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Open House Dates & Events in 2009-2010
Last Update: June 25, 2009

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:

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

Weekday Appointments:
Mon.-Fri. - 9:00am and 9:30am (with tours leaving at 10:00am)
AND
Mon.-Thurs. - 1:30pm and 2:00pm (with tours leaving at 2:30pm)

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 visits:

9:00 – 4:00 pm (with campus tours)

Saturday visits:

April 25, 9:00 – 1:00 pm (with campus tours)

Spring Open House:

Saturday, April 4, 11:00 - 2:30pm

Open House Registration: http://www.dyc.edu/admissions/undergraduate/event_reg_form.asp

Daemen College
Toll-free 800.462.7652 or 716.839.8225
E-mail | Web Site

Spring Open House
Saturday, April 25
Daemen has many visit opportunities: Weekday Individual Interview, Saturday Groups Sessions, Open House, Senior Visit Day, Experience Daemen Days and Scholar's Day.
For more information or to make a reservation call 1-800-462-7652 or go to www.daemen.edu/admissions.

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.

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

During the fall, tours are available every hour from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Interviews are available throughout.

Hilbert College
Toll-free 800.649.8003 or 716.649.7900 x211
E-mail | Web Site

Spring Open House
Apr. 25, 2009: 10:30am
Swan Auditorium

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

Attend One of Hofstra University’s Enrollment-Orientation Days!

 

Tuesday, June 23: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tuesday, July 7: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Monday, July 13: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesday, July 21: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Tuesday, July 28: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesday, August 4: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Tuesday, August 11: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesday, August 18: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

 

*Receive a credit evaluation, meet with an academic adviser and register for the fall 2009 semester.

*Learn about the transfer process at Hofstra University, speak with current students, and attend presentations on academic and student affairs.

*Transfer students: 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.

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

Long Island University

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Long Island University/C.W. Post Campus

1-800-LIU-PLAN or 516-299-2900

www.liu.edu/admissionsevents

To view upcoming admissions events click on the above link or call for more information.

Maria College
518.438.3111 x217
E-mail | Web Site

Spring Open House and Application Acceptance Day

April 23: 5:00pm - 8:00pm with admissions and financial aid presentation beginning at 5:00pm.

For more information, contact Maria College at 438-3111 or log onto www.mariacollege.edu.

Marymount Manhattan College
Toll-free 800.MARYMOUNT or 212.517.0430
E-mail | Web Site

2009-10 Open Houses
Open Houses allow high school juniors, seniors, and transfer students to tour the campus, visit residence halls, attend presentations, learn about campus life, and obtain financial aid information. Students can also bring in their completed application for an Instant Decision. There are morning and afternoon start times available. We encourage you to stay for entire program. Call 1-800-MARYMOUNT for more details or to register:
Open House Registration Form (please link this to http://www.mmm.edu/contact/indexopenhouse.html)


Fall 2009 Open House: Saturday, October 3, 2009 - 11:00AM - 5:00PM
Spring 2010 Open House: Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 11:00AM - 5:00PM

Art portfolios will be reviewed at Open House programs for consideration for the program and scholarships. Portfolio reviews will be conducted prior to the beginning and after the end of program. Call 1-800-MARYMOUNT to sign up for your appointment. Bring your portfolio on the day of the event.

Molloy College
Toll-free 888.4MOLLOY or 516.678.5000 x6230
E-mail | Web Site

Open House:
Apr. 26, 2009: 1:00pm

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

Niagara University
Toll-free 800.462.2111 or 716.286.8700
E-mail | Web Site

Discovery Days (mini-open houses)

April 17, 2009

Registration held in the Castellani Art Museum

Tours and meetings with an Admissions Counselor available by appointment Monday through Friday and select Saturdays.

Please call 1-800-642-2111 or visit www.niagara.edu for more information or to register for an event.

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

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

Preview Days - April 24

Transfer Day – April 8, 2009

Summer Open Houses – July 14, August 11

Fall 2009

Preview Days – October 5, October 12, November 11

Transfer Day – November 4, 2009

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

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

We have weekday group presentations from June to December and also 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).

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.   (July 6 – August 28, excluding the week of July 27 – 31) 

 

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: July 14, July 21, August 4, August 11 and August 18

            9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

            12:00 p.m. - Lunch (optional)

            1:00 p.m. - Information Session about Fisher and Campus Tour (optional)

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

St. Thomas Aquinas College
Toll-free 800.999.STAC or 845.398.4100
E-mail | Web Site

Tours daily Monday-Friday and selected Saturdays. Please call the Admissions Hotline at (845) 398-4100.

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

Summer Visit Night
July 28: 5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.

Campus tours, opportunities to meet faculty and presentations on financial aid available.
RSVP to Admissions at 716-961-1805 direct or by e-mail at admissions@villa.edu.

Visit us online at www.villa.edu
 
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