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We’re worth the trip.

Warm and welcoming. Nestled in a vibrant Southern home base. Oh, and our own ecological preserve. Sounds good, right?

We can tell you all about Catawba—the campus, the people, the vibe—but to see yourself here, you’ve got to get here. Schedule an in-person visit, or take a virtual tour if you can’t make it IRL. Either way, we can’t wait for you to see all the good we’ve got going on.

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VIRTUAL VIDEO TOUR.

We think you've got to put your feet on the ground in Salisbury to see all the good that can happen at Catawba, but we understand that's not always possible. Here's a video tour of our 276 acres that have helped make Catawba one of North Carolina's top colleges.

LIFE IN SALISBURY.

Salisbury is pure North Carolina goodness. The birthplace of Cheerwine soda is home to coffee shops, restaurants, vintage goods, groceries, and more, all just over a mile from campus.

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More Ways to Experience Catawba

Open houses, group visits, virtual sessions, and more. We’ll show you everything there is to know about this seriously good place.

Accepted Student Events

You’re in, and now it’s time to celebrate! Visit campus, meet other accepted students, and connect with the people who will support you along the way. Explore our Accepted Student Events and start discovering where your good can go at Catawba.

Undergraduate Open House

Spend a day experiencing what makes Catawba College special. Tour campus, meet current students, connect with faculty and staff, and learn what your path to Catawba could look like. Come see where you belong.

Catawba Kickoff Visit Days

Enjoy a student-led tour of our beautiful campus and end the day cheering on our football team at Shuford Stadium.

Virtual Information Sessions

Receive personalized guidance from our admissions team on the admissions process, financial aid, and more. Plus, you can join from the comfort of your own home. Bring your questions. We’ve got the answers.

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Group Visits

Bring your students to experience Catawba College firsthand. Designed for high schools, counselors, educators, and community organizations, group visits include a guided campus tour and an engaging information session covering academics, student life, admissions, and more.

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Meet with Your Counselor

Would you like to book a virtual one-on-one session to talk through your questions? Schedule a meeting directly with your counselor:

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From East and Northeast

Take I-85 South. Exit on I-85 exit 76 (Salisbury, Catawba College). At the stop sign, turn RIGHT on Innes Street. Stay straight through downtown, continuing approximately 3 miles to the Catawba campus.

Take Highway 52 South to Business Highway 85 South. Business Highway 85 South will merge with Interstate 85 South. See the above directions to continue to Catawba.

From West and Northwest

Take I-40 East to I-77 South. Get off I-77 at exit 49A (Garner-Bagnal Boulevard), turn RIGHT at the end of the exit ramp onto Highway 70 East. Continue for approximately 30 miles. In Salisbury, 70 East is renamed Statesville Blvd. Continue straight on Statesville Blvd. to intersection with Innes St. Turn LEFT onto Innes St. and continue 4 blocks to Catawba College.

From South

Take I-85 North to exit 76 (Salisbury, Catawba College). At the stoplight, turn LEFT on Innes Street. Continue straight through downtown, continuing approximately 3 miles to the Catawba campus.

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We’re worth the trip.

VIRTUAL VIDEO TOUR.

LIFE IN SALISBURY.