Accepted Student Day 2021

Celebrate your acceptance to Kean University with your family and get a sneak peek of your college years from the comfort of your own car. This one-hour drive-thru experience will preview what campus and student life are all about for a Kean Cougar.

Welcome to Cougar Country! It’s time to celebrate your acceptance and see just how high cougars climb at Kean University.

Download, print, and fill out this name badge to display on your vehicle’s dashboard

Before we get started, please make note that all future Kean Cougars and guests must remain in their vehicles with the window kept fully closed for the duration of the journey. Our staff follows strict social distancing and COVID-19 safety protocols outlined by the CDC ensuring a healthy, fun, and cougar-rific experience for all. Safety first, but then let the good times roll!

This interactive event page will be your guide throughout the drive-thru experience. When you have completed your campus preview, our staff will direct you to park for a special presentation. At this time you can roll down your windows and also open your trunk to receive your Kean swag.

Now it’s time to sit back and enjoy a glimpse into your future here at Kean!

Event Stops

Are you ready to experience all that Kean has to offer? Let’s get started! As you approach each station stop, click on the corresponding audio below to learn more about each scene. Make sure your vehicle comes to a complete stop before you press play!

Kean Hall

This is where the magic happens. Actually, this is where the journey all begins! The Office of Admissions is where we process your application once it’s submitted. It’s here where we support you through the college decision-making process to enrollment and beyond.

George Hennings Research Wing

Doing research is kind of our thing. The George Hennings Research wing is the newest addition to Kean. It provides state-of-the-art labs for students in The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology. The labs will expand research opportunities for students who also can conduct fieldwork in the distinct environments of Kean three campuses — Kean Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands.

Dorothy Grant Hennings Hall

The power of education. If you have a passion for teaching, you’re needed now more than ever. It’s here at Dorothy Grant Hennings Hall where you’ll get the best training in the region to prepare you for a job in front of the classroom and across the spectrum of academic experience.

Hutchinson Hall

The mecca of digital content creation. Hutchinson Hall houses a complete TV studio for students in communication to get the hands-on training needed to enter a competitive marketplace. This building is named after John C. Hutchinson, who joined Kean University in 1934 and served the institution for a total of 37 years.

Willis Plaza

It’s time to recharge - literally. Architecture student Hugo Burgos helped design this new Learning Plaza on the former site of Willis Hall. The new plaza provides a view into campus from Morris Avenue, a comfortable, natural setting and charging stations, so students - and their devices - can recharge between classes.

Student walking to the stage at 2020 commencement

You’ve made it to your final stop: Commencement Day!

Kean Cougars are fierce and before you know it, you’ll be putting your cap and gown on to celebrate all of your hard work and accomplishments during your college journey at Kean.

Extra Credit

After your drive-thru experience, you have the option to visit our buildings listed below!

Hynes Hall

Diversify your business portfolio — in college. This is the new home of the College of Business and Public Management and includes a diverse array of state-of-the-art resources for business, public administration and criminal justice students.

New Jersey Center for Science, Technology and Mathematics (NJCSTM) Building

Calling all innovators and researchers. NJCSTM offers a vibrant teaching and research environment dedicated to preparing a new generation of innovators for lucrative careers as professional scientists, physicians and educators.

Are you ready to take the next step?

Secure your spot in Kean’s Class of 2025 by submitting your deposit. If you’ve already taken the first step, be sure to stay on track with your steps to enrollment and join the Kean Accepted Student Network. It’s time to climb higher. Join us!