Open Houses
Discover all that Principia College has to offer at our Open House events from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. Begin your transformative journey with a captivating tour of our newly renovated School of Government, the McVay Performing Arts Center, and the Voney Art Studio. This is your opportunity to explore the spaces where students discover, create, collaborate, and flourish.
Later in the day, connect with our dedicated faculty and representatives from our Career Center, Library and Study Abroad Office. Engage in meaningful conversations about our academic programs, global opportunities, internships, performing and visual arts, athletics, student organizations, and the boundless possibilities that await. Throughout your visit, you'll experience our welcoming community spirit, including a shared lunch that brings our campus together. Your Open House experience will conclude around 3 P.M.
Open House Dates 2025–2026
Discover your future. Experience excellence.
September 19, 2025 | 9:00 AM
Spotlight on the Center for Business and Computer Science
Meet with faculty and students from the Center for Business and Computer Science. Learn about our programs in business, computer science, and math. See how we help students build skills for innovation and develop a business mindset.
You're invited to come and participate in a student workshop on AI with David Gutelius, a Principia alum, serial entrepreneur, and data science executive. Among other things, David managed the foundational project for Siri and currently serves as the CEO of Motiva AI.
October 3, 2025 | 9:00 AM
Spotlight on the Center for Sustainability, Ecology, and Chemistry
Chat with faculty and students from the Center for Sustainability, Ecology, and Chemistry. Discover our hands-on learning in the field and lab. Learn about scientific research, nature restoration projects, and campus green initiatives.
You're invited to participate in a Center for Ecology, Sustainability, and Chemistry info session followed by academic major themed events like exploring our bluff prairies and forests with Ecology and Ecosystems Management, experimenting in our Chemistry labs, upcycling with Sustainability, or viewing our Solar Car.
October 24, 2025 | 9:00 AM
Spotlight on the Center for Civic and Global Engagement
Meet with faculty and students from the Center for Civic and Global Engagement. Learn how we build thinking, learning, and communication skills to help students make a difference in their communities and the world.
Please join the Center of Civic and Global Engagement to hear from our alumni about careers and graduate school pathways connected to the majors and minors offered in this Center. Majors and minors represented include Philosophy, Political Science, Education Studies, Global Studies, Economics, and Spanish. This event will be followed by a reception where you will be able to talk with the Center representatives and alumni.
October 31, 2025, 9:00 AM
Spotlight on the Center for Narrative, Meaning, and Media
Connect with faculty and students from the Center for Narrative, Meaning, and Media. Explore how we study stories that shape our world through history, journalism, digital media, and creative writing.
April 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM
Spotlight on the Center for the Arts
Get to know faculty and students from the Center for the Arts. See how we help students create and express themselves through movement, music, writing, and visual arts.
Experience and enjoy a collaborative Center for the Arts event - listen to our students sing and play music, witness theatrical scenes and bold dance numbers while surrounded by the visual arts.
April 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Open House
This Saturday Open House runs 10 AM to 2 PM, but you don't have to leave right away. You are welcome to attend the 2026 Dance Production. Dance Production is a compilation of student preformed and student choreographed dance numbers; you won't want to miss it.