Welcome to Emerson!
The Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday and on select Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are pleased to offer a number of campus tours and additional in-person programming. We have implemented the following guidelines to prioritize the safety of our staff, visitors, and the Emerson community. We expect visitors to abide by all guidelines and visitor policies.
Before Your Visit
Walk-In Visitors
We recommend all visitors register for a campus tour at least 2 days in advance. Walk-in visitors will only be accommodated for a guided tour if space permits. Those who arrive on campus without a confirmed appointment are invited to download our self-guided walking tour, which can be found on the Emerson app. Paper versions of the tour are also available outside of the Visitor Center or upon request. Please note that we are a closed campus, as such, our buildings are not open to the public. This means that there will be no access available inside our facilities or theaters unless you are a registered guest on an official guided campus tour.
COVID-19 Symptom Check for Visitors
If anyone in the traveling party or household exhibits any of the symptoms below, tests positive for COVID-19, displays symptoms of COVID-19, or has been exposed to COVID-19 within ten days of their scheduled visit, we ask that you please stay home and we will work to reschedule your visit.
*Have you been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 10 days?
*Are you experiencing any new fever > 100.0 degrees F?
*Are you experiencing any chills?
*Are you experiencing any new cough (new onset or worsening of chronic cough)?
*Are you experiencing any new shortness of breath or difficulty breathing?
*Are you experiencing any new fatigue?
*Are you experiencing any new muscle or body aches?
*Are you experiencing any new headache?
*Are you experiencing any new loss of taste or smell?
*Are you experiencing any new sore throat?
*Are you experiencing any new congestion or runny nose?
*Are you experiencing any new nausea or vomiting?
*Are you experiencing any new diarrhea (3 loose stools or looser than normal stools in a 24 hr period)?
Arriving to Campus/Check-In
Arriving to Campus/Check-in
The Emerson College Visitor Center is located at 104 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. Parking instructions and directions will be shared in your visit confirmation and reminder email. Families who arrive early should check in at the Visitor Center no more than 15 minutes prior to their scheduled visit; please do not arrive earlier. Tours will begin promptly on time and any guests arriving more than 5 minutes late will not be accommodated.
Visitor Hygiene
Staff will be sanitizing the Visitor Center throughout the day. We ask that guests sanitize their hands upon arrival to campus and at the entrance of each building. (If you are allergic to hand sanitizer, we recommend bringing your own).
Building Access
As Emerson is a closed and secured campus, you will not be able to enter buildings, facilities, or theaters unless you are a pre-registered guest accompanied by a student ambassador or staff member.
During Your Visit
Tour Details
Campus tours, led by our student ambassadors, last approximately 75 to 90 minutes.
After Your Visit
Tour Conclusion
Following your tour, Undergraduate Admission staff and students will be available at the Visitor Center to answer any questions that you may have.
Additional Opportunities
We encourage you to check out our virtual visit opportunities to further engage with the Emerson community.
- Attend a virtual information session
- Check out our virtual tour
- Chat with a student to learn more about the student experience
- Attend an on-campus event