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Open House

Open House is a great opportunity for you and your family to spend time with professors, students and staff members who will answer your questions, show you around, and give you the inside scoop. Come join us!

Dates
Fall 2006
Spring 2007
Saturday, October 7
Saturday, February 17
Friday, November 10
Saturday, March 17
Saturday, November 18
Friday, April 13
 
Accommodations for Guests with Disabilities

Reserved parking is available to you at both the UC and the Ramsey Regional Activity Center. For directions to the reserved parking areas or if anyone in your party requires special services during your visit, please contact the Office of Admissions in advance.

 
Events Schedule
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8:30 - 11 a.m.
Registration & Check-In

University Center, 2nd floor atrium lobby
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9 - 11 a.m. Information Fair**
All departments
Various campus locations
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8:40 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 9:40 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:20 a.m.
Welcome Sessions
Choose one 15-minute session
University Center, UC Movie Theatre
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9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Open House Headquarters
Office of Admissions staff; refreshments will be served
University Center, Multipurpose Room
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Information Sessions+
Various campus locations
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Campus Tours
Departing every 20 minutes from the Alumni Tower outside the UC
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11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch
Pay as you go
Various campus dining locations
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Noon - 2 p.m. Residence Halls
Open for viewing

Select residential locations

** Information Fair
Over 100 departments and programs represented. Meet with faculty from academic programs as well as representatives from various offices including Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, Housing, Food Services, Student Activities, and the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band.

+Information Sessions
Tailor your visit to your interests by selecting from multiple sessions throughout the day.  The session topics range from the admissions process and financial assistance to our 120+ academic programs.
 
Important Registration Instructions
Prospective students are encouraged to register online for the Open House event they wish to attend, by clicking the "Register" button next to the date listed on the top of this page. Prospective students may also pre-register by phone at 1-877-WCU-4YOU. You will receive a confirmation with further details prior to the Open House event for which you have registered.

Shuttles will provide all-day service between the designated parking at Hennon Baseball Stadium and the A.K. Hinds University Center (UC).

When you arrive the day of your Open House event, you will receive an information packet that will contain the detailed schedule of specific events for that day. See you in Catamount Country!