Visit
A Caltech education is widely considered a specialized undergraduate experience for students seeking a highly rigorous STEM education. Prospective students who are seeking admissions information should be inclined to apply to a small, STEM-focused, research-intensive institution.
We strongly advise that prospective undergraduate applicants review our academic requirements in order to be eligible for admissions, and Caltech's incoming class profile.
"What" questions can generally be answered on our website, such as:
- What are the application requirements?
- What does Early Action mean?
- What are the classes associated with my intended major?
- What is life like for a Caltech student?
- Is there life on Mars? (Okay, so that isn't answered on our website, but we have researchers who are contemplating this very question!)
Applicants should also be aware that Caltech does not consider or track demonstrated interest; nor do we track if a student has participated in an information session when evaluating a candidate for admissions.
In-person campus tours
After two years of remote and self-guided tours, we have reopened for in-person tours and information sessions this spring. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions now offers student-led, in-person tours in accordance with City of Pasadena and Caltech's COVID-19 rules and regulations. At the conclusion of the tour, there will be an opportunity to briefly connect with an Admissions Officer. Please note, Admissions Officers will only be available during regularly scheduled visits to speak with registered visitors.
Register for a campus visit and read our COVID-19 campus visit policies.
Can't visit in-person? Register for Techer Talks
Our one-hour online ‘Techer Talks' will be led by Admission Ambassadors, who are current student representatives of Caltech Undergraduate Admissions. The session consists of a 10-minute presentation on student-life followed by a Q & A session with current students.
SPRING 2022
SUMMER 2022
Due to upcoming final exams, Commencement, and summer break, Techer Talks will be on a short hiatus. Techer Talks will resume in late June and the summer schedule will be posted soon.
Group Tours
Caltech will re-open our campus to visitors on a very limited capacity. At this time, we are not able to offer group tours but we hope to begin offering a visit opportunity in the summer. Updates will be available after June 1.