Fall Showcase

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Current high school seniors, transfer students, and families are invited to spend a day on our campus with faculty, staff, and other prospective students and families. As part of the day, you will have the opportunity to tour campus, attend sessions on academic programs and student life, and see the residence halls.

A limited number of spots are available for students to stay overnight in the residence halls on Friday, November 16th. Priority is given to students who are from outside of Ventura County. To request an overnight visit, please contact the Presidential Host Coordinators at (805) 493-3138 or preshost@callutheran.edu and say you are requesting an overnight for showcase.

To reserve your place at Showcase click on the button or call 1-877-CLU-FOR-U

RSVPs for Fall Showcase have closed. We would still love to have you join us on campus for Showcase. Please arrive on campus between 8:15 and 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, to check-in outside of the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center, building number 103 on the campus map.

Upon receipt of your RSVP, you will receive a confirmation. Please bookmark this site — just in case!

Schedule of Events for Showcase 2007

8:15 - 9:00 a.m.

  • Check in (Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center). Welcome to campus! This is where your visit will start. You check in and receive your schedule for the day.
  • Tours of North Campus: See first hand our state-of-the-art 96,000 square foot Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center, our Olympic-size pool in the Samuelson Aquatic Center, and Ullman Stadium, home of Kingsmen Baseball.

  • Continental Breakfast: Don’t miss the most important meal of the day! Grab a cup of coffee or pastry to keep you going until lunch.

9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

  • Welcome to Cal Lutheran: Interim President of CLU, Dr. Howie Wennes, Dean of Undergraduate Enrollment, Dr. Matthew Ward, and CLU Senior, J.R. Wise, will all be here to welcome you to campus.

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

  • Academic and Involvement Fair: Chat with Professors and Students who are involved with the 36 majors and over 50 clubs and organizations available on campus.

  • Campus Tour: Do you know how many pipes are in the organ in Samuelson Chapel or what was the first facility built on campus? Led by Presidential Hosts, a campus tour is your opportunity to learn about our campus, the history, and some CLU lore.

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

  • Life at CLU: Learn from CLU experts about the opportunities available to you as a CLU student, “In the Classroom”, “Outside the Classroom”, and “In the World.”

  • Admission and Financial Aid: The nuts and bolts of the Admission and Financial Aid process from beginning to end, including important deadline information for admission and scholarships.

12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

  • Lunch: Enjoy a delicious lunch from Sodexho Campus Services, our campus dining providers.

  • Residence Hall Open House: Take advantage of this opportunity to see our Residence Halls first hand. Both freshman and upperclassmen rooms will be available for you to see and residents will be available to answer any questions you may have.

  • Tours of North Campus: See first hand our state-of-the-art 96,000 square foot Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center, our Olympic-size pool in the Samuelson Aquatic Center, and Ullman Stadium, home of Kingsmen Baseball.

Event Information

Directions to Campus

Parking at Cal Lutheran

There is plenty of free parking at Cal Lutheran. Please park in the parking lot closest to the intersection of Olsen Road and Mountclef Boulevard by the Peder Pederson Administration Building. A Cal Lutheran student will greet you and direct you to check in.

Additionally, if you'd like to bring an RV, parking is available - please inform Campus Safety one week prior to your arrival at 805-493-3208 and identify yourself as an "Fall Showcase attendee."

Check-In

A Cal Lutheran student greeter will direct you to the appropriate check-in tent.

Helpful hint: the Moorpark Road exit off the 101 Freeway has many great places to stop for breakfast before you arrive on campus.

Attire

Fall Showcase is designed to give you as much exposure to Cal Lutheran as possible; therefore, you will be walking around our campus throughout the day. Please remember to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. If you will need assistance moving around the campus, or any other accomodations, contact our Office of Admission as soon as possible so we can arrange assistance.

Nearby Hotel Accommodations:

(identify yourself as a CLU visitor for a discounted rate)

  • Posada Royale Simi Valley
    (805) 584-6300
  • Palm Garden Hotel
    (805) 716-4200
  • Westlake Village Inn
    (818) 889-0230

Questions?

Please contact the Office of Admission with any questions.
Office of Admission
877-258-3678
(805) 493-3135
admissions@callutheran.edu