College Interviews: Class of 2027

Did you know that many colleges offer interviews even before their applications open? While most applications don’t go live until August 1, several colleges are already inviting prospective members of the Class of 2027 to schedule interviews. Most of these meetings occur via Zoom, making it easy to do from home, but others have opportunities to add an interview to your campus tour.

Why College Interviews Matter

College interviews come in two main forms:

• Evaluative interviews, which become part of your application file and are considered in the admissions decision, and

• Informational interviews, which are more about helping you learn whether the college is a good fit for you.

What to Expect from the Interview

It’s important to know who’s conducting the interview—it could be an admissions counselor, an alumni representative, or even a current student. No matter who you meet with, these interviews are a chance to authentically share who you are, beyond what a reader may see in your application.

For colleges that offer them, interviews are a powerful opportunity to express what matters most to you. Outside of the essay, this is one of the few places where your unique voice can really shine. You can highlight qualities and experiences that may not fully come through on paper—and ask thoughtful questions that demonstrate genuine interest (a factor many colleges track closely).

Colleges Offering Interviews for the Class of 2027

Below is a list of schools already opening interview slots for the Class of 2027. If one of your top-choice colleges isn’t listed here, check their admissions website to make sure they don’t have an interview opportunity—you don’t want to miss this chance to stand out.

Class of 2027 Interview Processes

Updated June 2, 2026

• Agnes Scott College: Interviews are not yet available for first-year students

• American University: On-campus interview opportunities are available Monday-Friday at 9:15, 10 am, 1 pm, and 1:30 pm now through October. Recommend scheduling 4 weeks in advance.

• Augustana College: Students can complete an interview during their campus visit or schedule a phone/video interview with their admissions counselor before submitting their application. Additionally, Chicagoland students who have previously visited campus can schedule an interview at the Chicagoland office.

• Austin College: Students can add an interview as part of their campus visit, or they can reach out to their admissions counselor to set one up.

• Bates College: Offers Bobcat

  Chats and Alumni Conversations for students to understand more about the college.

• Bowdoin College: On-campus interviews from June 2-August 21; virtual interviews from May 28-August 21 and virtual alumni options will open in mid-September.

• Bentley University: Students can complete the request form to schedule an interview with their admission counselor

• Brandeis University: Interviews are by invitation only. International students are encouraged to do an interview through a third-party platform, like InitialView or Vericant.

• Bryn Mawr College: Virtual and on-campus are now available through August.

• Carleton College: Students must attend an in-person-campus visit or virtual information session before they are allowed to register for an interview. Interviews will begin later this summer and run through mid-January. 

• Christopher Newport University: On-campus and virtual interviews are available now through February 2026.

• Claremont McKenna College: Virtual Interviews are available now through June 30, but additional dates will open throughout the summer. Students can also complete an alumni interview, or submit an optional video response. *Homeschool students are required to interview.

• Clark University: On-campus and virtual opportunities are now available through mid-August. Clark also offers "Clark on the Road" interviews at events in California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington.

• Colgate University: Virtual opportunities will open later this summer.

• College of the Atlantic: Virtual opportunities now through August 3. 

• College of the Holy Cross: Virtual opportunities are available now through August, and students can contact admissions for in-person opportunities. Students can also use Glimpse to submit an interview.

• College of Wooster: Interviews are required for students to be eligible for the top merit scholarships. You can request a virtual meeting with your admissions counselor or an in-person interview during your campus visit.

• Colorado College: Students need to have attended a virtual or in-person information session or group chat to be eligible for an interview, and virtual interviews will be available through the summer. 

• Connecticut College: On-campus and virtual opportunities are now available through August 15. Students can also complete a video interview via Glimpse.  

• Denison University: On-campus interviews are available through August 26, which can be added to your campus visit. Virtual interviews can be requested with your admission counselor.

• Dickinson College: Students can add an interview as part of their campus visit, or they can reach out to their admissions counselor to set one up.

• Drew University: In person and virtual interviews are available now through August 27.

• Fairfield University: Virtual & In-Person interviews are available now through August 6.

• Gettysburg College: Virtual opportunities now through August 21. International students can use InitialView for their interview. 

• Grinnell College: On-Campus interviews are available now through August 25. Virtual Interviews are not yet available, but students can also use InitialView, Vericant, or Duolingo.

• Gonzaga University: Virtual interviews are now available through August 31.

• Guilford College: Students may set up an in-person or virtual interview by calling the Office of Admission.

• Hamilton College: Offering video interviews through August 28. 

• Harvey Mudd College:  Virtual interviews will be available later this summer. Students can also complete an InitialView or Vericant interview.

• Haverford College: Virtual interviews now through July 31.

• Hillsdale College: Students can schedule an interview as part of their campus visit, and there will be some regional interview opportunities available later this fall.

• Hobart and William Smith Colleges: On-campus interviews are available now through September 3

• Kenyon College: Virtual interviews are now available through July 31.

• Knox College: On-campus interviews are available now through August 31 as part of your campus visit. Off-campus and virtual will be available at a later date.

• Lafayette College: Interviews are now open and run through August 7. Students can choose an in-person or a virtual interview

• Lake Forest College: Interviews are required for students applying test-optional, and you need to connect with admissions to schedule. 

• Lawrence University: Virtual opportunities are available now through September 1.

• Leigh University: On-campus interviews are available by contacting your admission counselor. Counselors will be traveling around the country during the fall for local opportunities.

• Lewis and Clark College: Virtual interviews are available now through August 26.

• Macalester College: Interviews open on August 1.

• Mount Holyoke College: On-campus and virtual interviews will be opening soon.

• Muhlenberg College: Interviews will open later this summer for first-year students.

• Oberlin College: Students applying to the College of Arts and Sciences can complete a virtual interview through June 29.

• Occidental College: Interviews will begin in August 2026. Applicants can also submit an interview via Glimpse by Initialview.

• Pitzer College: On-campus and virtual opportunities will open later this summer.

• Quinnipiac University: Virtual opportunities are available now through July 28.

• Reed College: Students can interview as part of their campus visit or complete a virtual interview now through December 1 (ED) or December 10 (EA)

• Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT): Virtual interviews now through June 26.

• Sacred Heart University: Virtual interviews will open later this summer.

• Saint Anselm College: On-campus interviews are available through August 14.

• Sarah Lawrence College: Virtual interviews will open later this summer.

• Scripps College: Virtual interviews are now available through August 31.

• Seton Hall University: Interviews will be available later this fall.

• Southwestern University: Interviews are available after you apply. 

• St. Lawrence University: On-campus interviews are now through September 26. Virtual interviews are available on Thursdays throughout the summer.

• St. Johns College: Students can request an interview with their admission counselor at any time.

• St. Mary's College of Maryland: College Conversations are available with admissions counselors throughout the summer until September 1.

• St. Olaf College: Students can schedule an interview with their admission counselor.

• Swarthmore College: In-person and virtual interviews are now available. 

• Syracuse University: Interviews are now available; however all of the dates in June are already full, so schedule in advance.

• Trinity College: Students may request an in-person or virtual interview now through the final application deadline. Students can also use InitialView.

• Trinity University: Virtual interviews will begin in July. Offer in-person interviews on-campus and throughout TX (Austin, Frisco, Ft. Worth, Houston, Plano, and San Antonio).

• Union College: On-campus interviews are available on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout the summer. Virtual interviews are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 4.

• University of Richmond: Offers virtual "spider chats" with current students and alumni, and opportunities are available through June 30.

• University of Rochester: Virtual interviews are available now through July 17. Students can also use InitialView.

• University of San Diego: Students can schedule a virtual interview with their admissions counselor at any time.

• Ursinus College: On-campus interviews are available now through July 30.

• Virginia Military Institute: Students can request a virtual or in-person interview at any time.

• Washington & Lee: On-campus and virtual interviews are available now until August 7, but more dates will be added through October 31. Students can also participate in alumni interviews between October 1 and January 15, which are only available for students in the United States. 

• Washington University in St. Louis: On-campus and virtual opportunities are now available throughout the summer and fall.

• Wheaton College (MA): Virtual interviews now through August 25.

• William & Mary: On-campus and virtual interviews run through August 14.

• Yeshiva University: Interviews are required for all applicants. Virtual interviews are available now, and students can register for one up to 60 days in advance. 

Final Thoughts for Class of 2027 Students

Class of 2027, have questions about the admissions process or want to get a head start on your college planning? Reach out to Allison or visit Grand Fit Educational Consulting to learn how personalized guidance can help you navigate every step with clarity and confidence.