Education Guide: College happenings and open houses – The Express Times

View full sizeProgram Director Larry Quarino, of Upper Macungie, speaks to prospective students and parents during a forensics open house at Cedar Crest College.

Centenary College

April 12. Mini Open House: This event, 6 to 8 p.m., is geared toward accepted or prospective students. Talk with students, coaches, financial aid representatives and tour the campus. Event will take place in the Reeves Student Recreation Center. Directions and registration: centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/admissions-events/undergraduate-enroll or 908-852-1400.

Cedar Crest College

The School of Adult and Graduate Education (SAGE) will be holding free information sessions throughout the spring. Information: sage.cedarcrest.edu/events or 610-740-3770.

  • Thursday. Master of Education Information Session.
  • April 10: Undergraduate Programs.
  • April 16: Master of Science in Nursing.

The Traditional Women’s College will also host free information sessions. Information: cedarcrest.edu/ca/admissions/admin-calendar.shtm or call 610-740-3780.

  • March 25 and April 22. Accepted Students Day: This free open house will run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet with current students and faculty, speak with student financial services and residence life.
  • April 29. Junior Preview Day: High school juniors will be able to meet current students and faculty, tour the campus and learn about academic programs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • March 24. Forensic Science Symposium: The 10th annual symposium, entitled “Women in Forensic Science,” will feature seven speakers and a student panel of Forensic Science majors 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

DeSales University

Wednesday. ACCESS Information Session: Attend a free 6 p.m. session at the Easton Area campus, 3001 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem Township. Information: 610-814-3026

April 4. Graduate Nursing Program Open House: The free event will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the DeSales University Center, 2755 Station Ave., Upper Saucon Township. Information: 1-877-4-DESALES or desales.edu/home/academics/graduate-studies

April 21. Undergraduate Open House: This free open house will be held 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts, 2755 Station Ave., Upper Saucon Township. Information: 1-877-4-DESALES or desales.edu/visit

April 21. Physician Assistant Information Session for Graduate Students: This free event will be held 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Physician Assistant Classroom at Chappuis Hall on the Upper Saucon Township campus, 2755 Station Ave. Information: 1-877-4-DESALES or desales.edu/home/academics/graduate-studies

Lafayette College

March 31. Junior Visiting Day: This free open house scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. allows high school juniors to explore campus and attend a general information session, application review session, student panel and financial aid information session. Register in advance by calling 610-330-5100 or emailing visit@lafayette.edu.

Lehigh Carbon Community College

March 26. Spring Transfer Fair: This fair will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Community Services Center on the main campus, 4525 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville. Information: 610-799-1137 or transfer@lccc.edu

March 27. Spring Job Fair: This fair will run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Community Services Center on the main campus. Information for students: 610-799-1090 or cmoyer@lccc.edu. Employers can register and will be listed at collegecentral.com/lcccspring.

April 28. Student-Parent College Event: Allentown School District will partner with LCCC for a college and career event for students in grades 10-12 and their parents. Featured topics will be financial aid, opportunities at LCCC, how to choose a college and major, how to earn college credits in high school and ESL at the college level. Buses will pick up at 8:30 a.m. at William Allen and Dieruff high schools. Registration and continental breakfast will start at 9 a.m. at LCCC. Information and registration: 610-799-1069 or www.lccc.edu/future or at the College and Career Center at either high school.

Lehigh University

The following tours leave from the Admissions Office in the Alumni Memorial Building at 1 p.m. and last about an hour. Information: 610-758-3100.

  • April 5. Bits, Bytes, Volts and More: Computing, Electronics and Systems: This 12:45 p.m. tour explores the fields of electronics, computing and systems engineering.
  • April 6. The Large to Small of Engineering: This 12:45 p.m. tour offers glimpses of nano-engineering and the facilities for testing bridges and large building systems.
  • April 6. Engineering Your Health and Fueling Your Life: This 12:45 p.m. tour explores the bioengineering and chemical engineering facilities and research labs.

Moravian College

March 31. Open House for Prospective Students Program: This program is geared toward high school sophomores, juniors and their parents. Registration begins 9 a.m. in Johnston Hall. This daylong event includes student-led campus tours from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. An organizational fair and light lunch will follow. Parents can also attend an admission and financial aid program from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Registration: Moravian.edu/openhouse or 610-861-1320.

Muhlenberg College

April 28. Junior Open House: Register in advance for this daylong session held 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature a financial aid session, student and parent panels, campus tours and an academic fair. Registration will start 8:30 a.m. in the Life Sports Center on campus, 2400 Chew St., Allentown. Advance registration is preferred. Information: 484-664-3212 or Muhlenberg.edu/main/admissions/openhouse-junior.html

Northampton Community College

For events, call 610-861-5500 to register and for directions.

  • Wednesday. Campus tour. Prospective students can tour 3:30 p.m.
  • April 5. Campus tour. Prospective students can tour 11:30 a.m.
  • April 17. Campus tour. Prospective students can tour 3:30 p.m.

Info sessions regarding online classes will be hosted Wednesday and April 25 online. Call 610-861-4154 to register.

Penn State Lehigh Valley

July 18, Aug. 9. Spend a Summer Evening Program: Students can attend information sessions 7 to 9 p.m. both nights. Register in advance: 610-285-5000.

Warren County Community College

Wednesday. Open House: Faculty will be available to discuss various majors, starting 6 p.m. Information sessions on the admissions process and NJ STARS will be provided. Tours will also be given. The college is located at 475 Route 57 West, Washington Township, N.J. Information: 908-835-2300.

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