Visitors Weekends | Maharishi University

You’re invited!

We welcome all prospective students and their families to join us at one of our monthly Visitors Weekends.

The fee for the weekend is $35, which includes meals and lodging (single rooms with bath). Travel reimbursements are available (see FAQ).

What is a typical schedule of events?

(Schedule is subject to change)

Thursday

Dinner with MUM students and Admissions staff

MUM social – enjoy seasonal desserts, live music, and meeting our campus community

Friday

“Welcome to MUM” with Director of Admissions and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Observe classes of your choice

Lunch with MUM students – ask all your questions!

“Why do all MUM students practice the TM technique?” with a certified TM Instructor

One-on-one meeting with your admissions counselor and optional meeting with financial aid staff

“Consciousness-Based education and the brain” with Dr. Fred Travis, Director of the Center for Brain, Consciousness, and Cognition

Campus tour including academic buildings and departments, Sustainable Living Center, and Art Center

Dinner with MUM students

Art Walk in Fairfield town square – popular showcase of arts, crafts, music, food, and more

Saturday

“Higher States,” Dr. John Hagelin, quantum physicist and MUM President

Residential Hall tours – women’s, men’s, and gender-inclusive housing

Meet your professors! Lunch with faculty

“David Lynch Foundation — Transforming Lives and Promoting Peace” with Dr. Bob Roth, Chief Executive Officer of the David Lynch Foundation

Tour the Golden Domes – experience the transcendent vibe

What is learning and teaching like at MUM?

Fairfield community spotlight – learn about our vibrant town

Closing remarks and departure

Note: Visitors under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

FAQ

What’s the fee for the weekend? >

The registration fee is $35, which partially covers our costs for the following:

Lodging in our Visitors Center (single rooms for everyone)
Organic vegetarian meals in our dining hall
Transportation and admission to all events

Round-trip airport shuttle service costs an additional $20.

How do I get to and from MUM? >

See our Visitors Weekend Travel Information, including when to arrive and depart.

Are travel reimbursements available? >

Yes. U.S. prospective students with financial need can apply for a travel reimbursement of up to $350. To apply for this support, first register for a Visitors Weekend. Then on the follow-up form you’ll have the opportunity to request a travel reimbursement. Prospective students receiving travel reimbursements are expected to attend all events. Find out more about travel reimbursement.

Do I need to sign up in advance? >

Yes, online registration closes at 4:00 PM Central Time the Monday before the Visitors Weekend. After that you can still sign up by calling our Visitors Weekend staff at 641-470-1321.

What if I can’t come for the full weekend? >

This is fine. Simply inform the Admissions team when you will need to arrive and depart from the weekend, and they will accommodate as needed. Travel reimbursements are still available for prospective students with financial need who are not able to attend the full weekend.

How often do Visitors Weekends take place? >

The weekends are held almost every month — at least 10 months out of the year. Feel free to ask the Admissions team for dates further into the future so you can plan ahead of time.

Could I see an actual sample schedule with times? >

Lodging for arriving early or staying longer >

See our suggestions for places to stay within a few minutes of campus.