Posted on Sep 22, 2009

The Office of Admissions will host fall Open Houses for prospective students on Monday, Oct. 12 and Monday, Oct. 26, starting at 8:45 a.m. both days.

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Visitors will have the opportunity to tour campus grounds and facilities; attend sessions on financial aid, housing and career planning; meet faculty and students; discuss varsity, club and intramural athletic options; and learn about undergraduate research and international programs.

Prospective students and their parents can register for the Open Houses and view a complete schedule of activities here. Advance notice is appreciated, and all families are advised to arrive by 8 a.m. for check-in and a continental breakfast. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at (888) 843-6688.

In addition, personal interviews are a key element of evaluating a student’s application and are highly recommended. Interviews are offered Monday through Friday at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. To schedule an on-campus interview, please call the Admissions Office.

Union recently welcomed the Class of 2013, the most diverse in the College’s history. Its 525 members, with average SAT scores of 1920 (out of 2400), were chosen from 4,825 applicants. These students represent 22 states and 13 countries, with individuals of color comprising 20 percent of the class. Four percent of the class is international students.