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title: Visit Dordt
date: 2022-02-04T11:52:00-06:00
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![The Dordt University brick sign](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/CR-Images/VisitDordt-Hero-Image_1920x665.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=20&f=webp&c=6a908e9b&v=c7048a299a4396304955ec74f8d8938454348cfe6447600336e5d4c2bf4b1027)   # Visit Dordt

 

 ![]()   ![]()## On This Page

 

- [Defender Fridays](#toc54978)
- [Defender Friday Experience](#toc593183)
- [Weekday Visits](#toc53792)
- [Summer Visits](#toc1148759)
- [Travel Reimbursement](#toc660419)
- [Additional Resources](#toc53795)
- [Schedule a Virtual Visit](#toc769931)
 
 

 ## Why Visit Campus?

Visiting Dordt gives you the opportunity to experience the joy, purpose, and Christ-centered community that define campus life. From friendly facing on the sidewalks and faculty invested in helping you find your calling to student-led praise and worship, you’ll discover a place where faith is integrated into every area of life and students are encouraged to become all God created them to be.

 

 

        ![Outside look of the east campus](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Video-Covers/housing_east_campus_video_image.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=33&c=5e106a19&v=6039de06fd38aa364543badb655b434733e56db205440703758ea1a57e74b1ae)   ![]()   

## Look Around Campus

From comfy dorms to modern classrooms, our historic campus has all the facilities you'd expect of a private university—and more. Check out the video to get a feel or schedule your own virtual visit.

 [Schedule a Visit](https://hello.dordt.edu/portal/visit) 

 

   

 

  

 

 

## Defender Fridays

Defender Fridays are an engaging visit experience for prospective students. Visitors will meet our admissions counselors, professors, coaches, and directors to explore their programs of interest and co-curricular goals on a deeper level. The Defender Friday experience takes you a step further by immersing you into campus life as you hear different voices across campus, from students to support staff. The best part? Having the opportunity to connect with other students who are also considering Dordt! Find a date that works best for you and register to attend!

 

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### Campus Visit Days

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 ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/campus-visit-days-2026-09-18)   [ Sep 25 

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 ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/campus-visit-days-2026-09-25)   [ Oct 09 

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### Campus Visit Days

  ![]() Campus Center/Library 2106 @ 09:00 AM  

 ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/campus-visit-days-2026-10-16)  [View Full Schedule ](https://hello.dordt.edu/portal/visit) 

 

## Defender Friday Experience

 ### Typical Thursday Night Schedule

**Time**

Description8:00 p.m.

Welcome to Campus

- You may begin arriving at 7:45 p.m.

8:15 p.m.

Dorm & Apartment Tours (Students Only)

8:15 p.m.Defender Friday Overview (Parents Only)- While students are touring, parents will receive helpful information and materials about the upcoming Defender Friday visit day.
- After the overview, we encourage parents to check into their hotel for the evening. You're welcome to return for Praise & Worship at 9:30 PM, or relax on campus while students continue their activities.

9:00 p.m.Snack from 55th Coffee Shop (Students Only)9:15 p.m.

Overnight Host Pick-Up (Students Only)

- Students will meet their overnight hosts and prepare for the night.
- Note: Some hosts may not be able to meet you at this time due to practices or study sessions. If that's the case, your host will meet you after Praise & Worship at the Admissions table.

9:30 p.m.Praise & Worship (Parents Welcome - standing in the upper balcony)10:30 p.m.

Overnight Stay in Dorms (Students Only)

 

  

 ### Typical Friday Schedule

Time

Description9:00 a.m.

Welcome (The Overlook)

- Visitors are encouraged to arrive at 8:45am before the welcome time

9:45 a.m.

Campus Tour

10:55 a.m.Scholarship/Financial Aid Presentation11:15 a.m.

Academic Appointment

12:00 p.m.

Lunch in The Atrium

12:35 p.m.

Student Information Panel

1-3 p.m.

Academic and Co-Curricular Appointments

 

  

 

 

## Weekday Visits

Need more flexibility? During the school year, we offer small group, weekday visits on Monday afternoons starting at 1 p.m., and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays starting at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. Each visit will include a tour of campus, a visit with a professor from your desired major (if available), and a meeting with an admissions counselor.

The length of your visit will vary depending on how many appointments you request. Chapel attendance is also included during a Wednesday visit when possible. If you have specific time restrictions please let us know before you arrive on campus. We look forward to showing you around!

 

 [Schedule a Weekday Visit](https://hello.dordt.edu/portal/visit)

## Summer Visits

During the summer, we offer weekday visits on Monday and Thursday afternoons starting at 1 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday mornings starting at 9 a.m. Each visit will include a tour of campus, a visit with a professor from your desired major (if available), and a meeting with an admissions counselor.

*Due to availability, we are unable to offer meals or overnight stays for summer visits.*

 

 [Schedule a Summer Visit](https://hello.dordt.edu/portal/visit)

 

       ![Logo for Sioux Center showing sunlight icon and highlighting "growing" and "bright"](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/siouxcenter-logo.png?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=40&h=25&c=04404208&v=4a1ae7cc71e589bcf336259d088b6d16df550931d1836d032513fac65c4eb752)  ## About Sioux Center

Dordt is located in charming Sioux Center, Iowa, located 45 miles from Sioux City, Iowa, and 55 miles from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. During your visit, you will find ample accommodations and things to do. Of course, we hope you spend plenty of time with us on [campus](https://www.dordt.edu/student-life/campus-life), too.

 

  [### Sioux Center Community

A community that has largely withstood the economic strains facing the country, Sioux Center is a growing community with strong businesses and industries.

 Learn More  

 ](https://www.dordt.edu/student-life/campus-life/sioux-center-community)  

  [### Campus Life

Dordt's campus is truly one-of-a-kind. Explore our facilities, student activities, and more.

 Learn More  

 ](https://www.dordt.edu/student-life/campus-life)  

  [### Christ Centered

Everything at Dordt revolves around Jesus Christ. Learn what that means for campus life, academics, sports, and more.

 Learn More  

 ](https://www.dordt.edu/student-life/christ-centered)  

  [### Fast Facts

Get the latest data on Dordt, from enrollment numbers and average class size to our school mission and beyond.

 Learn More  

 ](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/fast-facts)  

 

 

 

 

### Travel Reimbursement

If students do a full campus visit during Dordt's academic year—which includes a tour, visits with professors, and meeting with Admissions, we will be happy to provide a one-time travel reimbursement.

*Please note that Dordt University is unable to offer any travel reimbursement for summer visits.*

If you have questions, call Ruth Hofland, Campus Visit Coordinator, at 712-722-6093.

 

 ##### Flight Reimbursement

If a prospective student flies to visit campus and does not need Dordt to provide airport transportation, we will reimburse $300. If Dordt needs to provide airport transportation, we will reimburse $200. This money will be paid on the day of your visit. If you need transportation from the airport, we only offer that from the Sioux City, IA, and Sioux Falls, SD, airports. We do not offer transportation from the Omaha airport.

 

  

 ##### Driving (Miles) Reimbursement

If a prospective student drives to visit campus, we will also offer reimbursement for the following distances. This reimbursement will be calculated based on the distance from your home address to Dordt's campus, and the amount will be paid during the wrap-up portion of your visit day:

- 200-399 miles from Dordt: $25
- 400-599 miles from Dordt: $50
- 600-799 miles from Dordt: $75
- 800+ miles from Dordt: $100

 

  

 

 

   ![]() ### Plan your campus visit now. 🎉

 

 [View Schedule](https://hello.dordt.edu/portal/visit) 

 

 ## Additional Resources

We want to make your visit to Dordt as easy, enjoyable, and affordable as possible. Be sure to check out the following resources as you plan for your trip. For more information please [email Ruth Hofland](mailto:ruth.hofland@dordt.edu), campus visit coordinator, or call at [712-722-6093](tel:7127226093).

 

      ![An arial picture of the Dordt University campus](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/CR-Images/VisitDordt-CampusMapPicButton_300x300.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=27&c=21866ff2&v=6254f3cf395cd2fc3d0b6d41e640910f1261b13ad622394087d0e789c467d8ef)  ##### Campus Map

Get directions and information for all the buildings across campus.

 [View Map ](https://www.dordt.edu/about-dordt/campus-map) 

  

      ![Dordt students sitting on a couch with their laptops](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/CR-Images/VisitDordt-StudentLife-PicButton_300x300.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=27&c=01291ff6&v=a9ecdfcfd149ac0c8aed8180871fc4caeeb6eaed0ab95ab3bb2e94ed9a737447)  ##### Student Life

Learn why so many students love life at Dordt.

 [Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/student-life) 

  

 

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## Schedule a Virtual Visit