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BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY - Baldwin Wallace University is an independent, liberal arts & sciences university located in Berea, Ohio, offering bachelor's and master's degrees, certificates, and professional education programs.  The following link will allow students to sign up and meet virtually, or in-person on their campus 1 on 1 with an Admission Counselor. https://admission.bw.edu/portal/first-year-visit

 

BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY

We are once again impressed by our Class of 2024 Bearcats. Binghamton received more than 38,000 first-year applications for 2,900 spots for fall 2020 and with a high-school GPA range of 93-98 (3.7- 3.9), our students stack up among the best in the nation:

• ACT score (mid 50%): 29-33
• SAT math (mid 50%): 640-730
• SAT evidence-based reading and writing (mid 50%): 640-710

As a reminder, Binghamton University is test-optional this year

Application deadlines for fall 2021 - First-year students may apply Early Action or Regular Admission to Binghamton for fall 2021.

• Early Action deadline is Nov. 1, with all application materials due by Dec. 1, and students will receive a decision by Jan. 15.
• Regular admission deadline is Jan. 15, and students will receive a decision by April 1.

  Virtual Fall Open Houses

  Although we’ll miss hosting our traditional fall open house, we have planned two weeks of fun-filled, informative virtual open houses: Oct. 11-17 and Nov. 8-14 (both weeks’ sessions are identical). To accommodate busy schedules, we’ve spaced the sessions out over a week so students can attend as many sessions that are relevant to them! Please encourage your students to register online.

 

CANISIUS COLLEGE -  www.canisius.edu/visit is the best way for students to see all upcoming visits to campus both in-person opportunities and virtual ones. We are also offering our Visit and Apply Grant Opportunity again this year for incoming freshmen.  If they Visit (in person or virtually) and Apply to Canisius by December 1st they will be eligible for a $2,000 Visit and Apply for Grant.  We are welcoming students back to campus and have weekday campus visit opportunities where students can have an individualized meeting with an Admissions Counselor and a campus tour registration can be found at this link, https://admissions.canisius.edu/portal/weekdayvisits.  Students can also make Remote Meeting Appointments with their Admissions Counselor (me) and can sign up at this link https://admissions.canisius.edu/portal/InterviewRachel.

 

CARLOW UNIVERSITY -  If students are interested in visiting campus, they can schedule so here - https://admissions.carlow.edu/portal/visit. We are also hoping to host many different virtual events covering financial aid, athletics, student life, and individual academic programs. Our website with registrations for those events will be posted under the Admissions and Aid > Tours and Visiting tab of our website, www.carlow.edu.

On behalf of the Office of Admissions at Carlow University, we hope that you are staying safe, healthy, and enjoying the start of your academic year. Although this year looks very different for all of us, Carlow University is still offering many opportunities for high school students to connect with our campus and learn more about our academic offerings. Attached is a calendar of events we hope that you will enjoy. These events highlight our academic departments, student life, financial aid, and so much more!    Carlow Admissions Virtual Events 

The link to register for any virtual event can be found here and is also mentioned in the attached PDF calendar of events - https://admissions.carlow.edu/portal/virtual. It is my hope we have the pleasure of meeting your students this semester!. 

DAEMEN COLLEGE -  Chat one on one with your admissions counselor and get all your questions answered.  Available for first-year, transfer, and graduate students:  https://apply.daemen.edu/portal/virtualadmappt.  Are you a rising senior in high school, thinking about applying to Daemen? Then this session is for you! Join us to learn more about the application process and why Daemen is the right place for you:  https://apply.daemen.edu/portal/virtualinfojunio

1.)   Test Optional for all majors

-       In the past a student was eligible to apply test optional for majors that were not health care majors, and a student had to have above an 86 weighted cumulative GPA. Those restrictions will be lifted for all students applying for Fall 2021.

2.)   Early Decision

-       Deadline: November 2nd, 2020

-       All majors can apply Early Decision

-       Daemen Tuition Guarantee for Early Decision applicants: A scholarship will be given for the four years of undergraduate tuition that will offset the rise of any tuition costs.

-       For our selective majors there was a higher acceptance rate across all majors compared to Rolling Admissions/Priority Deadline

3.)   Priority Deadline for Physician Assistant and Nursing with Erie Community College as the partner school

-       Deadline: November 20th, 2020

-       We only accepted a handful of students after this deadline last year into these two programs

4.)   Rolling Admissions for all other majors and partner schools for Nursing

-       First admission decisions will be released in mid-November

 

GANNON UNIVERSITY -  We currently at Gannon are offering a multitude of different options to prospective students.  They can all be found at www.gannon.edu/visit  To give a rundown: we have on campus admissions conversations and campus tours available between 9:00am-2:30pm, Monday – Friday and on select Saturdays.  We have virtual admissions appointment times everyday and also on Saturdays (these are fully virtual experiences);  Instead of having a virtual Open House this fall we are having virtual program information sessions all fall long, these are opportunities to talk to faculty from programs across campus.   We encourage students to do what best fits their needs, so if a student can not find a specific time or has questions about visits they can contact me.  My email is kujan001@gannon.edu and my cell phone # is 814-983-1536.

 

KEUKA COLLEGE -   Students can sign up for a virtual tour at https://www.keuka.edu/virtual-tour. However, the virtual tour is not guided live--it is entirely self-guided, so if a student wanted to speak with an admissions counselor, they would have to set up a visit, either virtually or on-campus, or contact Erin Connolly, Admissions Counselor at 315-279-5701

 

MEDAILLE COLLEGE -  Medaille College is offering in-person and virtual campus visits and tours for any interested students. To schedule an in-person campus visit only, please go to: https://apply.medaille.edu/portal/ug_invterview_tour.  To view a virtual tour of Medaille’s campus, please go to the following website: https://www.medaille.edu/admissions/visit.  You may also contact Admissions Counselor, Kristen Buck, at 716-368-1652 or kav28@medaille.edu to schedule an in-person or virtual campus visit.   

 

Medaille College’s Admissions department is holding another round of information sessions based on all of our Undergraduate academic programs. These sessions are available for any interested students, their parents/guardian, teachers, and any school counselor who wants to find out more information.

Please share the following information with all of your seniors:

Program Information Sessions

Join us for a virtual, hour long information session on the program(s) of your choice!

The first 15 minutes of each session will cover admissions and financial aid requirements. Next, you'll learn all about the program from an esteemed faculty member and a student currently studying in the program. During the final 15 minutes, you'll have the opportunity to have any questions answered by our team.

The academic programs that we will be running information sessions on are: Vet-Tech, Applied Math, International Studies, Biology, English, Criminal Justice, Education, and Psychology.

Here is the link for the students to choose which session they would like to join: https://www.medaille.edu/admissions/visit

**The first session will be running right after the holiday break on Monday, January 4^th.

 

 

Program Information Sessions

Join us for a virtual, hour long information session on the program(s) of your choice!

The first 15 minutes of each session will cover admissions and financial aid requirements. Next, you'll learn all about the program from an esteemed faculty member and a student currently studying in the program. During the final 15 minutes, you'll have the opportunity to have any questions answered by our teams.

Here is the link for the students to choose which session they would like to join: https://www.medaille.edu/admissions/visit

 

 

MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY - This semester, we have events planned all the way through the end of March covering a range of topics: academic programs, campus tours, general information sessions, classroom simulations, and more. They are designed to give participants the opportunity to interact directly with faculty, staff, and current students in areas they are most interested in. Our panelists have been working hard to prepare their presentations and hope you will be able to join us!

All of our events, including dates, times, and registration forms, can be found on the Mercyhurst University Visit web page. Students are also welcome to register for a virtual campus visit if they prefer something more individualized to their needs.

 

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY -   While we continue to do our part to flatten the curve, you can still experience RIT. We will be offering limited small group on-campus tours. Virtual options provide information about admission, financial aid, student life, and academics from the comfort of home.   We offer different options for virtual visits at the following link: https://www.rit.edu/admissions/freshman#visit-events

 

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN - Sign up here for a Virtual One on One to discuss SCAD admissions Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm.  SCAD will offer virtual Admission tours at 12 pm and 3 pm Monday through Friday. To participate, please use the following link: Virtual Admission Tour

 

ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE –  Our Experience Fisher Infographic is designed to give students an overview of what their Cardinal Experience can be, and the Fisher at a Glance Infographic shares 10 fast facts about the College!

There has never been a better time to be a Fisher student and opportunities abound for students to visit campus! Additionally, you can schedule time directly with Mary Doyle, at your convenience, to connect via phone at https://calendly.com/sjfc-mdoyle.

  

SUNY BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE - For 150 years, SUNY Buffalo State College has guided generations of students through history’s most trying times. We have the skills and experience to keep your education on track and up-to-date. Together, we are Buff State Strong!

Admissions Links: First-Year Applying • Virtual Options • One-on-One Advisor Appointments • Video Chat with Current Students

SUNY Buffalo State College

Email: admissions@buffalostate.edu

Phone: 716-878-4017

Text: 716-803-8434

Rep. Contact: Shannon Miller (Admissions Advisor)

Rep. Email: millersm@buffalostate.edu

Rep. Phone: 716-878-4082

Rep. Text: 716-800-4145

 

SUNY - THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK -  Though you have a choice of 64 campuses at SUNY, you'll be part of one system working together for your future. SUNY colleges and universities give you access to degrees that are respected anywhere you go. After graduation, we have resources that will help you succeed whether you pursue a career or further education. Our community colleges offer a wide range of transfer options for students pursuing a four-year degree.  https://www.suny.edu/attend/visit-us/virtual-open-house/

 

SUNY BROCKPORT -   Daily one-on-one zoom meetings with Admissions Advisors Virtual Visit Link:  https://www.brockport.edu/admissions_aid/visit.  Students can register here: https://apply.brockport.edu/portal/video.  Virtual information sessions.  Students can register here: https://apply.brockport.edu/portal/live

 

SUNY UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY - This fall we’re hosting virtual events to educate prospective students about various careers in the healthcare field and share with them the degree opportunities at SUNY Upstate.  Please share the information below with your students and colleagues.  You are welcome to participate as well!

Virtual General Information Session – WNY & Finger Lakes Regions: Prospective students and their families will receive an overview of the bachelors and graduate degrees offered at SUNY Upstate Medical University.  Upstate students from the Western New York and Finger Lakes Regions are scheduled to participate.  Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions.  This event will be held on October 27^th at 6:30 pm. To register, please go to: https://engage.upstate.edu/register/WNYFL1027

What else? As usual, we offer a monthly College of Medicine Advisement Session at 11:00 am on the first Tuesday of each month.  We also have program specific sessions, for example Radiation Therapy, Respiratory Therapy and Medical Imaging.  The complete list may be found here:  SUNY Upstate Virtual Events.  More events will be added soon, including Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant and Clinical Perfusion.  If you have questions about any of the degree programs at Upstate, please feel free to let us know. For a list of all the degree programs at SUNY Upstate, please click here for undergraduate degrees and here for graduate degrees.

 

UTICA COLLEGE - We are a private liberal arts college located in the heart of central New York. Our most popular majors include: Business, Construction Management, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Nursing. We have more than 40 majors in all. To set up a one-on-one virtual or in-person meeting with an admissions counselor, please contact Brian Gleitsmann at bgleits74@utica.edu or (315) 792-3822. Register for a virtual event at utica.edu/admissions-events

 

VILLA MARIA COLLEGE -   In lieu of our traditional visits to your offices to meet and chat with interested juniors and seniors, this fall we are offering virtual meet and greets with our Admissions team. If you have a student who might be considering Villa, I hope you will encourage them to sign up for a time slot right on the “Visit” section of our website: https://www.villa.edu/admissions/visit-us/.