Visit Us

COLLEGE PREVIEW DAYS

Fall dates have not yet been scheduled… please check back or email admissions@watkins.edu for more information.

Take a tour of the campus, meet current students, talk with Admissions, learn more about the program of your choice, see where students live and learn all you need to know about Financial Aid. For more information contact admissions@watkins.edu

Schedule 

Noon - Registration and tours

1pm - General Information Session

1:30pm - Meet with Faculty in your department of interest

2:15pm - Financial Aid Information Session

2:15pm - Portfolio Reviews - appointment needed - call Admissions or email admissions@watkins.edu

2:25pm - Student Housing tours begin

  

Weekday Tours

Monday - Thursday at 11:00am*
Fridays by appointment

There’s no better way to experience Watkins then by taking a tour of the school with one of our Admissions Representatives. All of our reps are artists and understand the importance of finding the right creative environment to learn, explore and grow. Our tours last approximately 45 - 60 minutes and encompass views of each of the five departments - Fine Art, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography and Film. Tours of the residential apartments are offered at the end for those that are interested in on campus housing. During the tour you wiil learn about our foundation / studio classes, general education and the various ways Watkins prepares students to be professioal artists

Please call us (toll free 866.887.6395) or send us an email to let us know you will be joining one of our regularly scheduled tours.

*if this tour time does not fit your schedule, please contact the Admissions Office and we will be glad to arrange a time that works for you.

Been on the tour? Click here to take the survey

  

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Group Campus Visits

Watkins welcomes art classes and other groups interested in learning more about Watkins to visit the campus. WE can tailor the visit to your group offering youc tours, workshops, film screenings and more. Pleasecontact the Admissions Office for details.

  

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DirectionsWe’re not heard to find - located just 3 miles from downtown Nashville or less than one mile off Highway 65.

Plug us into your GPS and enjoy the ride or give us a call and we’ll be glad to direct you to our front door.

Address:

2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37228
 615.383.4848

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where to stay

Watkins has established special rates at the hotels listed below. Please call the hotel directly and ask for the "Watkins College Rate" when making reservations.

Distance to Watkins	Hotel	Rate	Phone
0.1 miles	SpringHill Suites by Marriott	$119	615-244-5474
0.8 miles	Millennium Maxwell House	$99	615-259 4343
3.7 miles	Hutton Hotel	$149	615-340-9333