Prospective students to preview College from every angle at UVa-Wise 360° Oct. 25

Prospective students and their families are invited to attend UVa-Wise 360° for a chance to preview the campus of The University of Virginia’s College at Wise from every angle on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Intended to provide students with an all-around look at life at the College, UVa-Wise 360° includes an academic and activities fair, campus and residence hall tours, question-and-answer presentations by the admissions counselors, and a complimentary lunch. Throughout the day, participants will have an opportunity to talk with faculty, staff and current students to learn more about the wide variety of academic, athletic and social opportunities available at UVa-Wise.

"This program is perfect for those considering UVa-Wise and will help them get a head start on the college application, financial aid and scholarship process,” said Rusty Necessary, vice chancellor for enrollment management.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Fred B. Greear Gymnasium, followed by a welcome address at 9 a.m. by Necessary and Chancellor David J. Prior. The Academic and Activities Fair begins at 9:30 a.m. Students and their families will be treated to lunch in the dining hall at noon.

Pre-registration for UVa-Wise 360° is requested. Students may register online at www.uvawise.edu/admissions. For more information, call 276-328-0102 or toll-free at 888-282-9324, or e-mail krf2h@uvawise.edu.

The only branch campus of the University of Virginia, UVa-Wise is ranked among the nation’s top ten public liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report. UVa-Wise offers Virginia's only undergraduate degree in software engineering, among 28 other degrees and professional programs in the liberal arts tradition of Thomas Jefferson.

Posted October 3, 2008