Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) is a graduate institute and member of The Claremont Colleges in Claremont, California. You can arrange an in-person campus tour or take a virtual tour, and the institute’s visitor information covers campus access and parking.
- Location: 535 Watson Drive, Claremont, CA 91711
- Campus tours: in-person tours are available; space is limited, so register to reserve a spot
- Parking: visitors may park in Lot A without a permit
Finding Keck Graduate Institute
Keck Graduate Institute is at 535 Watson Drive in Claremont, steps away from Claremont Village. KGI was established in 1997. From Chino Motel, the campus is about a 14-minute drive, and a room for your KGI campus visit gives you a place to stay.
For a first look before you go, KGI’s virtual tour includes 360-degree views of campus facilities, laboratories and grounds. The institute also publishes campus, parking and building maps for planning an in-person visit.
Campus visits and tours
KGI offers in-person campus tours and asks visitors to register because space is limited. Check the institute’s visitor information for the current tour arrangements before making plans.
If you have questions about visiting or becoming a student, KGI lists admissions@kgi.edu as its admissions contact. Its online events calendar includes admissions events, seminars, workshops and other campus events, so consult it when planning around a particular activity.
Visitor parking and access
Visitors may park in Lot A without a permit, according to KGI’s parking and directions map. For designated parking areas other than Lot A, get a permit from the staff or faculty member you are meeting. Follow all parking signs and pavement markings when you arrive.
Before setting off, use KGI’s published campus and parking maps to identify your destination building and the appropriate parking area. For changing visit arrangements and access details, check the official site before you go.
How do you drive to KGI from the nearby interstates?
KGI’s directions give separate approaches from Interstate 210 and Interstate 10. Follow the route for the highway you are using, then continue to the campus on Watson Drive.
- From Interstate 210: Exit at Towne and head south. Turn east onto Bonita, south onto Cambridge, east onto Wharton, then south onto Watson.
- From Interstate 10: Exit at Indian Hill and head north. Turn west onto Arrow, north onto Bucknell, then west onto Watson.
Other campus visits in Claremont
KGI’s membership in The Claremont Colleges makes it possible to plan a visit alongside other campus stops in Claremont. Harvey Mudd College is another campus to consider on your itinerary.
For an art stop in the area, you can pair your plans with a visit to the Benton Museum of Art. Check each destination’s own visitor information when planning your schedule.
FAQs
Where is Keck Graduate Institute?
KGI is at 535 Watson Drive in Claremont, California, steps away from Claremont Village.
Can you take a virtual tour of KGI?
Yes. KGI’s virtual tour offers 360-degree views of campus facilities, laboratories and grounds.
Do visitors need a parking permit?
Visitors may park in Lot A without a permit. Parking in designated areas other than Lot A requires a permit from the staff or faculty member you are meeting.
How do you reserve an in-person campus tour?
KGI says space on in-person tours is limited and visitors should register to reserve a spot. Check its visitor information for current arrangements.