Post+Secondary+Open+House

**Open Houses: Why attend?‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**
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 * "Seeing is Believing!"** When you are searching for which college to attend for the next 4 years of your life, I promise you nothing will take the place of experiencing the campus first hand through a visit. Finding the right place takes work. Does it feel right? Big enough? Too big? Too far from home? Near a city? Want more of a country/collegiate feel? When you walk on campus you are going to love it or hate it.\

Open Houses are a fantastic way of getting the best information about that school. These are planned with juniors (fall for seniors too) in mind, and are a collaborative effort by admissions offices, financial aid, and student services. You'll hear timely info about campus facts, admissions requirements, newest majors, and student life. They will provide a tour often led by students who love being there.

Almost always you will be able to apply for free right there on the spot. I suggest you do...what can it hurt? Free is good...most applications range from $20-$100 JUST TO APPLY. Get them waived whenever you can. There are many ways to get the fee waived...walking on campus is a great time to ask to apply for free.
 * Penn State Greater Allegheny waives fees when you apply on campus.
 * Duquesne waives fees if you apply by Dec. 15.
 * Gannon will waive fees...they come to our college fair..

If you do attend an open house or individual college visit, please feel free to bring back information for the Counseling Office!

‍**Here's a few coming up ... start exploring now!**
This website from the New Jersey Counseling association has a whole page of Pennsylvania open houses coming up. You need to check this link out! []

[|Allegheny College] January 16, 2012, February 20, 2012
===‍**[|California University of Pennsylvania], Discovery Days, Feb. 20 (good vision of the state school system)**===

[|Clarion University] Feb. 20, 2012 (holiday) Feb. 3, 17, 24 (group)
**Holiday Visit Days - Clarion Campus** Includes a general overview of the admission, housing and financial aid process. Followed by a student lead campus tour and optional lunch. Programs begin at 10:20 a.m. and conclude approximately 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 20 – Presidents Day **call 800-672-7171 extension 1.**

Saturday, April 21 - for H.S. Sophomores & Juniors **call 800-672-7171 extension 1.**
 * Spring Open House - Clarion Campus **

Includes a general overview of the admission, housing and financial aid process. Followed by a student lead campus tour and optional lunch. Programs begin at 10:20 a.m. and conclude approximately 1:00 p.m. February 3, 17, 24 March 2, 9, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 **[|Sign up today!]** **or call 800-672-7171 extension 1.**
 * General Visit Programs - Clarion Campus **
 * Academic Department Days - Clarion Campus **Includes an overview of the academic department, interaction with professors and current students, classroom activity, student lead tour and complimentary lunch. January 26 - Physics Day January 27 - Speech Pathology Day - For high school seniors and transfer students only January 30 - Business Day February 1 - Communication Day February 2 - Psychology Day February 6 - Art Day February 10 - Early Childhood/ Mid-Level (Elementary) Day February 10 - Special Education/Intervention Specialist Day February 14 - Computer Science Information Systems Day February 16 - Library Science Day February 16 - Music Day February 21 - Anthropology, Geology, Geography and Earth Sciences Day February 22 - Chemistry Day February 23 - Rehabilitative Science Day February 27 - Business Day

[|Youngstown State University]Feb. 20, 2012
===‍**[|Robert Morris University] Saturday, October 22nd., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Saturday Nov. 12 also) (great Business school)**=== ===‍**[|Penn College of Technology] Sunday October 23 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.**=== ===‍**[|Univ of PITT], School of Health and Rehabilitation Services, Saturday Nov. 5th 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (athletic training, health sciences, etc)**=== ===‍**[|LaRoche College] Open House, Saturday Nov. 12, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.**===