Emporia State Black and Gold Visit

Black + Gold Visits are ESU's premier visit experience.

A great way to start discovering ESU!

Come see what ESU is all about

These fun and interactive visit days showcase a glimpse into life as a Hornet with:

Presentation including admissions, financial aid and scholarship information.
Tour of campus.
Optional tour of a residence hall.
FREE lunch!

Groups

If you are planning to bring a group of students to one of our Black + Gold events, please contact go2esu@emporia.edu before signing up.

Fall 2024 BLACK + GOLD DATES

Friday, November 8

Spring 2025 BLACK + GOLD DATES

Saturday, March 1
Saturday, March 8
Friday, March 28*
Friday, April 25

*Friday, March 28 is reserved for future School of Business and Technology Hornets.

Schedule for Friday Black + Gold

10:30 a.m. Check-in, Memorial Union east lobby
11:00 a.m. Welcome, Webb Hall
11:15 a.m. Complimentary Lunch in Hornets’ Nest Dining Hall
12:00 p.m. Admissions Presentation, Webb Hall
1:00 p.m. Guided Campus Tour
2:00 p.m. Academic Fair, Ballroom
2:20 p.m. Residence Hall Tours (optional), offered continuously until 3 pm
2-3:00 p.m. Optional Survey (get a free T-shirt for completing!)

Schedule for Saturday Black + Gold

8:30 a.m. Check in, Memorial Union east lobby
9:00 a.m. Welcome, Webb Hall
9:10 a.m. Guided Campus Tour
10:10 a.m. Admissions Presentation, Webb Hall
11:00 a.m. Academic Fair, Ballroom
11:20 a.m. Residence Hall Tours (optional), offered continuously until 12 p.m.
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Optional Survey (get a free T-shirt for completing!)
11:30 a.m. Complimentary Lunch in the Hornet’s Nest Dining Hall, open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

*SCHEDULE FOR BLACK + GOLD, School of Business and Technology: Friday, March 28, 2025

TBD - Schedule Coming Soon

Sign up for Black and Gold Visit

We can't wait to see you on campus!

Per NCAA regulations, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions cannot set up appointments with coaches for potential recruits. However, we are allowed to provide the coach’s contact information for you to set up an appointment during your visit. Contact the admissions office at (620) 341-5465 or go2esu@emporia.edu for their contact information.

Getting Here + Getting Around

Where to park + where to go

Campus visitors meet on the east side of the Memorial Union, located at 1331 Market St., Emporia, KS 66801. We have designated admissions parking spots and metered parking just for you in front of the Memorial Union. We'll be there to greet you just inside the east doors of the union. No permit is required to park on campus, except in handicapped or gold spaces.

Requests for accommodation

Our Student Accessibility + Support Services office is here to answer your questions and arrange accommodations for you. For more information, contact:

Email: sass@emporia.edu
Phone: 620-341-6637
TTY: 620-341-6646
Fax: 620-341-6640