“C” for Yourself!

Come for a Visit

The best way to understand the advantages Cottey offers is to visit our campus and see for yourself. You can meet our students and talk with professors about your academic interests and career plans. Explore the campus, eat in the dining hall, and stay overnight in a suite. (Get travel directions from Kansas City International Airport.)

High school students and Gold Keys at "C" for Yourself! Weekend
Current and prospective students gathered for a photo during the Fall 2007 "C" for Yourself! Weekend. Over 80 prospective students attended and had a great time visiting classes, staying in suites with current students, and enjoying the fabulous Cottey cuisine. What did our visitors have to say? Allison Clark from Idaho: "It was very beneficial to come to Cottey. I learned a lot and got to stay in a suite with the girls. It's really cool that Cottey is all girls." Laura Kroll, also from Idaho: "Cottey is really great! I'm having tons of fun and am excited to hand in my application for admission." Kala Bright, Britz Matthis, and Melisa Saldana, all from Iowa said the same thing: "We love Cottey and our Golden Key [campus host] is awesome!"


“C” for Yourself!
Each year, we host planned visitation opportunities for high school students and their parents, both in the fall and spring. These events provide wonderful opportunities to gain information about Cottey and meet some of your future classmates. Just give us a call, and we'll help make the arrangements for your visit.

This academic year, the dates for "C" for Yourself! Weekend are:
October 16-18, 2009
April 16-18, 2010

Have a little more time to get to know Cottey? Then join us for a "C" for Yourself! Weekend. You'll spend two nights in one of our suites, meet with faculty and current students in your area(s) of academic interest, see our state-of-the-art facilities up close on your campus tour, and get the latest information about admission, financial aid and transferring. We'll shuttle you to campus on the Cottey Shuttle, which leaves Kansas City International at 4 p.m. on Friday, and arrives back at the airport at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Register for "C" for Yourself! Online!

You can now pay your registration fee online!
Visit http://www.admission.cottey.edu/visitfees.


In order to stay overnight in a Cottey residence hall, a student visitor must have junior year standing or be 16 years of age. She will also be required to submit an on-campus release form signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Cottey Comet Fridays
November 6, 2009
February 19, 2010

If you can’t make it to a “C” for Yourself! Weekend, consider visiting our campus on one of our two Cottey Comet Fridays. (Comets is the name of our athletic teams, but Comet Fridays are open to everyone interested in Cottey College.) Our spring semester date is: February 19, 2010. Comet Fridays are a bit shorter than a “C” for Yourself! event, but we have a full day scheduled for you. Events include: Touring our campus and facilities; meeting with our Enrollment Management staff for information about Admission and Financial Aid; experiencing a Cottey class; enjoying a meal in our dining room; and talking to current Cottey students, professors, and staff about the benefits of attending Cottey. Spending a night in suite is an option as well.  Register for Cottey Comets Friday!

Celebration of Achievement
February 26-28, 2010

High school seniors who have been accepted for admission for fall 2010 and who are recipients of Cottey’s top three academic scholarships are invited to this campus event. This celebration is to recognize the academic achievements of the incoming Cottey class.

Campus events will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and conclude with Sunday brunch. Students will spend two nights in our residence halls as the guest of a Cottey student. Students and their parents/guests will take part in an interactive campus tour and will participate in discussions regarding the benefits of a college for women, the art and science of leadership, and the connection between the liberal arts and careers.

Participation in this weekend is by invitation only and on-line registrations are not available for this event.



Join us for a week in the summer
Every June, Cottey offers week-long workshops in science, dance, and music. Click here to learn more about these great enrichment opportunities taught by Cottey faculty.