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Discovery Day

Experience Montreat College at Discovery Day and receive a $2,000 scholarship! For more than a century, Montreat College has combined Christ-centered education, rigorous academics, and hands-on opportunities with a community where you’ll be personally known and valued.
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Attend Discovery Day and earn a $2,000 scholarship!

Don’t miss Discovery Day at Montreat College! This free immersive open house event is a special opportunity for prospective students and families to experience what makes a Montreat College education distinct – right here in Montreat, NC.

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Upcoming Discovery Day Dates

Fall 2025 Discovery Days: 

Cybersecurity Discovery Days: 

  • Friday, February 20, 2026 (registration coming soon) 

Spring 2026 Discovery Days: 

  • Friday, March 20, 2026 (registration coming soon) 

Rising college freshmen and transfer students are encouraged to submit a free 2026 application online prior to attending Discovery Day at www.montreat.edu/apply. Accepted students are encouraged to pay their $200 enrollment deposits at www.montreat.edu/paydeposit.

At Discovery Day, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Attend a class
  • Enjoy complimentary lunch in our renovated dining hall
  • Take a guided campus tour
  • Experience our Student Life & Academic Fair
  • Receive a $2,000 Montreat College Scholarship

Discovery Day is open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors and transfer students. Parents and families are welcome!

All Discovery Day participants will receive a $2,000 Montreat College scholarship! It will be awarded in equal disbursements of $500 each year.

Discounted overnight accommodations are available at the Hampton Inn Black Mountain with visitor code: 0003227720.

Questions? Contact the Admissions office at 828.669.8012 or email admissions@montreat.edu. We look forward to hosting you on campus soon!

Young people sitting in Graham Chapel

Schedule

Friday, October 3, 2025: General Track

8:30-9:00 a.m.: Check In (Gaither Fellowship Hall)
9:00-9:45 a.m.: Welcome Session (Graham Chapel)
10:00-11:00 a.m.: Campus Tours (Campus)
11:00-11:50 a.m.: Students: Attend a Class
Parents: General Admissions Session (Various Locations
Graham Chapel)
12:00-12:45 p.m.: Lunch (Howerton Dining Hall)
1:00-2:00 p.m.: General Track “You Choose” Sessions (Student Picks 2)
Financial Aid & Honors (Gaither Fellowship Hall)
Transfer Student Information (Belk 306)
Campus Life (Belk 304)
Athletics (Graham Chapel)
2:15-2:30: Closing Session (Graham Chapel)
2:30-3:30 p.m.: Student Experience Fair (L. Nelson Bell Library)

Friday, October 3, 2025: Homeschool Track

8:30-9:00 a.m.: Check In (Gaither Fellowship Hall)
9:00-9:45 a.m.: Welcome Session (Graham Chapel)
10:00-10:50 a.m.: Campus Tours (Campus)
11:00-11:45 a.m.: Students: Attend a Class (Various Locations)
Parents: Homeschool Admissions Session (Chapel of the Prodigal)
12:00-12:45 p.m.: Lunch (Howerton Dining Hall)
1:00-2:00 p.m.: Homeschool Track Panel (Chapel of the Prodigal)
2:15-2:30 p.m.: Closing Session (Graham Chapel)
2:30-3:30 p.m.: Student Experience Fair (L. Nelson Bell Library)