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Wright State University has begun offering a robust virtual tour of the campus<\/a><\/strong> that features photos, videos and even student ambassadors to serve as guides.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know that students are exploring college options,\u201d said Jennifer McCamis, director of admissions. \u201cAnd the campus visit is such an important piece that we wanted to make sure they have the opportunity to visit.\u201d<\/p>\n

Previously, prospective students would typically attend an admissions presentation and then go on a walking tour of campus led by a current Wright State student.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow, we\u2019re doing a virtual admissions presentation daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m<\/a><\/strong>. that will give them the opportunity to interact with the admissions staff,\u201d said McCamis. \u201cThen we are encouraging them to complete the campus tour virtually.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nProspective students and their parents have always been able to take a visual tour by going to map.concept3d.com<\/a><\/strong>. It takes students on a path to multiple campus locations illustrated by photos and including text and a video.<\/p>\n

The new virtual tour features additional text, photos and videos, including videos of Campus Housing, the Student Union, Student Success Center and Dunbar Library as well as updated videos for nearly every college<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been adding lots and lots of content,\u201d said Mark Anderson, director of marketing. \u201cWe\u2019re beefing it up with better content every way we can. Video is super important.\u201d<\/p>\n

Work is also being done on producing a 360-degree virtual reality map and tour in which the viewer is immersed in the scene and has control of the viewing direction and path. A virtual tour of Lake Campus is also in the works.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u201cIf they want to, prospective students can go on a virtual tour with one of our student ambassadors,\u201d said McCamis. \u201cThe ambassador will walk them through the campus tour, just like they would on a normal tour. They\u2019re just doing it virtually.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anderson said taking the virtual tour is a way to explore campus at zero cost.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd a student from another state or another country can see whether it is a place they want to go,\u201d he said. \u201cWe have some really nice facilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t have to put in the steps and you don\u2019t have to spend the gas money to see our beautiful campus,\u201d added McCamis. \u201cAnd you don\u2019t have to worry if it\u2019s raining outside.\u201d<\/p>\n

See more at wright.edu\/virtual<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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