The College Tour

Abilene Christian University

Real students share their stories, and you get to see what makes ACU stand out. Abilene Christian has joined the menu of universities across the country offering a first glimpse into the lifestyle of our students. Host Alex Boylan takes you beyond the classrooms and into the heart of ACU.

Real students share their stories, and you get to see what makes ACU stand out. Abilene Christian has joined the menu of universities across the country offering a first glimpse into the lifestyle of our students. Host Alex Boylan takes you beyond the classrooms and into the heart of ACU.

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Ignite Your Passion on the College Tour

The College Tour is a TV series streaming on Amazon Prime Video.  Abilene Christian University’s series features ten students and provides an in-depth look at life as a Wildcat.

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Meet our Featured Students

Your Campus, Your Path

Keep up with Jared and the rest of the ACU Wildcats as they dive into the impressive number of student organizations and activities across campus. Intramurals, Greek Life and events hosted by the Campus Activities Board are just a few of the ways to be involved and make incredible friends. It all kicks off with Wildcat Week before classes start each fall. You don’t want to miss this.

First-Year Success

Full-on academic involvement, thriving campus activities, meaningful friendships and stellar residence halls come together to set Abilene Christian University’s first-year experience apart from the rest. Nationally recognized for the opportunities available from the start, Liv walks us through everything that sets you up for success.

It is a Wildcat Thing

ACU is rich in traditions and celebrating them only draws us closer. Let other Texas universities have their own; Wildcat traditions run deep. From a cappella groups to candlelight devotionals and a hand signal that ties it all together, discover what brings ACU’s many friends and alumni back to campus year after year.

Evan Babb, senior biology major from Lubbock, working in the NEXT Lab.

Labs Unlimited

Students of all majors are invited to engage in world-changing experiments and life-saving research from the minute they step on campus. Follow Evan from the deepest cave in Texas and back to the lab for his own research project, then to his exciting work on nuclear energy in NEXT Lab. It’s all a testament to the incredible research opportunities available to first- and second-year students. Lean into your passion; discover the possibilities at ACU.

Bring Your Heart to Campus

World class academics combine with Christian principles to give students like Andrea a firm foundation on which to expand their faith from. Through Chapel, mission trips, small groups, close relationships and worship, our students are building an immensely meaningful experience. Bring your heart to campus and see how it can grow from here.

The City of Abilene is Waiting for You

Our own Alex takes The College Tour off campus for a view of Abilene. From alumni-owned coffee shops and one-of-a-kind boutiques, to delicious restaurants and outdoor spaces, Abilene has a welcoming vibe that blends with our community feel. Rooftop concerts, art walks and good times with friends are on deck for your weekend plans. Come experience ACU for yourself.

acu women's basketball

Beyond the Courts and Fields

The Wildcats enter a new era of Division I athletics as they join the Western Athletic Conference, building on a decades-long legacy of conference championships. Fans and athletes are able to enjoy the love of their favorite sports in newly renovated venues like Moody Coliseum and Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium. Catch the Wildcats in action and cheer on the incredible student-athletes of Abilene Christian University.

Honors, Pre-Health and Pickleball

As a high-achieving student you will have many options at ACU. Aspen takes The College Tour from labs to world-recognized academic buildings and even to the pickleball court. Take your academics to the next level and build out your own purpose.

Find Your Own Compass

Experiential learning – or learning by doing – is an important part of an ACU education and is built into the curriculum for all our students. Joseph takes you behind the cameras and explores what that actually means. Be mentored and become the mentor. Build your own roadmap through Compass and other opportunities at ACU.

 

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