Welcome to Visitas 2025!

With finals just around the corner, you might think that this is the time for you to finally lock in. And perhaps it should be, but first, there is one much more pressing matter on the agenda: welcoming another class of students to campus. It’s time to roll out the red carpet and set the stage for another torrent of Visitas excitement. Whether you’re a current student reflecting on your first days on campus or a new admit just discovering the best blog ever, we know that you’ll love reading (and rereading) our takes on this beloved campus tradition in our Visitas 2025 feature.

4/23: The grass has been subjected to chemical treatments for weeks. The sun has finally deigned to shine for more than an hour at a time. A ridiculous number of clubs have had to beg a ridiculous number of club members to host prefrosh for a coveted spot at the club fair. All of campus has primped and prepped for Visitas, so it’s only right that you bother to learn the etiquette. We’re not tossing you into the deep end, though; with our comprehensive vocabulary list, dress code guidance, and tips on organizing your weekend itinerary, you’re sure to make the right impression.

4/24: Believe it or not, every writer on Flyby once was a prefrosh, full of life and ecstatic at the thought of spending a weekend strolling through campus. Now that we are dinosaurs jaded full of wisdom from our many years on campus, Visitas weekend is a time for reflection on our own introductions to campus and college life. If you’re wise, you’ll choose to learn from our experiences. We’ve been a little too invested in meeting everyone and doing everything. We’ve been sidetracked by ridiculous — though very fun — side quests. And we’ve been very, very confused about our hosts’ dorms. If you listen to us, your Visitas might be just that much better.