Date: October 13, 2010
Contact: Carol Connelly, Director, Media & Communication Services, ext. 5267, cconnelly@pnc.edu

PNC Invites Prospective Students to Nov. 4 Open House

WESTVILLE – Purdue University North Central will host a campus open house on Thursday, Nov. 4 from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. for prospective students of all ages and their families.

The open house will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by information sessions at 6:15 p.m. in the Library-Student-Faculty Building. The event is appropriate for high school students, community college graduates and adults thinking about attending college. This is an ideal opportunity to explore academic programs with faculty and advisors. Guests will have the opportunity to learn more about student support programs, campus activities and athletics in a casual, fun atmosphere. Families are welcome to attend. The event is free and light refreshments will be served.

Breakout sessions will include: “Taking the Fear out of Paying for College,” “Undecided . . . No Problem,” “You're Admitted . . . . What's Next?” and “Crossroads Create Choices for Adult Learners.”

Participants may visit the University Park apartment model, located across U.S. 421 from the PNC campus. University Park apartments are owned and operated by South Coast LLC.

Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required, by Nov. 2 and can be completed by calling 785-5200, ext. 5505. Further information may be obtained via instant messaging at IM pncadmissions4 through AOL; by email at jwhisler@pnc.edu or by visiting www.pnc.edu/admissions/openhouse.html . Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Janice Whisler at 785-5200, ext. 5415 by Oct. 28.

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