A Day in the Life of College Admissions
June 28-29
The Campus of Virginia Tech
A Day in the Life of College Admissions is presented by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Alumni Relations. This event is for alumni and their children who are graduating high school in 2019 and 2020. It is designed to assist in navigating the college admissions process.
Program highlights include:
- Pointers for conducting an effective college search.
- Behind-the-scenes view of college admissions process.
- Learn about application preparation.
- Get to know the admissions staff.
Tentative Schedule
2:30 p.m.
Campus Tour for Program Participants
Pre-registration required on the registration form. Do not sign up for a tour on the Admissions website.
3:30-5 p.m.
Event Arrival and Check-In
Holtzman Alumni Center
4:30-6 p.m.
Reception with Host Bar
Holtzman Alumni Center
Conversation with Colleges
Meet with representatives from each of the academic colleges
Holtzman Alumni Center
6:15-8 p.m.
Family Dinner
Latham Ballroom, The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center
8-9 a.m.
Breakfast
Latham Ballroom, The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center
9-9:45 a.m.
Conducting an Effective College Search
Holtzman Alumni Center Assembly Hall
9:45-10:15 a.m.
Panel of Current College Students
Holtzman Alumni Center Assembly Hall
10:15-10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30-11 a.m.
Videos of Virginia Tech
Holtzman Alumni Center Assembly Hall
11-11:45 a.m.
Panel of Admissions Deans and Directors
Holtzman Alumni Center Assembly Hall
11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Lunch
D2 Dining Hall
1:15-1:45 p.m.
Virginia Tech Admissions Information Session
Holtzman Alumni Center Assembly Hall
1:45-2:45 p.m.
Review of Admissions Applications/Q&A
Holtzman Alumni Center Assembly Hall
2:45-3 p.m.
Evaluations and door prizes
Registration
Event is at full capacity. Registration is now closed.
Cost
The cost is $140 per adult and $110 per student.
Lodging
The lodging rate per night at The Inn at Virginia Tech is $129.
Contact
Email Cathy Lally at clally@vt.edu.