As you plan your visits to Linfield, and likely other colleges in the Pacific Northwest, we hope this information is helpful in making the most of your time. If you have any questions, you may contact us at 800-640-2287 or admission@linfield.edu.
Calendar
What You Can Do During Your Visit
Scheduling your Visit
Meet your Tour Guides
Driving Directions
Exploring McMinnville
Calendar
HoursFrom May 28 to August 23, the Office of Admission is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Holiday Closures
The college is closed and no tours will be offered on:
Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day)
Thursday, July 4 (Independence Day)
Campus Events
During the summer, the college hosts a number of events on campus. While tours will still operate, you can expect a bit more commotion on the following days:
June 1-2: Commencement Weekend
June 16-23: Wildcat Football Team Camps
June 24-27: Linfield College Volleyball Camp
June 27-July 17: U.S. Youth Soccer Region IV Boys Olympic Development Program Camps
July 14-18: High-Five Basketball Camp
July 22-25: NBC Basketball Camp
July 25-28: International Pinot Noir Celebration
August 16: Fall Athletes Arrive on Campus, Pre-Orientation Activities Begin
August 22: Fall Orientation Begins
What You Can Do During Your Visit
Campus TourOur student-led campus tours depart at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The route is approximately 1.4 miles, lasts one hour and 15 minutes, and features all main areas of campus.
Admission Counselor Conversation
Prior to, or after, your campus tour, we welcome you to meet with one of our admission counselors to answer additional questions or to review the admission and financial aid process. Students and parents are encouraged to bring questions about particular programs of interest, or a copy of academic records (transcripts and test scores) if they wish to discuss any concerns about admission to Linfield. These visits are not considered "interviews" and are not required as part of the admission process. Meetings usually last 30 minutes. Please note: depending upon the number of visitors, you may be placed in a group presentation. If you have specific concerns to discuss (such as academic progress or special needs), please note that you would prefer some time to discuss your questions privately with a counselor.
Faculty & Coach Meetings
As no classes are scheduled during the summer, faculty and coaches do not hold regular office and meeting hours. If you wish to talk with a faculty member from an academic department or a coach, we will try our best to fulfill the request. However, please understand if we are unable to schedule a meeting, we can provide contact information for you to follow up at a later date. Requesting your visit at least two weeks in advance is helpful for us to successfully schedule these meetings.
Academic Advising and Pre-Nursing Advising
If you seek additional information from our Office of Academic Advising or a Pre-Nursing Advisor, an appointment may be available. Requesting your visit at least two weeks in advance is helpful for us to successfully schedule these meetings.
During the summer we are unable to schedule class visits, lunch in our dining hall, on-campus overnight stays or sample music lessons.
Scheduling your Visit
You are welcome to schedule your visit online.All visitors requesting a campus tour during the pre-scheduled times (weekdays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.) will be accommodated. For additional appointments (with faculty, coaches, other offices), we request up to two weeks advance notice to confirm. Confirmations will be sent via the preferred method selected on the Visit Request Form.
Questions regarding your visit? Need advice? Give us a call at 800-640-2287 or email admission@linfield.edu.
Meet your Tour Guides
Who better to show you around Linfield than two experts - current students Erin and Ashley. In addition to showing you the sights on campus, they are happy to answer questions about what brought them to Linfield, their academic programs and classes, and life on campus and in McMinnville.
Erin Lasher - Linfield Class of 2014
Attended Pendleton High School, Pendleton, Oregon
Studying Communication Arts and Gender Studies
Activities outside of class include: Phi Sigma Sigma sorority (President 2012-2013), Order of Omega honors society, watching movies and reading
Be sure to ask Erin about:
Studying abroad in Oslo, Norway and her senior year. "I'm looking forward to my last classes in my department and taking some classes I've always wanted to outside my major."
On visiting Linfield, and college visits, Erin recommends:
"Every college visit is another opportunity to envision your future. Keep an open mind! Linfield's campus is especially beautiful in the summertime. Everyone on campus is preparing and excited for the incoming class of freshman. After walking around campus, make sure you stroll down to Third Street and get ice cream at Serendipity."
Ashley Kimi - Linfield Class of 2014
Attended Kamehameha High School, Honolulu, Hawai'i
Studying Business, Psychology and English Literature
Activities outside of class include: Hawaiian Club, Tennis, Student Alumni Association and RISE Mentorship Program
Be sure to ask Ashley about:
Her January Term course studying literature through France and Italy, where to find the best summer strawberries, working at Freshman Orientation in the fall, and organizing the annual Lu'au. "I've co-led the Lu'au for the past two years, and my favorite part about it is sharing the Hawaiian and Polynesian culture with the Linfield and McMinnville community."
Ashley's advice for prospective students as they head off to college:
"Once you get to college, don't be afraid to take advantage of all the opportunities you are offered. Without the clubs, leadership, and community involvement I have encountered during my time at Linfield, I would not have grown to feel confident and ready to pursue life after Linfield."
Driving Directions
Tours depart from the Michelbook House, located at 450 SW Linfield Avenue, McMinnville, OR 97128.
If traveling from colleges north of Linfield, we recommend you allow the following time:
Newberg: 30 minutes
Forest Grove: 45 minutes
Portland: 1 hour, 30 minutes
If traveling from colleges south of Linfield, we recommend you allow the following time:
Monmouth: 40 minutes
Salem: 50 minutes
Corvallis: 1 hour
Eugene: 2 hours
Please note, due to ocean beach traffic in the summer, travel to McMinnville can take longer than expected (especially, on Thursday and Friday afternoons). We recommend planning for more than the traditional 90 minute travel time, or consider alternative routing.
Via I-5 south from Portland:
- Take I-5 South to Exit 289 (Nyberg Rd/Tualatin-Sherwood Rd).
- Turn right (west) onto Nyberg Road, which becomes Tualatin-Sherwood Road.
- Keep going, through the city of Tualatin, until you reach the town of Sherwood (about five miles).
- In Sherwood, immediately past the Albertson’s shopping complex, turn left onto Oregon Highway 99W South.
- Stay on Highway 99W South for approximately 22 miles – through the communities of Newberg, Dundee and Lafayette. Then you’ll enter McMinnville on the northeast end of town.
- Stay on Highway 99W South (Baker Street) through McMinnville. After about three miles, the Linfield campus is on the left.
- Turn left at Fellows Street and take an immediate right (on Blaine Street) before passing the Linfield College sign.
- The Office of Admission (in the Michelbook House) will be at the end of Blaine Street at Linfield Avenue.
Via I-5 north from Salem:
- From I-5 North, take Exit 253 (North Santiam Hwy) and go west into Salem.
- Follow the signs for Oregon Highway 22 about 10 miles to the traffic light at the junction with Oregon Highway 99W.
- Turn right onto Highway 99W and travel north approximately 20 miles to McMinnville.
- In McMinnville, continue to the traffic light at Fellows Street. Turn right and take an immediate right (on Blaine Street) before passing the Linfield College sign.
- The Office of Admission (in the Michelbook House) will be at the end of Blaine Street at Linfield Avenue.
Alternative Routing from Portland:
- Take I-5 South to Exit 278 (Donald/Aurora).
- Turn right (west) onto Ehlen Rd NE.
- At the end of Ehlen Rd NE, turn right onto OR-219 North (toward Champoeg and Newberg).
- Continue on OR-219 North into Newberg, turning right on Villa Rd.
- Turn left onto 99W South (toward City Center and McMinnville).
- Turn right onto OR-240 West/N Main Street and continue to follow OR-240 West for six miles.
- Turn left onto NE Carlton-Chehalem Creek Rd/NE Kuehne Rd (toward Lafayette and Carlton).
- At the stop light in Carlton, turn left onto OR-47 South (toward McMinnville). Continue for four miles.
- Turn right onto OR-99W South. Continue through McMinnville to the traffic light at Fellows Street (about three miles).
- Turn right and take an immediate right (on Blaine Street) before passing the Linfield College sign.
- The Office of Admission (in the Michelbook House) will be at the end of Blaine Street at Linfield Avenue.
Exploring McMinnville
The quintessential college town. A hidden gem. Oregon's favorite Main Street. A foodie town. McMinnville is often called a lot of things, and we hope you'll have an opportunity to explore Mac, as the locals call it, during your visit to Linfield.
After touring campus, head about one mile north to Third Street. McMinnville's historic downtown, Third Street is lined with independent shops and restaurants. Check out the McMinnville Downtown Association, or pick up a map and brochure in our office during your visit, to learn more about your options.
Need a recommendation on where to start? The admission staff offers their favorite Third Street destinations:
Stephanie - Accessory Appeal is a fun store to find cute, well-priced gifts for friends (and yourself, of course).
Jay - Head up to Fourth Street for a sampling of locally cured salami from Fino in Fondo.
Janet - Go find the perfect summer dress at Mes Amies.
Matt - Third Street Books is a great place to get lost for a few hours.
Patrick - Los Molcajetes has a friendly staff, and two carne asada tacos makes for a delicious lunch.
Matthew - Have a big breakfast at Crescent Cafe before you take a walk down Third Street.
McMinnville also hosts a variety of events throughout the summer:
- UFO Festival and Alien Costume Parade, May 17-18: The second largest UFO celebration in the country honoring Mac's brush with the extraterrestrial world.
- Brown Bag Summer Concert Series, Thursdays June 13-August 22: Grab a take out lunch and enjoy a free concert at the corner of Third and Davis Streets.
- McMinnville Farmers' Market, Every Thursday: Join the locals for fresh produce, food and live music downtown from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
- McMinnville Public Market, Every Saturday: Oregon's most idyllic public market offers over 40 shops and is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Turkey Rama, July 11-14: McMinnville's favorite annual summer festival that observes the historical importance of the once-thriving turkey industry.
- Yamhill County Fair, July 31-August 3: Check out Oregon's Oldest Fair, complete with festival rides, 4-H competition, rodeo and evening concerts.
You can also check out our complete list of restaurants in town. And, if you are spending the night in McMinnville, our list of local accommodations.