Invitation to High School Students:
Class of 2011 (rising seniors) and Class of
2012 (rising juniors)
July 26 - July 31, 2010
9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Save Money
You may be interested in just visiting one or two colleges during the week. However, if you visit three or more participating colleges during Virginia Private College Week, you will receive three application fee waivers. This means no application fee for three Virginia private colleges of your choice.
Visiting Colleges Is Important
Web sites, brochures, and the recommendations of friends are definitely helpful. However, visiting campuses in person is one of the most important steps in the college search process.
Which college is the best fit for you? Which college just feels right?
The Private College Advantage
During Virginia Private College Week, you will learn about the quality and affordability of our colleges.
Private colleges are different from many state universities because of our small classes and the personal attention our students receive from faculty. Our students are engaged in the classroom, involved on campus, mentored by their professors, and prepared for a career or graduate school.
|
25 members of the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV) host two daily programs for rising juniors (Class of 2012) and seniors (Class of 2011) -- and their families. Prospective transfer students are also invited. The program includes a campus tour and an information session about admissions, financial aid, and academic/extracurricular programs.
On Monday-Friday (July 26 - July 30), there will be a morning (9 am) and afternoon (2 pm) session.* On Saturday, July 31, there will be a morning (9 am) session only.** Colleges with exceptions to this schedule are listed below.
|
No, but we strongly recommend that you contact the colleges you plan to visit. Email addresses and telephone numbers of participating institutions are below.
Scheduling Exceptions:
*University of Richmond: Mon-Fri sessions at 9:45 am and 2:15 pm, followed by a student-guided tour. Closed on Sat, brochures and maps available in the kiosk located outside the Admission Office.
*Hampton University: Mon-Fri only, presentation by admissions staff at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm and a self-guided tour. Closed Saturday.
*Jefferson College of Health Sciences: Mon-Fri only, closed Saturday.
*Liberty University: Please contact (434) 582-2064 or visitorscenter@liberty.edu for Mon-Sat schedule. Tours unavailable Friday, July 30th due to orientation for incoming freshmen.
*Virginia Union University: Mon-Fri only, 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, followed by student-guided tour. Closed Saturday.
*Washington and Lee University: Mon-Fri sessions at 9:00 am and 1:30 pm, followed by a student-guided tour. Closed Saturday, self-guided campus tour information available outside the Office of Admission.
Appalachian School of Law and Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine are members of CICV but do not participate in Virginia Private College Week.
- Decide which colleges you would like to visit.
- You don't need to register for the event, but we strongly recommend that you contact the colleges you plan to visit.
- Organize your travel plans. Driving directions are available on individual college web sites. This is not an organized bus tour.
- Pick up a passport at the first college you visit.
- At the end of each tour, the college will stamp the same passport.
- Mail your passport to CICV (stamped by at least 3 colleges) to receive 3 application fee waivers.
- You may use the application fee waivers at any CICV college or university--not necessarily the ones you visited.
- If you have questions, please contact the CICV at (540) 586-0606.
We look forward to seeing you!!!
Participating Colleges & Universities
|
|