Visit for Student Advocates

    Student Advocates are adults who serve student populations.

    Thank you for your interest in visiting Berea College as a Student Advocate!

    Student Advocates are not students, but are adults who are advocates for Domestic US students. Typically we see High School Counselors, College Coaches, CBOs that serve youth, and similar professionals for these visits.

    As a student advocate, you have a great relationships with your students. These visits are targeted specifically with YOU in mind. The hope is that if you know more about us, you can go home after your visit and tell your students about a College like none other - Berea College.

    Please complete the form below and someone from our Campus Visits Team will contact you to complete your visit registration.

    We are looking for your students! 

    We’re looking for students with grit, determination and financial need. Students ready to take on a rigorous, top-ranked liberal arts education and turn it into a rewarding career. Students willing to work, to grow, and to expand their horizons through diversity. And students who want to join a community of support that is invested in their success.

    Please note that there are financial eligibility requirements that all students must meet to be able to be considered for admission. Before planning your trip, become familiar with these so that you can determine if your students will meet these requirements. More information can be found here: https://www.berea.edu/admissions/financial-eligibility

    Want your students to visit campus too?
    If you are interested in bringing students with you to visit, do not complete this form, but instead find more information here: https://admissions.berea.edu/portal/group_visits.
    International Student Advocates and students with F-1 Visas:
    Do you work with International Students or you are a student seeking to enroll with an F-1 Visa? Do not fill out this form. Instead, visit our website at https://www.berea.edu/admissions/apply-for-admission/apply-as-an-international-student. 
    Registration Form
    Your Information: 
    Have you reviewed the financial eligibility requirements for Berea College and do the majority or your students fit this profile?
    Have you reviewed the financial eligibility requirements for Berea College and do the majority or your students fit this profile?
    Mailing Address (Must be United States to be eligible for this type of visit)
    Mailing Address (Must be United States to be eligible for this type of visit)
    Preferred Visit Dates:
    Included in your Student Advocate Visit: 

    Your visit will include the following based upon availability: 

    - Night before the visit in a local hotel (if you are located more than 2 hours away, we will cover this expense) 

    - 1 free meal with Admissions staff and 1 free meal in our Dining Hall

    - Admissions Information Session & Campus Tour with Current Students 

    - Meeting with a Financial Aid specialist 

    - Reimbursement of up to $250 in travel costs (if your funding doesn't fully cover these expenses)

    -Two specialized stops selected from our list of student support centers and departments.

    Will you need Travel Reimbursement?
    Will you need Travel Reimbursement?
    Please choose two from the list below. The descriptions for each location can be found in the table at the bottom of the page. 
    Please choose two from the list below. The descriptions for each location can be found in the table at the bottom of the page. 

    Black Cultural Center

    This center is one of the spaces and places that clearly exemplify our commitments and culture. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the programming classes, groups, mentoring, and 1:1 support that ties into our Commitment to Interracial Education with an emphasis on Black/African American students.

    Loyal Jones Appalachian Center

    Specifically supports Appalachian students with programming specifically focused on Appalachian history, traditions, and culture. Programs are open to everyone on campus.

    Carter G. Woodson Center for Interracial Education

    Supports all of campus with programming related to our commitment to Interracial Education.

    Espacio Cultural Latinx

    Specifically supports Hispanic/Latino Students with programming and mentoring. All programs are open to all of campus.

    bell hooks Center

    Supports campus with LGBTQIA+ programming and care. Fully open to all of campus.

    Campus Christian Center

    Supports campus with Christian and non-Christian forms of spiritual and religious programming, counseling, and care.

    Center for Transformative Learning

    Supports Faculty & Students through library and additional resources. Students have access to the Writing Center for help with writing essays, research papers, etc.

    Center for Excellence in Learning Through Service (CELTS)

    Supports students in their desire to embrace service to others as a large part of their learning experience. CELTS oversees our Bonner Scholar Program (the first in the nation) and develops Service Leaders.

    Center for International Education

    Supports all of campus with learning about countries and cultures through on-campus programming and traveling study opportunities. Also supports international students enrolled at Berea.

    Athletics

    Meet with Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Student Athletes who are part of our NCAA III programs

    Campus Life/Residential Life

    Learn more about what Living on Berea's campus is like

    Counseling Services

    Learn more about how our counselors counsel, guide, and support our students with their mental health.

    Disability & Accessibility Services

    Supports making sure that living, learning, and working on our campus is accessible to every student