Visitors Weekend

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?

Thursday

Welcome to MUM – dinner with MUM students and Admissions staff

Friday

Breakfast with Craig Pearson, Vice President of Academic Affairs

Visit classes of your choice (both morning and afternoon)

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

Lunch with MUM students and Admissions staff

MUM student panel – ask all your questions!

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

Dinner with MUM students

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

Saturday

“What’s up in Fairfield?” – breakfast with Mayor Ed Malloy

“Physics and Consciousness,” Dr. John Hagelin, quantum physicist and MUM President

Tour of Sustainable Living Center and Residence Halls

Lunch with MUM faculty

Student-led tour of Art Center and Recreation Center

One-on-one meetings with Admissions and Financial Aid to expedite your application (optional)

Pizza party with entertainment by students & alumni

Sunday

Brunch with Admissions staff

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.

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.

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.