Welcome Center · Founders Hall
Experience Alkimi in Person
Walk the brick paths of the Quad, tour teaching labs and studios, and see what makes our 312-acre riverfront community extraordinary.
Daily Visits
Information sessions & student-led tours
Discover academic life, residential communities, and student experiences firsthand.
Daily Tour Schedule
Monday–Friday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., plus select Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. (September–April). Each session lasts 45 minutes and is followed by a 75-minute student-led campus tour.
Where to Start
All tours depart from the Welcome Center, Founders Hall. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled session for check-in and light refreshments.
Signature Events
Open houses & admitted student days
Join comprehensive campus preview programs featuring faculty panels, academic department showcases, financial aid workshops, and student life fairs.
Fall Open Houses
Designed for high school juniors, seniors, and prospective transfer students exploring colleges.
Fall Open House 1
Full-day program with academic open houses and campus tours.
Fall Open House 2
Full-day program with academic open houses and campus tours.
Admitted Student Days
Exclusive spring programs for students admitted to the Class of 2031 to experience life as an Alkimi student.
Admitted Student Day 1
Mock seminars, residence hall tours, and student organization showcase.
Admitted Student Day 2
Mock seminars, residence hall tours, and student organization showcase.
Plan Your Arrival
Getting here & visitor parking
Alkimi University is located in picturesque Merrow Falls. Follow these instructions for your arrival.
Visitor Parking
Lot A Parking
Free visitor parking in Lot A off Founders Way. Pick up a dashboard pass at the Welcome Center.
Directions to Merrow Falls
Campus Address: 1 Founders Way, Merrow Falls
By Automobile
Merrow Falls is easily accessible by regional highways. Follow university signs along River Road directly to Founders Way.
By Air
The regional airport offers domestic flight connections, and larger international hubs are within driving distance.
By Train & Transit
Regional transit connects into downtown Merrow Falls. The university Gold Line shuttle connects downtown Merrow Falls with Brightwater Commons, Lot C4, and Summit Apartments.
Explore from Anywhere
360° Virtual Campus Tour
Explore our laboratories, residence halls, library reading rooms, and campus grounds online.
Immersive Virtual Experience
Can't travel to Merrow Falls immediately? Our interactive 360° virtual tour gives you an intimate view of student spaces across all 312 acres. Navigate panoramic views inside the Meridian Science Center teaching laboratories, the soaring timber-beamed Whitcombe Reading Room, sample double rooms in Juniper Hall, and scenic vistas over the Merrow River falls.
Each stop features audio commentary from current student tour guides, student interviews, and highlights of academic facilities across all five schools.
Visitor Inquiries
We look forward to meeting you
If you have special accommodation needs, dietary considerations, or need directions on your way, reach out to our team.
Welcome Center & Visitor Services
- Where
- Founders Hall 110
- Phone
- (555) 555-0142
- admissions@university.alkimi.ai
- Hours
- Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; select Saturdays 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (September–April)
- Lead
- Hannah Lindqvist, Director of Undergraduate Admissions