How to Visit Seton Hall University or Attend an Open House

Seton Hall University (SHU) offers two main ways for prospective students to get on campus: scheduling a general visit through the "Schedule a Visit" link on its homepage, or registering for a formal Open House — with separate events for undergraduate and graduate applicants. According to the university's site, the Fall Open House dates listed are Graduate Open House on 10/14 and Undergraduate Open House on 10/18, and registration is open. Both event types let you explore academic programs, connect with faculty and students, tour campus, and learn about admissions.

Who this is for

• High school students considering undergraduate admission
• College graduates or working professionals considering a master's or other graduate program
• Families accompanying a prospective student

If you're only starting to explore, the homepage also links to Apply Now and View Majors, which you can use before or after a visit to narrow your focus.

Option 1: Attend an Open House

Open House is the most structured way to see the university, since it bundles academics, faculty contact, campus tours, and admissions information into one event.

Undergraduate Open House

• Listed date: 10/18
• Best for: students beginning their college search or finalizing applications

Graduate Open House

• Listed date: 10/14
• Best for: students advancing a career or switching fields

What happens at either event

The site describes the same core activities for both:

1. Explore academic programs
2. Connect with faculty and current students
3. Tour campus
4. Learn about admissions

How to register: Go to the Seton Hall homepage and use the Schedule a Visit entry point, then select the Open House event that matches your level (undergraduate or graduate). The page states "Visit Days Registration Open," so registration is currently active.

Expected result: You leave with a sense of program fit, direct answers from faculty and students, and clarity on the admissions process.

Option 2: Schedule a General Campus Visit

If the Open House dates don't work for you, the Schedule a Visit link is the general-purpose route for arranging a campus visit outside those events. Use it when you want a more flexible date or a narrower focus than a full Open House.

What to check before you go

Getting there

Seton Hall's main campus is in South Orange, New Jersey, about 14 miles from New York City. The site notes students can reach Manhattan by train in roughly 30 minutes — useful if you want to combine a campus visit with a look at internship or cultural opportunities in the city.

Common sticking points

• Choosing the wrong event. Undergraduate and graduate Open Houses are separate and on different dates (10/18 and 10/14). Register for the one matching your application level.
• Waiting too long. The page shows registration is open but doesn't state a deadline — registering early avoids losing a slot.
• Skipping preparation. Since the events include faculty and student contact, arriving with specific questions about your intended program makes the time more useful than a general walkthrough.

A practical sequence

1. Browse View Majors to shortlist programs.
2. Register for the Open House matching your level (10/14 graduate or 10/18 undergraduate), or use Schedule a Visit for another date.
3. At the event, prioritize faculty and student conversations over general browsing.
4. Follow up with Apply Now once you've confirmed fit.

The site does not list pricing, fees, or login requirements for visits or Open House registration, so confirm any logistics directly through the registration flow.