more!
University Honors Program (12:15pm -1:00pm) - Swift Hall 500; Pre-registration required
Hear from current University Honors students as they share about their experiences in the program. Whether you’re interested in studying abroad, conducting research, leading organizations, enrolling in unique seminars, or developing creative projects, this program offers a wide array of opportunities to excite every Bearcat.
Financing Your Future (12:15pm -1:00pm) - TUC Cinema; Pre-registration required
Join Enrollment Services for more information on financial aid, scholarships, creating a budget, and covering your costs while attending University of Cincinnati.
Resource Fair (12:00pm - 2:00pm) - TUC 3rd floor atrium
Speak with representatives from various departments dedicated to making UC your home! Want an extra piece of swag? Get a stamp from the clubs that pique your interest on your BINGO card and show us your BINGO at Check-Out!
Check Out (12:00pm - 3:30pm) - TUC Great Hall
Pick up your Cincinnati swag item and get any additional questions answered by UC Admissions Counselors.
Residence Hall Sneak Peek (12:00pm – 3:30pm) - Self-guided to residence hall
These tours will introduce you to the three residence hall styles available to first-year students. Use the campus map in your folder to navigate to each hall where you will be shown a real-life student room!
Calhoun Hall - Traditional (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - Calhoun Hall; Pre-registration required
Siddall Hall - Traditional (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - Siddall Hall; Pre-registration required
Turner Hall - Suite (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - Turner Hall; Pre-registration required
Scioto Hall - Apartment (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - Scioto Hall; Pre-registration required
Rec Center Tours (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - Rec Center
Yard Games (11:30am - 3:00pm) - A&S Lawn
Campus Services Vendors (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - Mainstreet
Bearcat Meet and Greet (1:00pm - 3:00pm) - Around Campus
Catch the Bearcat while he walks around campus, ask him for a selfie, family picture, or even just a high five!
Admissions Preview (1:15pm - 2:00pm) - Arts & Sciences 127; Pre-registration required
Want to know more about UC? Hear from our admissions staff about everything UC has to offer – from residence and dining halls, to the city of Cincinnati, to next steps, deadlines, and more!
Common App 101 (1:15pm - 2:00pm) - TUC 427; Pre-registration required
UC receives 30,000+ applications every year – learn how to stand out! In this session we will share tips and tricks about completing the Common App and provide a guided workshop to help to tell your story through the Common Application. This session is for students at any point in their application process.
Campus Tour (1:00pm - 1:45pm) - TUC 4th floor atrium; Pre-registration required
Never been to campus? Take an abbreviated walking tour to get a feel for our beautiful campus, college buildings, and more!
Campus Tour (1:30pm - 2:15pm) - TUC 4th floor atrium; Pre-registration required
Never been to campus? Take an abbreviated walking tour to get a feel for our beautiful campus, college buildings, and more!
University Honors Program (1:15pm - 2:00pm) - Swift Hall 500; Pre-registration required
Hear from current University Honors students as they share about their experiences in the program. Whether you’re interested in studying abroad, conducting research, leading organizations, enrolling in unique seminars, or developing creative projects, this program offers a wide array of opportunities to excite every Bearcat.
Financing Your Future (1:15pm - 2:00pm) - TUC Cinema; Pre-registration required
Join Enrollment Services for more information on financial aid, scholarships, creating a budget, and covering your costs while attending University of Cincinnati.
Join Enrollment Services for more information on financial aid, scholarships, creating a budget, and covering your costs while attending University of Cincinnati.
Parent Panel (1:15pm - 2:00 pm) - TUC 400AB; Pre-registration required
Calling all parents and family! Hear from current students about their adjustment from high school to college and get your own questions answered from our panel of students.
Kids Club (1:15pm - 2:00pm) - TUC 400C; Pre-registration required
Did you bring along a younger sibling or family member? Drop them off at the Kids Club where they can snack, draw and even get their face painted while you’re in a different session! Children ages 9-16 welcome!
Resource Fair (12:00pm - 2:00pm) - TUC 3rd floor atrium
Speak with representatives from various departments dedicated to making UC your home! Want an extra piece of swag? Get a stamp from the clubs that pique your interest on your BINGO card and show us your BINGO at Check-Out!
College of Medicine Meet & Greet (1:00pm - 3:00pm) - University Pavilion 310
Meet staff, faculty, advisors, student ambassadors and program leaders from the College of Medicine to get all your questions answered, make connections, and learn even more about the medical field at UC.
Check Out (12:00pm - 3:30pm) - TUC Great Hall
Pick up your Cincinnati swag item and get any additional questions answered by UC Admissions Counselors.
Residence Hall Sneak Peek (12:00pm – 3:30pm) - Self-guided to residence hall
These tours will introduce you to the three residence hall styles available to first-year students. Use the campus map in your folder to navigate to each hall where you will be shown a real-life student room!
Calhoun Hall - Traditional (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - Calhoun Hall; Pre-registration required
Siddall Hall - Traditional (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - Siddall Hall; Pre-registration required
Turner Hall - Suite (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - Turner Hall; Pre-registration required
Scioto Hall - Apartment (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - Scioto Hall; Pre-registration required
Rec Center Tours (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - Rec Center
Yard Games (11:30am - 3:00pm) - A&S Lawn
Campus Services Vendors (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - Mainstreet
Admissions Preview (2:15pm - 3:00pm) - Arts & Sciences 127; Pre-registration required
Want to know more about UC? Hear from our admissions staff about everything UC has to offer – from residence and dining halls, to the city of Cincinnati, to next steps, deadlines, and more!
Common App 101 (2:15pm - 3:00pm) - TUC 427; Pre-registration required
UC receives 30,000+ applications every year – learn how to stand out! In this session we will share tips and tricks about completing the Common App and provide a guided workshop to help to tell your story through the Common Application. This session is for students at any point in their application process.
Campus Tour (2:00pm - 2:45pm) - TUC 4th floor atrium; Pre-registration required
Never been to campus? Take an abbreviated walking tour to get a feel for our beautiful campus, college buildings, and more!
Campus Tour (2:30pm - 3:15pm) - TUC 4th floor atrium; Pre-registration required
Never been to campus? Take an abbreviated walking tour to get a feel for our beautiful campus, college buildings, and more!
Financing Your Future (2:15pm - 3:00pm) - TUC Cinema; Pre-registration required
Join Enrollment Services for more information on financial aid, scholarships, creating a budget, and covering your costs while attending University of Cincinnati.
College of Medicine Meet & Greet (1:00pm - 3:00pm) - University Pavilion 310
Meet staff, faculty, advisors, student ambassadors and program leaders from the College of Medicine to get all your questions answered, make connections, and learn even more about the medical field at UC.
Check Out (12:00pm - 3:30pm) - TUC Great Hall
Pick up your Cincinnati swag item and get any additional questions answered by UC Admissions Counselors.
Residence Hall Sneak Peek (12:00pm – 3:30pm) - Self-guided to residence hall
These tours will introduce you to the three residence hall styles available to first-year students. Use the campus map in your folder to navigate to each hall where you will be shown a real-life student room!
Calhoun Hall - Traditional (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - Calhoun Hall; Pre-registration required
Siddall Hall - Traditional (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - Siddall Hall; Pre-registration required
Turner Hall - Suite (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - Turner Hall; Pre-registration required
Scioto Hall - Apartment (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - Scioto Hall; Pre-registration required
Rec Center Tours (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - Rec Center
Yard Games (11:30am - 3:00pm) - A&S Lawn
Campus Services Vendors (12:00pm - 3:00pm) - Mainstreet
Blegen Library | Room 308
This classroom holds about 70 students and is home to many different types of classes. From Ancient Greece to Intermediate Latin, History of Medicine to fraternity and sorority meetings!
Clifton Court Hall 1110
This classroom holds about 50 students and is home to many different types of classes. From Games and Animation Co-op Reflections to Women in Witchcraft, Rhetorical Theory to Healthcats Club meetings!
Clifton Court Hall 2110
This classroom holds about 35 students and is home to many different types of classes. From Introduction to Abstract Math to Basic Spanish 2, and World Philosophies to Neuroscience classes!
Baldwin Hall Room 860D
This classroom holds about 60 students and is home to classes mostly for College of Engineering and Applied Sciences students.
Old Chemistry Building Room 560
This classroom holds about 60 students and is home to classes mostly based in Math, Probability and Statistics, Biology, and Solid Mechanics.
Old Chemistry Building Room 565
This classroom holds about 60 students and is home to classes mostly based in Calculus and Probability and Statistics.
Old Chemistry Building Room 785
This classroom holds about 70 students and is home to many different types of classes, mostly based in Applied Calculus, Anatomy and Physiology, Automotive Design, and Organic Chemistry.
Rhodes Hall Room 509
This classroom holds about 50 students. This room is typically where College of Engineering and Applied Sciences professors hold their weekly meetings or office hours for students that want extra advice on papers or projects.
Swift Hall Room 519
This classroom holds about 50 students and is home to many different types of activities. From English Composition to Strength of Materials, Air Resources Management to the monthly Beekeeping Club meetings and the Geometry Mathletes!
Swift Hall Room 720
This classroom holds about 60 students and is home to many different types of classes. From Theory and Design to World Literature, History Research Seminars to hosting our campus sorority meetings!
Teachers Dyer College Room 340
This classroom holds about 50 students and is home to many different types of classes, especially those within the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services and Information Technology. Classes such as Policing in America, Criminal Justice Statistics, Criminal Law, Sport Public Relations, and Historical Foundations in Education happen here.
Zimmer Hall Room 308
This classroom holds about 35 students and mostly houses classes within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, such as Scientific Ethics, Organic Chemistry, Women in Activism, Collaborative Learning Chemistry, and weekly Chemistry Lab meeting