{"id":782,"date":"2015-11-25T07:15:38","date_gmt":"2015-11-25T12:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eckerdstaging.com\/admissions\/?page_id=782"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:17:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:17:40","slug":"eec","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eckerd.edu\/admissions\/eec\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Eckerd College"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;64&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; 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Parents will also receive information packets. While you wait, you can pick up some snacks on the patio or purchase lunch at Triton\u2019s Pub.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Welcome Program &#8211; <\/b><b>Your First Year at Eckerd College<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">12:15\u20131:15 p.m. | MILLER AUDITORIUM<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join Deans<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Kat Robinson and Heather Vincent to f<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ind out more about Autumn Term, the Faculty Mentoring Program and unique first-year programs offered at Eckerd.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Campus Tours<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1:30\u20133:30 p.m. | LEAVE FROM MILLER AUDITORIUM<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An Eckerd student will lead a tour of campus for admitted students and their families. 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