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For Immediate Release For Media Inquiries, contact: Taggart Boyle, 617-984-1771, [email protected] Katy Spencer Johnson, 617-984-1759, [email protected] Meet Your Major: Quincy College to host Program Exploration Fair Events on Quincy & Plymouth Campuses Free & Open to Public Quincy College Student Thiago Carvhalo meets Meghan Cassidy, Director of First Year Seminar & Retention Strategies during a First Year Seminar event at Quincy College. Photo Credit: Quincy College Who: Quincy College What: Program Exploration Fair, hosted by Quincy College's First Year Seminar Program Where and When: -------------------- Quincy College Quincy Campus | 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA Tuesday, October 2, 2018 4:00pm-6:00pm Presidents Place , Lower Level Conference Room Wednesday, October 3, 2018 12:00pm-2:00pm Presidents Place, Lower Level Conference Room ------------- Quincy College - Plymouth Campus | 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth, MA Wednesday, October 10, 2018 12:00pm-2:00pm Student Lounge, P lymouth Campus Thursday, October 11, 2018 4:00pm-6:00pm Student Lounge, Plymouth Campus About: Undecided. Many college students start their college journey as undecided in their course of study or major. Quincy College and the Quincy College First Year Seminar Program are hosting free, open to the public events during the month of October to help current students, prospective students, friends, and family explore the variety of academic programs and career pathways at Quincy College. Whether you've decided on your program of study or are still exploring your options, this event is for you! Held on both Quincy College's Quincy and Plymouth Campuses, faculty from Quincy College's different areas of study along with the Offices of Career Services, Academic Advising, and Admissions will be available to answer questions, provide class and program information, as well as discuss career and transfer opportunities. Prospective students will also be able to apply to Quincy College and benefit from on-the-spot admissions. Snacks will be available and raffles will be held during each event. These drop-in events are hosted by Quincy College First Year Seminar and are run by Meghan Cassidy, Director of First Year Seminar and Retention Strategies at Quincy College. Nationally, students who enroll in a First Year Seminar course produce a higher GPA, have higher retention rates at that school, and higher graduation rates. To view the Areas of Study including thirty-four Associate Degree programs, twenty-four Certificate Programs, non-credit programs, and online offerings available at Quincy College, visit: https://quincycollege.edu/academics/areas-of-study/. For more information on the Program Exploration Fairs, visit: https://quincycollege.edu/events/?department=first-year-seminar Explore First Year Seminar at Quincy College About Quincy College Founded in 1958, Quincy College is a two-year, municipally affiliated community college serving approximately 4,000 students at campuses located in Quincy and Plymouth, Massachusetts. Quincy College is an open access institution that encourages academic achievement and excellence, diversity, economic opportunity, community involvement, and lifelong learning. The College facilitates valuable learning relationships that inspire students to realize their educational and professional futures. The college offers 34 associate degree programs and 24 certificate programs in a variety of disciplines, including those within Professional Programs, Liberal Arts, and Natural & Health Sciences. The college is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and is licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to grant the degrees of Associate in Arts and Associate in Science. The college draws a diversity of students from the greater Boston area as well as 121 countries around the world. For additional information, visit www.quincycollege.edu STAY CONNECTED: Your Journey Begins Here. Quincy College, 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169 SafeUnsubscribe™ {recipient's email} Forward this email | Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try it free today.