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Open House Dates & Events in 2010-2011
Last Update: July 30, 2010

New York State's 100+ independent (private) colleges and universities encourage you to visit. There is no better way to find the college that is right for you. The colleges and universities listed below have scheduled special "Open House" days, weekends or activities. Contact any of the colleges for more details and to make arrangements for your campus visits. You'll find addresses, phone numbers, e-mail and Web links to the campuses in our Campus Profiles.

Tips for Beginning Your College Search

Available Institutions:

Barnard College
212.854.2014
E-mail | Web Site

Check for Barnard visits to your high school (http://www.barnard.edu/admiss/visiting/fair.html) and
to visit the College at another time for a tour or interview (http://www.barnard.edu/admiss/visiting/tours.html)

Canisius College
Toll-free 800.843.1517 or 716.888.2200
E-mail | Web Site

Weekday Appointments:
Mon.-Fri. - 11:00 am  (with tours leaving at 11:30 am)

Mon.-Fri. - 2:00 pm (with tours leaving at 2:30 pm)

Cazenovia College
Toll-free 800.654.3210 or 315.655.7208
E-mail | Web Site

Weekly Appointments are available Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

College of Mount Saint Vincent
Toll-free 800.665.CMSV or 718.405.3267
E-mail | Web Site

The College of Mount Saint Vincent is open for interviews and tours of the campus Monday through Friday at 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm

Cooper Union, The
212.353.4120
E-mail | Web Site

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art www.cooper.edu

Architecture: To schedule a tour, please call the School of Architecture at 212-353-4220 during the academic year.

Art: Cooper Union actively participates in fairs sponsored by The National Portfolio Day Association (www.npda.org).

For other tour information send an e-mail to admissions@cooper.edu

Cornell University
607.255.5241
E-mail | Web Site

Cornell University conducts campus tours seven days a week all year long without appointment. To learn more about campus visitation options and events, please call us or click here.

Alternatively, find out when Cornell will be in your neighborhood. Click here.

D'Youville College
Toll-free 800.777.3921 or 716.829.7600
E-mail | Web Site

WEEKDAY INTERVIEWS:             Mon & Thu – 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

                                                       Tue & Wed – 9:00 am  to 4:00 pm

                                                       Fri – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

                                                      (campus tours available

 

Dominican College
Toll-free 866.432.4636 or 845.848.7896
E-mail | Web Site

Tours available Monday through Friday and selected Saturdays. Call in advance so we can make arrangements- toll free 1-844-4DC- INFO or contact us at admissions@dc.edu.

Dorothea Hopfer School of Nursing at Mount Vernon Hospital
914.361.6221
E-mail | Web Site

Hopfer School of Nursing 2010 Open Houses:

August 12th

September 9th

November 11th

December 16th

Two Sessions:  1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. 

Location:  Hopfer School of Nursing, 53 Valentine Street, Mount Vernon, New York 10550

www.Hopfer.org 

(914) 361-6221

 

Dowling College
Toll-free 800.DOWLING or 631.244.3030
E-mail | Web Site

Tours are given Monday-Saturday.  To schedule a tour please call 1-800-Dowling

Fordham University
Toll-free 800.FORDHAM or 718.817.4000
E-mail | Web Site

Fordham University, The Jesuit University of New York, offers tours, information sessions, and other events for both admitted and prospective students throughout the spring semester.  To register for an event at either one of our New York City campuses (Rose Hill in The Bronx or Lincoln Center in Manhattan) please visit www.fordham.edu/visit_us

 

 

Hartwick College
Toll-free 888.HARTWICK or 607.431.4150
E-mail | Web Site

On-Campus Interview: 

If you'd like to schedule an interview, please note:

Interviews may be scheduled six days a week most of the academic year (excluding Sunday):

Academic Year: Monday-Friday at 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:15 p.m.

 

Open Houses & Events:

Summer Open House:      Saturday, August 7

October Open House:      Saturday, October 2

November Open House:  Saturday, November 6

Academic Seminar Day:   Saturday, December 4

 

NEW: Hartwick 'at-a-glance' Program
Get a taste for what Hartwick is all about during a quick, half-day visit, offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  Learn about admissions and financial aid, tour the campus, and have lunch (on us) in the Commons with Hartwick faculty members.

 9:30 a.m. Registration
10:00 a.m. Overview of Hartwick
11:00 a.m. Campus Tour
12:00 p.m. Lunch in the Commons Dining Hall

Call us at 888-HARTWICK (888-427-8942) or 607-431-4150 to sign up, or submit a visit request online.

 


Hofstra University
Toll-free 800.HOFSTRA or 516.463.6700
E-mail | Web Site

Summer Sessions 2010:
Session III August 2-20

 

So take advantage of your summer break and earn a few credits at Hofstra. Unique classes, study abroad opportunities and wonderful resources. It’s the best way to give yourself a real edge. Visiting students are welcome!

 

Summer Enrollment Days for Fall 2010
Admissions Center, Bernon Hall

August 3...... 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
August 10.... 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
August 17..... 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

 

Apply, receive an admission decision and credit evaluation, meet with an academic adviser, and register for the fall 2010 semester. Learn about transfer enrollment at Hofstra University, speak with current students, and attend presentations on academic and student affairs.

 

Note: Please bring copies of all transcripts from previously attended colleges and universities.

To reserve your place at one of these events, please visit hofstra.edu/admissionevent or call 1-800-HOFSTRA .

 

Iona College
Toll-free 800.231.IONA or 914.633.2502
E-mail | Web Site

Undergraduate Information Sessions and Campus Tours: Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Some Saturday Information Sessions are also available. Please contact (914) 633-2622 to RSVP for any of these sessions.

 

Graduate Information Sessions at either our Main Campus in New Rochelle, NY or our Rockland Graduate Center: One session each month.  To RSVP for any session, please visit http://www.iona.edu/admissions/openhouses.cfm

Iona College Rockland Graduate Center
866.850.IONA or 845.620.1350
E-mail | Web Site

Graduate Information Sessions: One session each month.  To RSVP for any session, please visit http://www.iona.edu/admissions/openhouses.cfm

 

 

Ithaca College
Toll-free 800.429.4274 or 607.274.3124
E-mail | Web Site

The Ithaca College Office of Admission conducts General Campus, Park School of Communications, and School of Business tours through most of the year. We also offer group discussions and personal appointments with an admission counselor on select days as well. We strongly encourage that you contact our office ahead of time to confirm our visit offerings. To view the most current visit options, view our Visit Page at the following link: http://www.ithaca.edu/admission/visit.php

 

 

Summer 2010

Please view our Campus Admission Events Calendar for visit options that are available from May 17 until September 3, 2010. We always encourage you to call our office to confirm our visit options. View our calendar at: http://www.ithaca.edu/admission/visit_calendar.phphttp://www.ithaca.edu/admission/visit_calendar.php


Fall 2010

For additional information, including highlights of our programs listed below, please visit our web site: http://www.ithaca.edu/admission/visit.php


Saturday Open House Programs

September 25

October 23

October 30

Ithaca and You Programs

October 11 (Columbus Day)

November 11 (Veterans’ Day)

 

To register for any of these programs, please call our office or register online at: https://my.ithaca.edu/

 

Jewish Theological Seminary
212.678.8832
E-mail | Web Site

Tours

All List College tours include visiting JTS, Columbia/Barnard, and the Mathilde Schechter Residence Hall. Tours last approximately one hour and fifteen minutes and are scheduled by appointment only. If you wish to sit in on a class, we encourage you to contact us at least one week in advance. Please contact the Admissions Office to schedule a tour at (212) 678-8832.

Le Moyne College
Toll-free 800.333.4733 or 315.445.4300
E-mail | Web Site

Individual appointments and tours of campus are available by  appointment Monday-Friday - please call the Office of Admission at 800.333.4733 to schedule your visit.

Summer 2010 Information Sessions for high school students:
July 30
August 2, 6, 9, 13, 26, 20, 23, 27, 30

Fall 2010 Open Houses:
October 3, 17
November 7

For more details regarding, or to sign up to attend, any of the events  listed above - and for our full visit schedule - please call the Office  of Admission at 800.333.4733 or go to our website at http://www.lemoyne.edu/tabid/489/Default.aspx.  

Nazareth College
Toll-free 800.462.3944 or 585.389.2860
E-mail | Web Site

Campus Tours: Monday-Friday at 10AM, 12 Noon, 2PM

Fall Open Houses: October 26 and November 13, 2010

Please visit http://admissions.naz.edu/ for more information or call 800-462-3944

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
800.345.NYIT or 212.261.1508
E-mail | Web Site

Transfer Tuesdays
All campuses, every Tuesday 11:00am-7:00pm

New York University
212.998.4500
E-mail | Web Site

NYU hosts numerous Open House programs each fall. These programs offer a wonderful opportunity to visit our campus and receive an in-depth look at what NYU has to offer. In addition to meeting NYU students, deans, and faculty, you will have the opportunity to learn about our academic offerings and student life programs.

 

For more information on Open House Events at New York University, follow the links below.

http://admissions.nyu.edu/explore.nyu/open.house.programs.html

http://events.embark.com/event/nyu/open_house/

Nyack College
Toll-free 800.33.NYACK or 877.626.2236
E-mail | Web Site

A Personal Campus Visit can be arranged by calling 1-800-33-NYACK. Please schedule your visit as far in advance as possible of the date you would like to visit.

Music: Auditions for the School of Music are held on any weekday by special appointment. Please call 845-675-4MUS

Pace University
Toll-free 800.874.PACE or 212.346.1225
E-mail | Web Site

Graduate Accelerated Admission Days
Pace University's Office of Graduate Admission is offering Accelerated Admission Days. If you attend and bring with you an application (for Summer or Fall 2010) and all supporting documents, we will waive provide you with an admission decision that same day.
Dates: Friday, July 30, 2010  and Friday, August 20, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m
Location: One Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038
Details:  For details and to RSVP, click here <http://www.pace.edu/pace/prospectivestudents/graduate/graduate-information-sessions/accelerated-admission-day/> .  
 

Transfer Tuesdays
Pace's Office of Undergraduate Admission is offering special Accelerated Admission Days for transfer applicants this summer. If you attend and bring with you an application and all supporting documents, we will provide you with an admission decision that same day.
Dates: Tuesday August, 10th
Time: 10 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.                
Location:  Both our NYC and Westchester Campus locations.
Details: For location information and to schedule an appointment visit www.pace.edu/transfer-events <http://www.pace.edu/transfer-events>  

 

 

Pace University
Toll-free 800.874.PACE or 914.773.3746
E-mail | Web Site

Graduate Accelerated Admission Days
Pace University's Office of Graduate Admission is offering Accelerated Admission Days. If you attend and bring with you an application (for Summer or Fall 2010) and all supporting documents, we will waive provide you with an admission decision that same day.

Dates: Wednesday, July 21, 2010;  Thursday, August 12, 2010; Wednesday, August 25, 2010;
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m

Location: Pace Graduate Center, 1 Martine Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606
Details:  For details and to RSVP, click here <http://www.pace.edu/pace/prospectivestudents/graduate/graduate-information-sessions/accelerated-admission-day/> .  
 
 
Transfer Tuesdays
Pace's Office of Undergraduate Admission is offering special Accelerated Admission Days for transfer applicants this summer. If you attend and bring with you an application and all supporting documents, we will provide you with an admission decision that same day.
Dates: Tuesday, July 27th & Tuesday August, 10th
Time: 10 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.                
Location:  Both our NYC and Westchester Campus locations.
Details: For location information and to schedule an appointment visit www.pace.edu/transfer-events <http://www.pace.edu/transfer-events>

 

 

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
518.276.6216
E-mail | Web Site

Information Sessions and campus tours are available Monday-Friday. Visit http://admissions.rpi.edu/visitrpi/visit_info.html to schedule your visit.


Summer 2010 Visiting Days for high school students:
August 12, 2010
August 13, 2010

Fall & Transfer Open House 2010:
October 30, 2010

For more details regarding, or to sign up to attend, any of the events  listed above - and for our full visit schedule - please visit our website at http://admissions.rpi.edu/visitrpi/visit_info.html  

 

Roberts Wesleyan College
Toll-free 800.777.4RWC or 585.594.6400
E-mail | Web Site

August 10, 2010 Summer Open House 9 am – 2 pm

Rochester Institute of Technology
585.475.6631 or TTY admissions phone 585.475.6700
E-mail | Web Site

Weekday group presentations are available on select days in February and April at 10:00am and 2:00pm (with campus tour available), and Individual Counselor Appointments from 9:00am to 3:15pm (with campus tours available).

 

Registration can be done on our Web site: www.admissions.rit.edu

Siena College
Toll-free 888.AT.SIENA or 518.783.2423
E-mail | Web Site

Personal interviews and tours available Monday through Friday. Call 888.AT.SIENA to schedule a convenient day and time.

St. Bonaventure University
Toll-free 800.462.5050 or 716.375.2400
E-mail | Web Site

Regular Campus Visits and Interviews
Monday - Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm.

Reservations are required for all campus visits. Please let us know of your plans to visit preferably one to two weeks in advance, but a minimum of two business days in advance, so we can make arrangements before you arrive. Please call 1-800-462-5050.

 

St. John Fisher College
Toll-free 800.444.4640 or 585.385.8064
E-mail | Web Site

Summer Information Sessions

Summer Information Sessions consist of an overview of the College’s offerings plus Admissions and Financial Aid information for high school juniors and seniors.  Campus tours are included.   Information Sessions are offered on select Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in July and August.

 

Mondays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm; Wednesdays 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm; Fridays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

Summer Institute

Summer Institute is an excellent opportunity for high school students to get involved in the planning of their academic future.  The Admissions staff is sponsoring this free seminar, which is designed to assist motivated students in the college application process. 

 

Tuesdays: August 10, August 17, and August 24

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. – Campus Tour and Lunch (optional)

1:15 p.m. - Information Session about Fisher (optional)

 

Register on-line for any of these sessions by visiting the link listed above, or register by phone at 800-444-4640.

 

St. John's University
Toll-free 888.9STJOHNS or 718.990.2000
E-mail | Web Site

July 29, 2010 - Transfer On-Site
August 12, 2010 - Transfer On-Site

Syracuse University
315.443.3611
E-mail | Web Site

Campus Tours:
Monday-Thursday and select Saturdays
To learn more about campus visitation options, please call us or click here (http://www.syr.edu/futurestudents/undergraduate/visitus/) for our current schedule

Villa Maria College of Buffalo
716.961.1805
E-mail | Web Site

Campus Tours:

Available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Saturday tours by appointment only. 

 

Summer “Visit” Schedule:

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

 

All sessions begin promptly at 5 p.m. 

 

Villa Maria College visit days include a comprehensive overview of the campus and its academic program offerings, break-out sessions with faculty in program-specific areas and campus tours.  Admissions, financial aid and student housing representatives are on site to address questions in both group and one-on-one settings. 

 

For more information, contact the admissions office at 716.961.1805 or admissions@villa.edu

 

 
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17 Elk Street, PO Box 7289, Albany, NY 12224
Phone: (518) 436-4781, Fax: (518) 433-8825 or (518) 436-0417
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