May 14, 2008
College Connections
Below is information on college open houses and information sessions. Please visit the guidance office for further details and to talk with us about ways to best prepare for these sessions. Keep in mind many of these events require you to register in advance so plan early.
Ø Barnard/Bryn Mawr/Mount Holyoke/Smith/Wellesley –The Sisters
Information Session for Students and Parents – Sunday, May 4 1:00 p.m. at
Hilton, NY 1335 Avenue of the Americas 212-586-7000
RSVP to www.mtholyoke.edu/adm/thesisters
Ø Bates College –Campus Tours May1 – mid November
Weekdays at 8:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Mid-November – mid-April – Weekdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Bates Admissions Open Houses – Check www.bates.edu/admissions.xml
In late summer for information
Ø Bryant University –
Info. Sessions- Offered Monday – Friday, September – May 10 and
Most Saturdays at 11 a.m.
401-232-6100 or 800-622-7001
Bucknell University 101 Programs -
Bucknell University’s Office of Admissions will be offering
a series of programs in cities across the country for high school juniors and their parents. These programs – which will include alumni, current parents, and Admissions staff members – are designed to introduce to prospective students and families the extraordinary opportunities available at Bucknell. They will also dedicate time to a general discussion about the college search process.
To view dates and register call 570-577-1052 or go to
www.bucknell.edu/101
Ø Cabrini College – Saturday Information Sessions
Spring 2008 5/17, 6/14, 7/12, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16
For more information – 800-848-1003, 610-902-8552
E-mail: admit@cabrini.edu
Ø Concordia College-
Preview Saturdays 10:00 a.m. –7/12/08
800.YES.COLLEGE - www.concordia-ny.edu – admission@concordia-ny.edu
Ø Information Sessions –
Claremont McKenna College
Harvey Mudd College
Pitzer College
Scripps College
May 18th – Washington, D.C.
May 19th – Philadelphia, PA
May 20th – NYC
May 21st – Boston, MA
RSVP no later than ten days before event you plan to attend by calling
The Scripps College Office of Admission at 800-770-1333 or visiting
www. scrippscollege.edu/admission/reception-rsvp.php
Ø Felician College– Spring Instant Decision Programs for Freshmen
June 16-21
For more info: 201-559-613, admissions@felician.edu, www.felician.edu
Ø Loyola College in Maryland
Summer Info Programs 7/23/08, 7/27/08, 8/13/08, 8/17/08, 8/20/08, 8/24/08
www.loyola.edu/admission/campusvisits
Ø NYU Steinhardt Connection –
Informal Luncheons for Visiting Juniors and their families
May 23rd, June 20th, July 18th and August 15th
www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/connection or call 212-998-5624
Ø Penn State – Information Program for Sophomore & Juniors
Thursday, May 27 7:00 Staten Island Garden Hilton, Staten Island
Register/Directions/Check it out: admissions.psu.edu/infoprograms
Ø Purchase College-
Information Sessions are held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Saturday’s
And at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Friday’s.
Go to www.purchase.edu and click “schedule a visit” or call 914-251-6300
Ø SUNY College Nights –Spring 2008
This spring, the State University of New York is hosting three SUNY College Nights.
Saddle Brook Marriott (NJ), Monday, May 19
The Armory Track & Field Center (NYC), Tuesday, May 20
Binghamton University, Wednesday, May 21
Additional information about each program can be found at www.suny.edu/studentevents. Online registration is also available at the same site.
Ø Unity College in Maine –
Campus Visit Hours Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday – 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Phone (800) 624-1024
Email admissions@unity.edu
Ø Univerisity of Pittsburgh – Summer Visit Opportunities
June 21 - July 12, 19, 26 – August 2, 9, 16
412-624-7717 or viscntr@oafa.pitt.edu or www.oafa.p
Ø University of Rochester – College Admissions Forum
NewYork, Saturday May 31st 3 West Club 10 a.m.-Noon
www.enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/events or
call (585) 275-3221 or toll free at (888)822-2256
Ø University of Virginia – Information Sessions
Jun 15-Oct 31 M-F 10 a.m. and 1, Sat 10 a.m.
Tours: All Months M-F 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sat-Sun 11 a.m.
See the daily schedule at www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission
Ø Wheelock College
Interviews & Campus Tours Monday-Friday 9:00-3:30
Ø Westchester Community College – Open House – May 20, 2008- 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Visit them online for more event details, directions or to RSVP.
www.sunywcc.edu/openhouse