Many students tell us WPU “just felt right.” Find out if William Peace University is the fit for you by joining us for an in-person or virtual tour.
During your tour, you’ll get an overview of academic programs, athletics, student life, and discuss student involvement with student ambassadors. See a list of upcoming events below or choose one of the tour options. Need accommodations? Please note that in the tour registration form where indicated.
Welcome Center
In-person visits begin at the William Peace University Welcome Center in Main. The Welcome Center is the home to our knowledgeable, friendly, and qualified student ambassadors who are ready to provide a personalized (in-person or virtual) campus tour or answer your questions.
Have a question? Feel free to call us directly and chat with our student ambassadors. You can also connect with our ambassadors or your future fellow Pacers on ZeeMee.
- Open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Monday through Friday and select Saturdays
- Contact the Welcome Center (919)-508-2214
Visit In Person
Experience WPU in person so you can get a feel for what it would be like to join us on campus.
Take Our Video Tour
Experience our beautiful downtown Raleigh campus through multiple videos.
NEW: Sit in on a Class
Request this when you schedule your tour.
If you do not wish to take a tour but only sit in on a class, contact Tori LaFevre directly at vrlefevre@peace.edu.
Staying Overnight?
William Peace University community members receive discounted rates at the following hotels:
The Longleaf Hotel – Downtown Raleigh
Address: 300 N. Dawson St. Raleigh NC 27603
Phone: (919) 867-5770
Receive a 15% discount when you mention WPU at booking.
Hampton Inn and Suites – Downtown Raleigh
Closest to WPU (only two blocks!)
Address: 600 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: (919) 825-4770
DoubleTree by Hilton – Raleigh Midtown
Address: 2805 Highwoods Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: (919) 872-3500
Homewood Suites by Hilton – Raleigh Crabtree Valley
Address: 5400 Homewood Banks Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone: (919) 785-1131
To access the Hilton discounts, use this link. Enter Corporate Account number 2831252 using the “Special Rates” button in the top right corner. From there, enter “Raleigh, NC” as the location and select your dates of travel/number of guests. You’ll arrive on a page listing local hotels with discounted rates signified by “William Peace University” below the hotel title.
Location & Directions
With a population of over 400,000, Raleigh is consistently regarded as one of the nation’s best places to live for its economic, cultural and professional opportunities.