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UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS, 2020/21 – An Admissions Rep. from each of these listed schools will be in the Career Center on the following dates. Seniors interested in attending the academic institution, or who want more information from the university, should plan on attending the visit.
Due to the restrictions in place, we currently have no College Admissions Representatives coming to Tumwater High. Here are some Zoom/Virtual Rep. visit opportunities.
United States Service Academies Here is a consolidated list of basic information on each of the Service Academies. The Air Force Academy, The Naval Academy at Annapolis, The Army Academy at West Point. Service Academy Information
Biola University Our Admissions Counselor is Deborah Kwak. Contact her at [email protected] or 562.903.4752
There will be a virtual visit for students who are interested in Biola University on Wednesday, October 28th beginning at 11:00 a.m. Zoom link is https://biola.zoom.us/j/4265538201
Boise State University Our Admissions Counselor is Brittney Mailhot. Contact her at [email protected] or 425.786.3799
• PNW Specific Opportunities o I am available for one-on-one virtual and phone appointments to meet with students and their families to answer any questions they may have! o I will also be hosting PNW Future Student Sessions throughout the fall for students who would like to meet with their designated Boise State Admissions Counselor and cannot attend a virtual visit and tour. We will cover academics, city of Boise, requirements, and involvement. Dates and times are currently TBD but will be available in the next few weeks and listed HERE for registration. • Virtual Visit & Tour o Every Thursday evening at 5pm PT/6pm MT, an admissions counselor and current student host our Future Student Session, where we cover academics, city of Boise, requirements, involvement, and provide a virtual campus tour! • On-Campus Tours o We are excited to announce that we have resumed daily campus tours! Taking into consideration physical distancing and following CDC guidelines, we have expanded our offerings to Monday through Friday at 9am, 11am, and 1pm MT with tours being limited to ten individuals. If a student cannot attend a campus tour during the week, we also have a self-guided tour option for students and families to take advantage of.
Central Washington University Our Admissions Counselor is Deedee Orr. Contact her at [email protected] or 206.747.1337
o Admissions Appointments o Students can get all their questions answered during either a phone appointment of video chat with Deedee
o Virtual Admissions Presentations – Mondays/Wednesdays at 3:30pm o Students can learn more about life at Central and get more info about steps needed for admission, financial aid/scholarships, and more
o Discover the Wildcat Way events – Fridays at 4:00pm o Students can take a virtual campus tour with our Student Ambassadors, learn about the application process from an Admissions Counselor, and ask questions during the panel style Q&A session with Student Ambassadors
o Application completion appointments o Students can get assistance filling out and submitting the admissions application during a video appointment with Deedee
o On the Spot Admissions appointments (Dec 7 – Dec 11) o Seniors who have a 2.5 GPA or higher are encouraged to register for an On the Spot Admissions appointment where they can potentially be admitted to CWU during a video appointment
We are also offering hour long Virtual Group Visits for groups of 15 or more for grades 9 through 12. Registration can be found here: https://admissions.cwu.edu/register/groups
Corban University Our Admissions Counselor is Anna Reddington. Contact her at [email protected] or 503.375.7004
There will be a virtual visit with students who are interested in Corban University on Monday, October 12th at 1:00 p.m. Zoom link is https://corban.zoom.us/j/99970996743
Cornish College of the Arts Our Admissions Counselor is Karyn Tobin. Contact her at [email protected] or 260.726.5077
There will be a virtual visit with students who are interested in pursuing a BFA in the performing and visual arts on Wednesday, October 14th from 11:00 – 11:45. Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89163492646
National Portfolio Days What it used to be: An in-person event where students could meet representatives from art colleges and share their portfolio for coaching and feedback. And you could usually only attend the one that was within driving distance of your home.
What it is now: An online event where students can attend and meet representatives from art colleges, AND you can attend as many as you want!
Come meet with Cornish and over 100 other art colleges from now until December 5. Click the National Portfolio Days title to register.
DigiPen Institute of Technology Our Admissions Counselor is Elizabeth Curry. Contact her at [email protected] or 206.473.2087
There will be a virtual visit for students who are interested in DigiPen on Wednesday, November 4th beginning at 12:30 p.m. Zoom link is https://digipen.zoom.us/j/3052814921
Here are some important links regarding DigiPen –
Admissions Requirements
o This link will take you to the admissions page of our website, which details the admissions requirements as well as information about important deadlines and financial aid. Information on tuition and financial aid are available by clicking those topics.
Housing
o DigiPen housing provides an opportunity to live within a community of fellow students in a comfortable living environment. Please look here for more information on details, costs, and amenities.
Degree Program Overviews
BFA student interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LqJHN6Jitw&feature=youtu.be
BFA artwork showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmFOr2TtPXk
The Evergreen State College Our Admissions Counselor is Spencer Gehner. Contact him at [email protected] or 360.867.6172
On Wednesday, February 10th at 3:00pm Evergreen Student Ambassadors will be hosting a Virtual Q&A Session over Zoom to give high school students the chance to ask any questions they might have about the college experience to a current student. This event will be pretty informal and is more meant to provide a space where high school students can get a bit of insight into what it is like to be in college and what opportunities you can reach by furthering your education. Students can register any time before the event at: https://evergreenstatecollege.radiusbycampusmgmt.com/ssc/eform/x68721Ex671 20x670270A71.ssc
There will be a virtual visit for students who are interested in The Evergreen State College on Wednesday, October. 21st beginning at 9:00 a.m. Zoom link is https://evergreen.zoom.us/j/87590543906
Gonzaga University Our Admissions Counselor is Claire Silva. Contact her at [email protected] or 509.313.6286
There will be a virtual visit for students who are interested in Gonzaga University on Wednesday, November 4th beginning at 11:00 a.m. Zoom link is https://gonzaga.zoom.us/j/93673422110
Montana State University Our Admissions Counselor is Kaitlyn Reiman. Contact her at [email protected] or 406.994.1775 or 1.800.MSU.CATS
There will be a virtual visit for students who are interested in Montana State University on Wednesday, November 4th beginning at 10:00 a.m. Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/91955075369
Pacific Lutheran University Our Admissions Counselor is Jeankie Aczon. Contact her at [email protected] or 253.535.7514
SOCO (Students of Color - Online) Suit Up for Senior Year, where we are hoping to help students navigate the college admission and enrollment process whether or not they are considering applying to PLU. Our Student Ambassadors are now just one click away from connecting with your students who might prefer to speak with a peer.
Pacific University Oregon Our Admissions Counselor is Madi Andrews. Contact her at [email protected] or 503.352.2851
Webpage for quick details on all things Pacific University, made just for YOU! pacificu.edu/counselors-recommenders
Virtual Scholarship Event for Seniors pacificu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/admissions-events/senior-preview- scholarship-days
YouTube Channel for Pacific University youtube.com/user/PacUniv
Seattle University Our Admissions Counselor is Lindsey Poisson. Contact her at [email protected] or 260.296.2825
Students may attend a Zoom Meeting on Oct. 28th from 9-10. Here’s the link – https://seattleu.zoom.us/j/8979415821
UPCOMING EVENTS: We welcome both you and your students to attend our upcoming Virtual Admissions Workshops or Information Sessions!
Virtual Information Sessions
Admissions Workshops
South Puget Sound Community College Our Admissions Counselor is Tusalava Kuaea. Contact her at [email protected] or 360.596.5446
SPSCC is hosting Building Foundations Virtual Open House Week from Feb. 23- 26. The week is full of sessions to help students build a strong foundation for post-secondary education. Their goal is to inform current high school students about their dual credit options at SPSCC (Running Start and College in the High School) as well as to help graduating seniors learn more about what SPSCC has to offer and how to complete all the enrollment steps. All sessions are in the late afternoon/evening so they don't interfere with the high school day and so that families can join in the sessions with their students. RSVP at: www.spscc.edu/vohw
Universal Technical Institute Our Admissions Counselor is Maria Sanchez. Contact her at [email protected] or 253.208.4912
There are great opportunities available for skilled welders. Universal Technical Institute can help you prepare for one in only 36 weeks! On Tuesday, February 2, see how you can train to be a combination welder during UTI’s live, virtual event. You’ll learn about the industries offering in-demand jobs; and find out what training you need to get one and get a tour of a UTI welding lab. Save your seat today! Click here to register.
You are invited to join Universal Technical Institute for a Virtual Tour on Thursday, February 11th at 6:00pm Pacific Time. Go behind the scenes to tour the Holman Automotive Porsche Dealership, hear from technicians and employers, learn about programs at UTI and discover future opportunities in in-demand industries. Holman has 40 dealerships from the East Coast to the Pacific Northwest! Save your seat today! Click Here to Register
University of Alaska Fairbanks Our Admissions Counselor is Palmer Muntz. Contact him at [email protected] or 907.987.0443
On Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Alaska time, join UAF Admissions, Academic Advising, Residence Life, Health and Counseling, and Financial Aid for a virtual information session.
This Q&A is for the families of new and prospective students. Our campus representatives will cover topics like applying for admission, financial aid and scholarships, living on campus, and other things to know while supporting your incoming college student. Attendees will receive an application fee waiver for any undergraduate program at UAF.
UAF admissions counselors are also available to meet with you and your family at a time that is convenient for you. Call or text 907-474-7500 or email to set up a virtual appointment.
University of Idaho Our Admissions Counselor is Roosevelt Mendez. Contact him at [email protected] or 206.588.5237
. Virtual Meetings: Students and families can schedule virtual one-on-one meetings with any of our Admissions Counselors through our Admissions Counselor page or by reaching out to schedule a meeting. We are also available through email, phone, and text.
. Visit Campus: Our campus is open and we welcome students to come check it out in person. Students can schedule a guided tour for Monday-Friday, and some Saturdays. For further information, please review our Campus Visits page.
. Virtual Campus Resources: For students who want to experience the U of I from the comfort of their homes, we have some great virtual resources, such as our Virtual Visit Presentation and our Virtual Tour. Students can also view the Residence Halls, the Student Rec Center, as well as many other options.
Virtual High School Design Day registration is now open! During High School Design Day, students get the experience of emerging designers at the University of Idaho. This one-day virtual event is free and includes hands-on design workshops, taught by expert faculty in the following fields: Architecture, Art & Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Landscape Architecture, and Virtual Technology & Design
The virtual High School Design Day takes place from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pacific time (from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mountain time) Saturday, Nov. 7, with a 90- minute lunch break. Space is limited to the first 100 students.
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University of Puget Sound Our Admissions Counselor is Shannon Carr. Contact her at [email protected] or 253.879.3739
There will be a virtual visit for students who are interested the University of Puget Sound on Wednesday, October 21st beginning at 11:00 a.m. Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84315170553?pwd=UTZKWTdnR1ZrR1VIaXNU U1F4WEM3UT09
University of Washington Our Admissions Counselor is Joseph Franco. Contact him at [email protected]
Washington State University Our Admissions Counselor is Kara Baker. Contact her at [email protected] or 509.553.5510
There will be a virtual visit for students who are interested in Washington State University on Wednesday, October 28th beginning at 12:30 p.m. Zoom link is https://wsu.zoom.us/j/2274401221
Western Washington University Our Admissions Counselor is Marshawna Williams. Contact her at [email protected] or 360.650.7653
Join our Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, September 30 at 10:00. Link via https://apply.wwu.edu/register/?id=983b702c-a5b5-4a49-9dac- a5a73c1c25ff Register ahead of time, or join up until 10:15 on the day of.
Willamette University Our Admissions Counselor is Amarit Ubhi. Contact her at [email protected] or 503.370.6645
There will be a virtual visit for students who are interested in Willamette University on Wednesday, November 4th beginning at 9:00 a.m. Zoom link is https://willametteuniversity.zoom.us/j/99629861800